Alicia Keys, Jay-Z and Sade will all grace the stage at the 7th annual Black Ball NY at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom. The event, which is mounted by Keys’ Keep a Child Alive organization, will take place September 30.

“Sade? Jay-Z? Both icons and both major influences of mine. I am overwhelmed by their generosity in helping us continue the tradition of making the Black Ball the best fundraiser in NYC,” Keys said in a statement. “There are more surprises coming up! Stay tuned!”

KCA also organized the Black Ball London this past May, where U.K. group Kasabian and British singer Bryan Ferry performed. The organization helps families struggling with HIV/AIDS throughout India and Africa and, since 2004, has generated more than $10 million.

Hey American AK fans! Did you watched Early Show today? For the rest of the worldwide fans, watch this:

Essence Music Festival itself will be held at the Superdome in New Orleans for three days, beginning July 2. Nephew Tommy is going to host the gig with a special appearance from Steve Harvey. More info about the festival can be found at the official website.

Alicia will perform at the main stage, on Saturday – 3rd July, at 11:30pm.

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Just 10 days to Alicia’s performance at BET Awards! Don’t forget to vote for Alicia and watch it on June 27th.

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The Billboard Latin Music Awards honor the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music, as determined by the actual sales and radio airplay data that informs Billboard’s weekly charts (Top Latin Albums, radio charts, Hot Latin Songs) during a one-year period from the issue dated February 9, 2009 through this year’s January 30, 2010 issue.
Categories where Alicia is nominated:

Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event:
Aventura feat. Akon & Wisin & Yandel – “All Up 2 You” (Premium Latin)
» Alejandro Sanz feat. Alicia Keys – “Looking for Paradise” (Warner Latina)
Tito “El Bambino” feat. Zion & Lennox – “Mi Cama Huele A Ti” (Siente)
Wisin & Yandel feat. Enrique Iglesias – “Gracias A Ti” (WY/Machete/Universal Music Latino)

Crossover Artist of the Year:
The Black Eyed Peas (Interscope)
Flo Rida (Poe Boy/Atlantic)
Lady GaGa (Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree/Interscope)
» Alicia Keys (J Records)

Crossover Artist of the Year, Solo:
Flo Rida (Poe Boy/Atlantic)
Lady GaGa (Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree/Interscope))
» Alicia Keys (J Records)
Sean Kingston (Beluga Heights/Epic)

When? THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010, 7:00pm
Where? Coliseo de Puerto Rico
Produced & Broadcast LIVE by Telemundo
More info at: http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/index.jsp