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From May 2006 to August 2006.
August 31, 2006
:: Some people asked me if Alicia will be at Mtv VMA today.. well I have no idea,
but I'm really hoping that she will be there (as a presenter or just a guest).
I know that Krucial was at Timbaland's MTV VMA Pre-Party yesterday, so maybe him
and Miss Keys will show at the ceremony in NYC as well. For now there is no any
official information in this topic.
:: Benny found a new book written by Alicia (that you can pre-order at Amazon.com
& Amazon.co.uk)
called "How Can I Keep from Singing: Transforming the Lives of African Children
and Families Affected by AIDS". The book will be published in US on November
1st and in UK on December 14th this year. Thanks Benny! :)
August 31, 2006
:: New pics added: Alicia and John Mayer in Concert at Nikon Jones Beach Theater
Backstage.
August 30, 2006
:: Elmira sent me a scan from latest People magazine with a beautiful picture
of Alicia. I also typed a lil article here: 'Iman is using her supermodel powers
for good: Recently appointed global ambassador of Keep A Child Alive. The star
recruted 18 celebrities, included Gwyneth Paltrow and Liv Tyler, to pose in African
tribal makeup. The campaign - shot by Michael Thompson - will be in magazines
this month; the original photos will be auctioned off, with 100% of the proceeds
going to the charity. "Each of us originated in Africa" says Iman. "When
you see celebrities from different racial groups declare their Affrican roots,
it's a powerful image'.
August 29, 2006
:: There is still no news about Miss Keys and I had some free time to make new
AKO Section with Alicia's lyrics only. You can view it right
here. I hope you like it. And if you have any other lyrics not added there
please let me know.
August 24, 2006
:: Eva Longoria, Ben Affleck, Kristin Cavallari and Alicia Keys have joined hands
with jeans manufacturer, J&Company for 'Bling your Blues!', campaign in order
raise money for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The company
has sent out a pair of jeans and bling essentials to the celebrities, who will
then design the jeans with whatever inspires them. Each of these pair of celebrity-created
jeans will be auctioned off on eBay beginning September 1st.
August 23, 2006
:: I've added new picture of the moment.
:: I've uploaded hq pics from 'The Nanny Diaries' movie set in April this year.
Click on thumbs.
August 21, 2006
:: Remember when I told you there will be 'Makes the video' of Ghetto Story on
Mtv2 with Cham and Alicia? Red
capped it exclusively for AKO visitors! Thanks man! <3 Click
here to proceed videos page and check out captures below. I also wanted to
say big thank you to my girl Diva,
who gave me space for media files at her So
Elite hosting. You rock baby!
August 20, 2006
:: My lovely Keisha
sent me scans from Sister 2 Sister magazine, click on thumbs. Thanks girl!
August 18, 2006
:: Volkswagen of America, Inc. has teamed up with Universal and hip-hop duo OutKast
to host screenings of the film Idlewild and movie soundtrack listening parties
in New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles. OutKast's Andre "Andre 3000" Benjamin
and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton both star in the film. The listening parties
will feature new sounds from the duo's next album, which also serves as the film's
soundtrack. The album will include all new songs by OutKast and is set to release
August 22nd. The screenings will run from 7:30-9:30 PM while the soundtrack album
listening parties begin at 9:00 PM. New York August 23rd, invited celebrity guests
include Alicia Keys, LL Cool J, Lil' Kim, Diddy, Jay Z and many others. Read more
here.
August 17, 2006
:: Miss Keys is nominated in MOBO Awards this year in Best International Female.
She will have to compete with Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Nelly Furtado and Janet Jackson.
The Mobo Awards take place at London's Royal Albert Hall on September 20. Vote
for Alicia on this page!
:: High quality gallery updated: Alicia & Kerry in Beverly Hills & Mtv
VMA After Party.
August 15, 2006
:: I've uploaded four more pics from Aids Opening Ceremonies Concert, check them
here.
:: I've added high quality pictures from two Stockholm concerts back in 2002.
Click on thumbs.
August 15, 2006
:: I've added two hq photos: Alicia Leaving a photo shoot in the West Village,
click on thumbs. Big thanks to lovely Angelic
for sending me these pics!
August 13, 2006
:: I just found that info: You will be able to watch 'Makes A Video' episode with
Cham and Alicia for "Ghetto Story" Chapter II on Mtv2 next Sunday, August
20 at 5:30 pm EST.
August 13, 2006
:: Alicia Keys and Canadian AIDS activist Stephen Lewis led a group of African
grandmothers through Toronto's streets to the CBC Broadcast Centre on Sunday to
help launch the 16th International AIDS Conference. Keys and 300 grandmothers,
100 from Africa, chanted and sang African songs as they weaved through the downtown
core prior to the official start of the conference, which runs until Aug. 18.
Keys and the grandmothers ended the march at the CBC Broadcast Centre, where they
gathered to sing We Shall Overcome. Read
more.
:: I've added several hq photos from International AIDS 2006 Press Conference
and Opening Ceremonies Concert in Toronto today. I'll try to post more photos
soon.
August 13, 2006
:: Just wanna let you know that audio and video files are not working now. My
account is down and for now I don't have space to upload latest media files. I'm
trying to find other host, but it's not that easy (if you wanna upload mp3 or
clips of course). I still don't wanna use all those free servers like megaupload
or yousendit, because I know many of you have a problems with them. If you can
help in any way you can email me.
August 12, 2006
:: I know Ewe posted that news before, but I wanted to remind you that Alicia
is in Canada right now. She will be at the 2006 International AIDS conference
in Toronto this weekend and she will perform tommorow during opening ceremonies.
You can read the full article here.
:: I've uploaded several photos from L.A. Reid's 50th Birthday Party at Nobu on
June 10. Maybe you haven't seen these before :) Alicia was looking great!
