A still unannounced concert is in the works for Sunday the 18th with Alicia Keys and other guests.

The Secret Life of Bees is being released on DVD on February 3, 2009. You can pre-order the regular DVD here and the Blu-Ray version here.

So, I’ve been updating the gallery with lots of different pictures. So why don’t you go check them all out.

Alicia Keys’s “As I Am” is number-one on Billboard’s yearend chart of the 200 top albums. Josh Groban is number two with “Noel.” Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter III” is number-three. It’s followed by the Eagles’ “Long Road Out of Eden” and Taylor Swift’s self-titled album.

Such a shame she didn’t even receive a Grammy nomination for it… somebody has to be deaf

Merry Christmas to all AKD visitors =)

Alicia performed December 10, 2008 in Brisbane, Australia. I’ve added 21 pictures to the gallery.

Alicia was spotted poolside at her hotel in Perth, Australia yesterday.

Alicia Keys experienced first hand the weather Bowral is famous for when she performed at A Day on The Green at Centennial Vineyard on Sunday.
But the wind and cold didn’t dampen her spirits as she bounced around the stage through an energetic two-hour set list that included some of her biggest hits such as Fallin’, A Woman’s Worth and No One.

And she certainly didn’t disappoint the 7000-strong crowd, who were also treated to lively performances from soul hip-hop group, Adelaide’s Lowrider and American Idol runner-up Jordin Sparks.

A Day on the Green promoter Michael Newton said Sunday’s concert was a success despite the gloomy clouds and chill that settled in as the evening progressed.

“We were happy with the turnout despite the weather, but it only really affected a few ticket sales at the gate,” he said.

Mr Newton said he spoke briefly with Alicia Keys about Sunday’s A Day on the Green.

“Alicia said she loved performing in Bowral and thought the vineyards was a beautiful location,” Mr Newton said.

“It’s definitely something different for big stars like Alicia to perform outside of cities.

“I also heard that Alicia’s manager was actually on the stage towards the end of her set.

“He was filming the performance and the crowd all around the vineyard because the atmosphere was that good.”

Cynics might think she was checking out the competition. But as Kylie Minogue danced, waved and clapped along heartily to Alicia Keys’ Auckland concert, it was obvious she was just as much of a fan as the 10,000 other people at Vector Arena.

She even stamped her feet in an arena-wide drum roll, demanding an encore.

And when it came - in the form of a funked-up version of No One - she raised her arms in salute to the formidable Keys. The original pop princess bowing down to the modern-day queen of soul.

The experience was surreal. There we were, having watched American Idol winner Jordin Sparks open the night with a surprisingly heartfelt and warm performance, when Kylie slipped into the seat in front of us. In the middle of the grandstand, amidst hundreds of regular punters.

But the night belonged to Keys, who opened proceedings with a headbanging, hip-gyrating performance of Go Ahead, before a Supremes-inspired routine to Teenage Love Affair.

Accompanied by a seven-piece band of multi-instrumentalists and three back-up singers - who brought the house down on their own on more than one occasion - Keys stormed her way through the opening set, pulling out a high-octane energy most bands save for their closing finale.

Just when it seemed she may be about to slow things down, coyly asking the crowd, “Is it alright if I play my piano for you tonight?” she launched into a colourful, fiesta-fied remix of Karma, describing the genre as “Spanish Harlem”.

Listening to Keys on the radio, she may come across as a restrained soul singer, but live in concert she is something else.

She breaks down heartbroken piano ballads, turning them into upbeat, funk jams; she high-kicks and booty-shakes better than Beyonce; she delivers rambling, rhythmic introductions to her songs, and ends them with sassy, understated punchlines.

Admittedly, it’s all a bit rehearsed. But Keys wouldn’t be the first musician to script her crowd dialogues.

Besides, Kylie didn’t seem to mind. And neither did the other 10,000 fans who screamed, stomped and begged for a second encore - even after a two-hour show.

It’s a hard act to follow. Good luck Kylie.

Alicia was on the Tyra Banks show on Friday. Go to aliciakeysmedia.com to watch the show. Many thanks to Soul for uploading the video.

The Tyra Show watch: here time: 39:53

Grammy Nominations were announced yesterday. Alicia got 3 in categories:

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
- Lesson Learned
Alicia Keys & John Mayer

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
- Superwoman
Alicia Keys

Best Short Form Music Video
- Another Way To Die
Alicia Keys & Jack White

It’s surprising that “As I Am” album was not nominated… like they forgot about it (assuming by looking at other nominations in this category).