June 30th, 2009
Posted in Streaming Video
Alicia Keys was among the BET red carpet stars who sang tributes to the late pop icon Michael Jackson. Hear their touching renditions:
June 29th, 2009
Posted in Awards, Pictures, Streaming Video
Alicia Keys arriving and accepting the Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards 2009 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA on June 28.
Video: Interview: the legacy of Michael Jackson
June 28th, 2009
Posted in Performance
Back in 2007, at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway, Alicia performed Michael Jackson’s Human Nature.
June 28th, 2009
Posted in Awards
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hosted its 22nd Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards Friday, June 26 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.
Alicia Keys were among the songwriters, ASCAP paid special tribute by awarding her the ASCAP’s Golden Note Award, which is presented to songwriters, composers and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones. She also took home three more awards, which included Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song for “Like You’ll Never See Me Again” co written with Kerry “Krucial” Brothers, awards for “No One”, also co-written with Brothers and DJ Dirty Harry; and “Teenage Love Affair”, co-written with Matt Kahane.
Keys spoke on the death of Michael Jackson.
“This man really broke all of the rules. He broke all the rules.There were no rules with him. Nobody could tell him what he could and could not do. How long his videos could or could not be.Or how the song structure should be.Or how many records he could or couldn’t sell.
“He went and did from his heart as a genuine and good, blessed artist,” Keys continued. “He broke all the rules and all the records. I think he is someone that obviously inspired us all to hopefully break the rules because we have to break the rules to break the records.”
June 22nd, 2009
Posted in News
It’s no secret that Alicia Keys is busy working on new music but a rumored collaboration with returning ‘Bodyguard’ vocalist Whitney Houston is creating buzz across the net.
Keys, currently working on the follow up to 2007s “As I Am,” is rumored to have penned a song for the former “I Have Nothing” singer titled “Million Dollar Bill” !
“Million Dollar Bill” precedes Keys’ fourth studio album and a host of projects coming from music icon Clive Davis.
If the song makes the cut, “Million Dollar Bill” would join a soon to be released Diane Warren and David Foster helmed single, set to lead Houston’s as-yet-untitled comeback in September.
Speaking of the single with enthusiasm, Warren says “Whitney’s back big time”.
June 20th, 2009
Posted in Awards, Keep A Child Alive
Alicia Keys was already a triple threat musician-singer-songwriter by the time she signed her first recording deal in the late ‘90s. Since her recording debut with “Songs in A Minor,” Keys has sold millions of records, won 12 Grammys® and numerous BET Awards, and racked up an impressive list of hits. In addition, Keys has rounded out her portfolio with movies, books and television productions.
That desire for diversification extends to Keys’ philanthropic efforts. In 2002, Keys joined with Keep A Child Alive (KCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing life-saving anti-retroviral treatment to children and their families with HIV/AIDS in Africa and the developing world. She has made multiple visits to Uganda, Kenya and South Africa to promote care for children with AIDS. Shortly after becoming involved with KCA, Keys was named ambassador and co-host and musical director of the annual Black Ball, a benefit to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and raise funds for the charity.
Keys’ charitable contributions are also felt on her home soil. She is a board member of Frum Tha Ground Up, a non-profit organization devoted to inspiring and motivating America’s youth. Keys is also involved with Teens in Motion, a grassroots organization that provides a safe environment for teens to excel in dance, singing, drama, spoken word and self-esteem workshops, located in the South Bronx.
It’s evident that Keys profoundly invests her attention and energy to every commitment she makes. Whether it’s producing another platinum award-winning album or serving as an activist in the motherland, this beloved soul maven is a creative force and will forever be the consummate musician, actress, entrepreneur, humanitarian and philanthropist.
For her dedication to her philanthropic causes - and the inspiration she has become to audiences worldwide - Alicia Keys more than deserves this year’s BET Humanitarian Award.