August 11, 2006
:: Alicia Keys, Lenny Kravitz and Maxwell have contributed songs to the album
"Between the Covers," an AIDS research benefit compilation due September
12 via Sony BMG in the United States and Nettwerk in Canada. Miss Keys donated
her cover of "If I Was Your Woman/Walk on By," while Kravitz contributed
his version of "American Woman" and Maxwell offered "This Woman's
Work." Other cover songs on the LP come from Madonna, U2, Rod Stewart, Sarah
McLachlan, Tori Amos, the Dixie Chicks, Eric Clapton, Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow,
the Bacon Bros. and David Bowie and Mick Jagger.
:: I've added GMA interview to videos section, so now you
can download it. Enjoy.
August 11, 2006
:: Be sure to check out ABC.com,
there is a video interview with Miss Keys, she is looking fabolous! Alicia is
making a private dinner party where you can buy many great things at the auction
and money will be donated for Keep A Child Alive charity. You can view some captures,
click on thumbs below. I'll try to get that video and upload it asap.
August 10, 2006
:: Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee are teaming up to give Miss Keys' charity foundation
a sweet smell thanks to a new scent. The entrepreneurial couple have designed
a new fragrance, called Atman, and will each hand over the money they make from
the scent to charity. Simmons says, "Atman means higher self. Kimora and
I both own a part in it since our businesses are tangled up. "We're both
giving up all our proceeds... to Alicia Keys' Keep A Child Alive (charity)."
:: Following in the footsteps of her music idol Alicia Keys, singer Rihanna has
decided to make her mark in the music industry only through her songs, and not
by exposing her skin in her videos and photoshoots."I like to balance it
out. I won't do short shorts and short top. That's what I admire so much about
Alicia Keys. She became so successful off of just her music. She was really conservative
about her style at first". Read
more.
:: AKO was featured site on Beyonce-Lopez.com.
Thank you! Click here to view the award.
August 9, 2006
:: Seven who influenced Alicia Keys' life. The R&B singer tells Raymond Fiore
that Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye and Willa Cather are among those who lit her creative
fire. Nine Grammys and Alicia Keys is still striving. The R&B star and her
partner Kerry ''Krucial'' Brothers, recently launched their own music production
company, and a website
to go with it. Up next: acting. Keys will appear in this fall's Smokin' Aces and
2007's The Nanny Diaries. And she's signed a deal with Disney to produce and star
in a remake of 1958's Bell Book and Candle. So we had to ask, Who has inspired
the multitalented powerhouse? Read all seven Alicia's answers on EW.com.
:: I've uploaded more photos from 'Ghetto Story' video set. You can view them
all in here. Thanks to ForeverAKeys from AKO Board for sharing some of these!
August 8, 2006
:: They finally added updated teaser to Smokin'
Aces site with the corrected Alicia's name. I'm sure graphic designer of this
video will be fired now ;)
August 8, 2006
:: Miss Keys is on the cover of the latest issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine.
You can buy this mag on newstands. Big thanks to Vancy for the news. Click
here to view the cover.
:: I don't know why Smokin' Aces official site is not working, so if you still
didn't have a chance too see the teaser you can watch it on ifilm.com
or download it from here.
I've made some caps from it, check them all :) You can also view the collage sent
by Antino, where you can see one more frame that maybe you didn't catch before
(since the video is moving so fast, unless you scanned it frame-by-frame). Check
it here. Thanks Antino!
August 8, 2006
:: Hey kids! I'm back from my summer holidays. Last two days were very rainy so
I've decided to come home earlier. I wanna say thank you so much to my dear Ewe
for taking care of AKO when I was away, love ya girl! Now gimme some time to get
back on track :) You all know that Alicia is kinda away from the spotlight, so
there is no news about her right now. I will read all your mails tommorow and
I will try to add some updates on the site.. xoxo
August 5, 2006
:: Click on the image below to watch a trailer of Smokin Aces movie. Alicia can
be seen a few times in it and she's looking so predacious lol Can't wait to see
the entire movie later this year!
August 4, 2006
:: Finally you can download Ghetto Story videoclip from here! Just click on the
image below to proceed. I also uploaded better quality screen captures which can
be found in this gallery.
August 2, 2006
:: Pharrell Williams was asked in his latest interview for Playboy who is the
sexiest woman musician of all time. His answer was: Alicia Keys. Click here
to read whole interview.
August 1, 2006
:: Hey you lucky guys in the US! Did you know that you can watch Cham's newest
video for "Ghetto Story" on MTV
Overdrive right now? I didn't have a chance to see it yet, but from what I
heard it's a very cool clip and Miss Keys looks hot! I'll try to upload the video
here as soon as possible so that not only US fans could watch it. For now, you
can view the screen captures that ForeverAKeys @ AKO Board made. Click on the
thumbs to see them all.
August 1, 2006
:: Alicia graces the cover of Trace magazine, August 2006 issue! She looks stunning,
doesn't she? Thanks so much to Diana for sending me these pictures!
July 30, 2006
:: There is no news about miss Keys right now. I just wanted to let you know that
Roxana is having fun on her summer holidays and she decided to prolong her stay
there. She should be back around August 9. But don't worry, I will continue updating
the website and keep you up-to-date. Also, if you need to get in touch with me,
feel free to e-mail me at ewkalina@o2.pl.
July 26, 2006
:: I found three HQ pictures from 'The Nanny Diaries' film set in New York City
that haven't been posted on AKO yet. Be sure to check them out below.
July 25, 2006
:: Cham was aksed in his latest interview how Alicia Keys came to be chosen as
the artist for his first single. Here's what he said: We were looking for someone
exclusive and you can't get more exclusive than Alicia Keys. We reached out to
her and her people and she was already feeling the song so it made it a little
bit easier for us. So we were keeping our fingers crossed that she was going to
do it. We did the video a couple of days ago and I'm so happy. I'm just so happy
to have her on the album she's so humble. She's probably the biggest female artist
in the whole world and to have her on your first single you can't ask for more
than that. You can read whole interview on this
page.
