Happy Birthday Alicia! You are such an inspiration for me and millions of fans around the globe! Thank you for being here with us. We all love you! <3

Alicia Keys has added four new talk-back session dates for the play Stick Fly. The discussion sessions (which include members of the cast and will address issues of music, class, race, and politics raised by the play) will be held after the February 6 performance at 7 p.m., after the February 16 performance at 7 p.m. and after the February 27 performance at 7:30 p.m. All will be held at the Cort Theatre.
Keys explained, "I love standing on stage with this incredible cast and talking to audiences after they experience the magic of seeing Stick Fly performed live. I couldn't resist adding more dates to this discussion series and I look forward to keeping the conversation going! Come join me, I love seeing you and hearing your thoughts and questions! ;-) "

May your world be filled with warmth, joy and good cheer. Wishing you a Happy New Year! :)

As well as her red-carpet glamour, Alicia is known for her sleek streetwear style. And it seems that her son Egypt Dean is following in his mother's fashionable footsteps. The singer and her 14-month-old cutie wore near matching trainers as they attended the New York Knicks game at MSG yesterday. Along with her husband Swizz Beatz, the artist was there to celebrate Christmas and the end of the NBA lockout with her family. While Eygpt had a navy pair Velcro shoes on his tiny feet, Alicia had slipped on a pair of $700 US wedge trainers from French designer Isabel Marant, in a similar style. She paired the look with fur-trimmed leather jacket, while her adorable tot sported an orange vest in honor of his home-team who beat the Boston Celtics by two points. Alicia and Swizz beamed with pride as their son cheered from the sidelines of the court seemingly unfazed by the noise and bright lights.

Wishing you all the best this Christmas, never stop believing :) much love! <3

While her husband Swizz is busy handling the success that creatively designing a $150,000 car brings, Alicia made sure to squeeze in some precious time with the other man in her life. The singer took her son to the playground this afternoon but kept him wrapped up in a cable knit hat to cope with the New York temperatures. Despite the chilly climate, her one-year-old appeared to be in good spirits as she him out of his pushchair and into a swing seat. The star beamed as she watched her only child have a blast as he firmly grasped the chains and got into the swing of things. Alicia also took her step son, Kasseem Jr, along for the ride as he scooted around the children’s area on a foot scooter. She looked casual but stylish in denim ensemble which consisted of grey hooded top, studded belt and patent ankle boots.

Rocking a gorgeous blue outfit, Alicia Keys stopped by 106 & Park to discuss her alter-ego DJ personality, MrssAK47, her new-found love for Tumblr, the growth of her son Egypt with husband Swizz Beatz and the best part of being a mother. She also talks briefly about he new music she’s working on and shares her passion for Broadway, expanding on her new play Stickfly, starring Dulé Hill and the broadway debut of Mekhi Phifer - who both appear in the second part of this interview - alongside Tracie Thoms, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and more. Watch the interview in three parts (plus one cute backstage video) by clicking here..

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If you didn't get a chance to watch Keep a Child Alive with Alicia Keys premiere, you can wait for next airing on Showtime. Here's timetable. All Times ET/PT.

Sat	12/10	1:15 PM	SHO 2
Mon	12/12	10:50 AM	SHOWTIME SHOWCASE
Wed	12/14	2:50 PM	SHOWTIME
Thu	12/15	10:30 AM	SHOWTIME SHOWCASE
Fri	12/16	4:50 PM	SHO 2
Sun	12/18	12:00 PM	SHOWTIME
Mon	12/19	4:30 PM	SHO 2
Thu	12/22	5:55 PM	SHOWTIME
Fri	12/23	2:00 PM	SHOWTIME SHOWCASE
Mon	12/26	11:05 AM	SHOWTIME

The Broadway production of Lydia R. Diamond's Stick Fly opened at the Cort Theatre yesterday evening. Opening night guests included Swizz Beatz, Daniel Breaker, Taraji P. Henson, Phylicia Rashad, Gayle King, Spike Lee, Tanya Lewis Lee, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Jaleel White. Stick Fly is a portrait of an upper class African American family vacationing on Martha's Vineyard and explores parental expectations, sibling rivalry, and issues of class and race. The company features Rosie Benton, Dulé Hill, Mekhi Phifer, Tracie Thoms, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Condola Rashad. Alicia Keys composed original music for the piece, which she is also producing. Kenny Leon has directed the production.

While Alicia is on her way to Stick Fly opening on Broadway, I'm posting cover of Black Enterprise magazine, photoshoot and behind the scenes captures. You can read the article about Stick Fly and Broadway on BlackEnterprise.com.

President Barack Obama pledged to increase aide for AIDS treatment in the US and around the world at a star-studded World AIDS Day speech today in Washington. The president also set an ambitious goal to help triple of the number of doses of life-saving drugs that are sent to the nations hardest hit by the disease. Cities across the globe marked the day with vivid displays of awareness for AIDS that has infected 60 million people. 'We can beat this disease,' Obama declared during a World AIDS Day event in Washington. Read more.

