NEW YORK – Music critics are invited to see burgeoning singer-songwriters almost every day. But when a request came across this writer's desk to see a young singer-songwriter at an intimate showcase 10 years ago, it carried with it high expectations.
NEW YORK — Jay-Z And Alicia Keys may have helped save the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series.
The pair rocked the sell-out crowd at the new Yankees Stadium Thursday night with a performance of the Big Apple anthem "Empire State of Mind."
Jay-Z took the field decked out in his trademark Yankees hat and matching jacket while Keys jammed alongside at the piano.
"I made the Yankees hat more famous than a Yankee can," rapped Jay-Z.
The pre-game performance was followed by the Yankees beating the Phillies 3-1 to even the series.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Alicia Keys racked up five nods, including artist of the year, to pace the field of 2008 American Music Award nominations announced Tuesday.
Competing against the 28-year-old singer for artist of the year honors will be rock bands Coldplay and the Eagles, in addition to R&B star Chris Brown and rapper Lil Wayne.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Alicia Keys and Jack White will soon make history together.
The stars are teaming up for a duet that will serve as the theme song to the upcoming James Bond film "Quantum of Solace."
The collaboration will be the first duet in the history of the franchise, which dates back to 1962's "Dr. No."
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Alicia Keys is teaming up with 2007 "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks for a two-month North American tour that will kick off April 19 in Hampton, Va.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — R&B star Alicia Keys, best new artist nominee Feist, and country singer Brad Paisley have been added to the list of performers for next week's 50th Annual Grammy Awards.
The artists join previously announced performers Beyoncé, Foo Fighters, Carrie Underwood, Mary J. Blige and Rihanna.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Alicia Keys and Jack White have made history together.
