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From May 2004 to August 2004.

August 31, 2004
:: Alicia has been branded a diva after storming off midway through a photoshoot for a new American magazine. Bosses at new publication Suede were forced to use old snaps of the star after she left the shoot before they'd finished with her.A source tells American gossip site The Scoop, "She showed up with her mother, who was also pretty demanding, and they were very high-handed and found everything unacceptable. The poor photographer only got a couple of shots before they stormed off the set saying they have more important things to do. Suede has a long story about her inside, but they had to use a stock shot for the cover." A source for Keys, however, insists she left after a bust up with the shoot stylists, telling the site, "Alicia didn't have a problem with the photographer, but she did have an issue with the hair and makeup people. Alicia is very reasonable and low-key, but she's also a professional and knows how these things are done and maybe Suede, because it's so new, doesn't. If they think Alicia Keys is difficult, wait until they have to deal with Janet Jackson". Meanwhile, representatives for both Keys and Suede have denied the row, with a magazine spokesperson insisting "we enjoyed every minute of the shoot".
:: "It's time to get a little closer to Miss Alicia. Extra's got your first look at "The Diary of Alicia Keys," and we're not talking about her triple-platinum CD - this is her personal video diary, and only we can show you the intimate side of this music sensation during her recent European tour". Watch the video here. Great stuff!
:: Mtv VMA Bland and Boring? You can read the interesting review on this site.
:: Great news! Alicia's duet with Usher - "My Boo "will make it's video premiere on BET's show called "Access Granted" on September 14th at 9 p.m. ET. Don't forget to watch it! Thx to Lenny and Andrea for that news.
:: I've scanned very nice photo from 'My Boo' video shoot with Alicia and Usher. You can see it by clicking on the thumbnail or here.
:: I updated HQ gallery, I've put more photos from Miss Keys' performance on Mtv VMA.
:: I finally added Alicia perormance on VMAs. You can download video and audio file. I also changed Ray Charles Tribute video to better quality file. Enjoy!

August 31, 2004
:: I've added two new videos from Mtv VMA, first when Keys accepting her 'Best R&B Video' Award and second - Ray Charles Tribute. Visit video of the moment section.
:: Now I've added more normal size photos with Alicia from VMAs. Click on the thumbs.



August 31, 2004
:: I've put many new pictures from Mtv VMA Arrivals, Show, Red Carpet and Mtv VMA performance. Go to AKO HQ Images Gallery to check them all!


August 30, 2004
:: Alicia gave a soulful appearance, of her hit "If I Ain't Got You". She was support by Stevie Wonder on harmonica. A few seconds later, she joined Wonder and Lenny Kravitz as they sang a classic Wonder hit, "Higher Ground." That performance was great! I forgot to click record button on my camera, so I don't have it for now, but I recorded other Alicia's apperances. Read more about Mtv Video Music Awards on yahoo.com.
:: I've added many new photos to Vmas gallery. Also added 27 high quality photos. Alicia Keys + Dolce&Gabbana dress = good looking Alicia Keys! lol Click on the thumbnails to see more pics.


August 29, 2004
:: She won, she won! Alicia get 'Best R&B Video' award for 'If I Ain't Got You'! I'm so happy now!
:: I've put 4 photos from Mtv Video Music Awards rehearsals and first pics from red carpet.I can't wait for her performance! Stay tuned!


August 29, 2004
:: Look look! Look what I have just for ya! I recorded interview with Alicia from Mtv VMA! She looks georgeus! Visit video of the moment section to download that file. I also added some snaps from that interview, you can view them by clicking here.

August 29, 2004
:: I know that the site wasn't working at all today. And I am sorry about that :( Someone attacked the whole server, but as you can see everything is working fine.
:: Don't forget to watch the MTV VMAs today! Alicia will sing 'If I Ain't Got You'. I hope this will be the version with Usher. That will be so cool! I will add the photos and performance soon.
:: Alicia will tour Australia in October. Miss Keys will begin the tour on October 22 before performing a show in Sydney and then travelling to New Zealand.
:: Alicia Keys has teased fans speculating about a romance with R&B hunk Usher, by declaring she's "absolutely involved" with a special man. The Fallin' singer was romantically linked to Usher after the pair united to record new track My Boo. And, while Keys is happy to announce she's enjoying a great romance, she refuses to confirm or deny if Yeah! Singer Usher is the man in question. She says: "I am absolutely involved with my man, but that man is not necessarily Usher." Keys, who was recently linked to her songwriting partner Kerry 'Krucial' Brothers, adds: "That is for me to know and you to wonder".
:: With her first major film role and two books on the way, Alicia Keys is conquering new territory. But on August 29 the soul princess will return to more familiar turf: performing with her piano at MTV's Video Music Awards. Read the short interview with Keys on Time website.
:: AKO is site of the month (again!) on Ashlee Simpson Fan. I've got cool award, thx Radekk!
:: I've update AKO HQ Gallery, so check this section now!

August 27, 2004
:: Heya! I'm baack :) What's new? I will add latest news about Alicia asap. You can count on me!
:: I've added some fresh stuff like screen savers, animations, aim icons and many new avatars. I hope you like them. I also updated some sections: fan art, Alicia's diary, photo of the week, Now I'm working on Jermaine Paul Fansite and Fan Corner section.
:: AKO is site of the month at the great So JLo! Many thx to Dimitri for the nice award.
:: I have added latest photos with Alicia on the shoot of 'My Boo' Video. She looks so smart!


