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Alicia Keys Performs At The Superbowl 2008
The Gorgeous Alicia Keys Performed A Medley Of Her Hits At The Recent Superbowl Pre-Show. Despite the rumours of Michael Jackson making an appearance were predictably false, the show was did see a highlight with Alicia. She was absolutely pitch-perfect, I didn't think her vocal ability could improve any further, but she still manages to amaze me. I fail to see how people can say that music is not what it used to be & that there is no real talent around, have they never seen Ms Keys? I am ...
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johnraser: I have two goals today: 1) get a scarf 2) get that damn Alicia...
Original at Megatokyo News
• 6 hours ago
johnraser: I have two goals today: 1) get a scarf 2) get that damn Alicia Keys New York song out of my head
Behind The Scenes: Alicia Keys “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart”
Original at rapradar.com
• 8 hours ago
Billboard caught-up with Alicia on the set of her next video. She gives a long explanation about the visual’s treatment which jacks elements of Hancock. Um, ok? Let’s hope she doesn’t ruin the song for me. Props: UHTN Sidebar: She’s on the cover too.
No holding back for Alicia Keys on "Freedom"
Original at Campbell River Mirror
• 14 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - An unseasonal gust of wind greets Alicia Keys as she steps out of a doorway behind a Beverly Hills hotel on a late October afternoon. Decked out in a black leather vest and black leggings brightly accented by turquoise suede knee-high boo a hint of matching eyeline...
amirah29: Jay Z & Alicia Keys Are The Big Surprise Performance To End The...
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• 14 hours ago
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Original at Miami Herald
• 17 hours ago
A big winner at the 10th annual Latin Grammy awards at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on Thursday night was Nicaraguan salsa singer Luis Enrique, who made a blazing comeback by nabbing best salsa album for Ciclos, featuring his chart-burning hit, Yo no se mañana. Kicking off the...
The Alicia Keys 'Element' Billboard Cover Story & Video
Original at topix.com
• 19 hours ago
Alicia Keys with Jay-Z performed at the World Series last month. /album/whitney-houston/i-look-to-you/1277657 I Look to You Whitney Houston /album/alejandro-sanz/el-alma-al-aire-en-directo-dvd/524641 El Alma al Aire [En Directo DVD] Alejandro Sanz /album/jay-z/the-blue...
Keys featured on track of Alejandro Sanz's album
Original at Toronto Sun
• Fri, Nov 6
Whenever Latin pop sensation Alejandro Sanz writes music, he sets off on a “long mental journey” to find inspiration. But when Alicia Keys surprised the singer at a party in New York by joining him in an impromptu jam session, Sanz knew then that he’d found his muse.
Calle 13 Rule Latin Grammys With Five Wins
Original at MTV News Latest Headlines
• Fri, Nov 6
Alicia Keys, Eva Longoria Parker also attend Las Vegas awards show. By Eric Ditzian Calle 13 accept the award for Album of the Year at the 2009 Latin Grammy Awards Photo: Mark Ralston/ AFP Related Photos Alicia Keys, Eva Longoria, More At 2009 Latin Grammy Awards Related Artists Calle 13
Latin singer Alejandro Sanz teams up with Alicia Keys for a track on his new album
Original at Alicia Keys Daily
• Fri, Nov 6
By Marisol Whenever Latin pop sensation Alejandro Sanz writes music, he sets off on a “long mental journey” to find inspiration. But when Alicia Keys surprised the singer at a party in New York by joining him in an impromptu jam session, Sanz knew then that he’d found his muse.
