Alicia blogs about her friend Bunny...

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June 24, 2009

Alicia posts a new blog for fan club members about her friend Bunny...and some sage advice Alicia remembers: “Sometimes when friend’s fight, if you just stand between them and show love to both sides, it’s easier for them to come to the middle.” It wasn’t until years later that Bunny’s profound explanation would become one of the cornerstones of my personal outlook on dealing with all of my friends….even the silly ones..

AKFC members can CLICK HERE to read it! ...
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Alicia to receive the Golden Note Award

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June 22, 2009

ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) will honor 12-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award during its 22nd Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.

The ASCAP Golden Note Award is presented to songwriters, composers, and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones. Past recipients include Sean "Diddy" Combs, Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Jay-Z, Quincy Jones, LL Cool J, New Edition and Lionel Richie.

"Since joining the ASCAP family at the age of 17, Alicia has grown into one of the most highly recognized and influential songwriter/performers of the past decade, whose artistry puts her in league with many of her musical idols," said ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams. "We are especially proud to spotlight Alicia's extraordinary achievements by honoring her with ASCAP's Golden Note Award."

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When Was the Last Time?

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June 15, 2009

Alicia blogs about taking time to pause and remind ourselves to do those things we enjoy the most. AKFC members can CLICK HERE to read it! ...
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Alicia takes home the BET Humanitarian award!

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June 11, 2009

Congratulations to Alicia for winning the BET Humanitarian award! Tune in to the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28th to see Alicia accept the award.

Alicia joined Keep A Child Alive (KCA) in 2002, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing treatment to children and families with HIV/AIDS in Africa and the developing world. Alicia has since served as an ambassador of hope, traveling to Uganda, Kenya & South Africa and continuing to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and raise funds for the charity.

Visit the BET Awards page to learn more about Alicia's humanitarian efforts and involvement. ...
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Follow Alicia on Twitter

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June 5, 2009

Join the 30,000+ already following Alicia on Twitter! ...
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Alicia Keys lights up Rod Laver Arena

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December 18, 2008

It's no wonder endless Idol wannabes bust out Alicia Keys tunes. She is this decade's benchmark for soul music, the real thing in an era of manufactured mimers.
This is her first Australian tour in four years but, on the evidence of last night, it won't be surprising if she is still touring to packed houses in 20 or 30 years.
Keys is days away from the end of her year-long As I Am world tour, but there were no signs of fatigue at last night's Rod Laver Arena show. Her last visit was a theatre tour; this one raises the stakes while keeping the musical intimacy. ...
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Tops In 2008

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December 17, 2008

Nielsen has issued a year-end look at the most popular trends among Americans during 2008, covering everything from the top TV programs to the most popular consumer packaged goods. 'As I Am' was the top selling album of 2008, according to Billboard and Nielsen. Keys also had the most listened-to radio song of the year, 'No One' which drew 3.08 billion radio listeners between November 12, 2007 through November 16, 2008. ...
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Keys strikes a chord with Sydney crowd

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December 15, 2008

Few recording artists today have the incredible staying and selling power of soul singer Alicia Keys.
The 11-time Grammy winner is still filling stadiums and selling millions of albums worldwide, having burst onto the scene in 2001.
Her performance at Sydney's Acer Arena on Friday night showed why.
Four years on from her first Australian tour, Keys returned to promote her third album, As I Am, and didn't travel lightly - bringing with her a seven-piece band of multi-instrumentalists plus three backup vocalists. ...
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Alicia's key to success

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December 14, 2008

Alicia Keys is one woman who has managed to keep her albums at the top of the charts and her face absent from the cover of gossip magazines.
When compared to other musical stars, the 27-year-old almost resembles a saint.
We saw Britney shave her head and at almost any chance, drive around without putting her children in seatbelts, while Amy Winehouse continues to fuel drug abuse rumours through cancelled shows and disturbing YouTube videos. But to Keys it's all "just an illusion". ...
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Keys thrills audience in Brisbane with tour debut

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December 14, 2008

Now that's definitely cool. Bob Dylan mentions you in a song and then Jack White sings with you on the new James Bond theme.
American star Alicia Keys is having it both ways, introducing elements of pop to her sound with latest album As I Am, but still flying the flag for old-school soul.
There was room for it all on the opening night of her Australian tour at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre last night, where she showed why she has proven the most durable of this decade's R&B stars.
There's energy, excitement and a big show, but there's real musical substance as well.Keys showed it's still possible to cross to a mainstream audience on talent rather than celebrity. ...
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