August 18, 2004
:: I'm going on vacation one more time. I know I have so many things to do on the site, but I hope you forgive me *pretty smile here* :) Bye kids!

August 17, 2004
:: Alicia will play a concert at the Pier Six Concert Pavilion in Baltimore, Maryland on September 18. You can buy the tickets online at this store for 175$. What a price! :|
:: I've added two new videos of the moment. Great stuff, worth to download!
:: Section guess the video updated. It was too simple! lol New round is up.
:: I've put 4 high quality candid pictures with Alicia when she going to BMW dealership.


August 16, 2004
:: Amaya just told me that Alicia is in the September issue of Oprah's Magazine. There's a picture of the two of them and a nice long interview. I will try to post the pics and interview soon or if any of you has it already you can send them to me.
:: I finally have some time to update several of AKO sections. Hair style, guess the video, guess the celebrity, guess the events and win award are updated.
:: New blend challenge is waiting for ya and winners are up.
:: If you wanna pre-order new relase of 'The Diary of Alicia Keys' you can buy it in Sound World store for 29.95$. Like I said before that album will be relased on September 6.
:: Would you like to dress Alicia up? Yeah? Click here and discover how Miss Keys looks in short party dress! It's fun! Thx to VIP Board for the link.

 

August 14, 2004
:: Alicia is performing September 17th in Atlantic City at the Borgata Hotel. On Friday August 6th at 1pm EST, non fan club members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets before the public on sale. Click here to buy the tickets.
:: Coming in Fall 2004, P. Putnam's Sons will be publishing Miss Keys' first book of poetry. This will also be followed with a 'diary-style' book sometime in 2005.
:: According to AKF.com Alicia will be appearing on "How I'm Living" on August 18 at 9:00pm on BET. Can someone record that show? If yes, please contact me.
:: You should check out LellowZone.com! Tash made new layout! So sexy! lol Keep it up girl!
:: I've put some candid photos when Alicia arrives at Crystal Room at Tavern On The Green to perform for radio contest winners. Click here to see the whole gallery.



August 14, 2004
:: You know what? I've got TONS of your mails and most of my email boxes are totally full! First of all - thank you so much for nice comments about this site and all your support! I love ya'll! :* And second thing is please just wait one more day, I will try to reply today. I reinstalled my whole system, and just need time to sort everything out. Thx!
:: Miss Keys posted another note at her official internet diary. Take a look!
:: I really hope that Alicia is one of the nominees for another Grammy Awards, so here's the news about Grammys. The 47th Grammy Awards will be held in Los Angeles for a second consecutive year. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced Thursday that its 47th annual ceremony honoring the best in music will take place at the Staples Center arena on Feb. 13. Grammy chief Neil Portnow said in a statement that he looked forward to working with city officials to pull off "one of the most electrifying, exciting events in live television." CBS will telecast the Grammy Awards live. Nominees are set to be announced Dec. 8 in Los Angeles. More than 26 million people tuned in for this year's Grammys.
:: Alicia is on the cover of the new issue of V Magazine. You can view two amazing photos by clicking on the thumbs. I will post the whole interview later. Thx to Karen and Tara!


August 14, 2004
:: I have problems with my email box, so be patient, I will try to answer for your mails asap.
:: Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Rod Stewart and Usher will take the stage in a multidimensional media event that's part performance, part magazine and part museum exhibit to celebrate the relationship between fashion and music. The Fashion Rocks event, created by the Conde Nast Media Group, includes a supersized concert - billed as "an extraordinary evening of style and sound" - at Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 8, the start of New York Fashion Week. Andre 3000, Avril Lavigne, Mary J. Blige, Faith Hill, Hoobastank and the Black Eyed Peas are also scheduled to perform. The concert will air Sept. 26 as a prime-time two-hour special on Fox. Read more.

August 13, 2004
:: Usher isn't the only R&B phenomenon gearing up to re-release a multiplatinum LP, nor is his reissue going to be the only one featuring his singing. His "My Boo" co-star, Alicia Keys, says she'll have a new version of The Diary of Alicia Keys out before the year. Keys has already served up the first sounds off the album, sending radio stations a remix of "If I Ain't Got You" featuring Usher. The two are also being heard together via Usher's "My Boo". "We kind of did an exchange," she explained. "I reached out to him, he reached out to me, and it just kind of worked so we could come together. It's cool because both [songs] take us out of our element. 'If I Ain't Got You' ain't really a traditional Usher song so to speak, but he can absolutely flow on songs like that, and he did a crazy, damn good job. His song takes me out of my element a little bit. It's good to do that to get a different side of the individual. " 'My Boo' is gonna be on the re-release of his album," she continued. "And 'If I Ain't Got You' will be available on the re-release of my album. Along with other things on my album, I'm creating some new songs. I also have in the works a live album, which will be really fly. I haven't done a live album in a long time, and live shows are my thing, so it will be a great album." Keys, who is trying to put together a DVD to be released around the same time as the reworked Diary, seems to have all the bases covered musically and is trying to get her feet wet in other aspects of entertainment. The singer is preparing two books, and Halle Berry has linked her name to Keys' first starring vehicle for Hollywood. Read more on VH1.

