The official trailer for the star studded The Secret Life of Bees is here...This story seems deep and intriguing. For more on the novel and plot, check out my previous post. The ensemble cast includes Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Nate Parker and Jennifer Hudson.

I am determined to read the book before the movie premieres October 17th, 'cause reading is fundamental! The director and screenwriter, Gina Prince-Bythewood [Love & Basketball], says she read the book in one sitting, so I am looking forward to it. Has anyone read it?

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The buzz around The Secret Life of Bees has been growing slowly over the past year and it is finally set to be release October 17th. Featuring an all-star line up with Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo, plus newcomers Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys, I am sure it will be on of the most anticipated movies of the fall.

Set in South Carolina in 1964, the film [based on the novel of the same name by Sue Monk Kidd] is the moving tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters, Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping, honey and the Black Madonna.

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Alicia Keys premiered the video for her newest single"Superwoman" exclusively on AliciaKeys.com today. It's such a beautiful song and one of the best on her album. The video is nicely done as well, love the concept of all these women in different places in life and cultures.

Do you like?

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Kelly Rowland is about to be like Tina Turner and chick the U.S. the deuce! Kelly spends more time across the on in the UK than she does in the U.S. But that is where chick is making money and I can’t find fault with that.

She looks absolutely chic in this black and white ensemble at the Giuseppe Zonotti Design Boutique Launch Party.


Alicia Keys also in London took her charity work to Smith Square for the Keep a Child Alive: The Black Ball UK . Jennifer Hudson was also there to support the charity. Both ladies looks stunning I might add.

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Gotta love it! Oh Boo, they even had the choreography and everything! I don't wanna be alone tonight...LOL! Ya'll young ones may not get it but School Daze is a classic! Must have in the collection.

The video is so cute, they did a great job, even had Big Brother Almighty Julian! Snap.

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Alicia Keys is looking fantabulous on the cover of Blender Magazine's May issue! Looking very sexy and for good reason as she tell Blender that she is discovering her "sexual side."

The singer, 28, tells Blender that she's hit the studio and has recorded her "most sexual song yet.

"I'm discovering my sexual side," she says. "I recorded this song ... it's so sensual, it moves you."

So sensual, her manager even told her, "We do not record songs like this!"

Dubbing herself "the best wall builder that ever lived," Keys also opened up about a breakdown she had following her fast rise to fame.

"I was hanging off the edge of a cliff," she says. "Something had to give, or I was gonna lose my mind."

Keys' depression resulted in "dark, weird" music, her manager says.

Now the singer says she wears a gold AK-47 pendant around her neck "to symbolize strength, power and killing 'em dead."

Blender.com has put together a great comprehensive list of her best video performance, check it out here.

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Alicia Keys gave what looked to be one hell of a performance at the Sports Palace in Marid, Spain today...Rocking the leather pants I see. I am sooooo looking forward to her tour this summer!

Continue reading for more from her recent show...

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Alicia Keys looks natural and flawless on the cover of German Cosmo Mag for the April issue...

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J. Holiday and Trey Songz have teamed up to keep the ladies happy with a tour this spring. The pair have scheduled a set of intimate show across the U.S. I will be making my way to the HOB for sure...You know I love me some J. Holiday!

Check out the tour dates:

Feb.25th Chicago, IL House of Blues
Feb.26th St. Louis, MO Pagent
Feb.28th Philadelphia, PA TLA
Feb.29th (2 shows) Baltimore, MD Rams Head/Washington, DC H20
March 2nd New York, NY Nokia Theatre
March 4th Philadelphia, PA TLA
March 6th Richmond, VA The National
March 9th Orlando, FL House of Blues
March 12th Myrtle Beach, NC House of Blues
March 13th Atlanta, GA Dreamz
March 14th New Orleans, LA House of Blues
March 15th Memphis, TN Cannon Center
March 17th Dallas, TX House of Blues
March 19th Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
March 21st Los Angeles, CA House Of Blues
March 20th Anaheim, CA House of Blues
March 22nd San Diego, CA Viejas Casino
March 23rd San Francisco, CA Mezzaine


In other tour news, Jordin Sparks has been tapped to open for Alicia Keys on the "As I Am" Tour set to cross the U.S. in 30 days this late spring.

