Alicia Keys News

Jay-Z now 2nd rapper to perform at Carnegie Hall

By theGrio

8:52 AM on 02/07/2012

CHICAGO - As Jay-Z transitioned from hit song to hit song at a Carnegie Hall concert Monday night, so did the lighting, changing from red to white to blue...
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Swizz Beatz revealed to be CEO of Megaupload

By theGrio

10:26 AM on 01/20/2012

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Before the website was taken down, it contained endorsements from Kim Kardashian, Alicia Keys and Kanye West. The company listed Swizz Beatz, a musician, as its CEO...
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Gay rapper encourages closeted performers to 'come out'

By theGrio

9:35 AM on 01/13/2012

In this week's cover story, we kick it with Odd Future member Syd the Kyd. Syd opens up about her sexuality and what it's like being in a group that uses 'f*ggot' so much...
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Bono: Alicia Keys has 'lioness energy'

By theGrio

2:35 PM on 11/30/2011

NEW YORK (AP) - Bono went on to say that Alicia Keys has 'lioness energy' and that her role as a new mother won't allow her to 'let other mothers suffer'...
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The week in pop culture: Bieber baby drama, Alicia Keys' ball

By Tamy Cozier

1:45 PM on 11/04/2011

theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the week in pop culture. Here's all the latest and greatest black entertainment news from the week that was...
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Alicia Keys continues to raise money at Black Ball

By theGrio

1:41 PM on 11/04/2011

NEW YORK (AP) - Alicia Keys performed hit songs, covers and collaborated with Usher and will.i.am at her charity's annual event, but the singer also played the role of a charmer...
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Alicia Keys to donate instruments to her high school

By theGrio

10:23 AM on 11/01/2011

NEW YORK (AP) - Alicia Keys is heading back to high school. The Grammy-winning singer will visit the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan on Tuesday and donate music instruments to its students...
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Black firm throws weight behind Alicia Keys' 'Stick Fly'

By Tamy Cozier

1:30 PM on 10/25/2011

theGRIO REPORT - Walker International Communications Group has been contracted to help the Alicia Keys backed production 'Stick Fly' succeed when it makes its debut in December...
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Alicia Keys charity to honor late Beatle guitarist

By theGrio

1:35 PM on 10/11/2011

NEW YORK (AP) - Alicia Keys' charity will pay tribute to late Beatle guitarist George Harrison with a star-studded concert in New York City next month...
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Alicia Keys will pen score for Broadway's 'Stick Fly'

By theGrio

1:59 PM on 10/04/2011

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, who is making her Broadway debut as a producer of the Lydia R. Diamond play Stick Fly, will also compose the original score to the play...
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Does Rihanna sell sex to remain relevant?

By Chris Witherspoon

8:00 AM on 09/29/2011

theGRIO REPORT - Can Rihanna bounce back from her most recent incident of performing topless? So far the pop star has proved she thrives on controversy...
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Black women ready to take Broadway by storm

By Clutch Magazine

6:00 AM on 09/23/2011

CLUTCH - While it is notoriously difficult to land a play on Broadway, the odds are even steeper for black women...
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Chappelle apologizes to stand up audience for 'bad attitude'

By theGrio

10:44 AM on 07/25/2011

MIAMI - After he made national headlines Friday night by bombing, comedian Dave Chappelle appeared at the Summer Grove gala Saturday night and poked a little fun at himself...
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Swizz Beatz: Adele, Alicia Keys duet would 'make history'

By theGrio

2:55 PM on 07/08/2011

Swizz Beatz seems intent on getting his superstar wife, Alicia Keys, and British pop queen bee Adele into the studio very, very soon...
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Alicia Keys helping produce a Broadway play

By theGrio

2:30 PM on 06/27/2011

NEW YORK (AP) - The Lydia R. Diamond work is described as a contemporary comedy of manners revolving around an affluent black family. Keys says it's a story that everyone can relate to...
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Lil Wayne, Chris Brown lead BET Awards nominees

By theGrio

3:13 PM on 06/26/2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Shrine will be filled with stars as Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Jill Scott and Mary J. Blige are set to perform, and Minaj, Mars, Gladys Knight and Justin Bieber will appear on stage...
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Patti LaBelle, Steve Harvey honored at BET Awards

By theGrio

4:13 PM on 06/07/2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Patti LaBelle will be recognized for her five decades in music and Steve Harvey will be honored for his philanthropic contributions at this year's BET Awards...
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Alicia Keys: 'I'm not a home wrecker'

By theGrio

1:50 PM on 05/16/2011

Alicia is maintaining that she did nothing wrong and that her husband, Swizz Beatz, was completely separated from his ex-wife before they got together...
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This week in entertainment: Beyonce sued for millions, J-Hud still carries 'the weight'

By Chris Witherspoon

8:03 AM on 04/29/2011

theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that was...
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White celebs say, 'I Am African,' but should they?

By Clutch Magazine

11:38 AM on 03/30/2011

OPINION - I still feel some type of way about celebs dressing up in traditional African garb to mug for the cameras -- even if it's for a good cause...
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