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Post by nikkib on Nov 16, 2012 21:31:04 GMT 1
Alicia Keys Covers ‘Complex’, Hits Back At “Homewrecker Claims” In December’s ‘Jet’ Magazine   Alicia Keys is truly on fire! Already hitting the award show and late night circuit (with indeed more stops to come) in promotion of her 5th studio album ‘Girl On Fire’ (November 27th), the songstress can now be found gracing the December & January covers of ‘Complex’ and ‘Jet’ magazines. As expected, Keys was quizzed on claims of ‘homewrecking’ – as her relationship with husband Swizz Beatz came with much backlash after his separation from wife/singer Mashonda. See what Miss Beatz has to say about this and peep more photos from her ‘Complex’ shoot below (via SheisDiva): Via SheisDiva: In the forthcoming edition of ‘Jet Magazine‘, she shared: ‘[They] were apart for some time before we ever got together…that doesn’t matter to those who take pleasure in trying to knock others down…there’s no need to fight what’s not true…’ ***** Photos via Complex:     Read the feature story in its entirety here. ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Nov 19, 2012 6:10:01 GMT 1
Watch: Alicia Keys Takes ‘Girl On Fire’ To ‘The X Factor UK’ Let’s face it, as far as promoting albums go- very few do it better than Ms. Alicia Keys. Pushing her forthcoming ‘Girl On Fire‘ LP since the end of this summer, tonight saw her step one step closer to scoring a global smash with the project, after performing on the hit British show ‘The X Factor UK’. Find out how the philanthropic belter fared below… ‘Girl On Fire’ the album drops November 27th. ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Nov 20, 2012 1:02:13 GMT 1
First Listen: Alicia Keys - "Girl On Fire" (Bluelight Version) 
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Post by nikkib on Nov 20, 2012 1:23:26 GMT 1
‘Girl On Fire’: Alicia Keys Announces UK Arena Tour Next Monday, Alicia Keys‘ long awaited new ‘Girl On Fire‘ LP will drop courtesy of RCA Records. However, just in case fans needed even more of an incentive to pick up the release, today saw Keys announce fresh plans to push the project well after release. To be more specific, a UK arena tour. Exciting details below… Kicking off next May, the tour will see her hit arenas in Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham and London- delivering renditions of her critically acclaimed back catalog…which recently arrived at reported sales of 30 million units. On the show, the ‘Keep A Child Alive’ founder shared: “I’m so excited to be touring again and it’s great to be back in the UK!
I love it here and I’m looking forward to performing and feeling the energy of the crowd- there’s nothing like it. I plan to bring you something emotional and exciting. I’m a brand new me!!”Source.ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Nov 20, 2012 22:11:44 GMT 1
Watch: Alicia Keys Talks ‘Fire’, Family & Swizz Beatz On ‘Nightline’ After what seems like an eternity, November 27th will bring the release of ‘Girl On Fire‘, the stunning new album by Alicia Keys. Currently perched at #6 with its lead single of the same name on iTunes UK, fans of the star will be pleased to know that her interview with ABC’s ‘Nightline’ is now available to watch below. Showcasing her oft overlooked ‘cool’ personality, her conversation with the outlet comes as the perfect ad for the LP and should go some way to enticing the public in time for release date. Watch below… ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Nov 21, 2012 1:10:48 GMT 1
New Song: Alicia Keys – ‘Fire We Make (Ft Maxwell)’ Alicia Keys is on a roll! In prepping for the unveiling of her new album ‘Girl On Fire’, the soulful belle serves up the Maxwell assisted jam, ‘Fire We Make’. Boasting a breathy falsetto rift, it’s safe to say the vocal on this song was phenomenal to say the very the least and already has us hoping it receives the single treatment. Hear Keys take on the ‘bedroom champ’ below… ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Nov 22, 2012 6:25:13 GMT 1
Alicia Keys Teases Joint Tour With… Miguel If you thought 2012 had been a phenomenal year for Miguel, it seems 2013 is shaping up to be even better. Reported to have scored placements on Beyonce’s 5th studio album, the year may also see him hit the road with ‘Girl On Fire’ singer Alicia Keys. Full story below… Last night, Keys hosted a YouTube livestream/ Google + Hangoutsession in support of her new LP and it was there she teased the exciting news. On touring with the ‘Use Me‘ singer, she shared: “I think me and Miguel are going on tour together. It’s happening in March.” Likely to proceed her UK arena tour which kicks off in May, the launch of this tour would follow the pair’s 2012 duet, ‘Where’s The Fun In Forever’- lifted from the singer’s latest project ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’. Listen here!ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Nov 23, 2012 3:23:52 GMT 1
