Alicia Keys COVERSA Essence Magazine

R&B singer Alicia Keys is Essence Magazine cover girl for the upcoming 2011 June issue.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of her first album “Songs In A Minor” album Alicia, chats about her marriage to music producer Swizz Beatz, motherhood and how finding love changed her life.

Check out a few highlights from the interview below:

On Being In Love:

“Falling in love is such a force, but this is a whole other level of magic…”

On Marriage & Motherhood:

“I was very closed for a long time. But I feel so open now. To feel open like this means you’ve found the center in yourself. You’re not hiding; you’re not worried about anything. Everything’s going to be just fine.”

On dedicating a song to her mom:

“In the past, I’ve written mostly from my own perspective. But I just wrote a song for my next album that was inspired by a conversation I had with a man who was expressing how indebted he feels to God. He said, ‘I owe God.’ Now, what an interesting thought. And as much as I believe in God, for me that translated into how much I owe my mother for who I am. So I went home and I wrote I Owe You. It’s dedicated to her…

Alicia Keys Makes Directorial Debut

Alicia Keys is making her directorial debut directing one of five short films that comprise Lifetime’s new film, Project Five. The five films, put together as one, is about how breast cancer has affected people’s lives.  Alicia’s film is titled Lili and features Tracee Ellis Ross, Jenifer Lewis, Jeffrey Tambor, Rosario Dawson and Jeanne Tripplehorn.

Jennifer Aniston is the film’s executive producer and will direct one of the short films. Other directors include Demi Moore and Patty Jenkins.

More flicks from the set after the jump.

Alicia excited Tweeted: “My directors desk!  2day was un-friggin-believable!!!! I’m so proud of every1 involved #Icangetused2this!”

Photos: Twitter

Alicia Keys Joins Prince Onstage

Prince is currently doing a 21-day concert stop in California and last night he recently brought out Alicia Keys to perform How Come You Don’t Call Me. Good stuff, check it out.

cover: ALICIA KEYS FOR GIANT MAGAZINE

Alicia Keys appears on the January 2010 cover of Giant Magazine. This isssue is rumored to be the glossies last, as they folded near the end of 2009.

 

In the interview she reminiscences on her past accomplishments, love, and why she’s living in “The Element of Freedom”.

PHARRELL AND ALICIA MOST BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF THE DECADE

Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys have been named two of the twenty most beautiful people of the decade who’ve graced the pages of Interview Magazine.

For a complete listing click HERE.

music: ALICIA KEYS FT. DRAKE 'UN-THINKALBLE (I'M READY)'

Here is another joint from Alicia Keys featuring background vocals from Drake. Real smooth track.

Download Alicia Keys Ft. Drake – Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready).

music: ALICIA KEYS + BEYONCE "PUT IT IN A LOVE SONG"

Two powerhouse entertainers on one track is monumental. I envisioned a ballad, however, my ears heard otherwise. We're weeks away from the release of The Element of Freedom & my anticipation is growing high. Put It In A Love Song is niceeeee to say in the least. I'm a sucker for a dope beat & this one has definitely drawn me in.

Download - Put It In A Love Song (Feat Beyoncé)

Alternate Link - Download Alicia Keys Beyonce Put Love Song mp3

video: ALICIA KEYS TALKS BEYONCE COLLABORATION

“We just had a party in the studio,” she continued. “It was such a genuine energy, we clicked, we connected. We’ve known each other for a lot of years and obviously this is the first time that we’ve been able to collaborate, so it was unforgettable. Can’t wait for you to hear it.”

More on the story at BET. The Element Of Freedom drops December 15th.

music: ALICIA KEYS - EMPIRE STATE OF MIND PT. 2

Here goes the full CDQ version to the long awaited sequel to the hit single “Empire State of Mind.” This one only features Alicia Keys, and will appear on her upcoming album, “The Element of Freedom” which hits stores on December 15th.

