L.A. Times - Entertainment — As the shooting deaths of black and brown people have galvanized the country to candidly discuss race, policing and gun control, numerous celebrities have found themselves called to use their platforms to advocate for justice. Singer Alicia Key... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — As the shooting deaths of black and brown people have galvanized the country to candidly discuss race, policing and gun control, numerous celebrities have found themselves called to use their platforms to advocate for justice. Singer Alicia Key... more info

MSN Music — It's been a volatile month in America. Innocent lives have been lost, and all seems bleak. You know that, I know that, and celebrities know that. So, with the help of Mic, 25 celebrities — including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, P!nk, and Len... more info

People.com — "The time for change is now," Keys says in the striking clip more info

Consequence of Sound — Alicia Keys, Janelle Monaé, Bono, Kevin Hart, and Pharrell also participate in "23 Ways You Could Be Killed If You Are Black in America". more info

Idolator — Alicia Keys remixed. more info

Chorus.fm — Speaking of ways to avoid phones at shows, Alicia Keys has been using the Yonder pouch at her shows. The Washington Post reports: Dugoni says the pouch serves two purposes. The artist can try out new material without worrying about it being leaked. F... more info

Dlisted — During a recent Lenny Letter essay titled Time to Uncover, Alicia Keys wrote about how she was taking a break from makeup because she didn’t “want to cover up anymore.” Alicia is clearly very serious about the whole #nomakeup thing, because las... more info

People.com — The singer steps out sans-makeup, proving she's serious about flaunting her true self more info

Guardian Music — Artists including Alicia Keys and Guns N’ Roses are asking punters to seal their phones in lockable bags in their pockets, which can only be opened after the show. Does this mean grainy concert footage on YouTube is doomed?‘If you haven�... more info