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Post by music89 on Oct 10, 2015 5:56:46 GMT -5
Alicia and her mom just filmed their episodes of Empire http://instagr.am/p/8ovnJ_wFiH The episodes will air the week of Thanksgiving and the following 1st week in December!
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Post by music89 on Oct 14, 2015 4:21:48 GMT -5
"Sooo I’m training for the TCS New York City Marathon… Pray for me y’all!;) " Refinery29 is ridiculously excited to present our very own TCS New York City Marathon blogger: the one and only Alicia Keys. She’s a multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, an actress (she’ll be a guest star on season 2 of Empire), a mom, an activist, and a proud NYC native. Follow along on Alicia’s journey to race day and get a taste of her training routine, her biggest challenges, and the amazing cause she’ll be running to support on Sunday, November 1. So, I'm training for the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon. I actually ran a marathon in Greece in 2007 and swore I would never do another one. Not because it was a bad experience, but because I just figured running 26.2 miles probably wasn't something I'd ever want to do again. Well, you know what they say: Never say never. A few months ago, I was working out and minding my own business, and my brother came over to me and said, “Why don't you run the New York City marathon with me this year?" My first instinct was to say, "HELL NO!" LOL. But then I thought, This is my city, so why not? I thought about all the times I rode a train through the boroughs or drove through the boroughs, and it occurred to me that I've never run through the five boroughs. So why not? In fact, this is my new slogan: AND WHY NOT? I'm all about breaking mental boundaries, and training for a marathon falls right into the Jedi mind-training I need. And the best part is that all of this is not really about me. It's about supporting Keep a Child Alive, which my co-founders and I created to get life-saving HIV medications to African children and families who otherwise would not have access to treatment. We have been able to help seven grassroots programs in Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, and India with medical care, food, and psychosocial support. This is what inspires me when my body begins to tire. My training is nothing compared to the challenging journey these families face every day. We may not be able to walk a mile in their shoes, but we can certainly run a mile (or 26.2) for their lives and for the forward motion of all the young people who are creating a whole new Africa. That said, a marathon doesn’t just happen. It takes time, training, and tons of focus. So here's my schedule right now: 5:30 a.m.: Wake up 5:40-6:05 a.m.: Meditate 6:15 a.m.: Wake up Egy for school 7:00 a.m.: Egy leaves 7:15 a.m.: Baby wakes up 7:30 a.m.: Feed the baby 7:45 a.m.: Baby and me get dressed to run 8:00-9:00 a.m.: Run/Train 9:30 a.m.: Baby naps 11:00 a.m.: Ready for the rest of the day (meetings/calls/work/studio/kids/etc.) Believe me, I never thought I'd be this person either. You know what I mean — the "early-morning-schedule” person. I always thought I was one of those people who was lucky if I could just get up, get dressed, and get out the door on time. But somehow, I'm into it. Getting up early to take care of myself physically and mentally sharpens my focus, my dedication, and my clarity. So now, every morning, I get on my running swag, put the baby in the running stroller, and put on my headphones. Here’s what’s on my running playlist: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle Between The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie David And Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell The Invention Of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd God Help The Child by Toni Morrison Ha! Tricked you! You just knew I was going to give you my playlist of songs. But as much as I love music, what keeps me going on long runs are audiobooks. They’re mentally stimulating and do an incredible job of keeping me engaged. There's always the next thing happening in the book, the next place the story takes me. I never know what's coming, and somehow it distracts me enough to get through all those miles without noticing as much. And, why not? (Our new slogan!) Pray for me, y'all, because these runs are kicking my ass! Love, AK www.refinery29.com/2015/10/95630/alicia-keys-marathon-playlistZack Arnold @empireeditor 12 h Cutting a powerful #Empire scene with @aliciakeys and @jussiesmollett. I've had worse days at the office.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Oct 14, 2015 7:27:25 GMT -5
She's training for a marathon and she's only running for an hour? She better step that sh*t up.
