Section: News and Updates
February 16, 2011
:: Jay-Z and Alicia Keys collected two Grammy Awards in Best Sung/Rap Collaboration
and Best Rap Song categories for "Empire State Of Mind". Congratulations
:)
February 13, 2011
:: Alicia was spotted at the Alexander Wang Fall 2011 fashion show during MBFW
in New York yesterday, which was held at Pier 94. "I love Alexander Wang,"
the singer said. "I'm really excited to see his show. I just go to a few
shows when I can so it's going to be a good night." So who was home with
her newborn son? "His gramdmama is home with the baby, his mimi," Keys
clarified as a squadron of photographers lit up her face with flashes. Not long
after Keys took her seat next to Anna Wintour and her daughter. You can find some
pics in the gallery.
February 11, 2011
:: Here are photos from HP Commercial shooting and candids from NYC yesterday.
February 10, 2011
:: As part of the 53rd annual telecast of the Grammy Awards on Sunday, HP is launching
its “Everybody
On” campaign. Along with rock legend Lou Reed, R&B singer-songwriter
Alicia Keys is getting in on the campaign, explaining how HP’s technology
helps her transfer the organic sound from her piano at home with her on tour and
beyond. Keys’ collaboration with hip-hop impresario Jay-Z (who appeared in
HP’s “Hands” campaign) “Empire State of Mind” is up for
Record of the Year at the Grammys, and the song plays throughout the two-minute
spot. The HP TouchPad will also have its own role in the Grammy telecast displaying
what’s coming next in the show as part of CBS/Grammy bumpers that will air
live during the awards. Watch The Beat is On with HP and Alicia Keys on
youtube and you can check some caps in the gallery.
February 7, 2011
:: Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz were spotted out on the town in New York City last
night with Swizz Beatz's two oldest sons. Swizz Beatz took his kids, Prince Nasir
Dean and Kaseem Dean Jr. to see the Broadway production "Spider Man: Turn
Off The Dark" with Alicia Keys by their side. There was no sight of little
baby Egypt, but the blended family looked very cute together, as Alicia guided
her step-sons through paparazzi chaos.
February 5, 2011
:: Alicia Keys has paid tribute to those fighting for change in Egypt in a passionate
post on her website, insisting she realised there was a growing movement against
the country's government when she took an inspirational three-week trip through
the country in 2006. was so deeply moved by Egypt she named her first-born son
after the Middle East nation last year, and admits she'll always have a special
place in her heart for the people she met on her travels, who are currently caught
up in the country's violent clashes between supporters and critics of President
Hosni Mubarek. In her heartfelt post, Keys writes, "When people find themselves
caught in a place where their dreams, hopes and ideas have nowhere to breathe
or fly, something happens. Something that is so natural and powerful, like the
water we seek when thirsty, or the food we need when hungry takes over".
Read
more.
February 5, 2011
:: Join Alicia Keys and American Express this Monday February 7th as they re-air
Alicia's amazing "Unstaged" Concert - One Night, One Voice, One Life
at a Time - filmed at the Nokia Theater in NYC. In case you missed this phenomenal
performance when it aired live on YouTube last year, Alicia Keys treated fans
to an exclusive concert featuring classic hits and new songs to celebrate the
release of her album The Element of Freedom. Beginning the week of February 7th,
and just in time for one of the biggest nights in music this year - The GRAMMY
Awards, fans will be able to watch Alicia's amazing concert on her VEVO page on
YouTube through February 16.
January 31, 2011
:: Alicia Keys got quite birthday gift from her hubby Swizz Beatz: an all-white
Aston Martin DBS. He also threw her a bash at Casa La Femme, an Egyptian restaurant
in New York, where famous friends toasted the 30-year-old with Bertaud Berlieu
rosé wine. In addition to the car, Beatz also gifted his wife some work
by artists Shepard Fairey and Mr. Brainwash and some paintings he created himself.
January 28, 2011
:: Enjoying a night out, Alicia Keys and hubby Swizz Beatz attended the Miami
Heat vs New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in New York City yesterday.
The newlyweds were enjoying an evening off their parental duties as they watched
the hometown team triumph over the Heat in a 93-88 victory.
January 27, 2011
:: Alicia celebrated her 30th birthday in New York City with her husband, mother
Terri, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Gayle King and more. Claire from Fashion
Bomb Daily was there and took some pictures (check out that dress!). The party
had an Egyptian theme and many people were wearing turbans and belly dancing.