July 24, 2006
:: Movie star Richard Gere and singer Alicia Keys are among the celebrities who
will be in Toronto next month for the International AIDS Conference.Other acts
at the opening ceremony, scheduled for Aug. 13 at the Rogers Centre, include Barenaked
Ladies, Our Lady Peace, Chantal Kreviazuk, Amanda Marshall, Massari and Blue Man
Group.
July 20, 2006
:: Even more photos from the set of Ghetto Story video have been uploaded to our
gallery. Click on the thumbnails below to check them out. Thanks to my girl Ivana
for these!
July 19, 2006
:: Singers like Alicia Keys and Kanye West have spoken out about it and now a
Glasgow jewellery designer hopes to bring "ethical jewellery" to the high street.
The equivalent of the anti-fur campaign for the bling generation, ethical jewellery
is jewellery where the materials used in it construction have been sourced from
countries or suppliers without questionable human rights or environmental issues.
It has become a big issue in the US and now Glasgow School of Art graduate Vivien
Johnston is bringing the concept to the UK. Read whole article on this
page.
:: I added one new image from the set of Ghetto Story video. Thanks to Miss Erikah
for sending me this! Click on the thumbnail on the right or go here
to see it.
July 18, 2006
:: From The Jamaica Observator: Alicia Keys is being styled, made up and her tresses
fluffed to perfection. There really isn't much time for the cosy sit down. But
the five-time Grammy winner is as gracious as can be and apologises that we have
to kind of rock 'n roll.
NMW: How do you feel about being in Kingston, Jamaica?
Alicia Keys: I am very excited about being in Kingston.
It is in fact my first visit as I was in Montego Bay the last time and didn't
make it over and so when the negotiations were complete and we found out in New
York that we were coming to Kingston we were excited and yesterday (at Sherlock
Crescent - Cham's home) was amazing. The love was for real and it felt so good
and I felt very comfortable. very much at home. So I love it and I have very fond
memories of it. I feel a connection of sorts.
NMW: Share with us some of your style tips and by the
way, we gather you saw today's (Tuesday's) Observer Page 2 and really loved it.
Alicia Keys: I saw it, thank you and it looks great.
My look is thanks to Ashunta Sheriff, my make-up artist. But I like to be relaxed.
I like to be in an environment that I'm comfortable in and usually that is some
place with people that I am comfortable with and that's why I use the people that
I've known for years. Like all these people that are with me now. The hair and
make-up team, all of them I've known for years and we have a certain understanding
that comes with that and out of that comes a certain comfort level.
Read whole interview here
and go to this
page to get more information about the Ghetto Story videoclip. I also added
3 images from the set of that video, check them out below.
July 17, 2006
:: After 10 years in the game, Cham is a baby no longer. The Kingston, Jamaica-born
reggae star is actually starting to get recognition in the U.S. with "Ghetto Story,"
an underground smash that gives a snippet of his life's hardships. "It's my biggest
hit ever," Cham, who smoked the clubs three years ago with the dancehall classic
"Vitamin S," said from Jamaica. Even some of the biggest names in the music industry
have become Cham fans. Alicia Keys recently laid down vocals for a remix of "Ghetto
Story," as did Akon on a separate version. For the Grammy Award-winning Keys to
get on his record was a welcome shock. "Yo, that's like a giant," Cham marveled.
"That link, I was on the road with Dave Kelly, my producer and close friend. He
told me, 'Yo, you're going to get Alicia Keys on the "Ghetto Story" remix.' I
was like, 'Are you sure?' Because she doesn't get on any and every project." Keys
obviously kept her promise and sang on the record. "What she's singing about surprised
me," he said. "That's real respect, 100 percent. I think she loved the record
for real. You can hear it in her voice and what she went through as a kid. If
you came through struggles, you're gonna feel it. You can hear the punch, the
pain. It's a beautiful thing. She's saying she ate white rice and honey. I never
heard of that before, but I'm going to try it. In Jamaica, when we had no meat
to eat with the rice, we ate white rice and butter." Cham's LP, Ghetto Story,
comes out August 15 and also features a guest appearance from Rihanna. Cham and
Keys just finished the video for the remix in Jamaica.
July 15, 2006
:: Hi everyone! I'm Ewe and I will try to provide you with the latest news & photos
of miss Keys since Roxy is on her summer holidays. So let's start! I added two
new photos from Gregg Delman photoshoot taken for MTV. Thx to Radekk
for these! Click below for the direct link.
July 14, 2006
:: Hey there! I wanna let you know that I'm going on vacation, I think I'll be
back in last days of July. I won't be able to update the site, but my lovely Ewe
will take care of AKO when I'm gone. Have a great summer and be safe! Bye folks!
:)
July 14, 2006
:: Alicia Keys and producing partner-manager Jeff Robinson have signed a multiyear
first-look film production deal at Disney, with her first movie a remake of the
1958 film 'Bell Book and Candle', with Keys to play the witch role originated
by Kim Novak. Keys and Robinson said they will develop live-action and animated
projects at their company, Big Pita, Little Pita, with Keys participating as producer
and thesp and the banner spearheading soundtrack and music supervision. The duo's
TV production company is called Big Pita.
:: I finally got my own 'Glory Road' dvd, so I've made captures from 'Sweet Music'
video, you can check them all here.
I was trying to rip that video from the dvd, but there is some kinda problem with
it viewing it, so I've uploaded video, but in low quality. Download it from here.
