STR8NYC.COM » Alicia Keys http://str8nyc.com A lil' bit Hood with a lot of Hollywood Good! Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:50:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 VH1′S “LOVE & HIP-HOP” FILLED WITH DRAMA! http://str8nyc.com/2011/02/11/vh1s-love-hip-hop-filled-with-drama/ http://str8nyc.com/2011/02/11/vh1s-love-hip-hop-filled-with-drama/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:52:07 +0000 J'More http://str8nyc.com/?p=42974 Tweet

It’s safe to say that VH1 is giving everybody and their mama a reality show nowadays. Well, they’ve got another hit on their hands with their new show “Love & Hip-Hop” which features “the women of Hip-hop”, Swizz Beats’ ex-wife Mashonda, singer and G-Unit’s former first lady Olivia, Fabolous’ babymama Emily Bustamante, Jim Jone’s wifey Christine Lampkin, Joe Budden’s ex-jumpoff model/aspiring rapper Somaya Reece. The show hits television screens Monday, March 14th at 10:30 PM EST. From the looks of it, this show is filled with D-R-A-M-A! Check out the trailer below…

Will you be tuning in?


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ALICIA KEYS’ “KEEP A CHILD ALIVE” 7TH ANNUAL BALL http://str8nyc.com/2010/10/01/alicia-keys-keep-a-child-alive-7th-annual-ball/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/10/01/alicia-keys-keep-a-child-alive-7th-annual-ball/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:48:11 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=42076 Tweet

Check out a very pregnant Alicia Keys working the red carpet belly and all in a stunning lace gown alongside her hubby, Swizz Beats at her 7th annual Keep A Child Alive’s Black Ball in NYC last night. Everyone from Whitney Houston, Usher to Jay-Z & Beyonce showed up in support. Overall the event was a huge success, raising over $2.4 million for lifesaving AIDS treatment, care and support to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. Gotta love Alicia’s philanthropic ass! Check out some images below from the red carpet, the ball, and special performances.



Whitney was looking good…but unfortunately the heavy winds had her hair looking kinda crazy.


Usher was doing some major ass kissing to Alicia Keys…perhaps in hopes of scoring another hit with the mommy-to-be.


I get Janelle Monae’s look, but doesn’t she have anything else in her closet besides, blazers and cut-off slacks? #imjustsayin


Sade was a vision in white. Isn’t she like 50-something years old?! WOW! A certified stunner.



Beyonce was in the building looking very retro in this fushia number. And what’s up with the 80′s curls?! Hmm, not feeling it!


Don’t even let me get started on her dress! Just horrid!


Alicia and her mom, Teresa. Surely mama Keys is thrilled to have a new addition to their family.


Later into the night, Alicia Keys hit the stage with Jay-Z, Sade, Janelle Monae and others. There’s nothing keeping Alicia away from that stage…not even a huge belly. Too cute.



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COUPLED-UP: ALICIA KEYS & SWIZZ BEATZ ON WEDDING + BABY… http://str8nyc.com/2010/07/26/coupled-up-alicia-keys-swizz-beatz-on-wedding-baby/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/07/26/coupled-up-alicia-keys-swizz-beatz-on-wedding-baby/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:05:26 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=40965 Tweet

Alicia Keys and fiance, Swizz Beatz, were spotted strolling around SoHo in NYC earlier last week. Congratulations on their baby on the way.




In other Alicia Keys/Swizz Beatz related news, no they didn’t get married! In fact, the pair attended Russell Simmons’ Art for Life benefit in East Hampton on Saturday night. The stunning & very pregnant singer, Alicia Keys, stayed off the red carpet to avoid answering questions about the upcoming wedding & cheered Beatz as he accepted an honor for his work with underprivileged kids. Source

Swizz also chopped it up with People where he revealed some information about the couple’s upcoming bundle of joy and pending nuptials during the outing.

“Alicia is definitely one of those great parents-to-be…I’m definitely one of those great parents as well.” As for the sex of the baby, he offered. “We don’t know…We’re just going to let that be magical. Whatever we’re blessed with, boy, girl, twins, that baby is being born to blessed parents.”

As for the wedding extravaganza, he offered:


“I’ll give a shout-out to Vera Wang for doing the dress and Christian Louboutin for doing her shoes. Louboutin’s doing my shoes too!”


These two are slowly taking over Jay-Z & Beyonce’s spot as the hip hop’s royalty couple.

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SWIZZ BEATZ TALKS MARRIAGE, BABIES & MUSIC… http://str8nyc.com/2010/07/22/swizz-beatz-talks-marriage-babies-music/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/07/22/swizz-beatz-talks-marriage-babies-music/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:07:49 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=40923 Tweet

Check out Swizz Beatz gushing about marriage plans to Alicia Keys, babies and of course music to OK magazine. Now that he’s managing Alicia Keys, surely he’s got some major plans in mind.

On Alicia Keys Pregnancy & Being A Mom

I’m very excited about that, children, you know, they’re a blessing and I’m very excited. We keep the energy positive. Everything surrounding kids should always be positive. That’s the number one rule.”

“I think she’s going to be an amazing mom because she’s an amazing person. If youre an amazing person, it all equals the same thing.”

Details About Their Upcoming Wedding

“Well its not this weekend!” Swizz Beatz says. ”But you know, were excited. Our union is amazing. Our union is pure. Our union is positive no matter what people say or what people think, time will tell everything and you know, silence is the best thing. We just keep it private and we do our thing and just have fun with it.”

“I’m a planner!” he tells OK!. ”I like getting into the detail of things. I’m inspired by fashion, I’m inspired by art, I’m inspired by architectural things so [I like] being involved with the wedding. I’m not the person who sits back and goes, okay, well I’ll just show up. I’m actually spearheading certain plans but it’s a nice blend, a nice partnership.”