Empire State Of Mind Pt. 2 (Broken Down) - Alicia Keys (CDQ)

NEW VIDEO | ALICIA KEYS AND JACK WHITE "ANOTHER WAY TO DIE"

Another Way To Die @ Yahoo! Video

Check out the music video for Alicia Keys and Jack White’s new single, Another Way To Die, from the upcoming Bond movie Quantum of The Solace.

VFAIR | ALICIA KEYS + DEMARCHELIER

From: dothe@shutterbug.com

Subject: SPOTTED

Patrick Demarchelier was up in Harlem on Thursday shooting Alicia Keys for Vanity Fair.

He shot her on the steps of a brownstone at 4 West 122nd Street as well as in Marcus Garvey Memorial Park playing piano in a bandshell, and also behind a lemonade stand..

xoxo

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 'THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES'

I am so amped to see The Secret Life Of Bees movie which stars a roster of greats like Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, and Sophie Okondeo. After doing a little research about the movie, it made me want to see this film even more! Set in 1964 South Carolina, the film is the moving tale of Lily Owens (Fanning) a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and the troubled relationship with her father, she flees with her caregiver and only friend (Hudson), to a small town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters (Latifah, Okonedo and Keys), Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping. The film was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and executive- produced by Will Smith.

Be on the lookout when it hits theatres October 17, 2008.

ALICIA KEYS LANDS BOND THEME

Alicia Keys will record the coveted theme for the upcoming Quantum of Solace, the 22nd James Bond film, which hits U.S. theaters Nov. 7. The song, Another Way To Die, also featuring the White Stripes' Jack White will be the first duet in Bond soundtrack history.

Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Beyonce had previously been rumored as the vocalists for the theme.

Congrats to Alicia, who will join the ranks of Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey and Madonna as those who have sung the theme to the classic film franchise.

NEW VIDEO: ALICIA KEYS "SUPERWOMAN"

ON THE SET: ALICIA KEYS "SUPERWOMAN"

Check out these new images of Alicia Keys on the set of her upcoming video for Superwoman, a definite fav! Word is Keys will be paying homage to all of womankind, in her own unique way... And is that Jada Pinkett-Smith I see??? Let me find out she makes a cameo. Can't wait to see it.

AND THE WINNER IS...

Alicia Keys won Female R&B Artist of the year; Chris Brown won Male R&B artist; UGK won Group of the year.

Other notable winners are: Marvin Sapp for Best Gospel Artist; Kanye West for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist; The-Dream for Best New Artist. Kanye West won in the Best Collabo category for Good Life featuring T-Pain. The Video of the Year went to UGK featuring Outkast for International Player's Anthem and Lil' Wayne took home the Viewer's Choice Award for Lollipop.

Alica Keys' Tour Wrap Party

Alicia Keys held a party to celebrate the wrap up of her As I Am tour. The celebration included guests such as Estelle, John Legend,Maino, Ne-Yo and... is that Mama Combs?

On the Red Carpet: Alicia Keys and Kim Kardashian

Alicia Keys hosted the We Are Together premiere at the Director's Guild of America in New York last night. Keys posed on the red carpet in a strapless Nicole Miller gown ($495).The critically acclaimed film is a documentary which chronicles the lives of the Agape orphans in South Africa. The children featured in the film use music to overcome hardship.

Kim Kardashian attended the Golden Nymph Awards in Monte Carlo, Monaco wearing a very chic jeweled, navy Ungaro gown.

OVER THE WEEKEND: Hot 97's Summer Jam and the MTV Movie Awards

Hot 97 kicked off its annual Summer Jam concert at Giants Stadium on Sunday. Headliners included Alicia Keys, Kanye West and Lil Wayne. I didn't get a chance to attend however I hear that it was a OK show, that against all conceivable odds, turned into a NYC rap show packed with special guests. It had its high points but nothing monumental occured to have me regret missing it. And where was Rihanna????

OH... there she is, at the MTV Movie Awards which aired live last night. Apparently she was there to support boyfriend, Chris Brown, who had a dance-off with show host, Mike Myers. Other guests included Will Smith, who won Best Actor for his role in I Am Legend, T.I., and Jennifer Hudson.

(She looks really good)