Section: News and Updates
September 2, 2010
:: Caught in the Act from People.com: Alicia and Swizz Beatz returned to one of
their favorite N.Y.C. spots – Via dei Mille – for a romantic, and healthy,
dinner. The expectant singer and her hubby shared a Caprese salad, mixed vegetable
plate and sea bass. "They seemed so in love," an onlooker says of the
two, who held hands off and on during dinner. Says the onlooker: "There was
not a moment of silence between the two."
:: Alicia Keys showed off her growing baby bump as she took a stroll with her
new hubby Swizz Beatz in New York's Tribeca neighborhood two days ago.
August 31, 2010
:: Here are candids from New York City on August 20.
August 29, 2010
:: Alicia Keys, pregnant and beautiful rocked the bells during Lauryn Hill's set
at the Rock The Bells show in New York City yesterday. Coupled up, Jay-Z and Beyonce
rolled through with pregnant Alicia Keys and her husband, Swizz Beatz. Also spotted
at the show were John Legend, Estelle, Chris Rock, Mary J Blige, Wu Tang Clan
and thousands of fans. Read the story on Mtv.com
and check out some pics in the gallery.
August 26, 2010
:: Swizz Beatz is still glowing following his July 31 wedding to singer Alicia
Keys. “Everything was just wow, it was a blessing,” Swizz said in a
new interview with Access Hollywood’s Maria Menounos. “It was positive
energy, and we’re still in those moments.” Swizz, whose real name is
Kaseem Dean, said his Grammy-winning wife calls him “Baba,” instead
of his footwear-inspired industry nickname. “I used to wear K-Swiss sneakers
back in the day, and I couldn’t get rid of the name,” he explained.
“I had every color.” The former DJ, whose work has been heard on over
270 million albums sold, said working with his superstar wife comes naturally.
“Anybody that’s brilliant can just connect to another mind,” he
said of their collaborations in the studio. “Our chemistry is just a simple
flow.”
August 11, 2010
:: Alicia Keys is a newlywed and a few months away from giving birth to her first
child, but that isn’t stoppingher from continuing promotion of her latest
album The Element of Freedom. Released last December, Freedom has so far sold
four million copies worldwide (1.4 mil in the U.S.) and became her first U.K.
#1 album. To keep the momentum going, Alicia will be re-releasing the disc later
this year with new songs included on the set. One of the new tracks that will
make an appearance is the track “L.O.V.E.,” which was co-penned by Jesse
J and produced by Toby Gad (Beyonce’s “If I Were A Boy”, Fergie
“Big Girls Don’t Cry”). Gad produced the Freedom track “Love
Is My Disease.” “L.O.V.E.,” originally written for Christina Aguilera’s
recent cd Bionic, will be serviced to radio next month. Alicia is also on set
to perform the track on this year’s Video Music Awards, airing on September
12th.
August 11, 2010
:: Few new photos have been added: Alicia & Swizz in St Tropez (Aug 8).
August 6, 2010
:: Mtv has announced that Alicia Keys and Jay-Z will be among the performers at
the annual MTV Video Music Awards on September 12. "Empire State of Mind,"
has earned the dynamic duo nominations for best collaboration, best cinematography
and best direction. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live from the Nokia
Theater, with further details of presenters and additional performers expected
to be confirmed in the coming weeks. Vote for Empire State of Mind on
Mtv.com.
August 6, 2010
:: Alicia continues her honeymoon vacation with husband Swizz Beatz in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat,
France yesterday. On the occasion, the 29-year-old mom-to-be was snapped wearing
a cream-colored bikini and joined by "The Secret Life of Bees" actress
Queen Latifah and her long-time partner Jeanette Jenkins. The ladies seemed to
be enjoying each other company as they spent some time together on the Mediterranean
getaway.
August 5, 2010
:: Here are pretty candids from Swizz and Alicia's honeymoon on the yacht in France.
Thanks to Sarah for sharing these!
August 4, 2010
::
As the sun set over the clear-blue Mediterranean Sea on July 31st, singer Alicia
Keys and her fiancé, music producer Swizz Beatz, exchanged vows in front
of family and close friends, including Queen Latifah, Tommy Hilfiger, Christian
Louboutin and Bono. The private event was held at a seafront estate on the southern
coast of the French island of Corsica, where the mind-body sage Deepak Chopra,
the couple's pal, officiated the intimate service. Swizz's oldest son, 9-year-old
Prince Nasir Dean - served as best man to his dad. "The whole ceremony was
magical, like something out of a dream," an eyewitness tells Life & Style.
The beaming bride wore a custom-made, Grecian inspired one-shouldered silk Vera
Wang gown with crystal detailing, a dazzling diamond necklace headband, custom
made by Jacob the Jeweler, and jewel-encrusted Christian Louboutin sandals accented
her feet. Swizz, whose given name is Kasseem Dean, sported a white Tom Ford tuxedo
with a black bow tie. The pair, who are expecting a child in early November, were
overcome with joy. "I love everything about her," Swizz tells Life &
Style about his new wife. For more on Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz' Mediterranean
nuptials, pick up this week's issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now.
August 3, 2010
:: I've added more cute photos from France.
