Alicia Keys News

While Ryan Seacrest hosts IDOL GIVES BACK from the AMERICAN IDOL stage in Los Angeles, Queen Latifah will join the celebration as emcee live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, an additional venue sponsored by ExxonMobil, Wednesday, April 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. This year, IDOL GIVES BACK will feature performances and appearances by some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, The Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox and Jeff Beck.

Eric Rosen and Matt Sax, creators of the Rep's hip hop sensation Clay, are set to open their new musical, Venice, April 11-May 9 at Copaken Stage. Rosen, who is artistic director of Kansas City Rep, will direct. Choreography is by John Carrafa (Tony Award nominations for Urinetown and Into the Woods) and Tanisha Scott (video choreography for Sean Paul, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Rihanna and many additional recording artists).

Rehearsals begin today at Kansas City Repertory Theatre for the world premiere production of Venice, an explosive new musical written by Rep artistic director Eric Rosen and Matt Sax, creators of the hit hip hop musical Clay.

New York's Public Theater, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, are delighted to announce that the Tony Award-winning Broadway cast of 'HAIR' have arrived at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End.

Emmy Award-winning IDOL GIVES BACK welcomes Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, The Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox and Jeff Beck as performers on this year's event, airing Wednesday, April 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Additional artists scheduled to perform and appear to be announced.

Rehearsals began March 16 at Kansas City Repertory Theatre for the world premiere production of Venice, an explosive new musical written by Rep artistic director Eric Rosen and Matt Sax, creators of the hit hip hop musical Clay. Rosen will direct; choreography is by John Carrafa (Urinetown, Into the Woods) and Tanisha Scott (video choreography for Sean Paul, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé). Below are photos from the company's rehearsal, courtesy of Kansas City Rep Theatre.

Flash Entertainment, the Abu Dhabi-based live events organisers, today announced a date for an Il Divo concert - due to take place at Emirates Palace, West Park on 2nd April and showcased as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival 2010.

The sixth annual MusiCares® MAP Fund® benefit concert will celebrate Women In Recovery and salute former first lady Betty Ford and the Betty Ford Center at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on Friday, May 7.

Eric Rosen and Matt Sax, creators of the Rep's hip hop sensation Clay, are set to open their new musical, Venice, April 11-May 9 at Copaken Stage. Rosen, who is artistic director of Kansas City Rep, will direct. Choreography is by John Carrafa (Tony Award nominations for Urinetown and Into the Woods) and Tanisha Scott (video choreography for Sean Paul, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Rihanna and many additional recording artists).

UPCOMING SHOWS ON SALE THIS WEEK.

The Millers, a family band of three talented brothers and their father, perform at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University for a night of cabaret-style entertainment Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m. This live concert event features Clayton on guitar and vocals, Cole on drums and vocals, and 16-year-old blues harmonica extraordinaire LD, along with their dad Larry on bass. As the second place winners on the first season of NBC's hit show 'America's Got Talent' and opening for blues legend B.B. King at The Center in February 2007, The Millers make a triumphant return for the final cabaret show of The Center's 2010 series. Single tickets are now on sale, priced at just $37 and available at centertickets.net or by calling The Center Box Office at (708) 235-2222.

Continuing to tell the story of 'Saturday Night Live,' NBC presents a new installment of the compelling behind-the-scenes documentary series chronicling the highs and lows of the iconic comedy show. 'Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time And Again' airs on Thursday, April 15 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

To celebrate the paperback release of James Gavin's acclaimed biography, Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne - one of Oprah's Top 25 Summer Reads of 2009 - and to launch the new Verve CD, Lena Horne Sings: The M-G-M Singles Collection, the Camden Opera House will host a unique new concert presentation.

Rehearsals begin today at Kansas City Repertory Theatre for the world premiere production of Venice, an explosive new musical written by Rep artistic director Eric Rosen and Matt Sax, creators of the hit hip hop musical Clay.

The Millers, a family band of three talented brothers and their father, perform at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University for a night of cabaret-style entertainment Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m. This live concert event features Clayton on guitar and vocals, Cole on drums and vocals, and 16-year-old blues harmonica extraordinaire LD, along with their dad Larry on bass. As the second place winners on the first season of NBC's hit show 'America's Got Talent' and opening for blues legend B.B. King at The Center in February 2007, The Millers make a triumphant return for the final cabaret show of The Center's 2010 series. Single tickets are now on sale, priced at just $37 and available at centertickets.net or by calling The Center Box Office at (708) 235-2222.

42nd Street's renowned music venue, B. B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL, is celebrating a milestone birthday this summer.

Flash Entertainment, the Abu Dhabi-based live events organisers, today announced a date for an Il Divo concert - due to take place at Emirates Palace, West Park on 2nd April and showcased as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival 2010.

Twelve-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys is set to bring "The Freedom Tour" with special guest Melanie Fiona to Fox Theatre Friday, March 5 at 8:00 p.m.

Entertainment/Sports/Special Events Listing for MGM MIRAGE RESORTS: ARIA, Bellagio, Crystals, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur and Circus Circus

After a stellar 2009, surpassing Elvis as the solo artist with the most # 1 albums, scoring a # 1 single with the anthemic 'Empire State Of Mind' with Alicia Keys, performing during the World Series at Yankee Stadium, winning American Music Awards, sitting down with Oprah and staging a sold out 2009 tour, JAY-Z has added dates for his BP3 2010 North American tour.