July 12, 2006
:: I don't care it's almost 3am here, chat was cool, many good questions, Alicia
was very nice and sweet ;) If you wanna read the full transcript check this
section. Ankini you lucky girl! <3
July 12, 2006
:: Don't forget about the chat with Alicia in Street
Team Chat Room today at 7pm EST! Be there and make sure you prepared your
question for her earlier! Imma try to get a full transcript and post it here.
July 11, 2006
:: I've made a couple of new avatars, you can use them if you like :) Check them
all here.
July 10, 2006
:: Alicia posted new blog entry at her myspace page today. Check it right here!
'Right now I'm in Kingston, Jamaica, for my first time getting ready to do the
video for the remix of Baby Cham's new song "Ghetto Story" that I did
with him' - yay, great news!
July 9, 2006
:: I'd like to inform you that new HQ
Images Gallery layout is up and running. I've not only changed graphics, but
all pages and added many new photos. Please feel free to browse and let me know
if there are any errors or missing pages. I hope you like it.
July 9, 2006
:: Miss Keys' 'If I Ain't Got You' is featured in dual disc album named "Voices
from the FIFA World Cup". On this cd mix you can hear also Toni Braxton,
Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Shakira, Wyclef Jean, Michael Jackson and many more.
You can buy it on Amazon.co.uk.
:: There is a little note about Baby Cham & Alicia 'Ghetto Story' Remix video
shooting in Jamaica. You can check it out on this
site.
July 8, 2006
:: One more photos update. I will be putting new gallery layout tommorow, I still
have some stuff to work on. Here you can find new pics, just click on thumbs.
July 8, 2006
:: We just wanted to let everyone know that the chat date is being moved to Wednesday,
July 12th at 7pm EST. The chat is still being held in the street
team chat room.
:: I've added new photos, check thumbnails to view them all.
July 7, 2006
:: Another HQ Gallery update, check out new photos: Jingle Ball Concert, Before
Letterman Show, Lifebeat's Urbanaid 2 Concert, Lionel Flusin Shoot, MIDEM International
Music Market.
July 6, 2006
:: New hq photos added to these galleries: Hamburg Concert, Kennedy Center of
Honors Gala, Keep a Child Alive Kick Off Black Ball, Kiss 108 Fm Concert, Kiss
108 Fm Concert Backstage.
July 5, 2006
:: I just got mail from Keys
To The Streets with a special message from Miss Keys, read it: 'Dear Keys
To The Streets, Come chat live with me on July 11th! It's been a while since we
last talked and I look forward to hearing what's on your mind and what new questions
you'll be looking for me to answer! Forever Yours, Alicia'. Mark the date - the
live chat will be on July 11th at 7pm EST. I will remind you about this next week.
:: I've added some new photos to already existing high quality galleries: Mr Chow
Restaurant, EMI Music Publishing Holiday Party, James Patrick Cooper Photo Shoot,
Essence Music Festival and House Full of Toys Benefit Concert. More to come.
July 2, 2006
:: It has been five years since the release of Bob Dylan's last album, but any
notion that the 65-year-old singer might have lost touch with the contemporary
world is dispelled by the first verse of 'Modern Times', the opening song on his
new record. 'Thunder on the mountain, fires on the moon, There's a ruckus in the
alley and the sun will be here soon,' it begins, before quickly skipping to the
lines 'I was thinking about Alicia Keys, couldn't help from crying/When she was
born in Hell's Kitchen, I was living down the line/I'm wondering where in the
world Alicia Keys could be/I been looking for her even clean through Tennessee.'
It is not known whether Dylan really is a fan of the soul singer 39 years his
junior - ever the enigma, he has not discussed the new record yet. But the two
of them are thought to have met at the 2001 Grammy awards, when Keys was a five-times
winner with her album Songs in A Minor and Dylan won Best Contemporary Folk Album
with Love and Theft. Dylan also seems to have done his research - Keys was indeed
raised in the Hell's Kitchen area of New York. 'I just knew somebody had to be
playin' with me! How could such a legend know me? And bigger than that, want to
write about me? I haven't heard the song yet - it's top secret. But I'm crazy
excited about it and I'm honored to be on his mind.' Read
more.
:: Two pics added: Introduction of the New Nokia n Series Mobile Phones, thx to
Izzy!
June 30, 2006
:: Another great post from Miss Keys on her myspace! You better check
it now!
:: I wanted to let you know that I'm changing hq gallery and most of the thumbnails
can look wierd. It's ok, I'm working on it now and I'll tell you when I'm done.
:: I've added photos from the set of Every Little Bit Hurts and Unbreakable videos.
June 30, 2006
:: While it sometimes feels like Alicia Keys has been around forever (in a good
way), it's actually been a mere five years since Songs in A Minor announced to
the world the arrival of a monumental talent. Platinum albums and multiple Grammys
later, she now has her sights set on Hollywood. MTV News' SuChin Pak spoke with
Ms. Keys about her upcoming film with Scarlett Johansson, "The Nanny Diaries,"
her strengths and insecurities and how Barbra Streisand is something of a role
model. Read it on Mtv.com
and you can download video interview from videos page.
Here are several caps from the set and interview.
June 29, 2006
:: From the official KK newsletter: We told you about the ASCAP Pop Awards which
happened in LA. Quite a Few industry Heavy weights were honored for creating songs
that had lots of radio play in 05 and popped the pop chart meters. Including our
very own Kerry ”Krucial” Brothers and Taneisha Smith and of Course A.Keys
for their collaborated efforts on Karma. Check out an inside video glimpse of
what went down at the ceremony. Just another day in the office.. well out of the
office for your Boy!! When its Sweet its Sweet and who says too much sweetness
is bad for you. (like that sentence for instance) Even if it is true that rule
doesn’t apply. At least Not When A and K (as we at Krucialkeys affectionately
call them) get together. Even Disney (Yes Disney) thought so when their cameras
crashed a studio session in LA to ask the dynamic duo some inside questions about
their work on the Glory Road Soundtrack. The nerve of those Disney dudes who in
the H do they think they are!!! Luckily for them A and K make for good hosts.