Alicia Keys Performs ‘Gummi Bears’ Theme On ‘Late Night’ Few do it better than Alicia Keys when it’s come to promoting her cause. Welcoming the release of her new album ‘Girl On Fire’ on the 27th, the charitable chart topper has been everywhere pushing the project thus giving her no choice but to score big come release week. Her destination last night? ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon‘- where she gave an interesting rendition of the ‘Gummi Bears’ theme tune. You have to see this one to believe it. Watch below… ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Nov 26, 2012 15:59:41 GMT 1
Alicia Keys Praises Frank Ocean’s ‘Nostalgia, Ultra’At the forefront of R&B’s new wave of ‘reflective’ maestros comes Frank Ocean, storming the charts in July with his debut album ‘Channel Orange‘. However, before the launching the Def Jam backed release, it was his 2011 mix tape ‘Nostalgia, Ultra’ that forced his brand into the public’s psyche, winning fans from all walks of creative life. One of these fans, being ‘Girl On Fire’ chanteuse Alicia Keys who has listed the release as one of her favorite albums of all time. Her words below…. On the 14 track piece, Keys explained: “Frank Ocean is someone who has this great storytelling style that really takes you from the beginning to the end and helps to open my mind to ways of relaying an emotion. Whenever I play this record it reminds me of my first anniversary, driving in a vintage Corvette that we rented. We blasted the album the whole way. Some of my favorites are ‘Swim Good’ and the lyrics of the song ‘We All Try’ always move me. It’s such a hopeful song with deep sentiment—at the heart of it, we’re all trying to do our best. And that’s so true.”Find out who else made ‘Alicia Key’s 25 Favorite Albums’ here!ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Nov 27, 2012 19:21:56 GMT 1
First Listen: Alicia Keys - "When It's All Over" 
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Post by nikkib on Nov 28, 2012 19:30:14 GMT 1
Watch: Alicia Keys Rocks ‘Girl On Fire’ On ’106 & Park’Via ‘She Is Diva: “Check out our girl Alicia Keys looking all flavors of cute today, arriving at BET‘s ’106 & Park’ to speak on her new ‘Girl On Fire’ album.
Giving us even more of a reason to love her, she was all the way open on married life, motherhood and changes in her life influenced the project, which we’ve had on repeat all day.” ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Nov 29, 2012 16:10:14 GMT 1
The Predictions Are In: Alicia Keys’ ‘Girl On Fire’ Set To Sell…Easily one of the year’s biggest Urban releases, Alicia Keys‘ latest studio album ‘Girl On Fire’ has been backed by a gurantuan promotional campaign; one which has taken the Grammy winner to many a stage globally. Naturally, then, all eyes are on how the LP fares in the singer’s biggest market – the US. And now, with the help of Hits Daily Double, we’re able to provide a clearer picture of how the album is selling on home soil. Ms. Keys’ first week predictions await after the jump… According to the ever-reliable HDD, ‘Fire’ is set to blaze straight to the top of the Billboard 200 next week with sales of… 150,000 – 175,000 ;D While commendable given the current sales climate, the numbers are a marked decrease from the 417,000 copies Keys’ last album ‘The Element Of Freedom’ opened with in 2009. In fact, should the project open with sales in the said region, it would serve as the 31 year old’s lowest selling debut (for a traditional release) – ever. For, even her first effort ‘Songs In A Minor’ premiered with sales of 236,000 in 2001. We’ll save “two cents” for when the final numbers roll in. Still, though… ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Nov 30, 2012 3:24:55 GMT 1
Alicia Keys Gets Personal On 106 & Park 
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Post by nikkib on Nov 30, 2012 3:27:58 GMT 1
Alicia Keys Aiming for No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart?  Alicia Keys' new album "Girl On Fire" is set to earn the highest debut next week on the Billboard 200 chart -- with a No. 1 bow likely. However, Rod Stewart's "Merry Christmas, Baby" might spoil Keys' party with a post-Thanksgiving sales surge. Industry sources suggest Keys' set, which hit retailers on Nov. 27, might sell between 145,000 to 170,000 by the end of the tracking week on Sunday, Dec. 2. It was the only major new release this past week that will sell a number that large. Standing in Keys' way is Stewart's first holiday set, which sold 117,000 last week according to Nielsen SoundScan. As we've seen in the past, Christmas album sales grow larger in the weeks following Thanksgiving, and Stewart's should be no exception. Source
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Post by nikkib on Dec 4, 2012 15:38:50 GMT 1
Watch: Alicia Keys Performs ‘Brand New Me’ At ‘Royal Variety Performance’ Alicia Keys’ ‘Girl On Fire’ campaign has seen her blaze stages of many a variety – including those of the royal persuassion. The singer-songwriter performed for the Queen of England and the British monarchy here in London at the 2012 Royal Variety Performance. Watch below has the 31 year old turns in a rousing showing of ‘Brand New Me’. Emotive, vocally stellar, and delivered with conviction, the performance boasted all the ingredients of a slam-dunk. Solid. ThatGrapeJuice
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