L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Oh, this is a welcome return. After a few years away from the spotlight, Alicia Keys released a new single, "In Common," late Tuesday, and so far it's feeling like a low-key delight — certainly an improvement over the ponderous do-gooder vi... more info

Idolator — Finally! more info

Stereogum — It’s been four years since R&B star Alicia Keys released Girl On Fire, her last album. She’s got something coming later this year, and she’ll be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live this weekend. And leading up to that performance, she’s ... more info

USA Today Music — Keys' return single ditches the piano ballad for Rihanna-channeling pop.             more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) VH1 is set to air a special this Sunday titled Dear Mama. The Mother’s Day program (which borrows its name from the classic 2Pac song about his mom Afeni Shakur) will feature celebrities paying tribute to their mothers. [ALSO READ... more info

BBC News - UK — Singer Alicia Keys is to become the first major star to perform at the opening ceremony of the Champions League Final. more info

BBC News - UK — Paul McCartney to record special Mastertapes, Alicia Keys to perform at Champions League final. more info

Mercury News, California — Prince's unexpected death Thursday morning left his friends and collaborators struggling to express their grief. more info

TMZ — Prince was all over NYC ... with Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and the whole cast of "Hamilton" saluting the singer. Alicia's one of the few artists Prince allowed to cover his music. On her debut album she recorded a… more info

The Mirror — We all know Prince penned Sinead O'Connor's most famous hit, but did you know he was also behind Alicia Keys and Stevie Nicks tracks? more info