Check it out in the screening room at KK.com.
June 27, 2006
:: 'Rotten Apple' is G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks' sophomore album, which is scheduled
to be released in August. The album is scheduled to have Alicia's guest appearance
in track called "Addicted". Can't wait! Thx to SmartyPants for info!
June 27, 2006
:: Jay Z celebrated his 10th anniversary of his first album, "Reasonable
Doubt" by performing all the album tracks two days ago at New York Radio
City Music Hall. "It's absolutely the realest album of all time," Jay
said Sunday night after the performance. "It's just the time I was living,
what I was going through. It was all real. It looked at life from so many aspects,
from betrayal on the 'D'evils' to being vulnerable on 'Regrets.' There are so
many different emotions on that album." "It was real," agreed Young
Jeezy, who was in the crowd along with other celebs like Alicia Keys, Chris Tucker,
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Jadakiss and L.A. Reid. Read more here.
I've added one more picture from this event, click
here to see it.
June 26, 2006
:: I wanted to remind you that 2006 BET Awards ceremony will be held tommorow
in Los Angeles. Miss Keys is nominated in The Best Female R&B Artist and
I hope she wins! Alicia isn't nominated this year, my mistake, sorry. Thx
to lil Nicky for letting me know!
:: I've added more hq photos from The Roots' Def Jam celebration, view them here.
June 26, 2006
:: Alicia is nominated for Billboard Music Awards this year in Best R&B/Hip
Hop Artist category, along with Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey and Keyshia Cole.
The Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards honor the most popular albums, songs and
artists as well as the top songwriters, producers and major/independent labels.
The awards are based on sales data from Nielsen SoundScan and radio airplay information
for Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. Winners for the 2006 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop
Awards will be announced on September 8th in Atlanta.
:: Here are two photos of Miss Keys and Kerry Brothers sightings at Jay-Z Concert
at Radio City Hall yesterday in New York City. Click on thumbs.
June 24, 2006
:: Another 'Take The Hood Back' album relase party at SOB's in NYC on July 11
with special performances by Krucial and Illz! Be there! Click
to view the flyer.
:: Keisha White released the single 'Don't Mistake Me' earlier this month, it
was taken from her forthcoming album. Music has always been a huge influence in
Keisha's life. She has always been around music. "I call them the three A's"
- Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys and Anita Baker proclaims Keisha of her musical
mentors.
:: I know there were some problems with downloading videos. Now I fixed it, thanks
to friends from AKO
Board for letting me know! If you still can't download vids please contact
me.
June 23, 2006
:: Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Women in Literature
marks the historical turning point of a new century of African-American women
in literature. Literary Divas share their pain, struggles, desires, and triumphs,
through their written words as messengers of time and circumstance. Their phenomenal
literary contributions invite readers to journey through their life's experiences.
Author Heather Covington salutes more than 100 Literary Divas who have impacted
America's history, including Alicia Keys. You can order this book at Amazon
or Amber Books.
:: There are two good show repeats featuring Alicia on tv next week: June 26th
on OVA - Later With Jools Holland ('Karma' and 'YDKMN' live) and June 28th on
Syndicated - Ellen DeGeneres Show ('Every Little Bit Hurts' Performance).
June 22, 2006
:: Big Tigger, co-host of BET's 106th & Park and BET Style and host of the
internationally syndicated radio program Live In the Den with Big Tigger, kicked
off the fifth season of Big Tigger's Celebrity Classic this summer. The annual
occasion, presented by Big Tigger's Street Corner Foundation Inc., is designed
to raise funds and heighten public awareness of HIV/AIDS. Here are two photos
from this event.
June 21, 2006
:: A few days ago I told you about ET's first look at 'The Nanny Diaries' movie.
Red was so kind and recorded
this for us, you can download a short clip from here. They
showed Alicia for like 20seconds only, but if you are Miss Keys' freak fan I'm
sure you will like it ;) Thank you Red!
June 20, 2006
:: I've uploaded hq photos from European Tour unknown concert in 2002. If anyone
knows what country that was, please let me know. Big thanks to Mikia for these
pics!
June 20, 2006
:: There is a remix of Baby Cham's Ghetto Story that features Alicia Keys. Ghetto
Story is currently number 32 on Billboard's R&B Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
chart. You can hear this song on Krucial Keys official
site (go to the lounge, then click on the radio on the left).
June 19, 2006
:: Check out Miss Keys' new audio diary! Click
here to listen it now. Thanks Alicia, it's amazing to hear your voice <3
You're the best!
June 19, 2006
:: ET has a first look at Scarlett Johansson's 'The Nanny Diaries' movie on tonight's
show! We all know that Alicia is playing small role in it, so be sure to watch
it, maybe they will show her too!
June 16, 2006
:: I've added photos from Songwriter's Hall of Fame Ceremony in New York City
yesterday.
June 15, 2006
:: There is no news about Alicia right now, but today is Songwriters Hall of Fame
Awards Dinner at New York's Marriott Marquis Hotel so I'm really hopin' there
will be pictures from this event. For now I've decided to upload two live performances.
You can download them from here.
:: Sammie sent me scans from People magazine featuring hot celebs, including Alicia.
June 14, 2006
:: Alicia posted new entry at her myspace
page, so check it out! Thx to Alexis for info.
June 12, 2006
:: Keep a Child Alive was founded in Mombasa, Kenya, in 2002 by Leigh Blake after
a mother and child walked into the AIDS Research and Family Care Clinic, a center
funded by one of Blake's previous campaigns, seeking anti-retroviral medicine.