Billboard Hot 100, November 14, 2009
Original at Today's Music from ww
• Wed, Nov 4
By ww_adh(noreply@blogger.com) 3. Empire State of Mind - Jay-Z Featuring Alicia Keys 10. Jump Then Fall - Taylor Swift 19. Untouchable - Taylor Swift 22. The Other Side of the Door - Taylor Swift 27. Superstar - Taylor Swift 30. Come In from the Rain - Taylor Swift 34. Forever & Always - Taylor Swift
News Ticker: Lil Wayne, Yoko Ono, Alicia Keys, Kings of Leon
Original at Rolling Stone
• Wed, Nov 4
By Rolling Stone Lil Wayne tells MTV News his No Ceilings mixtape, which leaked last week, was far from finished. The complete version, posted now on Young Money’s site features a handful more tracks, including an unofficial remix of Beyoncé’s “Sweet Dreams.” Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon and Julian Lennon will d...
Alicia Keys to perform at Latin Grammys
Original at LiveDaily.com
• Wed, Nov 4
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily Alica Keys is among the latest performers added to the lineup for the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards telecast, according to a press release. Latin Grammy-winner Daniela Mercury and current nominee Reik also are among the recently...
Podcast: Pianists that rock right nowOriginal at originalhipster.net
• Mon, Nov 2
By Linda OH thinks it’s important to recognize the most skilled piano-playing artists of the moment. So here they are. This is not a list of all-time greats; it’s the movers and shakers of the present. Or, as Jerry Lee Lewis might say, the shake-rattle-and-rollers.
Eminem, Lady Gaga Booked to Perform at American Music Awards
Original at Rolling Stone
• Mon, Nov 2
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By Rolling Stone Lady Gaga’s most recent awards show performance at the MTV Video Music Awards saw her hanging from the ceiling in a mock death scene complete with fake blood and and eerie, glassy stare. Eminem will be coming off his recent set at New Orleans’ Voodoo Festival, which was one of his only live ap...
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Jay-Z, Alicia Keys Tour New York in “Empire State of Mind” VideoOriginal at Rolling Stone
• Mon, Nov 2
By Daniel Kreps Jay-Z | MySpace Video Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 single “Empire State of Mind” is inescapable in New York, blaring from car stereos and even Yankee Stadium, where the hometown hero performed the track with Alicia Keys last week. Now the pair have debuted the video for their NYC love letter on MySp...
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys perform "Empire State of Mind" at MLB world series
Original at Examiner.com
• Sat, Oct 31
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In New York, at game 2 of the world series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performed "Empire State of Mind" from the "Blueprint 3" album Jay-Z released on September 11th. You can...
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Opinion: Alicia Keys Fashions Herself As One Of The Beautiful OnesOriginal at Idolator
• Thu, Oct 29
By Maura Friend-of-Idolator Michaelangelo Matos has a pretty spot-on review of Alicia Keys’ snoozy first single from her forthcoming pushed-back album The Elements Of Freedom in The Stranger; in the writeup he writes about how his sister saw the deadly serious arteeeste Keys in concert in 200...
Podcast: A. Keys is SLEEPING with A BROKEN HEART
Original at Bossip
• Thu, Oct 29
By Bossip Baby So Tahiry, how are you loving the single life? Really, life without Joe is beautiful? Tahiry: I mean I do miss him, I love him. I was with him for years, still love there, but no hard feelings. Things happen, I have my own things going on and so does he.
Alicia Keys Loves 'shining' Jackson
Original at FemaleFirst.co.uk
• Wed, Oct 28
Alicia Keys can't wait to see Michael Jackson "shining".The 'No One' singer - who has always cited the late 'Thriller' singer as her musical icon - is excited about being able to see him recaptured on the big screen with 'Michael Jackson's This Is It'.She told MTV News: "I have to say that I am...
Alicia Keys Performs New Single For NYU StudentsOriginal at mtv.com
• Thu, Oct 22
Alicia Keys at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU on Wednesday Photo: MTV News Moving from the behind the piano to the front of the stage, the audience gave an exceptionally warm welcome while she performed her uplifting new single, "Doesn't Mean a Thing."
Singer Keys aims to inspire in ways besides her music
Original at San Diego Union Tribune
• Fri, Oct 9
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Alicia Keys has influenced many lives with her soulful, heartaching piano-driven songs for almost a decade. Now that the 12-time Grammy winner has established herself as one of music's brightest stars, Keys is ready to inspire others — without singing a tune.