New York City’s IAC venue was filled with celebrities and media insiders, all dressed in their best, last night (November 30) to help celebrate Swizz Beat’z collaboration with sports car maker Lotus. Those in attendance included Carmelo Anthony, T.I. and Tiny, Russell Simmons, video vixen Melyssa Ford, Kid Capri, Steven Baldwin and Swizz’s wife, Alicia Keys.
“This is a ground-breaking, amazing moment,” Swizz, who is the Vice President of Creative Design and Global Marketing for the British automobile company, told the crowd as he unveiled the first chromed-color Lotus car to those in attendance. “I tell everyone, sky’s not the limit, it’s just a view. This is just the beginning of things going to the next level. My father is here, my beautiful wife is here. This is a blessing.”
The Ciroc-sponsored, invite-only affair didn’t end there. Swizz Beatz made sure to take advantage of the star-studded room, bringing T.I., among others, on stage for impromptu performances. “Stepping out the box is how you move forward in life,” Swizz, who is also currently Creative Director of Reebok, continued. “I think it’s time for change from art to design… It’s time to push the envelope and travel and make great partnerships. If you want change, you have to expect change as well.”

Alicia Keys is hoping to educate fans on the plight of HIV and AIDS in South Africa through a new documentary. “Keep a Child Alive with Alicia Keys” shows the singer touring sites in Johannesburg and Durban to show how her health organization helps locals. Cameras filmed a pregnant Keys and five Americans as they visited South Africa during last year’s World Cup. Keys is hoping the insider look at issues dominating Africa will encourage fans to lend their support to her Keep a Child Alive charity.
“Even if you never have been able to travel there, or if you never can, that doesn’t mean you can’t travel with us and really see it for yourself,” she told the AP at a premiere for the film last night in New York. Keys also spoke about being pregnant and empathic while filming the documentary. Bono, also on hand at the premiere, chimed in and said: “She’s scary, isn’t she? She’s scary.” Bono went on to say that Keys has “lioness energy” and that her role as a new mother won’t allow her to “let other mothers suffer.” Bono said he met Keys when they recorded a cover of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” in 2001. “I was terrified the moment I met her. I was shaking in my boots,” he said. “I was very moved by her singing of course, but what was interesting was the hard questions afterwards, and I think it’s those hard questions that she asks that lead her.”
Keys started her charity in 2003. It assists those affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. She says she hopes the film reaches out to those who want to help, but can't make it to Africa. "Even if you never have been able to travel there, or if you never can, that doesn't mean you can't travel with us and really see it for yourself," she said. Bono says Keys has what it takes to make a difference in Africa, and around the world. Watch the interview on youtube.

Grammy Award-winning musician Alicia Keys has kids on her mind. Her son recently turned 1, and she's still singing the joys of motherhood. She also has worked for years to help children affected by HIV/AIDS around the world get medicine and access to medical care. She talks about the important work of her organization, Keep a Child Alive.

Chanel and The Museum of Modern Art honored Pedro Almodóvar on Tuesday night at the museum’s annual film benefit in New York, where an appropriate showing of red-carpet regulars turned out for the dinner and presentation. The museum’s 54th Street entrance was choked with onlookers who clamored for glimpses of bold-faced names like Alicia Keys, Miranda Kerr, Blake Lively, Sarah Jessica Parker and Drew Barrymore.
Between courses of leg of lamb and coconut panna cotta, diners were treated to a performance by Keys who told the crowd, “I hope you’re feeling extravagant tonight because this is an extravagant kind of evening.” Keys played the piano and sang a trio of songs, finishing with the city’s namesake hit. “If you know the words you can sing along,” she encouraged. “In fact, you can scream it.”

As apart of Dazed & Confused 20th anniversary, 20 covers of past Dazed cover stars is being published for their December issue. The stars on the main covers are assisted by a back cover with their picks of emerging talent. Alicia Keys is among the iconic cover stars, and she chose emerging UK talent Emeli Sandé as her up-and-coming act to watch. The two songbirds gushed about each other: Keys spoke on Sandé being her “favorite new artist,” and Emeli spoke on being inspired by Alicia. Keys reveals they were introduced during her “Piano & I” intimate tour, where Emeli opened for the Superwoman. Afterwards, they wrote 3 songs together, including piano-driven ballad “Hope.” Click here to watch an interview with Alicia (or click save target as to download it).

Newly minted Broadway producer Alicia Keys is helping to bring the critically acclaimed play Stick Fly to audiences in New York City next month, but her busy schedule hasn't kept her away from the recording studio. On Wednesday, "Girls Like You" singer Miguel tweeted a photo of himself with Alicia, along with the caption, "Alicia x Miguel #StudioFlow."
There's no word on whether the two singers are collaborating on a new project together, but Miguel revealed earlier this year that he's working on a follow-up to his debut disc 'All I Want is You'. Alicia, on the other hand, has been lending her musical expertise to Stick Fly, which will feature original material that she composed.