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Post by music89 on Oct 14, 2015 8:49:00 GMT -5
"Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" Special Set For Dec. 6
PRIMETIME SPECIAL TO CELEBRATE FRANK SINATRA'S 100TH BIRTHDAY; FIRST PERFORMERS INCLUDE TONY BENNETT, ALICIA KEYS, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, AND USHERThe Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS will honor the legacy of nine-time GRAMMY winner Frank Sinatra by presenting "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert," a primetime entertainment special celebrating the late icon's 100th birthday. The live concert taping will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2 at Wynn Las Vegas' Encore Theatre. The special will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 9–11 p.m. ET/PT. Initial performers announced for the tribute are 17-time GRAMMY winner Tony Bennett, two-time GRAMMY winner Garth Brooks, 15-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys, nine-time GRAMMY winner John Legend, three-time GRAMMY winner Adam Levine, seven-time GRAMMY winner Carrie Underwood, and eight-time GRAMMY winner Usher. Additional performers will be announced shortly. In close partnership with the Sinatra family, "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" is the only televised concert special celebrating Sinatra's centennial. Through the generosity of the family, the concert will feature artists performing instantly recognizable arrangements originally orchestrated for the "Chairman of the Board" by renowned arrangers Don Costa, Gordon Jenkins, Quincy Jones, and Nelson Riddle. The special will keep the honoree center stage throughout the night by integrating tribute performances of Sinatra classics with rare archival footage narrated by Sinatra himself. "Frank Sinatra is a voice for all generations. His showmanship and artistry have remained unmatched since he began performing professionally in the 1930s to his last recording 21 years ago," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "Today, he continues to gain popularity for his classic sound and signature style. It's only fitting that we join the global celebration in honor of his 100th birthday." "My personal memories of Frank remind me that he was a class act who also knew how to have fun. That's what this celebration will be," said executive producer Ken Ehrlich of AEG Ehrlich Ventures. "By partnering with Steve Wynn and featuring Las Vegas as the backdrop, the evening will be a party the Rat Pack would be proud of." "The name Frank Sinatra is synonymous with excellence that is timeless. As a performer, he possessed undeniable charisma and masterful artistry that resonate throughout generations," said Jack Sussman, executive vice president, specials, music and live events, CBS Entertainment. "To have the opportunity to celebrate the life and art of the Chairman of the Board on his 100th birthday, and witness the lasting effects his music has had on artists today with a star-studded GRAMMY concert, is a true honor." Among Sinatra's nine GRAMMY wins are three for Album Of The Year for Come Dance With Me (1959), September Of My Years (1965) and A Man And His Music (1966). Additional recognition from The Recording Academy includes a Lifetime Achievement Award, GRAMMY Legend Award and 13 recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame. "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" continues the tradition of previous Emmy Award-winning TV specials presented by The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS: "Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute" and "The Beatles: The Night That Changed America — A GRAMMY Salute." "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ehrlich is the executive producer, Lou Horvitz is director, and David Wild and Ehrlich are writers. www.grammy.com/news/sinatra-100-an-all-star-grammy-concert-special-set-for-dec-6
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Post by music89 on Nov 7, 2015 5:59:44 GMT -5
Maxwell Reveals Status of Alicia Keys Duet Project; Says Her Next Album Sounds "Incredible"
Maxwell made sure to support his homegirl Alicia Keys during her 12th annual New York City benefit event, the Black Ball, which took place at the Hammerstein Ballroom Thursday night. The ball raises money for children and families in Africa and India affected by HIV. Maxwell told ABC Radio it was important for him to attend and support his longtime friend. "It's great for me because its Alicia, Alicia is one of my best friends and, you know, I've watched her rise throughout her career -- we were assigned to Columbia Records together and then she moved to J Records, which obviously that's when everything took off," he said of their history together. "We toured together on her first album, I mean, you know, we did a duet two years ago, which was thankfully number one forever, which was great," he continued, referring to "Fire We Make." Back in 2013, the singer announced a duet project with Keys, which would rival Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's string of duets with from the 1960s. However, the crooner hints their joint album has been put on hold so Keys can complete her "incredible" upcoming studio effort. "We can't wait, we can't wait, right now, you know, she has so much going on with this event and with all the things that she's going to do with her album, which is incredible by the way from what I've heard," Maxwell says of Alicia's follow-up to 2012's Girl on Fire. "But yeah, I'm excited. The future is bright, the future is bright." "She's family, she's like my Tammi Terrell, that's how I call her," he adds.
Next year will see Maxwell releasing his fifth studio album, his first since 2009's BLACKsummers'night, which served as the first installment in the singer's SUMMERS trilogy.
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At the 2015 Black Ball www.people.com/article/alicia-keys-lenny-kravitz-black-ball-video?xid=rss-topheadlinesThe event raised an amazing 3.8 M! The Deluxe Edition of the Empire Season 2 Soundtrack will include the Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon) and Alicia Keys’ duet “Powerful.
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You’ve been working on your new album as well. How is that going?
It’s killing me to hold it back! But I think we’re looking at the top of next year [for its release]. Once you hear it, it’s going to be totally worth the wait.
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Post by Glove Slap on Nov 8, 2015 14:44:57 GMT -5
Maxwell would praise an album that's been delayed over and over.
The snippet isn't bad, but there's nothing "next level" about it in the slightest.
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Post by Ty on Nov 8, 2015 14:51:55 GMT -5
Hmmm that snippet sounds promising. Not sure if it's a first single material, though.
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Post by Ty on Nov 8, 2015 14:53:44 GMT -5
And she needs to work on those arms. They make her look like in her early 50s.
