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Episode 3 of The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet featuring Eva Longoria, Alicia Keys, Kelly Preston and Senator Kristen Gillibrand. The Conversation is an alternative interview series Created and by Amanda de Cadenet and co-produced by Demi Moore. Nothing is off-limits in this series.
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‘The Voice’ winner Jermaine Paul received a phone call whilst he was still standing on the stage on Tuesday night (May 8, 2012) from none other than R&B star Alicia Keys.

The first to congratulate the elated winner, Alicia was “screaming with excitement” down the phone while confetti fell around him according to Jermaine. “She told me she’s been watching me and supporting me the whole time”, he said. “She was saying how proud of me she was.” Jermaine, who was once a back-up singer for Alicia, won the top prize of $100,000 plus a Universal record deal after singing a rendition of R Kelly’s ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ for his final solo performance on Monday night.

Despite the partial sleep deprivation, and non-stop talk show appearances and TV interviews, the 33-year-old husband and father of four Jermaine feels he can’t complain. “I’m loving every bit of it”, he admitted on Wednesday night. “I’ve been dreaming about a moment like this my whole life. Former Monroe-Woodbury High School basketball star, choir director and youth pastor, he’s always struggled to find his way into the spotlight. “I’m so excited about the future and getting in the studio and creating this album.”

Source: ContactMusic

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It’s difficult not to take note of Alicia Keys’ affectionate, warm smile. The Grammy award winning singer, songwriter is seen most times captivating fans with her wide, gleaming smile whether performing before substantial crowds or hand-in-hand with husband music producer Swizz Beatz.
The talented piano player’s teeth are as aligned as the keys she stroke, but more importantly her teeth are impeccably white. Not the unbelievable white-turning-blue office visit finish, but a whiteness that seems to be a byproduct of proper dental care and perhaps some nonabrasive whitening at-home techniques.

Having a white smile is just as important as dental hygiene because dingy teeth are a certifiable way to get others to become distracted. You want what you have to say to take precedence, not stained teeth. The mother-of-one along with America’s Next Top Model producer Tyra Banks, “There’s Something About Mary” actress Cameron Diaz, and mogul Queen Latifah, who recently agreed to headline a Lesbian And Gay Pride Festival all understand the importance of healthy, bright smiles.

Source:popularcritic.com
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The Alicia Alphabet

April 25th, 2012 | Posted by Admin in Uncategorized

The Alicia Alphabet – what makes the lady, from A to Z

A – Alicia Augello Cook. Alicia was born on 25 January 1981 in the Hell’s Kitchen area of Manhatten, New York City. Her parents separated when she was two and her mother raised Alicia alone.

B – Swizz Beatz. American rapper, Swizz Beatz (real name Kassheem Dean) married Alicia in July 2010 on the beautiful island of Corsica. Alicia wore a long white gown and headband, while her groom sported a white tuxedo and pink shirt.

C – The Cosby Show. Alicia made a brief appearance on the popular US comedy when she was just four years old, playing a young guest at a sleepover.
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Singer Alicia Keys’ brother Cole Cook raised $250,000 (Gbp156,250) for his sister’s charity during his 21st birthday party at the weekend (24-25Mar12).
The No One hitmaker toasted her sibling’s milestone by hosting a big bash at New York City hotspot SL on Saturday (24Mar12) but in lieu of presents, Cole directed his pals to make a donation to Keys’ foundation Keep a Child Alive (Kca), which provides support to those affected by Hiv/AIDs, after making an inspiring trip to Africa.Uploading a personal vacation snap onto the organisation’s website, Cole wrote,

“As you can see in the photo, I was really moved by the children I met in South Africa and it inspired me to dedicate my birthday to Keep a Child Alive. The trip I took to South Africa with Kca in 2010 really opened my eyes to the problems faced by our global community. I want to do anything I can to help the children, please join me.”

And the Grammy Award-winning singer was deeply moved by her brother’s generosity – posting a message on her Twitter.com account on Saturday, she said, “Today is my amazing brother @cole_cook birthday!!! he’s so fly he donated his bday 2 Kca!! Lets show him love!!” (more…)

Swizz Beatz recently spoke with Angie Martinez and revealed that his talented wife, R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys, is currently working on an album that will be “timeless.” The music producing genius explained of his wife’s next album:

“She’s working on a timeless piece. The topics that she’s speaking about are super deep and from the heart, and to me what music has been missing. It’s the thing that makes us special as an artist. I tell her, ‘Yo, I’m proud of you because you’re making timeless pieces.’”

Ever proud of his wife, Swizz, currently promoting his new single “Street Knock,” which features Hip-Hop newcomer A$AP Rocky continued in his interview, “It’s showtime. She’s moving faster than people think. She’s tightening the bolts.” Alicia is also reportedly in the studio with her long-time collaborator Kerry “Krucial” Brothers, as well as Pop & Oak. During an appearance late last year on Good Morning America, the mother of one explained of her upcoming project, “You deserve the best and I want to give you the best, so when you hear this music you’re blown away, like you’re filled.”

Keys and her producer husband Swizz Beatz have listed their Crosby Street penthouse for $17.950 million only two years after the couple bought the place from funk/soul/rocker Lenny Kravitz for $12.5 million.Whether this is just apartment flipping, or whether the charismatic couple with a toddler son in tow is looking for another “Empire State of Mind” kind of dwelling remains to be seen.

But even in New York, where Keys penned an anthem about a city where “concrete jungle dreams are made of,” the light-soaked apartment was no ordinary celeb crib. With a floating staircase connecting 6,167 square feet of living space plus another 3,000-square feet of terraces, there’s plenty to covet — or envy — about this downtown dwelling. According to Sotheby’s International, which holds the listing, the apartment boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 powder rooms and an enormous state-of-the-art, windowed, gourmet eat-in kitchen with walk-in butlers pantry, and separate formal dining room that faces east and is encased in a glass solarium. (more…)

The stars came out to support Kanye West at his second womenswear show at Paris Fashion Week. From G.O.O.D. Music’s Big Sean to chic couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz and Bad Boy’s Diddy and Cassie, the front row was a who’s who in entertainment and fashion. More HQ photos You may find here.

Alicia Keys attends the Valentino Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter 2012 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Espace Ephemere Tuileries on March 6, 2012 in Paris, France. Alicia Keys swept on a glossy crimson lipstick for the Valentino fall 2012 ready-to-wear runway show in Paris. Her makeup look was otherwise understated with classic cat eye liner, black mascara and slightly flushed cheeks.

Alicia Keys was pictured attending a Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week sporting a flamboyant piece of head jewelry.The ‘No One’ star stepped out in the unique headdress as she attended the Chanel fall-winter 2012-2013 women’s ready-to-wear fashion show in the French capital.The singer was also sporting a shiny sleeveless black outfit and dark trousers as she posed for pictures before heading inside where she was joined by such stars as Katy Perry. Here are some HQ photos, for more (MQ) go here.