August 2, 2010
:: Kimberly sent me one
adorable candid picture of Alicia relaxing and sunbathing in France several
days ago. She looks perfect <3 Thx for sharing Kim!
August 1, 2010
:: Alicia Keys has tied the knot with her rap producer boyfriend on the Mediterranean
Sea. The singer, who is due to give birth in November, walked down the aisle yesterday
in front of her friends and family. They partied on a huge boat in Sardinia, and
had the official ceremony on land, at an estate in the mountainside of nearby
Corsica. The bride wore a Grecian-inspired Vera Wang dress and carried a bouquet
of purple calla lilies. The groom was decked out in a Tom Ford tuxedo and the
footwear was all Louboutin. The couple's friend Dr. Deepak Chopra presided over
the nuptials. Obviously because they aren't Italian citizens, they got officially
hitched in the Tri-State area before leaving for Europe. Meanwhile Swizz celebrated
with not one but two bachelor parties, one in New York and one on Friday at Sardinia's
legendary Billionaire Club. Click
here to check out some pics. Congrats to both of them!
<3
July 27, 2010
:: The New York Post wrote a story last week which claimed that Alicia Keys had
been ripped off by her manager of 15 years, Jeff Robinson. The paper's sources
claimed that Robinsojn had been taking 25% commission and above 33% during the
early stages of her career, when the norm is between 15 - 20%. The source said:
“Swizz Beatz definitely played a huge part in killing him off. She got smart
after years of people around her telling her she was crazy to let this continue
to happen.” But apparently Keys's reps have said that the story has no truth
in it. They said: “That story is 100% false. Jeff Robinson was like a father
figure to Alicia Keys. They never had a contract. It was a huge deal because Jeff
loves her like she was his own kid! This whole article reeks of damage control
and its obvious. How can you rip someone off when you don’t have a contract
and they can walk away whenever they want?” Her fiance, producer Swizz Beatz,
has also been blamed for the end of Robinson's relationship with Keys and has
now assumed the role of her manager. But Swizz Beatz has denied this and said
that the rumours are "not true". Beatz said: “I don’t have
time to fire anybody. I’m super busy working on a million things. People
must accept change and move on.”
July 27, 2010
:: Miss Keys and Swizz made their way to the Hamptons on Saturday, July 24 where
Beatz was honored at the 11th Annual Art for Life Benefit at Russell Simmons'
East Hampton estate in New York. Keys looked stunning in a strapless brown dress
with her baby-bump shown, while Beatz opted a formal look in a white suit. Beside
the happy couple, the fund-raising event drew other big names such as John Legend
or Deepak Chopra. Check out some pics in the gallery.
July 27, 2010
:: I've added scans from Fabolous and Barcelona Deluxe magazines.
July 25, 2010
:: Here are candids from Soho few days ago.
July 25, 2010
:: What I Learned From Alicia Keys by Melanie Fiona: After being on tour with
Alicia Keys, I have grown. I feel the experience helped me learn so much, especially
about being on the road. I’ve admired Alicia’s career and music for
so long and it was great to see how she does what she does. It was a really great
lesson and a great example for me because I got to see how professional and classy
and positive the tour was. Read
more.
July 22, 2010
::
Although rumors are spreading that Swizz Beatz and his pregnant fiancée
Alicia Keys are getting married this weekend, the singer tells OK! it’s not
this weekend, but it’s soon! Swizz Beatz spoke to OK! at the New Music Seminar
in NYC on Wednesday and not only cleared up the wedding bell rumors, but shared
some wedding details as well. Swizz Beatz is currently hard at work on his music
with a very talented group of people. “I’m working on my album which
is super incredible,” he tells OK!. ”Got everybody on there from Jay-Z
to John Legend to Mary J. Blige to Drake. Super amazing album. I’m also working
on Lenny Kravitz new album, working with Cold Play.” “When you’re
in album mode and you’re in producing mode, working with any great artist
you have fun and try to create the best music you can create.” Alicia isn’t
featured on just one song, Swizz Beatz will be picking his favorite. “On
one song she just played keys on,” he explains. ”I dont know, cause
I dont know which one I’m going to use. I have a few songs.” But he
still has some time to figure it out. Read
more.
July 22, 2010
:: t’s midnight and there’s a bank of paparazzi in front of me surrounding
Alicia Keys’ trailer like big buzzing flies. They jostle and push; they feel
very threatening. I’ve been waiting to interview her since 4.30pm. Now, eventually,
I’m inside the trailer. It’s a symphony of fawn and beige leatherette;
dark and dank with chunks of newly cut hair from Keys’ hairpiece on the floor.
Keys and her hairstylist, assistant and several other hangers-on are holed up
inside. She says, 'It’s like being in jail in here.’ The first time
I interviewed her I just turned up at the appointed time. This time I’m aware
there is an Alicia Keys PR machine – the entourage, the minders – a
machine that’s rolling and controlling. I wonder what it’s like to be
inside this? 'I don’t really have a gauge on it in the sense that I don’t
know how it appears to other people. I don’t think I’m like that. I’m
actually hell-bent on normalcy to the extent where people are like, “Alicia,
you are delusional.” Read the full interview here.
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