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Alicia Keys and Maroon 5 Perform 'Girl on Fire' at 2013 Grammy Awards

Natelege Whaley — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:59:08 +0000

Tonight on the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, Alicia Keys and Maroon 5′s Adam Levine performed a chemistry-filled mash-up of two of their hit songs. Levine led the way, starting off with a chilled-rendition of ‘Daylight’ with the Maroon 5 band backing him. Keys then heated things up a little, with her song ‘Girl on Fire.’ The [...]

Frank Ocean, Maroon 5, Alicia Keys All Added to Grammy 2013 Performance Lineup

Scott Shetler — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:18:38 +0000

Fourteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys was snubbed by the Recording Academy this year, but she'll be appearing at the Grammys anyway as part of a special collaboration with Maroon 5. The Academy announced the news in a press release which also confirmed that Frank Ocean will get a performance slot on the show.

Alicia Keys, Katy Perry + More to Perform at Obama's Inaugural Ball

Scott Shetler — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:51:16 +0000

Katy Perry was a big supporter of President Obama during the 2012 presidential campaign, and Alicia Keys sang 'No One' at his 2009 inauguration. Both stars are among a diverse group of musicians lined up for the Inaugural Balls on Monday as Obama is officially sworn in for a second term.

Alicia Keys Unveils Set the World On Fire Tour

Sowmya Krishnamurthy — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:16:41 +0000

Alicia Keys is bringing her show to a city near you. The superstar has announced that she’s launching a 24-city North American tour in support of her recent album, ‘Girl On Fire.’ Kicking off on March 7, the Set the World On Fire Tour has dates across the U.S. and Canada before coming to an [...]

12-12-12 Concert for Hurricane Sandy Relief: Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Chris Martin + More Perform

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:21:47 +0000

Hurricane Sandy effected the entire Tri-state area around New York City, leaving millions without power and displaced from their homes. The storm, which touched down around Halloween, is still at the forefront of our minds.

Pop stars did their part and performed at the largely classic rock-leaning 12-12-12 concert event that took place at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Dec. 12. Kanye West and Alicia Keys were on hand to lend their talents for good, as was Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

Alicia Keys Makes History

Jeff Giles — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:27:48 +0000

This girl is on fire! Well, not literally, but in terms of commercial success and/or chart performance? Totally: Alicia Keys has just tied the record for consecutive No. 1 albums by a solo artist on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Billboard broke the news, natch, with a report that points out that Ms. Keys is in some [...]

Kanye West, Alicia Keys + More to Perform at 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert

Scott Shetler — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:00:19 +0000

Kanye West and Alicia Keys are joining rock legends Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and more for a Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 12. The event benefits the Robin Hood Foundation and will be produced by the same groups who put together the memorable 9/11 benefit The Concert for New York City.

Alicia Keys Is Ballin' on Complex Cover

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:00:25 +0000

Alicia Keys is ballin’ on the over of the December/January issue of Complex. The ‘Girl on Fire’ singer is sitting leisurely in a ball chair, looking effortlessly stunning in an oversized white top while barefoot. The set up (but not the styling) of the image reminds us of a Beyonce cover of yore. Much of [...]

Jay-Z & Alicia Keys' 'Empire State Of Mind' Goes 5x Platinum + More

Jessica Sager — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:18:19 +0000

- Congrats to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys! The New York City natives ode to their hometown sold five million copies, becoming each of their biggest selling tracks to date. [Rap Radar] - And another hearty congrats to Taylor Swift! The country pop crossover scored her very first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — [...]

Alicia Keys Unveils Hot 'Girl on Fire' Artwork

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:47:34 +0000

Alicia Keys is bringing the heat this fall with her fifth album ‘Girl on Fire.’ The R&B songbird unveiled the cover art of the album on her official website. The black-and-white cover shows a determined Keys dressed in all black with hands on her waist. On the singer’s fingers are several gaudy rings and a [...]

Stevie Wonder Receives Icon Award, Sings With Alicia Keys at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Scott Shetler — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:40:53 +0000

One talented pianist honored another when Alicia Keys presented Stevie Wonder with the Icon Award at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. She also joined the legendary singer for a performance of his classic hits ‘Higher Ground’ and ‘Overjoyed.’

'The Voice' Winner Jermaine Paul to Duet With Alicia Keys

Jessica Sager — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:41:29 +0000

Former Alicia Keys backup singer and ‘The Voice‘ victor Jermaine Paul is going back to his roots. The soulman is gearing up to record with Keys once more — but in a much different capacity. No longer a backup singer but now a star in his own right, Paul revealed that the pair will do a duet!

Alicia Keys to Pay Tribute to Etta James at the 2012 Grammy Awards

Cristin Maher — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:42 +0000

With the recent passing of Etta James, it’s only appropriate that the Recording Academy will pay homage to the late R&B icon with a live performance at the 2012 Grammys. It has now been confirmed that Alicia Keys is the songstress who will perform a tribute to Miss Peaches at the show on Feb. 12.

Deena From MTV's 'Jersey Shore' Covers Alicia Keys [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:50:51 +0000

So apparently, Deena from MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’ isn’t just a walking blast who’s always down for a little girl-on-girl action. According to this video, she also has her sights set on being a singer. Who knew Deena had it in her? Thoughts?! Deena From ‘Jersey Shore’ Covers Alicia Keys’ ‘Fallin’

Mistress Confirms Sexting Swizz Beatz, Video of Their First Meeting Appears Online [VIDEO]

Juwon Ajayi — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:21:36 +0000

With the rumors of infidelity refusing to die down, it looks like Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are in for more public scrutiny regarding their marriage — especially since Christina Elizabeth has confirmed she was having a “relationship” with the producer.

Is Swizz Beatz Cheating on Alicia Keys?

Juwon Ajayi — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:28:55 +0000

Is karma biting Alicia Keys in the butt? The singer and her husband, rapper/producer Swizz Beatz, got together while he was still married — though he was separated at the time — and now the producer is being accused of cheating again.

Children Sing 'Empire State Of Mind' to NYFD Workers in Touching Commercial [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:58:46 +0000

We have seen several good television commercials today as we honor the ten year anniversay of 9/11. However, of the all, there is one that stands out amongst the rest. All day, as soon I heard this commercial come on, I stopped what I was doing to watch it. Something about kids honoring heroes and city there were so impacted on this day, yet they were not even old enough, or born, to understand the magnitude of 9/11/01.

The United State Of Pop 2010

DJ Digital — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:57:28 +0000

Dj Earworm has done it again. You may remember his United State Of Pop 2009, that recapped the biggest songs of it’s respective year. He put the biggest songs together in one autotuned melodic mashup. 2010 saw a lot of new artists and familiar faces making comebacks. Things got so crazy on Earworm’s website yesterday, [...]