L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Alicia Keys headlines Black Ball benefit in New York raising $3 million for aid to children and families with AIDS. Alicia Keys is joined by Usher, Norah Jones, will.i.am and others at 8th Keep a Child Alive event. more info

Starpulse — Alicia Keys' eighth annual Black Ball has raised $3 million for children's charity Keep A Child Alive. The cash was raised during her high-profile gala in New York on Thursday and will help fund ... more info

ContactMusic — Alicia Keys eighth annual Black Ball has raised 3 million 1 9 million for childrens charity Keep A Child Alive The cash was raised during her high-profile gala in New York on Thursday 03Nov11 and will help fund Aids treatment and care in Africa an... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Alicia Keys was "still buzzin' " at bedtime over the Black Ball, the annual fundraiser for her Keep a Child Alive foundation. more info

The Newsroom — The U.S. singer hosts her eighth annual Black Ball to raise money for HIV/AIDS treatment. more info

Guardian Music — Hip-hop hits aside, it's when the Aberdeenshire R&B vocalist is alone at the piano that her voice best reveals its natural soulfulnessHer dues paid with several hit songwriting and guest vocal credits including singing on Professor Green's current No... more info

Altsounds — The piano is the instrument of choice for so many great musicians from Elton John to Alicia Keys, who have created classic ballads that have stood the test of time and with Prime Loops latest release, “Platinum Piano Ballads” you ar... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Alicia Keys surprised students at her old high school on Tuesday 01Nov11 by donating new musical instruments to their arts department during a special visit The No One hitmaker returned to the Professional Performing Arts School Ppas in New Yo... more info

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