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Opinion: Trend Alert! Mismatched Earrings Rocked by Brooke Jasmyne, Alicia Keys, Keri Hilson, Ashanti and Rihanna
Original at rockinthatbling.com
• Wed, Oct 7
By Rockin' that *Bling* Mismatched earrings seem to be the latest craze to hit the the scene. We’ve been seeing more and more of this trend on the streets, music videos and award shows rocked by the likes of Rihanna, Keri Hilson, Ashanti, Alicia Keys, and Brooke Jasmyn!
Album Sales Down in 2009 Despite Huge Jackson, Beatles Numbers
Original at Rolling Stone
• Mon, Oct 5
By Daniel Kreps Photo: Mazur/WireImageAlbum sales are down 11.1 percent in the third quarter of 2009 compared to the same period last year, Reuters reports based on figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan. That decline comes even with the influx of sales after Michael Jackson’s death and the release of th...
There’s More To The Mashonda, Alicia Keys, & Swizz Beatz Twitter Beef
Original at naybesa (WordPress)
• Mon, Sep 28
By Nay Besa Let me find out that there’s more to this Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, and Mashonda twitter beef. So it turns out that back in July theybf.com got an e-mail from a very popular black women’s magazine [who they are keeping anonymous, hell if I care as long as we get the story I’m happy :) ]. It turns o...
Podcast: VMA Outburst Aftermath: Jay-Z Defends Kanye West
Original at shesoghetto (WordPress)
• Sun, Sep 20
By seriouslymcmillan It really is no surprise to me that he seemingly laid back, Jay-Z, came to the defense of Kanye West after Kanye’s little (possibly) “drunken” breakdown on the MTV VMA show last week. … Via It really is no surprise to me that he seemingly laid back, Jay-Z, came to the defense of Kanye West
Podcast: ♫ HOT OR NOT: JERMAINE PAUL - “AIRPLANE”Original at CONCRETELOOP.COM
• Thu, Sep 17
By ANGEL ♫ Jermaine Paul - Airplane Check out this new track from upcoming singer/songwriter Jermaine Paul. Best known for singing background for Alicia Keys and backing her on the hit song “Diary”, he is now readying his debut album. Jermaine, who is also a talented guitar player, has also sung bac...
Podcast: Alicia Keys - No One(S&B Remix)
Original at Most Popular Jamglue mixes
• Tue, Sep 15
By Swangin_and_Bangin Alicia Keys - No One(S&B Remix) This One Goes Out To All The Ladies on Jamglue Leave a Review and hit it up on youtube if you want http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLtXEZU-Njw remix this on Jamglue - see more from Swangin_and_Bangin )
Podcast: NEW MUSIC: WHITNEY HOUSTON - “MILLION DOLLAR BILL”
Original at CONCRETELOOP.COM
• Thu, Aug 6
By ANGEL ♫ Whitney Houston - Million Dollar Bill Check out this new song from Whitney Houston entitled “Millon Dollar Bill”. This upbeat track was produced by Swizz Beatz and written by Alicia Keys for Whitney’s highly anticipated new album, ‘I Look To You’.
RADIO EDIT: CONFIRMED, CHRIS BROWN DENIED @ BET AWARDS MJ TRIBUTE
Original at OH NO!!
• Sun, Jun 28
But the latest word is Chris Brown has been denied!!!! Word backstage from all the celebrities and producers is that Chris Brown and his handlers literally begged the BET execs to reconsider. Insiders say, “Michael Jackson is/was Chris’ idol and this tribute means the world to him.”