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Post by music89 on Nov 8, 2015 16:14:15 GMT -5
Hmmm that snippet sounds promising. Not sure if it's a first single material, though. It's just a snippet from the live performance she did at the Black Ball. I don't think it's the first single.
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Post by music89 on Nov 8, 2015 16:15:39 GMT -5
And she needs to work on those arms. They make her look like in her early 50s. Lmao. That pic is old...she was pregnant.
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Post by music89 on Nov 15, 2015 9:03:13 GMT -5
Alicia Keys will make her first appearance as Sky Summers in #Empire 2x09 "Sinned Against" airing on Nov. 25!
Jamal and critically acclaimed pop star Skye Summers (guest star Alicia Keys) begin collaborating and soon share a deep connection.
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Post by Rican@ on Nov 17, 2015 10:06:51 GMT -5
She isn't playing herself. I assumed she was.
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Post by Kishi KCM on Nov 19, 2015 10:46:11 GMT -5
She looks gorgeous with the long purple highlighted hair, I love it! Methinks she's going to be a lesbian/bisexual in the closet and Jamal will become a good friend of hers.
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Post by music89 on Nov 19, 2015 12:47:25 GMT -5
She looks gorgeous with the long purple highlighted hair, I love it! Methinks she's going to be a lesbian/bisexual in the closet and Jamal will become a good friend of hers. .................... The Grammy-winning superstar is playing four-time ASA winner Skye Summers, who hits the stage with Jamal to knock out “Powerful,” a Black Lives Matter über-ballad (cowritten by Smollett) with lyrics ripped from the headlines. It is gloriously performed, and the audience is ecstatic. Then things go south. The host of the concert, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, walks out, momentarily fawns over the duo and then rips into the biracial Skye, accusing her of playing up her blackness when it’s professionally convenient. Skye is stunned, confused and devastated by the public humiliation. Clearly, this is going to be a nightmare on Black Twitter. P.s. Someone change the thread title to "New Album (2016) LOL.
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Post by music89 on Nov 19, 2015 13:11:37 GMT -5
You can listen to the full song here www.essence.com/2015/11/19/exclusive-hear-alicia-keys-powerful-duet-jussie-smollett-empire-soundtrackIt's Nice. EXCLUSIVE: Hear Alicia Keys' 'Powerful' Duet with Jussie Smollett from 'Empire' SoundtrackAlicia Keys is the latest singer to add her mix into the robust lineup of songs from Empire. Keys guest stars on next week’s episode ("Sinned Against”) as Skye Summers, a pop singer who forms a “deep connection” with Jamal (Jussie Smollett). The two collaborate on a duet called “Powerful," which touches on the issue of racial justice, and heralds the power of the everyday man. "There's so much strength in you and me... Change comes when we all take a stand," sing Keys and Smollett. "From women's rights to gay rights, there's always an underlying theme,” Keys tells ESSENCE. “James Baldwin said, 'Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.'" The song is featured on Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 2 Volume 1, which is in stores this Friday, November 20th. The soundtrack is produced by Timbaland, NE-YO, J.R. Rotem and Swizz Beatz. Keys is also championing the fight against mass incarceration with the #cut50 movement to ask President Obama to sign a bill for justice reform. Click here to add your voice. www.instagram.com/p/-XhYp5CIPa/?taken-by=francescocarrozzini
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Post by Rican@ on Nov 19, 2015 14:14:47 GMT -5
"Powerful" is decent.
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Post by music89 on Nov 19, 2015 14:29:24 GMT -5
Yep. Nice. Anything special. But it's for Empire so i didn't expect something GREAT! So i don't mind.
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Post by music89 on Nov 25, 2015 6:53:15 GMT -5
Is Jamal about to turn straight for Skye? LOL Alicia Keys Explores Biracial Issues On This Week’s ‘Empire’
Alicia Keys begins her multi-episode stint on Empire this week as Sky Summers, a famous singer who teams with Jussie Smollett’s character Jamal on a new song, “Powerful.” “She’s really excited to work with him. He’s been so able to tell the world who he really is,” she says, “that he will help her tell the world who she really is.” Who she really is, Keys reveals, is biracial – and the song Sky and Jamal write together deals with acceptance. But the track is a departure from her normal material (“girl power pop” as Lucious calls it), and Sky fears her fans may not understand where she’s coming from. “She’s afraid of potentially alienating her fans if she would sing this song because it’s not her normal style,” Keys continues. “Everybody tells her don’t do it, stay in your lane, just be who you’ve always been. And Jamal’s the only one that encourages her to try something new. His support of her is really special for her, and so they end up having a really deep connection.” Below, Keys says things don’t go well for her character once “Powerful” is released: soundcloud.com/eurnews/alicia-keys-on-the-racial-blowback-of-her-empire-characters-song-powerful
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