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Iconic, international and trendsetting pop music star Boy George is the latest addition to the lineup for R&B musician Alicia Keys’ charity event the “Keep a Child Alive” Black Ball. The annual event, hosted by Keys and Mark Ronson is scheduled to be held in London on June 15th.

Among those already confirmed to appear are some of our favorites including George Michael. In the past, the event has welcomed a bevy of legendary artists, newcomers and some rare live performances in both New York and London from individuals including Sade, Bono, Annie Lennox, David Bowie, Kathleen Battle, Jay-Z and others.

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The new mom posted a letter to her fans singing the praises of her son and expressing her amazement at the miracle of life.

“Every moment is beautiful; delicious even! Every moment I’m learning and living in a way I never have before. Being present in a way I never have before. Existing in moments I never have before.

Never have I felt so calm, so purposeful in taking the time to truly observe the world around me, to live in it fully and watch it, discuss it, put time toward it. It feels really incredible – so peaceful, so complete and long overdue.

I’m grown, I’m confident, I’m secure, and so blessed to be these things.

I’m most enamored with anatomy at this point. The miracle of the human body. The ability to create all these small amazing machines of veins, capillaries, digestive systems, eyes, ears and noses. I can spend HOURS looking at one little EAR! Have u ever noticed how complex just an ear is? A tiny maze of art. It may sound silly but it’s so true. Or a heartbeat? Everyday we wake up and in some way, take for granted the fact that this beautiful pulsating organ in our body is the reason, and yet now that’s all I can think of…

And breath; invisible as it may be, how necessary!

Ain’t it true that things we really can’t see are of the greatest importance?

I’ve never seen a more beautiful face in my LIFE! The most perfect eyes and beautiful nose, the sweetest lips and skin so soft and kissable!

Never have I felt such disbelief, such awe, humility, godliness, such strength, power and possibility.

I’ve never believed in greatness and the never ending Higher Power more than now!

And I can’t believe he’s mine!

Oooh! I feel a song coming on…“ SOURCE

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Just three days after the birth of her son Egypt Daoude, the singer took to Twitter to thank her fans:

“There is no word to properly describe LOVE, to describe BLISS, to a express a FEELING like this!!! Thank U 4 your love, support and prayers!”

Swizz Beatz did the same, but made sure to give props to Alicia:

“Much love for all the support everybody been showing, but I want to shout out my Wife for being bigger then SUPERWOMAN! #GODSGIFT”

Congrats to the new parents!

Can’t wait to see pictures of the baby!

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The singer was spotted in NYC’s Soho area earlier in the day.

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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are expecting a baby boy, according to reports. Gossip sites and blogs have been going mad claiming that the couple, who married this summer in an intimate European ceremony, are expecting a son.

But, not only this, they will also be naming him Egypt. Rare and beautiful – we think it works.

Bossip.com claims that the pregnant Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz have been leaning towards Africa in their dress recently, and now it looks as though the couple will truly be paying homage by naming their first-born after an African country. It will be Keys’ first child while Swizz Beatz has three other children from two other women.

What do you think of the name Egypt? Does it work for you, too? Let us know by posting your comments on the message board below.

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In a recent interview Fantasia tells Vibe that she feels her “African and more ethnic features” played a role in the coverage she received from the mainstream media regarding her affair with her married boyfriend as oppose to the coverage Alicia Keys received.

Yes, I do. I really feel like it does. I was on Nancy Grace, CNN, every gospel station and in every magazine and every newspaper. It was on. You would have thought I was the President or something.

She said she wasn’t surprised though because she has had to deal with it since her “Idol”days.

“I’ve battled and have had to deal with that before. Lord forgive me and I don’t want to offend anybody but when [I did Idol] it seemed like everybody there was Barbied out. Slim, long hair, light eyes, light-skinned. And here I come with my dark skin, full nose, short hair and full lips — it was hard.”

“They never put me in those magazines [featuring] the red carpet. Everybody there has long hair and everybody is bright-skinned, and I was like, ‘But wait a minute. They never gave me that.’ That bothered me. And then I tried hard to find people to dress me and they still would not put me there [in those magazines].”

“One day I was like, ‘that’s okay’, but I had to get to that point. I am a dark-skinned, full-lipped sister and it’s all right. Brown is in baby, and it ain’t going anywhere.” —

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We’re big fans of Fantasia, but this had nothing to do with the color of her skin…NEWSFLASH…you broke up a marriage!!

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So ladies and gentlemen, do you agree with Fantasia’s feelings and claims on the issue? Was she exploited solely because of her skin color? Was the coverage of both she and Alicia Keys’ relationship drama equal, different and/or appropriate in your opinion? Share with us what you thought by posting in the comments section below.