August 13, 2004
:: Usher has been on a string of dates with Alicia Keys. The pair have reportedly been hanging out with each other while rehearsing the video for their new duet, 'My Boo', in New York. A source revealed: "They've been really close - at photo shoots, at rehearsals, all over town." Usher and Alicia will film the video in the Dominican Republic next week. Jermaine Dupri, who produced the song, recently revealed he expected the duet to spark rumours of romance between the singers. But he claimed the pair were just friends. He said at the time: "They ain't never dated, not that I know of, so don't start the rumours, but that's what the song is going to make you think. A lot of people is gonna believe that story.
:: I've added new candid high quality pictures taken in New York City on August 2. Did you know we have over 5400 hq pictures in 300 galleries? Woho! :D


August 12, 2004
:: Alicia Keys, Nelly and Christina Aguilera have been added to the list of performers for the Mtv Video Music Awards, set for Miami's American Airlines Arena on August 29. The three new additions will join Usher, Kanye West, Yellowcard, Lil Jon, Jet, Petey Pablo, Hoobastank, Jessica Simpson, Ying Yang Twins and Terror Squad featuring Fat Joe. Nelly and Christina (who is nominated for two VMAs) are slated to perform "Tilt'cha Head Back," from one of Nelly's two forthcoming albums, Sweat. Alicia Keys, who has been nominated for three VMAs, will perform her hit "If I Ain't Got You," from her most recent release, The Diary of Alicia Keys. The 2004 MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from Miami on Sunday, August 29, at 8 p.m on MTV. Read more on Mtv.com.
:: Fans of Alicia Keys keep calling her number, but only J.D. Turner of Statesboro picks up the phone. Turner had the unfortunate luck of having the same phone number that Keys references in her love song, "Diary," which is currently at No. 3 on the Billboard R&B/ Hip-Hop singles chart. I get 20 to 25 calls a day," Turner said. "Sometimes at 4:30 a.m., and they say, 'I want to talk to Alicia Keys.'" In the song, Keys sings, "Oooo baby, if there's anything that you fear/ Come forth and call 489-4608 and I'll be here." The number used to be Keys' from when she lived in New York, said her publicist, Lois Najarian. The New York number, with a 347 area code, is still active and fans can reach a recorded message. But many people keep calling Turner's number, which has a 912 area code. Using the number in the song was "just Alicia inserting herself into her music," Najarian said. "Certainly she is not targeting this man in Georgia." "I don't want to change my number," said Turner, a retired pastor. "I've had the same number for 14 years." Turner now has caller ID, but that doesn't stop calls from coming in. A Frontier Telephone company representative suggested he use a service that allows only approved callers to get through.


August 12, 2004
:: I've added new photos into AKO High Quality Images Gallery. More soon!


August 12, 2004
:: Guess who's back?! Me! hehe ;) I've recharged my 'battery'. My holiday trip is over for now, so I will be online and give ya latest news and great photos with Miss Keys.
:: I've added new video of the moment, it's Diary. You can download it from here.
:: Please check back this site soon, I have many new photos with Alicia to add.

 

August 1, 2004
:: I wont update this site for eight or few more days, because I'm finally going for holidays! I know I haven't finished some sections yet, so sorry for not keeping my promise, but I really need to take some time off. Take care and be safe! ;)
:: Alicia posted again! She answer some questions, like this one: What animal would you compare yourself to? A Jaguar! :) You need to check official site to read the new entry.
:: Don't forget to buy Daily News New York newspaper today to read Alicia's article.
:: I've put new site affiliates, check them out.
:: New mp3 of the moment added. Get them from here!
:: I've added four new calendars for August. All made by Ewelinka, thanks girl!
:: I've added more photos into these galleries: Umbria Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and Montreux Jazz Festival.

July 31, 2004
:: I've added lyrics for 'Never Can Say Goodbye' by Gloria Gaynor. Beautiful song, great words. Alicia loves it and she sing it sometimes at her concerts. Click to view the lyrics.
:: Sections updated: discography (singles) and hair style.
:: I've put better quality captures from three Miss Keys' videos: Fallin', How Come You Don't Call Me and You Don't Know My Name. Click on the thumbnails.



July 30, 2004
:: Sections updated: hair style, guess the celebrity and guess the video.
:: Oh my! Look at these cute pictures of young Alicia! Look at them, they are so sooo sweet! Thanks to Anthony for letting me take them to show you.


July 29, 2004
:: Hey, I'm back... Good to be home :) Here is a lil update.
:: Miss Keys posted new note at her official diary! Go! Read it! Alicia is shooting the video for "Karma" in about 2 weeks, I can't wait for it!
:: Usher has confirmed what his good friend Jermaine Dupri told MTV News weeks ago: That a new version of Confessions is on the way, with four new songs. Although there is no scheduled release date for the revamped album, plans are in motion for a video to accompany his duet with Alicia Keys, "My Boo". "There's a new video in the making and you don't want to miss it," Usher said. "We're in the process of repackaging the album. There will also be three more songs in addition to the one with me and Alicia Keys". Great news! Read more.
:: Music Television announced the nominees for the "2004 MTV Video Music Awards." Jay-Z topped the list with six nominations for his music video "99 Problems." Beyonce, No Doubt, OutKast and Usher follow with five nods each. Beyonce nabbed four nods for her music video "Naughty Girl" and one for "Me, Myself and I." No Doubt garnered five noms for their music video "It's My Life". OutKast received five noms for their music video "Hey Ya" and Usher nabbed one nom for "Burn" and four for "Yeah" feat. Lil' Jon & Ludacris. The 2004 VMAs will broadcast live from AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, FL on Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 8:00 PM (LIVE ET/Tape Delayed PT). Alicia is nominated for Best Female Video (If I Ain't Got You), Best R&B Video (If I Ain't Got You) and Best Art Direction in a Video (You Don't Know My Name).You can vote for Miss Keys in one more category - Viewers Choice. Be a good fan and make Alicia a winner! You can vote as many times as you want! Read more about VMAs on yahoo.com.
:: I've added more blends into blend challenge.


