Detroit Free Press — Alicia Keys arrived on the 2001 music scene as a precocious 20-year-old R&B talent, a classically trained pianist with youthful spark and an old soul. "The Element of Freedom" (***, J Records), in stores Tuesday, finds the Grammy darling in a comfor... more info

Detroit Free Press — Natalie MacMaster: Christmas in Cape Breton at the Macomb Center Golden Globe nominations announced New albums in stores: Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, Chris Brown Delbert McClinton at the Ark more info

Nick Cannon has drafted LeBron James, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys and Hayden Panettiere for his teen honors program. more info

Perez Hilton — Good idea! Some big names have come together to honor some of the teens doing big things around the country. Nickelodeon will air it's first ever HALO Awards on Friday, which is a ceremony honoring young leaders serving their communities. Celebriti... more info

Allmusic Blog — As 2009 winds down, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” tops Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart for a fourth straight week. Meanwhile, the Glee cast is tied with Lil Wayne for the most appearances on the Hot 100 this year, with its v... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Alicia Keys has spoken to MTV News about her collaboration with Beyonce- which features on her new album.   The two divas have teamed up for Put It On A Love Song and Keys explained... more info

R&B singer Alicia Keys attracts a host of stars from the music world to the launch of her new album in London. more info

BBC News - UK — R&B singer Alicia Keys attracts a host of stars from the music world to the launch of her new album in London. more info

Pop Justice — There was an Alicia Keys 'do' in London last night, which included a brief but hit-heavy set of the variety... more info

MTV.com News — You react to the latest Bigger Than the Sound. By James Montgomery Jay-Z Photo: Dave M. Benett/ Getty Images On Wednesday, MTV News published my annual "Best Songs of the Year" column, where I picked my favorite tunes of the past 12 months... more info