WASHINGTON (AP) — In the midst of talking black history with Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys, Maya Angelou breaks out singing a hymn a cappella. The acclaimed poet and author wants to show Keys, a New Yorker, what “lining out,” call-and-response singing that is popular in black churches down South, sounds like. That teaching moment is […]
NEW YORK (AP) — All five nominees for album of the year at this year’s Grammys will perform at the awards show next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that R&B singer Frank Ocean will join Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Jack White and fun. at the Grammys, to take place live from the […]
Today BlackBerry unveiled two new phones on their BlackBerry 10 system, while naming Grammy award winning singer Alicia Keys their Global Creative Director. Basically a fancier way to call Keys a spokesperson, the superstar will work closely with Blackberry developers, designers, app creators, and carriers to ensure the overall functionality of the phone improves. Keys […]
R&B sensation Alicia Keys and pop star Katy Perry are slated to take the stage during the inauguration celebrations next week. The Inaugural Committee announced that the two will join Brad Paisley, John Legend, Fun, Stevie Wonder and Usher for the Kids’ Inaugural Concert. The concert will take place on Saturday, Jan 19th. First Lady […]
Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire,” currently No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and featured prominently in a current American Express commercial, is now the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit filed last week in California federal court. The plaintiff is Earl Shuman, an accomplished songwriter who in 1962 co-authored the composition, “Lonely Boy,” a […]
Chris Paul thinks Alicia Keys has the perfect defense against the latest accusation against her, find out how here. ——————- This is Chris Paul from the TJMS running through the top stories in roughly sixty seconds with The Morning Minute. According to the census bureau by the year 2043 whites will no longer make up […]
Chris Paul thinks Alicia Keys has the perfect defense against the latest accusation against her, find out how here. ——————- This is Chris Paul from the TJMS running through the top stories in roughly sixty seconds with The Morning Minute. According to the census bureau by the year 2043 whites will no longer make up […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Alicia Keys recently chopped off most of her hair, and the singer is looking to go even shorter. The R&B superstar debuted her bob hairdo this summer. In a recent interview, Keys said she wants to go “even shorter.” When asked if she would shave her head, the 31-year-old replied: “I’m […]
Alicia Keys might be facing a lawsuit over her latest single “Girl On Fire.” According to Showbiz 411, Earl Shuman says Keys lifted lyrics from…
Alicia Keys reunited with her father after years of strained ties and faint memories. The singer describes the process of healing and mending the broken bond she shares with Craig Cook. “The process started when my [paternal] grandmother became ill,” she said. “You realize what’s important when you see a person you love dearly and […]
In the new issue of Jet magazine, on sale Monday, Nov. 19, Alicia Keys steps to her haters. In the cover story, the singer dishes about everything including the pre-marriage drama leading up to her highly publicized marriage to producer Swizz Beatz. She deals with those who accused her of being a home wrecker and […]
Find out about who lives in Eddie Murphy’s basement, The Game’s lawsuit, and more on the TJMS. CLICK HERE to listen to the full Morning Minute. This is Chris Paul from the TJMS running through the top stories in roughly sixty seconds with The Morning Minute. Alicia Keys and her husband, Swizz Beatz are […]