July 26, 2004
:: I'm going away for a few days, so I won't update the site for a while. Please click on the add banner above to support this site. Thank ya! :)
:: I've added two blends into challenge. Keep sending!

July 25, 2004
:: I just updated videography section. Also all videos should be working now.
:: Sections updated: guess the video and hair style. I've put new affiliates.
:: I've added few photos from Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy and Poble Espanyol in Spain. Click on the thumbnails. If someone has more photos from these events please share with us!

July 24, 2004
:: World Entertainment News Network reports that Grammy-winner Alicia Keys is being sued by her former literary agents after she allegedly went behind their backs to score a $1 million multiple-book deal. The folks at Lukeman Literary claim they helped the singer obtain a deal with publishers only for her to negotiate a similar deal with Puttnam Books. They also claim that the deal Keys worked out with Puttnam cheated them out of their 15 percent commission. Keys’ people say the singer never signed a contract with Lukeman Literary and they were never her legal representatives. Read more.
:: Here is the cover of "Diary" single. Pretty huh? The picture was made by one of my favorite photographers and directors David LaChapelle for Vibe Magazine (March Issue). Click for photos from that session.
:: Alicia is featured in the August issue of InStyle Magazine, German edition. The spread includes all new photos, as well as an exclusive interview. Pick up your copy today! If anyone can scan it and send them to me, I'll be grateful.
:: Check out Alicia on the cover of America Magazine (Spring Edition). You can buy your own copy of the exclusive Miss Keys cover issue now. Click here to check this out! Here you can find great scans from it.

July 23, 2004
:: I don't have Diary video (yet!) but I have something else. I'm not sure, but maybe it is a one minute commercial of that video, or maybe just part of it. Ahh just download it! One minute is better than nothing, right? ;) I wanna thank to Katie for capping it just for AKO. Click here!

July 23, 2004
:: New layout is up! Are you happy like I am? I hope it fullfils your imagination, I'm sorry it took so long, but it's been a hard and rocky process. Some of the section are not finished yet, but I'll try and make them ready before the end of the month. The Gallery will be open in a few days, I still have to work on some details and upload many pictures on the server. I've added some new ones like filmography, msn icons, guess the video. I updated some sections: discography (finally! lol), diary entries, avatars, videos, fonts, aim icons, adoption.

July 22, 2004
:: Great news! Alicia's new video for "Diary" will premiere today 22nd on BET's 106 & Park! The video features footage from Alicia's tour and the "Blueprint" taping. 106 & Park airs at 6 p.m. ET. Thx to Andrea!
:: A Special edition of Alicia Keys' second album 'The Diary of Alicia Keys' will include addictional track of "If I Ain't Got You" re-recorded song with Usher. It premieres on September 6, 2004. The re-edition will include the same tracks as the original album plus a Bonus Cd. As stated by Bmg Poland.
Here is a tracklist of Bonus Cd:
1. If I Ain't Got You Alicia Keys & Usher Remix
2. Kanye West track
3. If I Ain't Got You Spanish Version feat. Arturo Sandoval
4. If I Ain't Got You Kanye West Remix
5. You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It (Reggae Mix)
6. You Don't Know My Name Video
7. If I Ain't Got You Video
8. Diary Video

July 21, 2004
:: Hey my friends from NYC! Does anyone want to scan all articles written by Alicia for NY Daily News Newspaper for my site? I really wanna save them all and post on the site. Plz contact me asap, I'll be grateful :)
:: Vote for Alicia's "If I Ain't Got You" video for the 2004 Mtv VMA Viewer's Choice Award!
:: Please don't forget to click on that small banner above. Pretty please? ;) Thank you!
:: I have something for you! It's very cool Miss Keys' performance - Girlfriend Live at Top of the Pops in UK. Enjoy!

July 18, 2004
:: She's a grammy-winning R&B artist and a native New Yorker. Now Alicia Keys has a new role - as travel correspondent for New York's favorite newspaper. Keys is on a world tour, supporting her latest triple platinum album, "The Diary Of Alicia Keys." She will be keeping her own travel diary, filing stories regularly from the road exclusively for Daily News readers. "Writing a travel column is definetly new from me, but I love the challenge," she said. "It's exciting to be able to report back to my homewtown." Read Alicia's first report - from the stunning resort of Dubai - in our Travel section today. Read whole article on AKF.com.
:: Upon release of Alicia Keys' second effort "The Diary of Alicia Keys" on MBK/J Records, the highly anticipated album debuted in the coveted #1 spot. In only six months time, sales of "Diary" have surpassed triple platinum - bringing her worldwide album sales to nearly 5 million. At the same time, her single "If I Ain't Got You" landed at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart and is currently #5 with a bullet on the Hot 100 chart. The five-time Grammy winning singer, songwriter and producer, whose debut "Songs In A Minor" sold over 10 million albums, continues to amass worldwide critical acclaim. Currently on a European tour, Alicia's concert in London garnered a 5 star review from the Times calling her "a supreme musical talent." She will begin her U.S. tour this fall. Miss Keys is also nominated for four Teen Choice Awards.

