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Beyoncé, Top Stars Tip Their Hats to Michael Jackson

Originally posted 06/27/2009 12:30PM

Still reeling two days after Michael Jackson's death, the music industry's biggest names are paying tribute to the King of Pop.

"The reason I am here is due to Michael Jackson," Beyoncé told the Friday night crowd at Philadelphia's Wachovia Center before her concert, where she sang Jackson's "I Can't Help It".

In Beverly Hills, the 22nd Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards – honoring songwriting achievements in the R&B, soul, rap, hip-hop and gospel genres – became a total memorial to Jackson, as the audience observed a moment of silence and presenters and award-winners alike extolled Jackson's unparalleled influence on the industry.

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Jennifer Hudson Leads NAACP Image Awards with Seven Nods

Originally posted 01/07/2009 05:05PM

They can act and they can sing. And now Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Beyonce Knowles are getting recognized for both talents.

The trio received NAACP Image Award nominations Wednesday in both film and music categories. Hudson, who is still grieving the loss of her mother, brother and nephew, leads the pack with seven nominations, followed by Knowles with six.

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VIDEO: Alicia Keys & Jack White Strut Stuff for Bond Theme

Originally posted 09/30/2008 02:10PM

It isn't everyday that R&B soul singer Alicia Keys teams up with rock and roll Racounteurs frontman Jack White. But they've done just that – all in the name of Bond.

James Bond.

The duo has premiered the video for the theme to the new Bond movie, Quantum of Solace. "Another Way to Die," written by White, features Keys on piano, White on guitar, and both artists strutting through a computer-generated desert in fashions fit for espionage.

White, 33, and Keys, 28 announced their collaboration – the first duet in Bond history – in July. The song – which will play over the movie's opening credits – hit the airwaves on Sept. 18.

Quantum of Solace, starring Daniel Craig, hits theatres Nov. 14.
– Kristen Mascia

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Alicia Keys Kicks Butts At Her Gig

Originally posted 07/31/2008 09:00AM

Alicia Keys is smokin' hot – but there's no place for cigarettes in her concerts.

The Grammy-winner requested Philip Morris stop promoting her show in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, where she's scheduled to play Thursday.

The tobacco company had been co-sponsoring the gig, but Keyes stubbed out their involvement Wednesday.

"I am an unyielding advocate for the well-being of children around the world and do not condone or endorse smoking," the performer said in a statement released by her record company, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, the Associated Press reports.

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Alicia Keys Excited to Present Annie Lennox

Originally posted 07/11/2008 11:50AM

Alicia Keys raised nearly $700,000 hosting Thursday's night's first U.K. "Black Ball," a star-packed London fund-raiser to benefit children with AIDS in Africa.

"Our main goal is that for [one dollar] a day we can provide the medicine and care to keep children alive," said the R&B singer, 28, a co-founder of the Keep A Child Alive foundation.

Keys, who's touring Europe this summer, walked the red carpet with her brother Cole, and told reporters: "I'm definitely excited about bringing the one and only Annie Lennox on stage with me. It's going to be an exclusive, inspirational night."

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