Guardian Music — Pablo Dylan says his grandfather was 'the Jay-Z of his time'Bob Dylan's teenage grandson is entering the music business, not as a folk troubadour or even simply going electric – but as a rapper. "He feels strongly about my music," Pablo Dylan said,... more info

People.com — The singer says she and her husband have "mind-blowing" similarities more info

VH1 Blog — Jeff Bhasker has worked with a slew of talented artists, penning and producing songs for Drake’s Thank Me Later, Alicia Keys’ The Element of Freedom, Jay-z’s Blueprint III, and Kanye’s 808s and Heartbreaks and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantas... more info

ContactMusic — Alicia Keys felt "directionless" when she first landed a record deal. The 30-year-old singer was just 16 when she was given her first contract and admits people often forgot about her young age and she struggled at times to know where to turn. S... more info

ContactMusic — Alicia Keys feels "more womanly" since becoming a mother. The 30-year-old singer - who has a nine-month-old son Egypt with husband Swizz Beatz - has found parenthood has made her more content and "connected" with herself. She said "It's about b... more info

ContactMusic — Alicia Keys and Jay-Z were both "surprised" by the success of 'Empire State of Mind'. The pair initially worried their duet - which became one of the biggest hits both artists have ever had - was "too New York", but soon realised it had a universal a... more info

ContactMusic — Alicia Keys' "tough mama" stopped her falling in with a bad crowd. The 'Empire State of Mind' hitmaker - whose father walked out on her mother when she was two years old - admits she has seen a lot of people she grew up with in the tough Hell's Kitch... more info

Mercury News, California — Keys delivered on the all hype when her debut, 'Songs in A Minor,' was released in 2001. The album established the 20-year-old as one of the most influential artists of her generation. But looking back, Keys says she didn't expect the album would mak... more info

Guardian Music — At 30, Alicia Keys is a music industry veteran with 35m albums sold. But, with a young son to look after and the UN's policy on Aids to be addressed, she's taking nothing for grantedSo this is what the backstage dressing room of someone who's won 14 ... more info

Guardian Music — Today's hopeful continues the 50s revival by bringing Bo Diddley and Buddy Holly kicking and screaming into the presentHometown: Wellington, New Zealand.The lineup: Willy Moon (vocals, music).The background: We must get out more often. Last week we w... more info