Behind The Scenes: Alicia Keys' New Video

Alicia Keys snags actor Chad Michael Murray to be her love interest in the new video "Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)". Check out the behind the scenes video before the it premieres on May 12 on VEVO. Director Jake Nava spoke highly of Alicia saying, “Alicia is a true artist and I was very pleased that she was brave enough to go with this unusual concept. Together I believe we have done something new and important.”

2010 NBA All-Star Game Half Time Show

Usher performed "More" and "Yeah!" during the introductions of the NBA players at the 2010 NBA All Star Game. Fans packed into the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday (Feb 14). Alicia Keys and Shakira performed at the Half Time Show.

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Alicia Keys & Beyonce Film Video In Rio

Alicia Keys and Beyonce traveled to Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday (Feb. 9) to shoot the video for their collaboration “Put It in a Love Song.”
The South American city’s colorful backdrop served as the setting for the visuals to the third single from Alicia’s 'Element of Freedom' album.

Photos:Rap-Up

Help For Haiti Telethon Performances

You can donate to Help For Haiti HERE
Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock, Keith Urban - Lean On Me


Shakira - I'll Stand By You


Mary J. Blige - Hard Times Come Again No More


Coldplay - A Message


Christina Aguilera - You Lift Me Up


Alicia Keys - Send Me An Angel


Taylor Swift - Breathless

Alicia Keys Performs On SNL

“Saturday Night Live” kicked off 2010 with Alicia Keys. She performed “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart” and “Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down,” and showed her acting abilities in the “SNL Digital Short.”

Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart


Empire State of Mind Part II


Digital Short

2009 American Music Awards Performances

Janet Jackson - Medley


Black Eyed Peas - "Meet Me Halfway" & "Boom Boom Pow"


Jay-Z & Alicia Keys - "Empire State of Mind"


Rihanna - "Wait Is Ova" & "Hard" (Mad House is a song on Rated R that you hear in the intro)


Shakira - "Give It Up To Me"


Lady Gaga - "Bad Romance" & "Speechless"


Whitney Houston - "Didn't Know My Own Strength"

Timbaland Ft. So Shy and Nelly Furtado - "Morning After Dark"


Mary J. Blige - "I Am"

Alicia Keys & Jay-Z Perform At World Series Game 2

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performed “Empire State of Mind” during Game 2 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Thursday.

New Video: Alicia Keys - Doesnt Mean Anything

“Doesn’t Mean Anything,” is the first single from her fourth studio album The Element of Freedom, in stores Dec 1.

Justin Finishes Shriners Hospital Open With Concert

Justin Timberlake's Shriners Hospital For Children Open finished its week long festivities on Saturday (Oct 17) with a concert. The Justin & Friends concert featured Timbaland, Snoop Dogg, Taylor Swift, Jay Sean, T-Boz and Chili of TLC, Ciara and Alicia Keys.
I only have a few pictures now but there is more to come. Justin and Timbaland premiered their single "Carry Out" off Tim's upcoming release Shock Value 2.

Justin was all over the place last night showing off his skills. JT rapped with Snoop, beatboxed with Timbaland, played Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and mashed up King’s of Leon “Use Somebody” with "Cry me a river" as well as Coldplay’s Viva La Vida & Lovestoned.

Justin & Timbaland - Carry Out


Photos:JustinTimberlake.com

Alicia Keys Chats With Regis & Kelly

Alicia Keys stopped by Regis & Kelly this morning to perform her new single, “Doesn’t Mean Anything” on Monday's show. She also spoke about her annual charity event, the Keep a Child Alive Black Ball, and her upcoming album The Element of Freedom, which releases on December 1.

2009 Video Music Awards Performances

Jay-Z Ft. Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind


Beyonce - Sweet Dreams/Single Ladies


MJ Tribute


Lady Gaga - Paparazzi


Pink - Sober

More Exciting News About The 2009 VMAs

I don't know about you but I'm excited to see Janet perform a tribute to her late brother, Michael Jackson! More news is pouring in each day of new celebs added to the line up of performances. Now Alicia Keys is added to the line-up! Here are two snippets from the press release I received today about Michael Jackson's This Is It trailer and the presenters.

New York, NY (September 10, 2009) –– MTV has announced that Alicia Keys will join JAY-Z onstage to perform “Empire State of Mind” from his latest album The Blueprint 3. Eminem will also be making a special appearance during the “2009 MTV Video Music Awards” on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT). In addition the biggest names in music, TV and movies are confirmed to present including Megan Fox, Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, 50 Cent, Jack Black, Andy Samberg, Kristin Cavallari, Pete Wentz, Gerard Butler, Tracy Morgan, Adam Brody, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Alexa Chung, Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship and Justin Bieber who have joined Ne-Yo, Nelly Furtado, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Chace Crawford, Leighton Meester and Miranda Cosgrove.

Viewers will also be treated to an exclusive first looks at Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT and The Twilight Saga: New Moon trailers during the show.

Will you be watching the MTV Video Music Awards? If so, who are you excited to see?
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Celebs Respond To Michael Jackon's Death

Justin Timberlake released a statement via his official website:

I can’t find the words right now to express how deeply saddened I am by Michael’s passing. We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only Pop music but of all music. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.
- Justin

“This is such a tragic loss and a terrible day. The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the king of pop!” — Beyonce Knowles

“I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don’t have the words. Divinity brought our souls together on ‘The Wiz’ and allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the ’80s. To this day, the music we created together on Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad is played in every corner of the world and the reason for that is because he had it all…talent, grace, professionalism and dedication. He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I’ve lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him.” — Quincy Jones, who produced Michael’s Thriller album

Most of the celebrities updated their thoughts using Twitter.

