VH1 News — Mary J. Blige had the Essence Music Festival's command performance in New Orleans this weekend on a bill that included heavy hitters Alicia Keys and Janet Jackson. more info

All About Jazz — Charlie Wilson wowed the crowd Friday during the Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Organizers touted Essence Music Festival as "the year of the woman" because of heavyweights Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blig... more info

Buffalo News, New York — NEW ORLEANS -- Janet Jackson enthralled the Essence Music Festival audience Friday, kept them on their feet for more than two hours and reminded fans why seeing her in concert was worth waiting two years. more info

MTV.com News — 'She's taking it there,' fiancé recalls thinking as pregnant Keys climbed atop piano during Prince tribute. By Shaheem Reid Swizz Beatz Photo: MTV News It was one of the most talked-about moments of last week's BET Awards show. During a tr... more info

MTV.com News — Singer whips crowd into frenzy with classics like 'Real Love,' 'I'm Going Down,' as Alicia Keys stumbles during near-flawless show.By Shaheem Reid Mary J. Blige performs at the 2010 Essence Music Festival Photo: Taylor Hill/ FilmMagic The 1... more info

411 Mania — Her first performance in a while... more info

ContactMusic — JANET JACKSON is considering stepping behind the camera to write scripts for the movie industry.The singer has been showing off her acting skills in recent years, and... more info

ContactMusic — JANET JACKSON returned to the live music scene for the first time in two years with a concert in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday night (02Jul10).The singer marked... more info

News of The World — Pop star Janet Jackson takes to the stage in a silver basque and fishnets. more info

USA Today Music — Janet Jackson enthralled the Essence Music Festival audience Friday, kept them on their feet for more than two hours and reminded fans why seeing ... more info