It takes a lot to stay grounded and humble in the entertainment industry, but Alicia Keys embodies whatever it is that grants good fortune, a good following and the good life. The hyphenated entertainer takes to the cover of the Nov/Dec issue of WebMD magazine and offers her sentiments on motherhood, the importance of self-love and giving back.
• On why she became involved in the fight againts HIV/AIDS: “I couldn’t turn my back on all I’d seen. At the time, I didn’t have a child but I was empathetic to these young people I met [in Africa], so close to my age. It really struck me how I had to pay attention. What if I was 15 going through what these kids are going through, and nobody paid attention? To have to deal with all the things a teenager has to deal with, on top of being the ‘parent’ and breadwinner, and putting food on the table for younger brothers and sisters who might be 3, or 7, or 10…it wasn’t about how impossible it was, but, rather, if I can help one person, five people, 10 people, 100, 200, 100,000 people…that’s what’s real.”
• On becoming a mother: “Motherhood is a billion times better than I expected, and I already expected it to be great. It’s all the things everyone ever said, but you don’t know it until you’re there. It’s a really special time, and I feel so honored that I get to help somebody in this world find his wings, and navigate and learn happiness, and be loved. Actually, he’s helping me learn, because I’m smarter now. He’s awesome! I’m having a ball!”
• On nurturing her creative side while also nurturing a new baby and husband: “I feel like I’m more balanced than I’ve been in my life, actually. I felt a lot less balanced about five years ago. More than ever, I consider everything I do now, and make sure it’s something I can’t live without and something I believe in. There has to be a powerful reason to do it, one that makes me feel great…There are a lot of things I can’t do now. Having my son and a family, that’s my barometer, when before I was maybe more inclined to say ‘yes’ and do more - and then be super-exhausted and overspent. Life is balance. It’s all a balance. And if there’s something you’re thinking about, and it’s something you really want in your life, then you will - you’ll do it.”
Read the full article by visiting WebMD.com.

"So happy to be working with the phenomenal Alicia Keys. We shot these images deep in the bowels of The Royal Albert Hall for Ms Keys herself".

In an explosive finale to Dazed & Confused’s 20th Anniversary season, magazine co-founder Rankin has photographed a series of 20 covers for the December issue, featuring new portraits of 20 iconic cover stars from Dazed’s past including Kate Moss, Tilda Swinton, Kelis, Alicia Keys and Jarvis Cocker. Each unique cover has a gatefold pull out, which features 20 rising stars chosen by each celebrity, resulting in a groundbreaking portrait of pop culture heroes of the future. The new Dazed & Confused issue is on sale today.

Grammy Award-winning musician and Stick Fly Broadway producer Alicia Keys joined cast members from the new Lydia R. Diamond comedy Nov. 16 to autograph posters in the lobby of the Cort Theatre in NYC. “It’s about the human experience, so it doesn’t matter how you look, where you’re from, where you grew up,” explained Alicia of the family-oriented production. “Life is hilarious, life is serious, life is outrageous, and that’s what this play is.”

Alicia Keys and cast members of STICK FLY will greet and sign autographs for ticket buyers in the lobby of the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48th Street) on Wed, Nov 16 from 12:00 to 1 p.m. This event celebrates the Broadway debut of Lydia R. Diamond's critically-acclaimed play. The production begins performances this Friday, November 18 in advance of a Thu, December 8 opening. Those who purchase a ticket at the box office the morning of Wednesday, November 16th (beginning at 10am) will be given an opportunity to stand in line to meet Alicia and cast members, and have a poster signed. Those who do not have proof of ticket purchase will not be permitted to line up for the greeting and poster signing. For more information visit Stick Fly official page and watch Stick Fly behind the scenes video by clicking here.

Alicia has called on her fans to join in a protest campaigning against a New York newspaper's online classified pages, amid allegations the listings allow the facilitation of sex trafficking.
The singer has thrown her support behind officials at the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (Catw), who are planning to gather outside the Manhattan headquarters of the Village Voice publication on Wed (16 Nov 11) and call on website editors to block sex advertisements on Backpage.com, which reportedly promote prostitution.
In a post on her Twitter page, Key writes, "What if these were your daughters? So Crazy! Please stand up with Catw against sex trafficking on Nov 16 in Nyc".
For protest updates, follow @CATWIntl on Twitter and CATW on Facebook.

Alicia Keys has shut down rumours that she is expecting her second child, claiming that she wants to focus on her career first. The singer and husband Swizz Beatz, sparked speculation that they were expecting their second child when he rested his hand over her stomach on the Black Ball red carpet. Now, Alicia has set the record straight, saying that while she would like to expand her family, she has other projects to complete first. "I definitely see myself having another child, but not in the next year. I'm going to have to go on tour first."

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