July 17, 2004
:: Thank you for all nice mails about the HQ Gallery, I'm glad you like it. I'm uploading new AKO layout, it should be ready soon!
:: The Ladies First Tour, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Missy Elliott's powerhouse diva bill, and Britney Spears' provocative Onyx Hotel Tour each grossed around $19 million in the first half of 2004 to become two of the 10 most successful tours so far this year (#8 and #9 respectively). Read more on yahoo.com.
:: Yesterday I've added new high quality photos, check the gallery.

July 15, 2004
:: As you can see the site hasn't been working properly today. The server is experiencing problems, however I hope it'll soon work. Because of that I was unable to put my new layout up, so you need to be patient. But I did manage to finish AKO HQ Gallery so come and have a look as there is quite a lot to see. Over 5000 photos of the best quality! Only on AKO! :D

July 12, 2004
:: New layout will be ready tommorow! I've almost finished.
:: Due to last minute personal obligations, Alicia Keys has to adjust her touring schedule and cancel the Vienna show on July 22. Alicia Keys was really looking forward to playing Vienna and deeply regrets disappointing her fans. She would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and hopes to re-schedule the show for some time later next year.
:: I've added some more high quality photos from Montreux Festival and Concert in Kristiansand, Norway. Click here to see them.
:: I've put another video for ya. It's How Come You Don't Call Me live at Jools Holland Show. It's pretty old, but still good. Check video of the moment section.

July 9, 2004
:: Usher plans to do an 'Duet Album' with some of his favorite female artist. Usher said there were so many great female artists to choose from. "Brandy, Alicia Keys, Jamelia, Beyonce" he said. "I couldn't choose one. Maybe the next thing I will do is put out an album with the hottest ladies". However, he doesnt plan to release something of the sort until 2006. Read more.
:: Did anyone recorded Miss Keys on Bet Blueprint yesterday? Was it old or new one? If it was new please, contact me :D
:: I've put more photos from photo shoots, they are in high quality. I really hope you like them!

July 8, 2004
:: I've added photos from two photo sessions. First: Indira Cesarine for Manhattan File Magazine and second: Gavid Bond for Q Magazine. Big thx to my girl Oyinkan for these pics!

July 6, 2004
:: I've added latest photos from Concert in Bonn, Germany. I also added high quality pics from after party in London. Check the HQ Gallery!
:: I've put some older Alicia pictures from photo shoots: Sandrine Dulermo, Warwick Saint, Paul Bergen and Nick Baratta. Click on the thumbnails to see the galleries.

July 5, 2004
:: Our Princess Alicia posted new note at her official internet diary! Go! Read it!
:: Some time ago I uploaded this video from Prince's Trust Urban Festival with Alicia's Medley. I forgot about it... but now here it is. Lenny, you should have reminded me! lol
:: More high quality photos from Alicia's concerts in Europe. Here they are: Tower Bridge in London, Hultsfred Festival in Sweden, Olympia Theatre in Dublin and Det Kongelige Teater in Copenhagen. I hope you like them :)

July 5, 2004
:: Alicia recently turned down a role offered by Steven Spielberg, but now another movie is exactly what she's done. She couldn't appear in the Spielberg film because it clashed with the release of her current album, The Diary Of Alicia Keys, but this week the singing star announced her debut acting performance. Co-produced by Halle Berry, the biopic is on the life and times of little-known concert pianist Philippa Schuyler. "I'm not sure what drew me to the role because I have nothing in common with her", Keys said this week. "I figured, 'Hey, let's go out on a limb and do something different'". However, there are similarities between the two women: both were of mixed race, both grew up in Manhattan and both learned to play piano at a young age. Wanna read more?
:: I've put high quality pics from Alicia's European Tour: Montreux Jazz Festival, Hamburg in Germany, Museumsinsel Festival in Berlin and Apollo Hammersmith in London.

July 4, 2004
:: Starbucks Coffee is the exclusive North American distributor for a live concert disc benefiting Quincy Jones 'We Are the Future' foundation. The 12-track set, "We Are the Future", features performances from Carlos Santana, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys and others captured at a May 16 charity concert in Rome. It was released Friday on July 2. The CD sells for $12.95 in the US and $16.95 in Canada. It is available in more than 4,000 Starbucks locations, as well as on starbucks.com. Read more on yahoo.com.
:: I've added new great high quality photos from Anthony Cutajar photoshoot. Alicia looks amazing! Thx to Dustin for these!

July 4, 2004
:: Alicia is on the cover of 'Metro Life' UK Magazine, click on the picture to see bigger scan of it. Great picture! Thx to Phil.
:: A concert involving the world's most popular singers will be held on China's Great Wall on September 25th. R&B singer Alicia Keys is very likely to be one of the performers. Titled City of Hope, the music gala will be directed by Louis Horvitz, also the director of seven Oscar ceremonies. One of the sponsors, Steinberg Company from the US said more than 3 most popular foreign singers and European and American music bands will appear at the concert.
:: I've put exclusive photos with Miss Keys from Ben Watts photoshoot, Alicia is dressed up as Billy Holiday. Many thx to Oyinkan!

July 2, 2004
:: Sorry guys for lack of updates, I added this temporary layout to take some time to finish new regular layout on AKO. Don't be mad ;) I have some new pics with Alicia from concert in London, England, check them out! I'm uploading video from Bet Awards, it will be ready soon.

June 30, 2004
:: I'm changing this site into a brand new look, I hope it is online day after tommorow. Yeah!
:: I've added pics from Bet Awards 'If I Ain't Got You' Performance, Alicia looks good, and she played on the guitar?! Wow! I'll add the video from the show soon. Promise! :)
:: I've added photos from Alicia's concert in Hultsfred Festival, Sweden. Many thanks to Lene for sending me those! Click on the thumbs. Enjoy!