“It’s not a superstar wedding. It’s not a gimmicky wedding. It’s a true bond of love, you know, that’s not based on having the most famous person sitting there while you’re doing it. It’s about having the closest people who really understand you as a person and that really have love for you. So it’s a small situation.”

On His Upcoming Projects

I’m working on my album which is super incredible,” he tells OK!. ”Got everybody on there from Jay-Z to John Legend to Mary [J. Blige] to Drake. Super amazing album. I’m also working on Lenny Kravitz new album, working with Cold Play, and of course Alicia!

People may have their thoughts about Swizz and Alicia’s shady relationship, but if this true love and if their happy…then best of luck.

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SPOTTED: SWIZZ BEATZ EX, MASHONDA, COMES OUTTA HIDING… http://str8nyc.com/2010/07/13/spotted-swizz-beatz-ex-mashonda-comes-outta-hiding/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/07/13/spotted-swizz-beatz-ex-mashonda-comes-outta-hiding/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:44:32 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=40681 Tweet

While Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz are basking in marital bliss, Mashonda attended a book release party at Bo Concept in NYC for author Aliya King’s new book “Platinum”…no clue on what’s the book about, but Mashonda looked radiant! Glad to see she’s still holding her up after Swizz traded her in for Alicia Keys.



In other Mashonda related news, be sure to catch her photo spread in Vibe “A Day in the Life of Mashonda” feature…here’s a sneak peek.



Peep the “Loyalty” tattoo…speaks volumes.


Here she is doing a lil’ mommy time with her son, Kasseem Jr….isn’t he adorable. Reminds me of a mini Pharrell, lol.


Enjoy more photos HERE!

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STR8 FLICKS: ALICIA KEYS GROWING BABY BUMP ON GMA… http://str8nyc.com/2010/06/26/str8-flicks-alicia-keys-growing-baby-bump-on-gma/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/06/26/str8-flicks-alicia-keys-growing-baby-bump-on-gma/#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:35:18 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=40275 Tweet

On Friday a glowing Alicia Keys + baby bump took the stage at ABC’s “Good Morning America” to belt out some her tunes. Check out mommy to be rocking this adorable romper showing off her growing belly…too cute!




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SWIZZ BEATZ KNOCKS UP ALICIA KEYS & PUTS A RING ON IT! http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/27/swizz-beatz-knocks-up-alicia-keys-puts-a-ring-on-it/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/27/swizz-beatz-knocks-up-alicia-keys-puts-a-ring-on-it/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 03:06:45 +0000 J'More http://str8nyc.com/?p=38807 Tweet

While it’s been speculated that Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are going half on a baby, not to mention recent pics of the singer further added fuel to the rumor. Well, folks we’re no longer on bump watch ’cause Alicia is indeed preggers with Swizz Beatz’ seed. The Grammy-award winning singer’s mouthpiece broke the news to Us magazine–confirming that the couple is expecting a baby and plan to marry later this year.

A snitch tells Us,

“They are very happy.”

Earlier this year, Alicia revealed that she was ready to settle down and start a family. Who one knew that it would be this soon?! How long have they been dating? Anywhoo, Swizz already has two kids from prior relationships.

Alicia is well aware of karma ’cause what goes around definitely comes around! I wonder how Mashonda is dealing with the breaking news. Matter fact, Mashonda doesn’t even have to worry about them ’cause she ‘s about to get P-A-I-D!

In other related news, here are some pictures from last night’s Keep A Child Alive Ball in London.


Alicia and Swizz share an intimate and happy moment…


Alicia Keys glowing on the red carpet…GORG!



After smiling for the cameras and working the room, Alicia hits the stage to do her thing.

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STR8 TRACKS: DRAKE ft. JAY-Z- “LIGHT UP” http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/27/str8-tracks-drake-ft-jay-z-light-up/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/27/str8-tracks-drake-ft-jay-z-light-up/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 21:03:22 +0000 J'More http://str8nyc.com/?p=38789 Tweet

Looks like we’re going to get a chance to literally hear Drake’s entire album before it drops June 15th if his tracks keep leaking. Last week, his “Unforgettable” collaboration with Young Jeezy leaked onto the net and yesterday two tracks were leaked as well–“Fireworks” featuring Alicia Keys and “Light Up” featuring Jay-Z.

ON DECK or OFF DECK?!

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TEYANA TAYLOR vs. KEKE PALMER COVER ALICIA KEYS’ “UNTHINKABLE” http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/25/daily-swagger-keke-palmer-vs-teyana-taylor-cover-alicia-keys-unthinkable/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/25/daily-swagger-keke-palmer-vs-teyana-taylor-cover-alicia-keys-unthinkable/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 17:10:07 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=38701 Tweet

Check out this cute video of teeny bopper, KeKe Palmer, covering Alicia Keys’ “Unthinkable (I’m Ready)”…can’t front shorty gave me goosebumps.


And now here’s Teyana Taylor’s version of “Unthinkable”…I’m loving Teyana’s raspy voice. I dunno…i’m on the fence about this one. Keke’s cover is more mainstream while Teyana’s is more raw.


WHO KILLED IT BEST?! WHAT DO YOU THINK?!

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STR8 FRESH FLICKS: MORE PROOF ALICIA KEYS IS PREGNANT! http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/24/str8-flicks-more-proof-alicia-keys-is-pregnant/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/24/str8-flicks-more-proof-alicia-keys-is-pregnant/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 16:12:43 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=38602 Tweet

Seriously when are Swizz and Alicia gonna finally make the announcement about their new baby on the way?! Putting the horrible outfit aside, Alicia Keys looks very pregnant and loving it. Glad to see she’s happy…motherhood is a blessing, from what I hear?.



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