XLR8R — Burgeoning UK imprint Shifting Peaks is set to celebrate its second year of existence with the release of a new volume of the Nasty Rips and Shifting Peaks compilation series. The forthcoming five-track 12" (and 17-song digital sampler) features tune... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — When Jennifer Hudson won the Oscar for Dreamgirls, many naysayers thought that it wasn't fair, as her role was more about the singing than the acting. Now, it looks like she's set to dispel any remaining doubts about her dramatic skills with a heavyw... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Sometimes casual assuredness can be a good thing: President Obama and  First Lady Michelle Obama walking down Pennsylvania Avenue after the second inauguration in Washington, D.C., for example, was an exercise in such confidence. But other times, il... more info

Prefix — During last night's televised Inauguration Ball, the lovely Alicia Keys performed a medley of her hits "New Day" ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/watch-alicia-keys-perform-obamas-on-fire-at-inaugu/72766/ more info

ContactMusic — Michell and Barack Obama wave to the press before their danceJennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Jamie Foxx were among the celebrities who helped... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Hours after President Obama was inaugurated, long after the parade ended and before most of the D.C. politicians got back to work, the music continued and looked as if it would go on well into the evening. more info

People.com — The superstar watches history and makes some of her own as President Obama is sworn into office more info

ContactMusic — Alicia Keys has confirmed reports she'll be performing at the Super Bowl and insists her version of the U.S. National Anthem before the big game will... more info

ContactMusic — Swizz Beatz's performance at an event in New York this week (ends20Jan13) went up in smoke when a speaker exploded during his set.Alicia Keys'... more info

ContactMusic — Alicia Keys has been forced to lower the asking price for her home.The 'Girl On Fire' singer - who is married to music producer Swizz Beatz and has a... more info