Essence Music Festival 2012: Kevin Hart To Perform

NEW ORLEANS -- Comedian and actor Kevin Hart has been added to the main stage lineup for the 2012 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

Organizers say Hart, hot on the heels of his starring role in last weekend's No. 1 film, "Think Like a Man," will debut his comedic talents during the festival scheduled for July 6-8 at the Superdome. Hart joins a lineup that includes Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Ledisi, Fantasia, and Eve.

The festival drew more than 422,000 attendees last year.

Essence Fest began as a one-time event celebrating the 25th anniversary of Essence magazine. The festival is organized by Essence Communications Inc., a media company with a presence in publishing, live events and online services.

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Comments

[orbo]

01:58 PM on 04/25/2012

Burp!

[SmittyT]

01:06 PM on 04/25/2012

I know a lot of people like him, but I don't think he's funny. Being loud and obnoxious doesn't equate to funny. I think the reason why he's hot right now is because there's no competition. If there was a group of hot comedians like the Kings of Comedy, Kevin Hart wouldn't be anywhere on the map.

[respected]

01:20 AM on 04/25/2012

More jokes about dark skinned African American women, Kevin? The ones you have already done resonate.

[M Smoove]

06:18 PM on 04/24/2012

Kevin is definately one of the best out there today when it comes to comedy. Although I did notice that his stand-up act isn't near as funny as his comedy acting. But still, Kevin Heart is definitely a star on the rise. Keep puttin it down Kev!!!

[GBgb7]

04:45 PM on 04/24/2012

This is Kevin's time....God is blessing him tremendously....His new movie is wonderful and he was a beast in it....I loved it!....Go Kevin It's Ya Birthday!!!!!!!!!...speaking of Bdays..his is 3 days before mine....Do your thing KevyKev.

[Trishann]

01:02 PM on 04/24/2012

Continue to do good things Kevin and open yourself for good things to come to you.

[aralpharetta]

11:24 AM on 04/24/2012

CUZ KEVIN HEART.