Podcast: Music Producer Swizz Beatz Confesses To Dating Alicia Keys
Original at HipHopRX.com
• Sun, May 17
By Denise After rumors swirled for months that Swizz Beatz born Kasseem Dean was dating R&B singer Alicia Keys born Alicia Cook, due to the two being spotted together on several occasions, the two never would comment on the alleged affair. more…)
How To: Alicia Keys- No One (tutorial)Original at YouTube
• Thu, Apr 23
By rss@youtube.com (LouSophstar) Author: LouSophstar Keywords: how to play piano tutorial alicia keys no one sythesia hero Added: April 23, 2009
How To: playing 'butterflyz' on piano by alicia keysOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Apr 22
By rss@youtube.com (kamilia11) Author: kamilia11 Keywords: Alicia Keys me playing piano butterflyz how to Added: April 22, 2009
How To: Angi playing the pianoOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 18
By rss@youtube.com (pvskulz97) the song is If I Aint Got You by Alicia Keys... this is not a tutorial. but u can try it if you want Author: pvskulz97 Keywords: music piano angi tutorial Added: January 18, 2009
Film Weekly podcast on Lemon Tree, Sophie Okonedo and The Day the Earth Stood Still
Original at The Guardian (UK)
• Thu, Dec 11
By Jason Solomons, Xan Brooks, The Observer This week, Jason Solomons talks to Israeli director Eran Riklis about his new film Lemon Tree, a citrus-infused David-and-Goliath story. Next up is British actor Sophie Okonedo, who went from playing a prostitute in Dirty Pretty Things to a refugee in Hotel Rwanda and has just held her ow...
Review: Kylie checks out Alicia Keys in concert
Original at Alicia Keys Daily
• Tue, Dec 9
By Mari And when it came - in the form of a funked-up version of No One - she raised her arms in salute to the formidable Keys. The original pop princess bowing down to the modern-day queen of soul. But the night belonged to Keys, who opened proceedings with a headbanging, hip-gyrating performance of G...
American Music Awards Red Carpet Review
Original at The BV Entertainment Newswire Blog
• Mon, Nov 24
By Esther Dixon Filed under: Style Spotter, Life and Style Last night's American Music Awards performances were spectacular! Beyonce, I mean Sasha Fierce, killed it, Rihanna was as fierce as usual and Alicia Keys gave me goose bumps with her performance, which earned her a standing ovation.
Podcast: My Favorite Song This Week
Original at The Late Greats
• Wed, Nov 12
By dukeofstraw@gmail.com (Duke of Straw) chart toppers Kanye West - Heartless Lyrics Hannah Montana - Mixed Up Lyrics Paramore - I Caught Myself Lyrics Britney Spears - Kill The Lights Lyrics Alicia Keys - No One Lyrics Usher - Trading Places Lyrics Christina Aguilera - You Are What You Are Lyrics Adele - Make You Feel My Love Lyric...
Opinion: Golden (vicious) Circles 10/07/2008
Original at Sentric Music's Blog by sP
• Thu, Jul 10
By sentric sP Bit of a trivial one this week but hey, it usually sparks a bit of a debate when I’m having a beverage with some friends so let’s hope it stirs some emotion in you lot… Last night I had to review Alicia Keys who was performing at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Granted not something I’d [...]
Alicia Keys Live Review @ M.E.N Arena 09/07/2008
Original at pursehouse (WordPress)
• Thu, Jul 10
By pursehouse It’s her simple piano only ballads (albeit with a pinch of twinkly percussion) that make the songstress so appealing. With a beautiful, booming voice that accentuate her lyrics about love, loss and desperation; Alicia Keys had her young crowd listening to her every word with genuine int...
Fanfiction: Like I'll Never See You Again
Original at thecanvasmessageboard.yuku.com
• Sun, Jul 6
By feeds@yuku.com (shellyme) Disclaimer: I don't own the characters or I in any way affiliated with General Hospital or ABC. I'm just using them for my own amusement. Author's Note: This should've been a song fic but it kind changed into a short. It was inspired by Alicia Keys' song "Like You'll Never See Me Again". Enjoy and...