Taylor Swift: "It just doesn't feel real.. Everyone is walking around backstage saying "Have you heard?".

Ashley Tisdale: "I have to say, the 6 of us from HSM were very lucky to have met such an amazing man. I will remember that moment forever. RIP Michael"

Jessie James: "Why is it our icons die so young?"

Esmee Denters: "Is this really true??? i can not believe that Michael Jackson died...."

John Mayer: "Michael Jackson, like James Brown and Prince, are nearly uncoverable. The tunes were about his innate talent and can't really be replicated."

Alicia Keys: "Today is so sad........"

Pink: "Michael Jackson was one of the best that ever did it. RIP"

The list can go on and on. Michael touched so many people in the world.

Photo:MJFanclub.net

Alicia Keys Celebrates Women's Month

Alicia Keys visited Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., on Thursday with Lieutenant General Ann Dunwoody in celebration of Women’s History Month.
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Alicia Finds Her Inner Michelle Obama

Alicia Keys portrays First Lady Michelle Obama in a new photo for Glamour magazine’s tribute to American Icons.

The mag even had stand-ins for the Obama daughters — Malia and Natasha (Sasha for short)!

Alicia has said of Michelle, “She has worked hard for everything she’s accomplished, and done so with grace and humility. So many women and girls can identify with her story.”
Photo:Brigitte Lacombe via JustJared

2009 Academy Awards

The stars hit the red carpet for the 81st Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday.

Miley Cyrus attended with her mother

John Legend and girlfriend Christine Teigen

Alicia Keys and her mother Terri Augello

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MileyPhoto:Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images via JJ

Who Is In The Running For A Blimp

FAVORITE MOVIE
Bedtime Stories
The Dark Knight
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Iron Man

FAVORITE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE
Jack Black (Po, Kung Fu Panda)
Jim Carrey (Horton, Horton Hears a Who)
Miley Cyrus (Penny, Bolt)
Ben Stiller, (Alex, Madagascar: Escape 2Africa)

FAVORITE SONG
I Kissed a Girl (Katy Perry)
Don’t Stop the Music (Rihanna)
Kiss Kiss (Chris Brown featuring T Pain)
Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) (Beyonce)

FAVORITE MALE SINGER
Chris Brown
Jesse McCartney
Kid Rock
T-Pain

FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP
Daughtry
Jonas Brothers
Linkin Park
Pussycat Dolls

FAVORITE FEMALE SINGER
Alicia Keys
Beyonce
Miley Cyrus
Rihanna

FAVORITE TV SHOW
Hannah Montana
iCarly
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Zoey 101

FAVORITE TELEVISION ACTRESS
Miranda Cosgrove/iCarly
Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana
America Ferrera/Ugly Betty
Selena Gomez/Wizards of Waverly Place

Photo:Nick.com

Who's On TV This Week

Tuesday, January 20

ABC: The Neighborhood Inaugural Ball: Beyonce, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder,
Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, Alicia Keys, Shakira
ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Live: Soulja Boy
NBC: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: O.A.R.
SYNDICATION: The Ellen Degeneres Show: Beyonce

Wednesday, January 21

NBC: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Musiq Soulchild
NBC: Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Fall Out Boy
SUNDANCE: Spectacle: Elvis Costello With...: Elvis Costello, Kris Kristofferson,
Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones, John Mellencamp
SYNDICATION: The Ellen Degeneres Show: Trace Adkins

Thursday, January 22

ABC: Live with Regis and Kelly: Fall Out Boy
CBS: Late Show With David Letterman: Of Montreal (r)
SYNDICATION: The Ellen DeGeneres Show: James Morrison

Friday, January 23

CBS: Late Show With David Letterman: Todd Rundgren (r)

Saturday, January 24

NBC: Saturday Night Live: T.I. (r) 

Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Beyonce Knowles are nominated for multiple NAACP Image Awards.

The three received NAACP Image Award nominations Wednesday in both film and music categories. Jennifer leads the pack with seven nominations, Beyonce follows with six.

All three women face off in the outstanding female music artist, best music video and for outstanding supporting actress. Hudson and Keys were nominated for their work in The Secret Life of Bees, and Knowles for her role in Cadillac Records. 

Both films were nominated for Best Picture, along with Miracle at St. Anna, Seven Pounds and Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys. 

The NAACP Vanguard Award will be presented to hip-hop pioneer Russell Simmons. 

Quick Updates

Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, and John Legend honored those making a difference in the world on “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute,” which aired on Thanksgiving Day.

Katy Perry has a girl crush on Natalie Portman. The singer recently revealed that her smash hit single I Kissed a Girl was inspired by actress Scarlett Johansson. She says, "Scarlett Johansson is a beautiful woman as everybody in the world probably agrees and the I Kissed a Girl song is inspired by all beautiful women and the power they release in their beauty.

Miley Cyrus has been inspired to give up her acting/singing career to study photography following her controversial shoot with legendary snapper Annie Leibovitz. The Hannah Montana star sparked outrage by posing in just a bedsheet for a Leibovitz spread in Vanity Fair magazine earlier this year. But the singer/actress was so fascinated watching the artist at work, she is now determined to gain a degree in photography herself. And Cyrus is convinced that the best way to study the medium is by enrolling at a university in Britain. She says, "I do want to come to London to study photography. I hear there are some really great art schools, so I would love to do that."

According to BritneySpears.Com,  Britney’s X Factor appearance pulled 12.8 million viewers meaning more than 53 percent of the entire viewing audience tuned into the UK show to see Britney’s performance.