January 25, 2011
:: Wish you a very happy birthday, may life lead you to great happiness! Love
ya! <3
January 20, 2011
:: Alicia might be new coach on Voices of America tv show. John de Mol (the man
behind 'Idols' and the new 'The voice of ...' franchise) just said in an interview
that they were trying to get Alicia Keys as a coach for the American version.
When asked by the production team "How far should we go to get Alicia Keys
on board", he said: "Very far". One of the important premises of
the show is the quality of the singing talent. Four coaches, themselves popular
performing artists, train the talents in their group and occasionally perform
with them. Talents are selected in blind auditions, where the coaches cannot see,
but only hear the auditioner. At this point it is still work in progress, nothing
officially confirmed. The Voice of America starts in May 2011 on NBC. Click
here for auditions info. Thx to Marc for heads up! :)
January 20, 2011
::
With her current single
Far Away climbing the charts, singer/songwriter/producer Marsha Ambrosius
will officially release her solo debut album Late Nights & Early Mornings
on March 1, 2011. The emotionally charged video for “Far Away,” touches
upon society’s current ills of bullying, gay bashing and suicide. Since the
video’s premiere, it’s been the #1 played video on VH1 Soul (beating
out Trey Songz), while gaining the attention of millions on the internet and critical
praise for Marsha’s artistic approach to the subject matter. "Late Nights
& Early Mornings" offers a candid glimpse of Marsha’s life and perspectives
as she takes the reigns as the primary songwriter and producer of the album. Collaborations
with musical peers Alicia Keys, Dre & Vidal (producers of “Say
Yes”), Just Blaze and more add a raw and edgy vibe to the reflective and
soulful album.
January 20, 2011
:: Bruno Mars has revealed
which artists he'd love to collaborate with on new music. When quizzed as to who
he'd like to work with, the Grenade singer first named Alicia Keys, admitting
he's blown away by the star. "I always say I wanna work with Alicia Keys,"
Bruno said. "I'm in awe of her. "I'm a big fan of her, how she carries
herself, her great music and her artistry."
January 19, 2011
:: The wait is nearly over for Jennifer Hudson‘s anticipated sophomore album.
Confirming the project, due this Spring, Hudson says the effort is “like
an evolution,” also featuring a collaboration with Alicia Keys. “Everything
is new. I’ve matured in so many different ways,” Hudson says in the
interview. “I got to work with Alicia Keys and I remember sitting down with
her and her explaining the material that she wrote for me or created for me and
she was saying that you know, you’re an inspiration and you inspire people
and this music is like ‘no matter what you’re going through,’ -
it’s like telling my story through the music and I hope to uplift people
through it.” While a street date has not been confirmed, Hudson’s as-yet-untitled
sophomore album could be released in February. You can watch CBS video by clicking
here.
January 19, 2011
:: Last week Alicia shot HP Beats commercial. It will be out in March this year.
Click
here to view one picture from backstage. Thx to Marie for heads up!
January 19, 2011
:: The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards was held three days ago in Beverly Hills,
CA. Alicia looked lovely in her red off-the-shoulder gown. She introduced Best
Motion Picture nominee Black Swan, which was one of her favorite movies of the
past year. "Have you seen Black Swan?….Whoa!!! Thats a mind blower….
Shot so beautifully! one of those movies that wrap u up. Love Natalie Portman!"
she tweeted some time ago. Click
here to watch the clip from Golden Globes and check out the gallery for caps.
January 13, 2011
:: With a strong four nominations, Sade enters the NAACP Image Awards with a bang
garnering everything from Outstanding Album to Outstanding Song. Willow Smith,
Kanye West, Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj join Sade with at least two 42nd
Annual NAACP Image Award nods a piece. Nominations for Alicia are: Outstanding
Music Video and Outstanding Song, both for "Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)".
The 42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards air live March 4 on FOX.
January 13, 2011
:: Alicia Keys has joined the growing list of presenters confirmed for Sunday's
68th Annual Golden Globe Awards! The "Unthinkable (I'm Ready)" singer
and recent NAACP Image Award nominee was confirmed Wednesday, January 12 by Ryan
Seacrest and Golden Globe organizers, joining a list of presenters that includes
Vanessa Williams, Robert Downey Jr., and Leighton Meester. The 68th Annual Golden
Globe Awards air Sunday, January 16 on NBC.
January 7, 2011
:: I've added latest pictures with AK: Celebrating New Years Eve, Nikki Beach
Restaurant in St. Barts on Dec 31 and Leaving Gym in SoHo with her mom on January
3.
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