The mother knew that without such treatment her son would die but, unfortunately,
due to the high cost of the medicines, the clinic couldn't supply the drugs he
needed. The mother had no intentions of leaving the facility without treatment
for her ailing son. Blake had compassion for the strong-willed mother and offered
to personally pay for her son's medicines. Word soon spread about Blake's good
deed and her friends and others, including Alicia Keys, wanted to help sponsor
children as well. Not long after that, Blake and Maz Kessler co-founded the Keep
a Child Alive campaign, allowing anyone to donate a dollar a day to provide the
anti-retroviral drugs to the children at the organization's treatment sites. Read
more and visit official KACA
site.
:: I've uploaded Bernd Bodtlander high quality, but tagged shoot. Thx to Breathe
for sharing!
June 10, 2006
:: I finally had a chance to see 'Glory Road' dvd movie and I can say I truly
loved it! Of course I was waiting for Alicia's songs in it and you can hear them
all. Movie and music made perfect match, not only Miss Keys' but all of them.
Beautiful movie, great true story, plus I've been a fan of basketball all my life,
so I enjoyed it a lot! U have to see it too! In the meantime you can buy the soundtrack
from Cd
Universe, Overstock,
Amazon.
Dvd is available to buy in a few days now and you can get it from BestBuy,
Overstock,
Amazon,
Dvd
Empire, WalMart.
:: I've made a couple of new avatars, you can view them all here.
June 8, 2006
:: I've added second part of ABC's Nightline report, you can download it from
here.
:: Here are two high quality photos from The Roots concert last month in NYC.
June 7, 2006
:: The New York Library is usually home to a hushed silence and book enthusiasts,
but on Monday night it hosted the cream of the fashion fraternity, plus a fair
sprinkling of Hollywood stars, including Scarlett Johansson and Alicia Keys. Dressed
in ultra-glamorous frocks, the Nanny Diaries co-stars were on hand to support
their favourite designers at the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America
awards event, which is known as the style equivalent to the Oscars. Scarlett was
looking every inch the starlet in a pretty, knee-length number from Calvin Klein,
while Alicia, who performed "The Way You Look Tonight" in duet with
John Legend, opted for floaty, floor-length Vera Wang. If you wanna read more
about CFDA Fashion Awards visit Yahoo
News or Washington
Post and if you're looking for photos click
here, I've added many new high quality shoots from this event.
:: I've found two photos from "The Nanny Diaries" set at 5th Avenue
in NYC taken yesterday.
June 6, 2006
:: Alicia posted a new entry at her official journal yesterday. Be sure to read
it!
:: Like I mentioned yesterday there was Nightline report on ABC with Alicia's
South Africa visit. My friend Red
was so kind and recorded this for us, so if you didn't see it yet check videos
section for part one. I will add second part later, just keep visiting! Thank
you Red! You can also
visit ABC.com
for more videos from this trip!
June 6, 2006
:: Francisco Costa, Thom Browne and Tom Binns are the top fashion designers of
the year, taking home the big prizes at Monday night's Council of Fashion Designers
of America awards. Alicia was there and she looked totally beautiful! Here are
high quality photos from this event.
June 6, 2006
:: New hq photos added: Alicia Keys attends the Syracuse University press conference
to announce the Bandier Program for Music and Entertainment Industries at MTV
TRL Studios on June 5, 2006 in New York City. Founded through a gift by Syracuse
University alumnus Martin Bandier, Chairman and Co-CEO of EMI Music Publishing,
the Bandier program will blend music, communications, business and entrepreneurship
Curricula into a 128-credit program leading to a bachelor of science degree.
June 5, 2006
:: Alicia Keys did not have to come here, to this small town outside of Durban
on South Africa's eastern coast, where the infection rate from HIV/AIDS is believed
to be twice the national average: 40 percent of the people in this part of the
country are infected. But for the Grammy winning singer and songwriter, the opportunity
to come here and help build a clinic was reason enough to cross the ocean and
confront a seemingly insurmountable challenge. She came, she says, "To be
the voice of the people. To represent real people and real life, real struggles,
real pains, real joys, real things that are really there, you know? "I never
wanted to be caught up in all the fantasies and the frivolity," she said.
"You know, just, I never cared about that". Read full article here.
And watch Nightline on ABC at 11:35 p.m. EST tonight to see the full report on
Cynthia McFadden's visit to South Africa with Alicia Keys.
:: I've made some new live journal icons, check them here.
June 3, 2006
:: Alicia Keys and Gavin DeGraw will present and perform at the Songwriters Hall
of Fame awards dinner, to be held June 15 at New York's Marriott Marquis Hotel.
Whoopi Goldberg and Dr. John will join them at the event, which will honor John
Mayer, Kris Kristofferson and Peter, Paul & Mary among others.
:: I've uploaded two last parts of The Story of Alicia Keys video, download them
from here.
:: I've added a few new affiliates.
May 30, 2006
:: On this
site you can read the first available review of Smokin' Aces movie, where
Alicia plays a small role. Thx to SmartyPants from AKO
Board for this link!
:: I've uploaded new mp3, it's short interview from Smashtime Radio, download
it from here.
:: New rounds of guess the celeb and guess
the video are ready.
:: I've added several hq photos from concert and backstage in Munchen. Click on
thumbs.
May 30, 2006
:: I wanna let you know that Tash's site called Lellow Zone is now Alicia Zone,
so be sure to update your bookmarks to alicia-zone.net!
:: I've added some new sites to affiliates, check them
all.
:: I've put more pics from Alicia's performance in Cannes, click here
and here to view them.
May 25, 2006
:: I've uploaded two next parts of 'The Story of Alicia' video, download them
from here.
:: Here is one picture from The Roots concert in NYC last week. Thx to Rene
for it!
