Alicia Keys Is Losing Herself Aug. 25/08 – It’s the same tune that many people lament – “My job is killing me!” That’s what Alicia Keys is saying. She says, “Fame can bring a lot of emptiness. You are so driven that you work 20 hours a day, you get four hours of sleep, you do all that for 10 years straight.” Keys is open and honest about the great parts of her career as well, the money, the 11 Grammys and the fame but she points out that it’s a tough gig. More below.
Bob Baldwin's "New Urban Jazz": Musical Gimmick or Next Step in Smooth Jazz? Nov. 14, 2008 - While fans, broadcasters and even some musicians are predicting the death of Smooth Jazz. More
Kenny G Goes Nuts for Christmas Nov. 14, 2008 – I just love it when a Jewish guy gets all hyped up on Christmas. Kenny G is planning a huge radio special for Christmas. Kenny, whose real name is Kenneth Gorelick has a 48 hour special of instrumental Smooth Jazz classics. More
Alicia Keys Burps As Well As She Sings Aug. 12, 2008 – If only Alicia Keys spent more time burping, maybe I could stomach her more, well, probably not. Keys says she’s on a strict regiment when she tours, she looks after herself, doesn’t strain her voice and watches what she eats especially before each show. The singer says she once got on stage and couldn’t stop burping. “One time I ate right before going on stage and I had to hide my belches from the microphone. more below
Mariah Carey Sounds Like Crap Nov. 9, 2008 – What the hell is wrong with Mariah Carey’s voice? She sounded like a Buick last week on Simon Cowell’s UK hit show ‘The X Factor.’ Having a bad vocal night is one. More
Rod Stewart and Faces to Reunite Nov 14, 2008 – There may have been a few missteps in Rod Stewart’s career but fans of his old band the Faces are saying his gig next Monday isn’t one of them. It’s a practice rehearsal with the other surviving members of the Faces. More
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Alicia Keys Says Music Kept Her From Gangs July 29, 2008 – Just imagine Alicia Keys as a gangsta! If it wasn’t for music she could have been holding you up but wait, her music is truly scarier than any knife. Keys grew up in the rough area of New York and to keep her out of trouble, most notable, gangs she enrolled her daughter in dance and music lessons. More below
Cowell & Abdul Send Love to Hudson Oct. 29, 2008 –Not only are fans,friends and family sending support and love to Jennifer Hudson but the American Idol clan are also reaching out. More
Joel Itching to Tour Again With Elton Oct. 29, 2008 – Billy Joel had this great idea for special shows, ‘Master Classes’ a few years ago. He would talk as much as sing. The concert series which are widely available. More
Alicia Keys Is Losing Herself Aug. 25/08 – It’s the same tune that many people lament – “My job is killing me!” That’s what Alicia Keys is saying. She says, “Fame can bring a lot of emptiness. You are so driven that you work 20 hours a day, you get four hours of sleep, you do all that for 10 years straight.” Keys is open and honest about the great parts of her career as well, the money, the 11 Grammys and the fame but she points out that it’s a tough gig. She says, “All of a sudden, you think, 'I'm a singer and, yes, I'm a songwriter and, yes, I perform, but what else is in my life? Do I have a family? Am I growing inside? Am I always too busy to see my mother and the people I love?” The 27 year old singer ads, “You have to numb yourself because you are away so long. It can change you and that is not the type of person I want to be. People always want something from you - you become like a ghost of yourself or of the person you could be.”
Keys recently got the honour of recording the theme to the new James Bond film, ‘Quantum of Solice’ with Jack White of the White Stripes. Her new single ‘Superwoman’ will be out on Sept 1st. – by John Beaudin
Alicia Keys Burps As Well As She Sings Aug. 12, 2008 – If only Alicia Keys spent more time burping, maybe I could stomach her more, well, probably not. Keys says she’s on a strict regiment when she tours, she looks after herself, doesn’t strain her voice and watches what she eats especially before each show. The singer says she once got on stage and couldn’t stop burping. “One time I ate right before going on stage and I had to hide my belches from the microphone - that was funny!” Keys says let that be a lesson to all singers who chow-down just before hitting the stage – remember once the burping starts, it stays.
The diva has just partnered with Vitamin Water after becoming addicted to the drink, “I don't partner with anybody, but this really was natural for me because I've been a fan from the beginning. I love their personality. Have you ever read the bottles? Don't you just feel naturally smarter when you read it?"
50 Cent and Jennifer Aniston both endorse Vitamin Water. – by John Beaudin
Alicia Keys Says Music Kept Her From Gangs July 29, 2008 – Just imagine Alicia Keys as a gangsta! If it wasn’t for music she could have been holding you up but wait, her music is truly scarier than any knife. Keys grew up in the rough area of New York and to keep her out of trouble, most notable, gangs she enrolled her daughter in dance and music lessons. Keys, says, "It was the best thing she ever did for me. I'd go and hang out with my friends, but would only do it for 45 minutes as I had to get to my next class. My extracurricular lessons gave me a real sense of focus and drive and they helped to keep me out of trouble."
Keys did still grow up pretty tough saying, “Gang culture was everywhere and there were altercations all the time. You'd often find yourself in situations where you wished you had something more than just your hands. So I would carry around a little shank, a home made knife.” Isn’t that special? We still think she would have been less dangerous as a crook. – By John Beaudin
Praise the Lord - Alicia Keys Wants to Retire July 8, 2008 – Could my prayers be answered? Alicia Keys has hinted that she may retire in a few years. The 27 year old has just wrapped up her North American tour and says she has plans for things other than music, "I am working hard now so I have the choice to retire when I want," she told ContactMusic.com. "I would like to travel the world and stay in places instead of having to move on like I do now. I want to experience difference cultures." So will she retire from music? Well, Alicia likes to hear herself talk and this is just that – talk. Keys is now off to Europe to do more touring. Now if we could just get Beyonce to retire. – by John Beaudin
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Oct. 29, 2008 – Billy Joel had this great idea for special shows, ‘Master Classes’ a few years ago. He would talk as much as sing. The concert series which are widely available. 
Aug. 25/08 – It’s the same tune that many people lament – “My job is killing me!” That’s what Alicia Keys is saying. She says, “Fame can bring a lot of emptiness. You are so driven that you work 20 hours a day, you get four hours of sleep, you do all that for 10 years straight.” Keys is open and honest about the great parts of her career as well, the money, the 11 Grammys and the fame but she points out that it’s a tough gig. She says, “All of a sudden, you think, 'I'm a singer and, yes, I'm a songwriter and, yes, I perform, but what else is in my life? Do I have a family? Am I growing inside? Am I always too busy to see my mother and the people I love?” The 27 year old singer ads, “You have to numb yourself because you are away so long. It can change you and that is not the type of person I want to be. People always want something from you - you become like a ghost of yourself or of the person you could be.”
Aug. 12, 2008 – If only Alicia Keys spent more time burping, maybe I could stomach her more, well, probably not. Keys says she’s on a strict regiment when she tours, she looks after herself, doesn’t strain her voice and watches what she eats especially before each show. The singer says she once got on stage and couldn’t stop burping. “One time I ate right before going on stage and I had to hide my belches from the microphone - that was funny!” Keys says let that be a lesson to all singers who chow-down just before hitting the stage – remember once the burping starts, it stays.
