Alicia Keys

Music festivals 2010: T in the Park gossip

28 May 2010

Peas in a pod There’s been a heap of unsubstantiated rumour and wishful thinking about a romance between Cheryl Cole and Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am … which we’re going to add to. First she guest-starred on his solo outing ‘Heartbreaker’, then…

Alicia Keys' Bond theme

Celebrity Gossip

12 Jul 2008

Alicia Keys is set to sing the theme tune for the new Bond movie. The 'No One' singer is reportedly in final negotiations to lend her voice to the title track of the new movie, 'Quantum of Solace', which will see Daniel Craig reprising his as the…

Labrinth shocked by Usher collaboration

Music Gossip

19 Apr 2012

Labrinth can't believe he is collaborating with Usher. The 'Let The Sun Shine' hitmaker has been working with the US singer, recently spending two days recording with him and Labrinth is still in awe of Usher. He told Digital Spy: "We had a…

will.i.am collaborates with Britney Spears and Alicia Keys

Music Gossip

31 Jan 2012

will.i.am's new solo album features Britney Spears, Alicia Keys and Shakira. The Black Eyed Peas leader featured Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger on the first single from the album, 'T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)', but promises many more guests on the other…

Alicia Keys 'directionless' at first

Music Gossip

17 Jul 2011

Alicia Keys felt "directionless" when she first landed a record deal. The 30-year-old singer was just 16 when she was given her first contract and admits people often forgot about her young age and she struggled at times to know where to turn. She…

Alicia Keys surprised Empire conquered charts

Music Gossip

15 Jul 2011

Alicia Keys and Jay-Z were both "surprised" by the success of 'Empire State of Mind'. The pair initially worried their duet - which became one of the biggest hits both artists have ever had - was "too New York", but soon realised it had a universal…

George Michael joins Alicia Keys' Black Ball

Music Gossip

27 May 2011

George Michael has been added to Alicia Keys' Keep a Child Alive Black Ball in London. The 'Faith' hitmaker will star alongside Alicia, Tinie Tempah and Paloma Faith at the event on June 15, which will raise funds for the charity, which works to…

Jennifer Hudson admires collaborators

Music Gossip

8 May 2011

Jennifer Hudson is a "fan" of her collaborators. The singer-and-actress still gets star-struck by celebrities she has performed with, including Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo and 'Dreamgirls' co-star Beyonce Knowles but tries not to let their famous status get…

Katy B wants Alicia Keys' duet

Music Gossip

23 Apr 2011

Katy B wants to collaborate with Alicia Keys. The 'Broken Record' singer cites the musician as a huge influence on her career and she would love to meet up with Alicia when she performs in London later this year to celebrate a decade since the…

Bruno Mars looking for Keys collaboration

Music Gossip

20 Jan 2011

Bruno Mars is "in awe" of Alicia Keys. The 'Grenade' hitmaker has said if he could pick anyone, he'd love to collaborate with the 'Empire State Of Mind' hitmaker on a track. The singer and songwriter said: "I always say I wanna work with Alicia…

Alicia Keys debuts Egypt song

Music Gossip

29 Dec 2010

Alicia Keys has written a song for her newborn son. The 'Put It in a Love Song' singer debuted the track - called 'Speechless' and dedicated to her son, Egypt, who was born in October - yesterday (28.12.10), through her husband, Swizz Beatz'…

Usher and Alicia Keys win double at Soul Train awards

Music Gossip

29 Nov 2010

Usher and Alicia Keys were the big winners at the Soul Train awards 2010 in the US. 'OMG' hitmaker Usher and 'Empire State Of Mind' singer both scored two awards at the show - which was aired on TV yesterday (28.11.10) - with Alicia named Best Female…

Alicia Keys gives birth to Egypt

Celebrity Gossip

16 Oct 2010

Alicia Keys has given birth to her first child, a baby boy called Egypt. The 'Empire State of Mind' singer and her husband Swizz Beatz were celebrating the safe arrival of their first child together, Egypt Daoud Dean on Thursday (14.10.10). Their…

Alicia Keys needs a sweet rider

Music Gossip

25 May 2010

Alicia Keys only requests a packet of chocolates in her tour rider. The 'Doesn't Mean Anything' singer - who has won nine Grammy Awards during her career - is an undemanding star and is happy if a packet of M&Ms are waiting for her to eat after…

Alicia Keys ready for family

Celebrity Gossip

20 Mar 2010

Alicia Keys thinks starting a family will be "the most beautiful experience" she will ever have. The 'Doesn't Mean Anything' singer - who got engaged to music producer Swizz Beats in January - can't wait to settle down and become a mother but admits…

Alicia Keys' love blessing

Celebrity Gossip

1 Mar 2010

Alicia Keys feels she has been "blessed" with love. The 'Empire State of Mind' singer - who is rumoured to be engaged to DJ Swizz Beatz - says she's been lucky with the relationships she's had and has always gone for strong and confident men. She…

Alicia Keys wants Kings collaboration

Celebrity Gossip

19 Dec 2009

Alicia Keys wants to record a duet with Kings Of Leon. The singer - who features on Jay-Z's track 'Empire State of Mind' - would love to collaborate with the rockers as well as Sade and M.I.A. She said: "Working with other people is definitely…

Alicia Keys dating rapper

Celebrity Gossip

18 May 2009

Alicia Keys is dating a music producer. Hip-hop star Swizz Beatz - who is currently divorcing his estranged wife, US singer Mashonda - has confirmed he and the R'n'B beauty are in love. He said: "What we have is so precious. But we're nowhere…

Also Released - Film

27 Nov 2008

Four Christmases (12A) 88min ••• Another year, another Christmas comedy starring Vince Vaughn. This time he’s teamed up with Reese Witherspoon for a likeably silly comedy about divorced parents and the pressure of yuletide family gatherings. It’s…

James Bond - Killer Tracks

30 Oct 2008

When Bond's latest music maker, Jack White, told Rolling Stone magazine recently that he wanted to 'join the family of Barry, Bassey, Connery and Craig', he cleverly omitted any reference to the occasional black sheep of the 007 family. After all…

Jack White's MTV agony

Celebrity Gossip

23 Oct 2008

Jack White has been forced to cancel his MTV Europe Music Awards appearance after slipping a disc in his neck. The White Stripes frontman - who was set to perform new James Bond theme 'Another Way To Die' with Alicia Keys at the event - is still…

Alicia Keys' Awards blitz

Celebrity Gossip

15 Oct 2008

Alicia Keys has been nominated for five accolades at the American Music Awards. The 'No One' singer will battle Coldplay, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown and the Eagles for the prestigious Artist of the Year award at the ceremony to be held in Los Angeles on…

Alicia Keys' empty fame

Celebrity Gossip

15 Aug 2008

Alicia Keys says her fame can make you "a ghost of yourself". The 27-year-old singer says her gruelling tour schedule and long years of musical training have taken their toll on her life. Despite selling over 23 million albums and winning over 80…

Alicia Keys' belching performance

Celebrity Gossip

7 Aug 2008

Alicia Keys couldn't stop belching after she ate just before going on stage. The 'No One' singer - who was recently named the new face of Vitamin Water - admits she learned her lesson from the incident and now makes sure she eats a few hours before…

Alicia Keys White Bond duet

Celebrity Gossip

30 Jul 2008

Alicia Keys and Jack White have recorded the theme song for the new James Bond movie. The 'No One' singer and The White Stripes frontman have joined forces on 'Another Way to Die', which will appear on the soundtrack of 'Quantum of Solace', making…