MTV.com News — 'A lot of people thought they would be a little lenient, considering it was our first live show,' eliminated contestant says.By Katie Byrne Ashley Rodriguez and Didi Benami on "American Idol" Photo: Micelotta/ Getty Images Before the live ... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Jim DeRogatis: As a virtuoso piano player and a sultry singer whose voice can embrace old-school soul and modern R&B as easily as streetwise hip-hop and dance-pop, there is no denying the talents of Alicia Keys. Yet throughout a nearly decade-long ... more info

MTV.com News — 'I don't need Sasha Fierce anymore,' B says of the alter ego she created.By Hillary Crosley Beyoncé Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images Beyoncé is killing the game again, but this time it's herself — or at least her alter ego. "Sa... more info

Chicago Tribune — Alicia Keys is a bit too down to earth to fit in with the brigade of pop divas who have dominated the charts in the last decade: Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera. But she has more of a glamour quotient than singer-songwriter peers such as No... more info

Idolator — We’ve long since fallen for Alicia Keys, and not just because she can tickle the ivories as easily as our funny bone. She’s a superstar, and that’s why we’re thrilled to be able to give away pairs of tickets to select dates on her Element Of ... more info

MTV.com News — Lilly, Michelle and Crystal go to the head of the class, but Haeley, Lacey and others are in danger.By Eric Ditzian Lilly Scott Photo: FOX The top 12 "American Idol" women have arrived. They've sung, they've been judged, and now they await... more info

MTV.com News — Rihanna's 'Rude Boy' boosts Rated R in slow sales week.By Gil Kaufman Sade's Soldier of Love Photo: Epic Sade's fans have clearly missed her. Soldier of Love, her first album since 2000, hangs onto the #1 spot for a second week on the B... more info

MTV.com News — Janell Wheeler and Crystal Bowersox have an edge, while Michelle Belamor and Paige Miles need to make up for a lack of screen time.By Eric Ditzian Janell Wheeler Photo: FOX And now, the show finally begins. "American Idol" has bid farewell... more info

411 Mania — Come inside for the second edition of Life On Shuffle where Julian Williams breaks down new songs from Alicia Keys and Ke$ha, amongst others. Also, he counts down the REAL Top Ten Sexiest Women in Music Today. Click the link! more info

VH1 News — Alicia Keys will grace the cover of Gotham magazine next month and discusses why love is the predominant theme on her Element of Freedom album. more info