Missy Elliott announced for Isle of Wight's Bestival
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Organisers said this will be the first time Miss Elliott has appeared in the UK for nine years
Missy Elliott has been named as the Sunday night headliner at this year's Bestival on the Isle of Wight.
The music festival takes place at Robin Hill Country Park between 10-13 September.
Organisers said this will be the first time the American hip-hop artist has appeared in the UK for nine years.
Chemical Brothers will headline on the Saturday, with Underworld opening the event on the Thursday night.
Chemical Brothers will headline on the Saturday
Commenting on her headline appearance, Missy Elliott said she was "very excited".
"I can't wait to see all my fans I haven't seen in some time," she said, adding: "Bring your dancing outfits and kicks."
Bestival organiser Rob da Bank described her as "the first lady of party-starting club bangers and a downright legend".
The theme of this year's festival is Summer of Love.
Other acts appearing will be The Jacksons, Duran Duran, Jungle and Jurassic 5, as well as DJ sets from Annie Mac and Lily Allen.