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The girl’s once squeaky clean name and image have been muddied by her current relationship (whether secret, intentional or just flat out devious) with hit-maker Swizz Beats let alone his ties to ex-wife/baby mama Mashonda.

Headline after headline, we’ve seen Alicia Keys‘ sound and soulful music hindered by sudden accidents onstage at live performances like the random spill she took at this year’s Essence Music Festival.

We’ve heard the rumors of infidelity and the notion that another Black woman has stolen a brother from another sister in the spotlight. Why can’t we keep our noses out of their relationship and let folks have babies in peace? That’s a loaded question, I know, but is it really that serious especially when we don’t really know what went down? I’m just sayin’.

Ok, now onto the real reason why I’ve chosen to inform you all today on more details surrounding the business of Ms. Keys. Now that she’s involved with Swizz Beats and expecting a baby (her first, his second if reports are accurate), Alicia Keys has now parted ways with her longtime manager and friend Jeff Robinson.

The 29-year-old Grammy Award-winning songstress, formerly represented by Robinson’s MBK Entertainment since the beginning of her career and public view, is now flying solo with no reports of who has stepped up the manager her or if that future baby daddy of hers (aka Swizz Beats) has anything to do with the business side of the alleged split.

There are multiple rumors as to why Robinson and Keys will no longer work together – far too many to name and identify easily, but we do know that a joint statement has been released by one of Keys’ two reps on behalf of the singer and her former manager notifying the music industry that the separation was indeed “amicable.”

To read the statement and more news on Alicia Keys‘ decision to be released from MBK Entertainment manager Jeff Robinson‘s guidance, visit BVBuzz.com today and tell us what you think of this news. Is there more to the story? Yes, but what do you think is really going on. Share your thoughts here in the comments section below.

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Now as we thank the Lord for God’s goodness, His grace and His kindness toward us, here’s yet another reason to lift up your heads and let the King of Glory come on in.

We hear gospel’s jazzy diva Kim Burrell, who’s still fresh on our minds, has shed quite a few pounds and still looks amazing after her phenomenal round of recent performances, is preparing to wow us all really soon.

How do we know? Check out this exclusive backstage interview from the recent 10th anniversary of the BET Awards in Los Angeles from last month. Missed Kim Burrell on the show? Shame on you! She brought down the house and still lifted up the name of Jesus in a spectacular vocal duet with R&B music’s maestro Alicia Keys.

KIM BURRELL SPEAKS OUT

In the interview link provided above, Houston’s own Kim Burrell talks in the accompanying Q&A segment about being on Sunday’s Best, using your God given talents and her new church coming to the Houston area.

This interview was conducted and provided by Nnete Inyangumia (KBXX-FM Houston). Be sure to tell us what you think of the conversation or post additional questions you might have for Kim Burrell in the comments section below. In the meantime, check out this gallery on our girl Kim Burrell to see her in action.

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It goes without saying that Kanye West, who celebrated a birthday yesterday, is one of hip-hop’s greatest producers.

Taking a cue from the Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, Kanye’s early work featured a lot samples from classic soul records from the 1970s.  Artists from Jay-Z to Janet Jackson used Kanye’s soul sampling beats.

Here are a few of our favorite Kanye productions, and the sweet soul records Kanye sampled for them:

Alicia Keys “You Don’t Know My Name”

Built around a few samples from The Main Ingredient’s “Let Me Prove My Love To You,” Alicia Keys got her third top 10 single in the US with this song from her second album.

Slum Village “Selfish” (feat. Kanye West & John Legend)

T3 and Elzhi of Slum Village teamed up with Kanye and John Legend on this track that samples Aretha Franklin’s classic piano ballad, “Call Me.”

Twista “Overnight Celebrity”

Kanye gave this beat to his fellow Chicago hometown hero, Twista.  “Overnight Celebrity” uses a sample of Lenny Williams’ “‘Cause I Love You.”

Scarface “Guess Who’s Back” (feat. Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel)

Kanye produced this single from Scarface’s critically acclaimed 2002 album, The Fix.  The song samples Motown’s vocal group The Originals and their song “Sunrise.”

Kanye West “Spaceship” (feat. G.L.C. & Consequence)

Kanye’s tale about being a disgruntled employee at The Gap features a sample of Marvin Gaye’s classic balad “Distant Lover.”

Janet Jackson “I Want You”

This single from Janet’s Damita Jo album features a sample of B.T. Express’ cover of The Carpenters’ AM radio staple “(They Long To Be) Close To You.”

Nas “Poppa Was A Playa”

Although credited to Kanye’s mentor, Deric Angelettie (aka The Mad Rapper), Kanye actually ghostproduced this track from Nas’ The Lost Tapes album that samples Eddie Kendricks’ “The Newness Is Gone.”

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