June 26, 2004
:: As you see I have some problems with the server, so if something isn't working corectly.. it will be soon. I'm thinking about small hiatus, I wanna make new layout and gallery. Too many people are stealing my stuff, copying my layout and other stuff. Also, I got all your mails, just don't have time to reply. Be patient. AKO loves you! lol In the meantime please click on the banner above. I'm very grateful you can help me with this site. Thank you.
:: A small present for all Alicia Keys fans is here! I got the whole concert from Zenith de Paris, France in audio format. I wanna thank Phil from Mariah Style for recording it and sharing with us! The concert is truly amazing! Click on the picture to proceed download page. Enjoy!

June 25, 2004
:: Here's the review from Manchester Online, written by Stephen White, Alicia live at the Carling Apollo in Manchester, England on June 22. "Alicia Keys is what you might call a true pop star. Recent album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, was met with apathy by critics, and performing to an alarmingly thin and subdued Apollo crowd there was a worry we might witness a star of the shooting sort. And then she appeared. She looked every inch the icon in a figure-hugging red corset, matching jacket and trilby and opener Karma was a real signal of intent. Her heavy soul appeal was undeniable and by the seductive second number, Heartburn, she had the masses bopping along like it wasn't a school night. Keys is famed for her piano-driven ballads, and was preaching to the converted in the aching gospel of 'If I Ain't Got You' and during her 15 minute solo medley, which included the Prince-penned hit 'How Come You Don't Call Me'. It was a fun show, too, and Keys' admission that she felt 'kinda jokey' in her band conductor persona was appreciated for its theatrics. However, it was the recital of Fallin', the smash hit taken from her first LP, 'Songs in A Minor', that drew the most reverent appreciation. On this evidence, her star is only going to get brighter". Here you find a few photos from this concert.
:: I've put two new mp3s of the moment, which are 'If I Ain't Got You' featuring Usher and 'Diary' Instrumental. Also I fixed the link for 'My Boo' song, sorry for the problems.

June 24, 2004
:: Please don't forget to click on the banner above. Help help help! ;) Thanks.
:: The Liberals might think about playing a lot of Shania Twain and Alicia Keys on the campaign trial to lure young voters, if a pre-election survey by the Dominion Institute is correct. The institute surveyed 500 young people aged 14 to 18 between March 23 and April 3, asking them their political choices as well as their musical preference. Full details of the poll will be released Thursday. Half of the fans of Twain and Keys said they preferred the Liberals. Both these groups were overwhelmingly female. Read more here.
:: AKO is site of the moment at Keira Knightley site. Thx to Marilynka for this award.
:: I've put new video - 'If I Ain't Got You' Live Pepsi Smash, download it from here.
:: I've added photos from Alicia's concerts in Hamburg and Copenhagen. Click on the thumbs.

June 21, 2004
:: Alicia performed at TW Classic in Belgium yesterday and there was a small clip of it on the news. Click here and skip to 20:35 (asf file). She's also on the frontpage of a Belgian newspaper. Take a look here. Thx to Lenny :)
:: I've put new mp3 of the moment - Alicia Keys & Usher 'My Boo'. It's cut at the end, but maybe few seconds. I'll add a better quality of this duet later. Thx to Lenny for it.
:: New blend challenge and winners are up. Thx to Bart for making great plaques and Groshek for picking up the winners. New challenge is with Usher and kanye West.

June 19, 2004
:: Like you see I've added google ads to the site. You know I need to pay for the server and lately I just haven't had too much money for it. So please help by clicking on them once a day, I really don't want to switch my host for cheaper and smaller, because this one is very good.
:: Now good news: Do you remember when I said that I have a lil' surprise for all Alicia Keys fans? Yes? Good! lol I just opened new service with free email at alicia-keys.net domain! Now anyone will know you are a big Miss Keys' fan! Just choose you name, register and enjoy it! It takes 2 minutes. You get 6mb storage space and webmail. I have one too, from now on you can email me at my new great looking mail address - roxana@alicia-keys.net. Pretty, huh? :) It's all for you my friends. Click here to proceed Alicia Keys Online Free Email Service.

 

June 18, 2004
:: Another hot videos of the moment, only at Alicia Keys Online! Now you can download Interview and Alicia live on Pepsi Smash with "Heartburn" performance. Amazing video!
:: I've put captures of Pepsi Smash Alicia's performance from yesterday. Click on the thumbs.

June 17, 2004
:: Catch Alicia performing on WB's Pepsi Smash today at 8/7c and Sunday June 20. Check out the Pepsi Smash Buzzalong for more info.
:: Miss Keys snagged four 2004 Teen Choice Award nominations. She is nominated for Choice R&B Artist and her single, "If I Ain't Got You," is up for Choice R&B song and Choice Love Song. Her "Ladies First Tour" with Missy Elliott and Beyonce Knowles is nominated for Choice Tour of the Year. Watch the awards on Fox on August 11 to see how Keys does. Don't forget to cast your vote for this year Teen Choice Awards by clicking here.
:: Yall should go check out the hottest Blaque site on the internet, the girls are coming back, so fans get ready. Your number one source for Blaque should be BlaqueOnline.net.
:: My friend Gigi took some great photos at Hot97 Concert, they are the bomb! Alicia looks a lil bit different, don't you think? I love her white NY hat, her shoes and blouse too, lol. Here you can find photos from the concert and here from backstage. Thank you Gigi, you're the best!

