
Nov 6 - By Damian Grass, Associated Press Writer
Whenever Latin pop sensation Alejandro Sanz writes music, he sets off on a "long mental journey" to find inspiration. But when Alicia Keys surprised the singer at a party in New York by joining him in an impromptu jam session, Sanz knew then that he'd found his muse.

Oct 7 - By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press Writer
Alicia Keys has influenced many lives with her soulful, heartaching piano-driven songs for almost a decade.

May 13 - By Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer
Alicia Keys wants $5 from every "American Idol" fan.
Feb 4 - By Ree Hines, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
While many of the nominees reinforce what we’ve come to expect, the 51st Grammy Awards roundup managed a few surprises with both the artists selected and the ones seemingly snubbed. Grammy’s former darling Alicia Keys is notably absent in key categories, and there’s a bare minimum of former “American Idol” contestants clogging up the works.

Jan 7 - By Associated Press
Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson are all multitasking for the NAACP Image Awards, earning nominations Wednesday in both music and film categories.

Oct 14 - By Associated Press
Alicia Keys had a leading five nominations for the 2008 American Music Awards, including artist of the year and favorite female artist in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories.

Aug 4 - By Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer
Sony Corp. said Tuesday it is buying Bertelsmann AG out of their 50-50 music venture Sony BMG for $900 million, giving it full ownership of a roster of artists including Alicia Keys and the increased ability to leverage music over an array of electronic devices.

Jul 30 - By Associated Press
Philip Morris International has pulled down billboards and posters promoting an Alicia Keys concert Thursday in Indonesia's capital after the singer protested the cigarette company's sponsorship.
Jul 30 - By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Writer
It's a double-O duet. Alicia Keys and Jack White have recorded the theme song for the new James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," producers said Wednesday.

Jun 22 - By Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer
T-Pain and Lil Wayne have owned the music scene over the past year: It seems as if T-Pain's voice has accented half the hits on urban radio, while Lil Wayne, another ubiquitous collaborator, has appeared on the rest.

Apr 24 - By Associated Press
Alicia Keys has scrapped a concert in Cleveland after canceling her show in Pittsburgh earlier this week. A message posted on her Web site says the 27-year-old R&B singer has swollen vocal cords. She was scheduled to perform Thursday night at Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center.

Apr 15 - By Associated Press
Alicia Keys says she's not a conspiracy theorist. In a statement issued Tuesday, Keys said she was clarifying "comments that were made during my recent Blender magazine interview since they have been misrepresented."

Apr 11 - By Associated Press
There's another side to Alicia Keys: conspiracy theorist. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter tells Blender magazine: "`Gangsta rap' was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. `Gangsta rap' didn't exist."
Feb 23 - By Associated Press
Alicia Keys postponed two concerts on her European tour after being put on vocal rest by her doctor, her publicist said Saturday.

Nov 11 - By Associated Press
If it weren't for her mother, Alicia Keys might have a radically different image. Keys, who has a new album titled "As I Am," says that when she was trying to choose a professional name she went through a dictionary and stopped on the word "wild."
Nov 9 - By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP Music Writer
Alicia Keys, "As I Am" (J Records)
Oct 18 - By Bjoern H. Amland, Associated Press Writer
Melissa Etheridge, Alicia Keys and Annie Lennox are among the artists who will perform at the annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Norway, organizers said Thursday.

Nov 6 - By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP Music Writer
As more celebrities get involved in helping African nations overcome debt, AIDS and poverty, some cynics have questioned whether their motives are spurred by good intentions or publicity — most notably, with Madonna's recent trip to Malawi to adopt a child.

Feb 8 - By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer
Forget the Grammys, Alicia Keys and Teri Hatcher vied for the sexiest dress award Wednesday night.