May 24, 2006
:: Here is DJidol's post from Craig David board: "Alicia Keys ft. Craig David
'Complicated' is a song due to make Alicia's new upcoming album. My 'source' has
informed me that Craig and Alicia hooked up when Craig visited NYC when he shot
'Unbelievable', and this is apparently one of 3 songs they have recorded!".
This is only a rumor, for now.. I hope this will become true, that would be great
collaboration! Thx to Dany from AKO Board for the news!
May 24, 2006
:: 50 Cent was named Songwriter of the Year at ASCAP's 23rd Pop Music Awards ceremony
on Monday held in Los Angeles. 50 Cent lead the pack with five awards; Jermaine
Dupri and Sean "The Pen" Garrett both took home four; Ciara and Scott
Storch received three a piece; and Dr. Dre, Beyonce, Mike Elizondo, Alicia Keys,
Missy Elliot, Ludacris, Nelly and the Game left with two each. For more information
on the ASCAP Music Awards, visit ascap.com
:: My dear Rene sent me
great show from Canadian tv called 'The Story of Alicia Keys'. You will be surprised
with some older interviews with Alicia and a few short concerts footages, that
you've never seen before! Rare stuff, I'm totally loving it! I've uploaded only
part one for now, next parts will be added very soon. Below you can check captures
I've made and here you can download first video. Big thanks
to Rene! *hugs*
May 24, 2006
:: I'm sure many of you wanna watch Oprah Legend's Ball and thanks to Jose,
who recorded it, you can download full show right now! This is really good video,
I was almost crying watching it :P Alicia was looking totally amazing! Check out
this section and enjoy! Thx to Rene
for letting me know about it and again Jose
for sharing!
:: I've added new picture of the moment. You can view it here.
May 23, 2006
:: Now I know that Alicia is in Cannes (yay!), I found some photos from her performance
at Carlton hotel yesterday. She is looking good! Check out the pics here.
May 23, 2006
:: I was wondering if Alicia will be in Cannes this year. And now I found that
info about her supposed performance there. I don't know if it's true, I'm trying
to find any photos, but for now there is no any. Here is the news: "The 200-page
flagship lifestyle magazine, THISDAY Style Report, premieres today in Cannes,
South of France, at the world acclaimed Cannes Film Festival, in an event that
would be attended by global celebrities in music, entertainment and luxury industry
as well as media and advertising clients and fashion buyers across Europe and
America. The invitation-only event will take place at the famous Nikki Club, Carlton
Hotel, La Croisette, Cannes where Alicia Keys will be performing live".
May 22, 2006
:: The 2006 CFDA Fashion Awards are less than three weeks away, and the list of
celebrity presenters is beginning to take shape. Scarlett Johansson has been tapped
to present the 2006 Womenswear Designer of the Year award, for which Francisco
Costa of Calvin Klein Collection, Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza
Schouler and Marc Jacobs have been nominated. John Legend and Alicia Keys, meanwhile,
will team up to hand out three Swarovski's Perry Ellis awards in the women's wear,
men's wear and accessories categories. The awards, which will be held at the New
York Public Library on June 5, will be hosted by Jeremy Piven, the star of HBO's
"Entourage."
:: Alicia Keys, Magic Johnson and Denzel Washington were among the celebrities
who donated items for an online charity auction organized by a group of Utah junior
high school students to help their hearing-impaired janitor, Terry Birch, afford
cochlear implants to aid his hearing. Birch and his wife, who is deaf, are already
drowning in medical bills from her ongoing battle with breast cancer. Also on
the block are tickets to the upcoming premiere of Jack Black's "Nacho Libre"
and autographed items from Wayne Gretzky, Steve Young and members of the world
champion Pittsburgh Steelers. The auction is located at help-terry.org.
May
21, 2006
:: First official Krucial's concert! Krucial Live at S.O.B.'s performing joints
from his new album 'Take Da Hood Back' feat. Illz! It's all going down on Wednesday,
June 7th. Be there! Click on the thumb near to view the poster and don't forget
to visit KrucialKeys.com
:: If you read Miss Keys' myspace blog you know she was at The Roots concert in
Radio City Music Hall three days ago. You can read full story about it on Mtv.com.
May 19, 2006
:: Be sure to check out Alicia's
site now, like she mentions in her myspace note, she added another entry at
her official diary.
May 19, 2006
:: Miss Keys posted short entry at her myspace
blog, if you don't have myspace you can read it right
here. Many of you asked me if this is real Alicia. I got an answer from Krucial
himself and he said that it's official.
May 19, 2006
:: Alicia Keys made sure a New York City teen's high school prom was memorable
by giving her one of her red carpet dresses to wear. The star donated the dress,
a blue Tracy Reese creation that she wore to the NAACP Image Awards, to 18-year-old
Maloune Samuel. The singer worked with non-profit organization Operation Fairy
Dust, which collects previously worn dresses and gives them to disadvantaged girls.
Samuel was one of five winners of the group's essay contest. She says, "It's
like a dream come true. I feel like princess. I want Alicia to know how amazing
this was for me." Keys has some advice for Samuel's big night, "Have
fun, keep your head to the sky, and be safe." Samuel will wear the gown to
her prom at New York City's Washington Irving High School on June 2.
:: I've made some new avatars from Alicia's videos, check them here.
May 16, 2006
:: Mariah Carey now enjoys the distinction of outranking Alicia Keys, Gabrielle
Union and Beyonce Knowles on Maxim Magazine's newly-released Hot 100 list for
2006. Carey placed 22nd on the tally, while Keys was the 40th hottest, Union ranked
43rd and Beyonce came in at No. 45. Eva Longoria and actress Jessica Alba placed
first and second respectively. You can read more and view full Maxim Hot 100 list
here.
May 16, 2006
:: Tv news: Today at 4:30 pm ET on Disney Channel you can watch 'Proud Family'
episode ("The Good The Bad and The Ugly") with (animated of course)
Alicia's guest apperance.
