Alicia Keys Zone

Alicia Keys’ ‘Put It in a Love Song’ Music Video Delayed

tash — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:39:21 +0000

Alicia Keys’ music video for her single “Put It in a Love Song” reportedly has got pushed back. After rumored to make its debut Monday, March 8, the Beyonce Knowles-featuring video is said to come out next week, March 17.
Another rumor is that it will make its way out in mid April…

[The Freedom Tour]: Alicia Keys Performs in Illinois

tash — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:30:12 +0000

Alicia Keys performs before a soldout crowd at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois on March 3, 2010.

Alicia Keys unveils new single cover ‘Un-thinkable (I’m Ready)’

tash — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:45:15 +0000

Alicia Keys will not just release ‘Put It In A Love Song’, but she’ll also be releasing ‘Un-thinkable (I’m Ready)’ featuring Drake at the same time.
Click on the image above to view the entire cover.

Alicia Keys’ ‘Put It in a Love Song’ Video Sneak Peek on ‘Oprah’

tash — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:48:02 +0000

Alicia Keys visited Oprah Winfrey on March 5. During her appearance on the talk show, the singer who is currently on tour to promote her latest studio installment “The Element of Freedom” provided fans with a new set footage of her “Put It in a Love Song” video shoot.

Just before the clip was shown to the audience, Alicia told Oprah how she ended up making a duet with Beyonce Knowles in the song and its accompanying music video. The singer furthermore said she and Beyonce had so much fun and the video shoot which took place in Brazil was “insane”.

In addition to having the interview segment, Alicia also made a live performance on the Friday episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show”. She sat behind the piano and performed “Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart” in an intimate set.

“Put It in a Love Song” music video is plotted to be premiered this coming Monday, March 8. Filmed in the Rio de Janeiro slum area, it is directed by Melina Matsoukas. “I feel that the energy of the city matches the energy of the song. It’s sensual, it’s exciting, it’s so rich with color. I loved it,” Alicia previously said of the video shoot.

Alicia Keys’ interview and “Put It in a Love Song” video sneak peek:

Performance of Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart:

Making the Freedom Tour

tash — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:02:39 +0000

As Alicia preps for her Freedom Tour, she takes you behind the scenes to show you some of the staging elements and effects and provides you with an early look into her performance.

Alicia Keys added to 2010 Essencefest lineup

tash — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:29:43 +0000

Alicia Keys tops the list of newly announced performers for this summer’s Essence Music Festival, July 2-4 in the Superdome. The contemporary R&B singer, songwriter and pianist is spending much of the spring and early summer on the road in North America and Europe promoting her current CD, The Element of Freedom.
She is a two-time Essence veteran, having appeared at the 2002 and 2005 events. This year, she’ll join previously announced Essence headliner/festival spokesperson Mary J. Blige, plus Earth, Wind & Fire – the band, like Essence Magazine, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year – Gladys Knight, Keri Hilson, Jill Scott, Charlie Wilson, Raphael Saadiq, De La Soul, Chrisette Michele and Joe.
Other recent additions to the Essence roster include LL Cool J, Arrested Development, Mary Mary, Mint Condition, Trey Songz – the opening act for Thursday’s Jay-Z concert at the New Orleans Arena – and War.
A host of New Orleanians will perform in the four Essence “superlounges” throughout the Dome. They include Irma Thomas, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, the Soul Rebels, Hot 8 and Rebirth brass bands, Ivan Neville’s DumpstaPhunk, Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Kermit Ruffins, Shamarr Allen and DJ Soul Sister.
The nightly Essence schedule has not been released. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.

Alicia Keys Picks Next Single From ‘The Element Of Freedom’

tash — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:28:43 +0000

‘Un-thinkable (I’m Ready)’ is a fan favorite and regarded as one of the standout tracks on Alicia Keys’ latest LP The Element Of Freedom. Although the video for ‘Put It In A Love Song’ featuring Beyonce is on the way (released March 8th), Billboard confirms reports that the Drake written, Krucial Brothers & 40 produced song will be the latest to hit the radio soon. The song is already being played by some stations but we can expect it to blow up once it is given the official nod.

Ricky Martin gathers stars to raise money for Haiti victims

tash — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:43:39 +0000

Ricky Martin is set to team up with Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson and Eva Longoria to produce a charity video to raise funds for the earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

The She Bangs singer has formed the Ricky Martin Foundation/Habitat for Humanity Haiti Recovery Fund (RMFHaiti) to help the country destroyed by an earthquake in January.

Martin produced and appeared in the RMFHaiti video, calling upon viewers to send in donations. And now he has lavished praise on the trio and other co-stars Ellen DeGeneres, Carrie Underwood, Sofia Vergara, Chris Pine, Patti LaBelle, and Dave Matthews, among others, for helping in the cause.

Because of each person’s donations of time, production resources, good will, positive energy and a lot of love, the Ricky Martin Foundation and Habitat for Humanity were able to create a united call-to-action to raise awareness and funds with three goals in mind: Rebuild hope. Rebuild homes. Rebuild Haiti. Now, we need your help. Visit www.habitat.org/rmfhaiti to get involved or donate online any amount you can to the RMF/HFH Haiti Recovery Fund.

Alicia Keys is a Gotham magazine cover girl

tash — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:57:04 +0000

Alicia Keys keeps it sexy on the March 2010 cover of Gotham magazine.

The 29-year-old entertainer donned a Catherine Malandrino dress and Robert Lee Morris jewels, as styled by June Ambrose.

A preview edition of the issue has been handed out during NY Fashion Week. It features the Big Apple’s up-and-comers including model/artist Alexandra Richards, model Theodora Richards and DJ Harley Viera-Newton, who just celebrated her 22nd birthday with a star-studded bash at Marquee.

Other picture albums updated:
[x] BRIT Awards
[x] Shooting Put It In A Love Song in Brazil

Cover Art for Alicia Keys’ ‘Put It in a Love Song’

tash — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:29:32 +0000

Alicia Keys has unleashed official cover art for “Put It in a Love”, her duet song with Beyonce Knowles. Like its music video which was filmed in Brazil and has vibrant tone, this artwork also features the R&B singer in colorful shot.

Commenting on the video shoot in the Rio de Janeiro slum area, Alicia previously told MTV the landscape is perfect and matches the song. “Shooting ‘Put It in a Love Song’ in Rio, in Brazil, was very incredible,” Keys said. “I feel that the energy of the city matches the energy of the song. It’s sensual, it’s exciting, it’s so rich with color. I loved it.”

“The people came out so heavy and so hard. I think it was exciting, especially to participate and experience it with them like that. Me and B have a great relationship. And to be able to have the chemistry we have and do it in a city that’s so unique like that is unforgettable. The pictures speak a thousand words. So you saw the energy out there. It was great.”

“Put It in a Love Song” is taken from Alicia Keys’ latest studio installment “The Element of Freedom”. Its music video is directed by Melina Matsoukas and produced by her singer boyfriend Swizz Beatz.