Opinion: Superwoman : Alicia Keys
Original at theoldschool (WordPress)
• Fri, May 2
By WookieLuv As we cross over from Missouri to Kansas the smells get better. The roads are better. We stop by Taco Hell for some late night munchies, which is by far the worst place to go for late night food when your over the age of 35. Two Meximelts and a taco (soft) does make for an interesting sleep. I'm sorry A...
Opinion: Alicia Keys Clears Up "Gangta Rap" CommentsOriginal at Urban Review
• Wed, Apr 16
By Mark God Love Alicia Keys! Urban Review Supports Everything She Does, I Have Seen Her In Concert & Her Album Is One Of My Favourite Records Of Last Year. Gangsta rap was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. Gangsta rap didn’t exist."
Alicia Keys Explains Gangsta Rap Comment
Original at iCelebZ.com
• Wed, Apr 16
Alicia Keys' "gangsta rap" comments were misinterpreted, the R&B songstress says. In an interview with Blender magazine, Keys, 27, had said that, "The term 'gangsta rap' was so over-sloganized during that time. In so many ways, everyday people as well as the government could have re...
Opinion: ALICIA KEYS: 'AS I AM' SELLS 723K IN FIRST WEEK....
Original at TOYA'S WORLD
• Tue, Nov 20
By Toya Wow. According to HitsDailyDouble, Alicia Keys sold a staggering 723K in her first week with new album As I Am: With Turkey Day upon us, Alicia Keys provides the trimmings. Coming off a scintillating American Music Awards [performance], the J Records superstar provides plenty of reason f...
Podcast: Lets Digest Some Top 40 Radio
Original at prettymuchamazing.com
• Wed, Nov 14
By Luis MP3 | Alicia Keys ft. Kanye West - No One (Remix) MP3 | Justin Timberlake ft. Beyonce - Until The End Of Time (Sam 998899s Sticking Edit) MP3 | Jonas Brothers - SOS Its about time we digest some pop radio. Let the hip-hop ringtone, err, song slaughter begin! No, but this
Album Review: Alicia Keys - As I Am
Original at prettymuchamazing.com
• Sat, Nov 10
By Luis MP3 | Alicia Keys - Superwoman [audio=http://buzzhypemedia.com/mp3/03%20Superwoman.mp3] MP3 | Alicia Keys- Like You'll Never See Me Again [audio=http://buzzhypemedia.com/mp3/05%20Like%20You'll%20Never%20See%20Me%20Again.mp3]
Podcast: NEW MUSIC: ALICIA KEYS, TWEET, CHRIS BROWN & BRITNEY SPEARS.....
Original at TOYA'S WORLD
• Fri, Nov 9
By Toya And she also has a No One Remix which features Kanye West. And another remix with Damien Marley. Chris Brown has THREE bonus tracks from new album Exclusive: Britney Spears also has a new bonus track from her latest new album Blackout:
ALICIA KEYS: LIKE YOU'LL NEVER SEE ME AGAIN [PERFORMANCE] ....Original at TOYA'S WORLD
• Thu, Nov 8
By Toya I thought she would struggle with this song live because it's a hard song to sing but she did an amazing job. Wow. I wonder if she'll be performing this at the American Music Awards on Nov 18th. I also want Lesson Learned or Wreckless Love to be the next single after this one. What did ya'll think of t...
ALICIA KEYS: AS I AM [ALBUM REVIEW]....
Original at TOYA'S WORLD
• Thu, Nov 8
By Toya Alicia Keys has once again delivered the goods with third studio album 'As I Am'. Now that the full CD rip has leaked, I think that the album is exquisitely well put together. As I Am, is set for release on Nov 13th on J Records and sees collaborations from John Mayer, Linda Perry, Floetry's Mars...
Single Review: Alicia Keys "Unbreakable"
Original at Blogcritics
• Mon, Jan 16
By Pam Avoledo Alicia Keys believes celebrities are the standard for wonderful relationships in the horrid "Unbreakable." Keys intros the song. She says that it's new. She encourages the crowd to get into the song as she plays the opening notes. It sets a promising tone. "Clap your hands everybody/Clap you...