:: I have some problems with downloading script, so you may be not able to download
audio or video files. Just wanted to let you know that I'm working on it.
:: I've added two rare high quality pics from Milan concert backstage. Thx to
Ewe for these!
May 15, 2006
:: Due to a nationwide address by President Bush Monday night, May 15 Oprah's
Legends Ball Primetime Special has been moved to the following Monday, May 22
at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC. You can put your Legends Lemon Drop Martinis on ice for
one more week.
May 15, 2006
:: Bizzy Bone has just signed to do a new album with After Platinum Entertainment
that is guaranteed to feature DMX, Alicia Keys and RIP. The album will be due
some time in the fourth quarter of 2006. Thx to bns from AKO Board for the news!
:: I've made a couple of new avatars, feel free to use them.
May 14, 2006
:: I've added exclusive high quality photos from Miss Keys' concert in Geneve
a few years ago. You can also view three pictures from backstage before the concert.
I hope you like them!
May 13, 2006
:: Even if you weren't invited to Oprah Winfrey's Legends' Ball, you'll be able
to see it Monday, May 15th, as a TV special on ABC. The ball was actually an entire
weekend in which 25 legendary black women and other guests gathered at the talk-show
queen’s home in Montecito, California. Honorees that inspired Oprah included
Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Coretta Scott King, Aretha Franklin, Toni Morrison and
Ruby Dee, and notable guests included Halle Berry, Mary J. Blige and Tom Cruise
and Katie Holmes. Oh, and we’ll get a peek at Oprah's $50 million estate.
Oprah hosted a sneak preview of the special on Thursday, at the newly refurbished
Morgan Library in Manhattan. Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Barbara
Walters, Spike Lee, Tyra Banks and Diddy were all on hand. I've uploaded five
more high quality pictures from Legends Ball screening, so check them here.
:: My lovely Ewe found
one picture of Alicia from Sunday Times magazine, thx baby! :)
May 12, 2006
:: Veronica sent me her great blends with Alicia, I've added them here.
Thanks girl!
:: I've added some hq photos: Screening of ABC Tv Special Oprah Winfrey's Legends
Ball.
May 12, 2006
:: New candids added: Oprah Winfrey's Legends Ball Departures in New York City.
May 11, 2006
:: Alicia Keys says she hopes to follow in the footsteps of legendary entertainers
like Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand, who were lauded for both their acting
and music. For now, though, Keys' game plan is to tackle one at a time, so she
didn't do any music for her first film, "Smokin' Aces," with Ben Affleck.
But how about making some music for her second feature, "The Nanny Diaries,"
which stars Scarlett Johansson? "Probably not," Keys said Tuesday on
the movie's Brooklyn set. "You never know, but even with the other movie,
it wasn't about doing the music for the movie. I think later on I'll try getting
into acting as well as doing the entire soundtrack. But right now I want to focus
directly on the acting. Still, music isn't entirely on hold. She's already mapping
out her next LP. "I'm in the studio now," she said. "I'm actually
taking a different approach for this album. I'm taking the approach of writing
everything first, kind of old-school style. Before cats stepped in the studio,
the song was written, the music was done - that kind of thing. The idea of it
was already developed. I want to do that. "I want to write a lot, sit at
the piano a lot and get all these things out that I'm going through and experienced.
I just got back from Africa. I've been seeing things in my life that changed my
whole perspective on everything." Read the full story at Mtv.com.
:: I've added cool photoshoot taken last year for Brigitte Magazine. Click on
thumbs.
May 11, 2006
:: I've made three new live journal icons, you can view them in this
section.
:: New pictures added: Alicia Keys attends the Doctors Of The World 2006 Health
And Human Rights Leadership Awards at Bridgewaters May 10, 2006 in New York City.
More pics soon.
May 10, 2006
:: I forgot to tell you that Miss Keys posted new entry at her official
diary, but it's 'audio blog' and I can't play it, don't know why. So anyway,
you can read this entry at her myspace
page or check it right here.
:: Krucial uploaded "KrucialKeys Fam in Africa" part 3 video, so be
sure to visit his
page now!
:: New round of guess the celebrity game is ready,
last one was too easy ;)
:: Here are some caps I've made from Krucial photo shoot, poor quality but Alicia
looks good =)
May 9, 2006
:: My friend Radekk sent
me a few live journal icons, view them all here.
Thanks baby!
May 7, 2006
:: Check out raw footage of the "KrucialKeys Fam In Africa" part 2 on
Krucial
myspace page!
:: I've uploaded several photos that you may have not seen yet, click on thumbnails.
May 6, 2006
:: I found a site with some images from 'Smokin' Aces', where Alicia is playing
assasin Georgia Sykes. Photos are small, but you can feel the atmosphere of the
movie. Visit this
site.
:: New round of guess the celebrity and guess
the video are waiting.
:: My dear Vanessa sent me a couple of her blends, check them all here.
Thanks girl!
May 4, 2006
:: If you are a fan of Krucial Keys crew you should check that
video from African trip last month. You won't see Alicia, but you can hear
her :) They all are very natural, I luv it!
May 3, 2006
:: Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and Alicia Keys are just a few of the famous faces
who took part in Oprah Winfrey's "Legends" weekend celebration to honor
African-American women who have paved the way for others. Held last year, Oprah's
"Legends" event will be the subject of a television special airing May
15th at 8 pm ET/PT on ABC. Read
more.
:: I've made four new avatars you can use at boards or blogs. Check them all here.
May 1, 2006
:: There is so many photos from Nanny Diaries movie set that I decided to separate
them into smaller galleries. So there are three high quality galleries you can
visit. I hope there will be more pictures from the movie, just keep visiting!
webmiss: Roxana
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