June 16, 2004
:: Alicia Keys turned out to launch Apple's iTunes website in London yesterday, but admitted that she'd rather go to the record store than download a track. The site is offering more than 700,000 songs that can be downloaded for 79p each and has been popular in the US since launching over there last year. Alicia performed a couple of songs at the launch but she managed to let slip on stage that she can't actually work her own iPod. Then she told Radio 1 that she reckons downloading music can never replace the fun of browsing in a shop: "For me I love being able to go to a record store and check it out. You know, and look for the CD that I want and the one that you really can't find." "Or even going to that section of the store you never go to and saying, 'Let me just pick one that looks interesting and try it,' or whatever. I definitely don't think this is an excuse to get stuck behind your computer and never leave your house ever again." However, Alicia did eventually admit that downloading tunes from the web does have its advantages: "If you do just wanna do something kinda quick, you know, it's also another option".
:: I've put photos from Launch of Apple's iTunes Music Store. Click here to see them all. I have many new photos with Miss Keys from Hot97 Concert, but I'll add them later. Stand by.

June 15, 2004
:: Usher is hooking up with Alicia Keys. According to Jermaine Dupri, the two have recorded a duet called "My Boo," and it's going to have just as much or even more impact than "Burn" and "U Got It Bad." "It's crazy," Dupri said on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York, after taping his ESPN show, "Cuttin' Up." "It didn't make [Confessions], we gonna do something crazy like [add it] to his album. Everybody that bought this album, they gonna have to buy it again 'cause the song is crazy. It makes the picture that much more complete." JD says the picture that the song paints is that A. Keys and Mr. Raymond had something going on in the past. "People are going to think that if Alicia has a boyfriend, Usher was her man in the beginning," he foretold. "It's a record like, 'No matter what, you'll always be my boo. Regardless if I see you on TV with this n---a and you acting like you love him, I know I was the first person you kissed.' [Alicia's verse] is like that too. 'No matter what girl you end up with, or you all up on TV acting like you this and that and the third, you always gonna be my boo.' "They ain't never date, not that I know of, so don't start the rumors, but that's what the song is gonna make you think," JD added with a laugh. "A lot of people is gonna believe that story. It's good TV talk, but that ain't what's really going on. It's a good duet." "My Boo" isn't the first pairing of Keys and Usher. The two worked on a remix of "If I Ain't Got You," which was released in the U.K. Read more.

June 14, 2004
:: Singer Alicia Keys has no intention of quitting her singing career and switching over to acting despite being offered lucrative roles by big Hollywood directors. Alicia, 23, however says, that she will definitely star in films at some point, but is determined to focus on her singing at the moment. "I've already had to turn some offers down great projects with unbelievable directors. I couldn't believe they wanted to work with me," rate the music quoted Alicia as saying. "My mom's an actress who did theatre her whole life, so I've always been exposed to it. I'll definitely do some acting in the future," added Alicia.
:: I've added two new videos of the moment - 'Diary' Live Early Show and 'Soldier's Cry' Live We Are The Future Concert. I also added two new mp3s of the moment -'If I Ain't Got You' Live Early Show and 'If I Aint Got You' Live Nur Die Liebe Zaehlt. Download them all!
:: I've put a few photos with Miss Keys from Jools Holland Show on May 25.

June 13, 2004
:: As you see Alicia Keys Online has a brand new domain called ALICIA-KEYS.NET! I really hope you like it and you will remember this url from now on. Please use it. Tommorow, maybe a day after tommorow I'll have a lil' surprise for every Miss Keys' fan! Now, I need to finish AKO HQ Gallery :) I have been making it for a month!

June 11, 2004
:: I was waiting for confirmation of this great news, now I know it's for real. A Polish radio premiere of a duet single by Alicia and Usher has been planned for 28 June. It is a song from her latest album "The Diary of Alicia Keys". "If Ain't Got You" sang only by Alicia originally was launched in March this year. The hit lists number one artist decided to join their efforts and sing the ballad together. "If Ain't Got You" won't be released commecially, but fans of Alicia and Usher will find this single on a special re-edition of "The Diary of Alicia Keys" which will hit the stores on 16th of August. Miss Keys and Usher will meet on stage in London on June 25th, where at a special "Aftershow Party" they will present their incredible duet live. It will be one and only opportunity to see them performing the song together. Alicia announced releasing of another single from her second album for September. This time it will be Karma. At present Alicia is preparing for European tour to start June 19th in Berlin.

June 9, 2004
:: Here's the deal y'all: I'm making the whole new section called 'Alicia's Aficionados'. Now, I need your help. I wanna add there your pics with Miss Keys, artwork, your rooms with Alicia's posters and stuff, cd collection, tickets, scans, t-shirts.. anything!! I'll be first :) I took a picture of my cd collection including her albums, singles and other Keys related cds. I know some of you have a much bigger collections, but ahh! it's not important. Just show some love for Alicia and help me bulid and enlarge this site! You can view my photo by clicking on the thumbnail. Email me on this address - heyrox@wp.pl.
:: Lenny sent me links for Alicia's performances and interview at the CBS Early Show. Click to watch: If I Ain't Got You Live, Interview and Diary Live or click here for main CBS page. Great stuff! Here you can see the photos from the show. Thx Lenny :*

