Mon Jan 30 2012 by Becky Bain
Will.i.am
went hard with Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger, but there are plenty more guest stars lined up for his forthcoming solo album
#willpower. The Black Eyed Pea recently revealed quite an impressive list of collaborators — his
"Big Fat Bass" lady Britney Spears, as well as Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Swedish House Mafia, Shakira, LMFAO and Busta Rhymes. Oh, and there's more: “I made this song with Nicole Scherzinger that you would never expect,” he said, explaining that his collab with
The X Factor judge may only be released online. "It's classical music."
Thu Jan 19 2012 by Becky Bain
Yesterday no one could access Wikipedia due to the
SOPA protest; today (and tomorrow, and the day after that, and beyond), anyone trying to download files through Megaupload will be disappointed, as the file-sharing site — which reportedly boasts none other than Swizz Beatz as its silent partner and CEO (or not, see below)— has been shut down by federal prosecutors.
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Fri Nov 18 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
What better way to wrap up your work week than with a fresh installment of
At Your Request? Today's episode features an old (but timeless) ditty from the
glamourous Alicia Keys. Watch below as we cook up a fact-filled episode so delicious, we makes Bobby Flay envious (we assume).
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Fri Nov 4 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Alicia Keys dressed down this year for her 8th Annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. The Glamour cover girl strutted down the red carpet alongside “International Party” collaborator (and hubby) Swizz Beatz before taking stage for her charity event, with additional appearances by Mary J. Blige and will.i.am. Check out Alicia in a glittery top and white blazer and tell us how you think it compares to last year’s black gown. More »
Mon Aug 1 2011 by Robbie Daw
Husband and wife team Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys steer clear of the R&B-pop they've made their respective names on and serve up a strobe-light-ready club cut with "International Party," a new jam they whipped up for
Reebok Classics’ 2011 Reethym of Lite campaign. Join the dance below.
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Wed Jul 20 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Alicia Keys and hubby Swizz Beatz attended Reebok’s “Reethym Of Lite” launch at eSpace in New York City last night. Pop’s regal couple posed together while wearing matching green outfits, as the recently waxed songbird proudly supported her husband’s efforts as the sneaker brand’s new creative director (and campaign star). Check out the lovebirds — and more notably, the iHeart Radio performer’s amazing post-baby bod. More »
Wed Jun 15 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Alicia Keys looked stunning as she stepped out in London (along with hubby Swizz Beatz) on Wednesday for the 2011 Keep A Child Alive Black Ball. The recent Essence magazine cover girl hosted the charity event along with Business frontman Mark Ronson. The foundation was co-founded by the Empire State loving songbird to “provide treatment, love and support to families affected by HIV/AIDS” in Africa and India. See one of pop’s most regal couples walk the red carpet the Camden Roundhouse. More »
Mon Jun 13 2011 by Becky Bain
Eminem's
"Stan" was a wake-up call to overzealous fans obsessed with their idols, and nearly a decade after Em's hit single dropped, Lil Wayne is giving his own take on fandom. Keeping it more sincere than harsh, on the recently surfaced track "Dear Anne (Stan Part 2)", Weezy writes a letter to a fan to tell her how appreciative he is. Listen to the Swizz Beatz-produced tune below.
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Wed May 25 2011 by Becky Bain
After taking her big fat
"Super Bass" to the
Billboard Music Awards, the colorfully-coiffed rapper brings it down a notch with "Catch Me", a bonus track from the Best Buy version of her hit album,
Pink Friday. The low-key, grimy-sounding tune, now remastered for DJs, comes to us compliments of Harajuku Barbie's
Twitter. So even if you didn't buy Nicki's album from the electronic store retailer, you can enjoy it by heading below!
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Thu May 19 2011 by Becky Bain
We were scratching our heads at why Jay-Z performed at the Cartoon Network Adult Swim upfronts party at Roseland Ballroom last night — maybe he's a big
Aqua Teen Hunger Force fan? — until we heard that the rapper/mogul has a development deal with the network. What could this mean? Are we getting a
Lil Hova cartoon? Please?! Til we find out, jump below to catch Jay perform some of his hits, and bring Swizz Beatz on stage for "On To The Next One."
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