Continue reading for the Alicia Keys tour dates...


DATE CITY VENUE
April-19 Hampton, VA Hampton Coliseum
April-20 Philadelphia,PA Liacouras Center
April-22 Pittsburgh, PA Petersen Events Center
April-24 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena
April-26 Columbus, OH Value City Arena at Schottenstein Ctr
April-27 St Louis, MO Scottrade Center
April-30 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
May-1 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
May-5 Los Angeles, CA TBA
May-7 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena
May-9 Las Vegas, NV MGM Garden Arena
May-10 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion at San Jose
May-12 Phoenix, AZ Jobing.com Arena
May-14 Dallas, TX Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie
May-18 Houston, TX Toyota Center
May-22 New Orleans New Orleans Arena
May-24 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
May-25 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena
May-28 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
May-30 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
May-31 Cincinnati, OH U.S. Bank Arena
Jun-3 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena
Jun-5 Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center at Cleveland State
Jun-6 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Jun-8 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Jun-11 Boston, MA TD Bank North Garden
Jun-13 Washington D.C. Verizon Center
Jun-15 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
Jun-17 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
Jun-18 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

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The 50th Annual Grammy Awards was more about the performances and emotional moments than the actual awards this year. As suspected a renewed Amy Winehouse was the big winner of the night, taking home top honors in 5 categories, record of the year, best new artist, song of the year, pop vocal album and female pop vocal performance, the most of the night. Kanye West followed with 4 awards, taking home best rap album for “Graduation,” best solo performance for “Stronger,” best rap song for “Good Life” and best rap performance by a duo or group for his collaboration with Common on “Southside.” SEE THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS

While Kanye was accepting the best rap album trophy, the orchestra tried to play him off the stage as he began speaking about his mother.

“It would be in good taste to stop the music,” West said — and the music stopped.

“I know you’re really proud of me right now and I know you want me to be the No. 1 artist in the world and Mama,” West continued, “all I’m going to do is keep making you proud. We run this.”

The crowning moment came when they captured Amy Winehouse's emotional reaction to winning record of the year, where she was immediately embraced by her band, then her mother and father.

If you missed any of the performances, I got you covered, check out video of Amy's reaction, Rihanna, and The Time, Beyonce and Tina Turner, Kanye West and more after the jump!

Amy Winehouse Accepts Grammy



Beyonce and Tina Turner, Part 1

I absolutely loved her intro, that was hot! As you can see she debuted a new shaggy haircut, undoubtedly for the occasion. Tina Turner is jaw dropping great on stage, she still has it after all these years and still has those legs to match! No outshining her this night.

Beyonce and Tina Turner, Part 2



Kanye West with Daft Punk - Stronger

Can we say intense!? Kanye West never disappoints with his performances, he put 200% into this performance. The "flashing lights" and Daft Punk cameo made his performance one of the hottest of the night!

Kanye West - Hey Mama

Don't say I didn't warn you. His performance of Hey Mama, was almost too hard to watch. I am sure those that have lost a parent felt the emotion just as strongly. I had my tissue handy, I knew it would be a pretty emotionally charged moment.

Rihanna ft. The Time - Umbrella/Please Don't Stop the Music

Nothing bad to say, Rihanna seems to be really working on her live performances. The Time are classics so it only made her set that much more hot!

Alicia Keys - No One

Miss Keys does her thing everytime she hits the stage, working those tights! That song will alway be in a key that is unflattering for her voice, but she more about the music and performance...

Alicia Keys - Opening with Frank Sinatra



Fergie ft. John Legend - Finally



Aretha Franklin, BeBe Winans, Clark Sisters, Trinitee 5:7, Isreal & The New Breed - Gospel Medley



Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats

This song never gets old...Love me some Carrie!

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Ladies in blue ruled the red carpet at the the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. From Beyonce lovely in light blue to Rihanna rocking royal blue to Alicia Keys working navy... The stars of the music industry lined up to attend the biggest night in music.


See more red carpet fantabulousness after the jump!

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