June 9, 2004
:: Some more news about Billboard Awards. R. Kelly and Jay-Z lead the roll call of finalists for the annual Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. Kelly tops the list, with mentions in eight categories. Jay-Z is a finalist in seven. The awards ceremony will take place Aug. 6 at Barton G (formerly Billboardlive) in Miami Beach, Fla. It will cap the fifth annual Billboard/American Urban Radio Networks R&B/Hip-Hop Conference. The confab runs Aug. 4-6 at the Eden Roc Resort in Miami Beach. Finalists in five categories are Beyonce, Alicia Keys, OutKast and Lil Jon. Tied at four are fellow Disturbing Tha Peace members Ludacris and Chingy. Producer Kanye West is up for three awards. A complete list of finalists for the 2004 awards may be found at billboardevents.com.
:: Here you can see the photo of a phone decorated by Alicia in Show&Tel phone exhibit to benefit Zimmer Children's Museum. This phone is made for the auction. Click on the thumbnail.
:: Lovely Ewelinka made a few avatars just for you, you can view them in this section.

June 8, 2004
:: Alicia Keys, modern day soul diva, come to Olympia Theatre on the 27th of June. The last decade has seen the return of the soul diva with the appearance of Beyonce Knowles. Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott and India Arie in the music charts. Firmly among their ranks and getting better with each album, Alicia Keys brings her stunning live reputation to Dublin for a concert on the 27th of June. Keys follow up album The Diary of Alicia Keys was two years in the making and is just as impressive as her debut album. Featuring the wonderful single "You Don't Know My Name". The Diary of Alicia Keys debuted at the top of the US charts in the first week of its release. Alicia Keys has said that she possesses an "old soul", which might explain her ability to recreate the warmth and musical ingenuity of '70s soul music with a sound that is so fresh and original. As witnessed on her recent appearance on Later on Jools Holland, Keys is a formidable live talent and this concert in the Olympia Theatre is not one to miss. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.ie. Read more in here. Click here to see all Alicia's tour dates.
:: I've put one video of the moment - If I Ain't Got You Live in London.
:: Three new blends added into blend challenge. Keep sending!
:: I've added photos from Alicia's concert at Rock in Rio Festival in Portugal. Click on the thumbs.

June 6, 2004
:: From this page you can download audio interview with Alicia from V-103 Atlanta Radio Station. Please use right click and save target as. Thx to Lenny for this link.
:: I've added new affiliates.
:: We have a new fan of the month! Congratz Michael! :)
:: I've updated fanlisting section. If anyone has Alicia fl related please mail me.
:: Alicia Keys Online is site of the month at Jamelia Style! Huray! Thx to Free for the award!
:: I've added four great calendars with Alicia for current month, you can print them and voila! Many thanks to Ewelinka for these.

June 4, 2004
:: Miss Keys is nominated for 5 Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Awards. The categories she's in are: Top R&B/Hip Hop Album (for 'The Diary of Alicia Keys'), Top R&B/Hip Hop Artist, Top R&B/Hip Hop Artist, Female, Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums Artist and Top R&B/Hip Hop Singles Airplay (for 'You Dont Know My Name'). Thx to Gabby for help. Read more in here.
:: Wassup? :D I got some mails from fans with photos from Milan and Paris! Alicia has the best fans in tha world :) Here are photos from Zenith in Paris sent by sami brasy. Thanks! Today Alicia will be in Madrid to play concert in Auditorio Parque Juan Carlos I. To all my Spanish friends - don't forget to take some pics and send them in!

June 3, 2004
:: I'm still working on HQ Gallery, did you know I have so many pics to add that I can't keep up :] I can promise ya I'm working on it, for real! If anybody has good Alicia shoots contact me.
:: Alicia posted again! You should check her official diary here. She is so great and funny!
:: I've added a couple of new blends into challenge.
:: I've put latest photos from yesterday concert from Zenith in Paris.

May 4, 2004
:: Again, I've put new HQ photos, you can find them in these galleries: Verizon Tour Concerts, Verizon Tour Press Conference. More very soon :)

May 4, 2004
:: Sections updated: guess the celebrity, guess the events and guess the lyrics.
:: I've added new site affiliates.
:: New fan art with Miss Keys added, thx to Veerle and Latino!
:: I've added many latest and older pictures into the gallery. Check new images here: Pre Grammy Party Rehearsals Day 1, Pre Grammy Rehearsals Day 2, Kennedy Center Of Honnors, Baby Phat Collection Show, Chastain Park and Bet Fall Upfront.

May 2, 2004
:: Like I promised I've uploaded video and mp3 from 2004 Latin Billboard Music Awards "If I Ain't Got You" performance with Arturo Sandoval. You really should download it, because Alicia sang in Spanish! Click here to download the video, here for mp3 and here for captures.
:: I've added new fan of the month, congratz pretty Charlene! :)
:: Sections updated: guess the celebrity and guess the lyrics.
:: I've put some older screen caps from: Hit Machine Show Performance, Ellen Show Live, The View Show Performance and Bet 106 & Park Live.
:: GX sent me some cool scans from Greek Magazines: Super Katerina, Music Life and Mad Voice. Thanks so much X-tina, you're great girl :D

May 1, 2004
:: Two new mp3s of the moment added: Fallin' Live TMF and Diary Live Good Morning America Show. If anybody has some Alicia's live tracks and want to share please contact me. Tommorow I'll add mp3 and video from Billboard Latin Awards, amazing performance!
:: I've added more high quality pics from 2004 Billboard Latin Music Awards. There are photos from show, performance and rehearsals. Also I've put more normal photos to the gallery.

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