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Alicia Keys unveiled the dates for her upcoming Keys to the Summer Tour across North America on Tuesday (April 18).

The run of 23 dates kicks off June 28 at FLA Live Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and make stops in cities including Atlanta, Boston, New Orleans, Salt Lake City and Seattle before closing Aug. 2 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Each stop will be unlike any concert the KEYS II star has done before thanks to completely redesigned production and staging that will present the singer’s soulful, piano-driven sound to fans in the round for the very first time.

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Alicia Keys Announces ‘Keys to the Summer’ 2023 North American Tour

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Alicia Keys will spend her upcoming summer on the road playing shows as part of the Keys to the Summer tour. The stretch of North American dates will find the singer making stops at 23 arenas with a 360-degree stage set to pack in as many fans as possible.

“The Keys to the Summer tour is going to be completely unforgettable and unmissable,” Keys shared in a statement. “I describe it as a celebration of freedom and self-liberation! It’s going to be colorful, magical and will light up your body, soul and all of your senses! This is my first time creating a 360 experience and we’ve made sure it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen! I’m so excited to see y’all this summer!”

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The Keys to the Summer tour marks the singer’s return to North America just under a year after she wrapped the second leg of the Alicia + Keys world tour in support of her seventh and eighth studio albums Alicia and Keys , released in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Before then, she hadn’t been on an official tour since 2013’s Set the World on Fire tour. Now, it seems, Keys is making up for lost time.

Alicia Keys North American Tour 2023 June 28 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ FLA Live Arena June 30 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena July 2 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center July 3 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena July 5 – Memphis, TN @ FedExForum July 7 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena July 9 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden July 10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center July 12 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center July 14 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena July 15 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse July 17 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena July 18 – Chicago, IL @ United Center July 20 – Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center July 21 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center July 23 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Arena July 24 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center July 27 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena July 28 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Maverik Center July 30 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena August 1 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena August 2 – Los Angeles, CA @ The KIA Forum

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Alicia Keys Announces North American Summer Tour 

THE  KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR  LIGHTS UP A CITY NEAR YOU STARTING JUNE 28 th  AND FEATURES AN ALL NEW 360 “IN THE ROUND” CONCERT EXPERIENCE GENERAL ON SALE BEGINS FRIDAY, APRIL 21 st          

Alicia Keys announced today that she will be launching a North American summer concert tour which starts June 28 th in Ft. Lauderdale, FL .  Produced by Live Nation, the  KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR   follows her sold-out and critically acclaimed The Alicia + Keys World Tour which brought Keys across Europe, North America and will soon head to Latin America.  

The general on sale for the  KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR  will begin  Friday, April 21 st  at 9am local time.  Pre-sales will run from Tuesday, April 18 th  – Thursday, April 20 th . Alicia Keys Fan Club and Keys Soulcare Pre-Sales will launch Tuesday, April 18 th  at 1pm ET. Spotify, Live Nation, Ticketmaster and Venue Pre-sales will launch Thursday, April 20 th  at 10am local time. For more ticketing information visit  LiveNation.com .

The  KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR  will bring the GRAMMY Award-winning global superstar back to North America for 23 arena dates and an all new, completely reimagined and redesigned concert experience and set list. The tour will feature Keys, for the first time ever, in a 360-degree, “in the round” production setup which will allow fans to experience her live performance in an entirely new and exhilarating way. Keys, known for incorporating innovative and engaging production design into her live performances, worked with director Diane Martel (who directed “If I Ain’t Got You” and “Like You’ll Never See Me Again” – two of Keys’ most powerful videos) and designer Chiara Stephenson to design the concept and staging of the  KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR . 

Of the first-time, “in the round” production staging, Keys says, “The  KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR  is going to be completely unforgettable and unmissable! I describe it as a celebration of freedom and self-liberation! It’s going to be colorful, magical and will light up your body, soul and all of your senses! This is my first time creating a 360 experience and we’ve made sure it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen! I’m so excited to see y’all this summer!”

The tour will also offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary and will range from inclusion of premium tickets to the chance to join Keys in an exclusive, intimate and inspirational “Soulcare Session” before the show. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

Critically acclaimed for her stunning live concert performances, Keys’ last North American tour earned rave reviews from press with the  Tampa Bay Times  calling it an “outstanding live performance that cemented her as one of the greatest musicians and singers of all time.”  VIBE  dubbed the show “beautiful to witness” and  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution  said Keys set Atlanta “on fire.”  

KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR DATES:  

June 28           Ft. Lauderdale, FL      FLA Live Arena

June 30           Tampa, FL                  Amalie Arena

July 2              Charlotte, NC              Spectrum Center

July 3              Atlanta, GA                 State Farm Arena

July 5              Memphis, TN              FedExForum

July 7              Washington, DC         Capital One Arena

July 9              Boston, MA                 TD Garden

July 10            Philadelphia, PA         Wells Fargo Center

July 12            Brooklyn, NY               Barclays Center

July 14            Toronto, ON                Scotiabank Arena

July 15            Cleveland, OH            Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

July 17            Detroit, MI                   Little Caesars Arena

July 18            Chicago, IL                 United Center

July 20            Louisville, KY              KFC Yum! Center

July 21            St. Louis, MO              Enterprise Center

July 23            New Orleans, LA        Smoothie King Center

July 24            Austin, TX                   Moody Center

July 27            Denver, CO                 Ball Arena

July 28            Salt Lake City, UT      Maverik Center

July 30            Seattle, WA                 Climate Pledge Arena

August 1          Oakland, CA               Oakland Arena

August 2          Los Angeles, CA         The KIA Forum

For more information on the tour and for tickets please visit  AliciaKeys.com

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Alicia Keys is a 15-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer, founder of Keys Soulcare, New York Times best-selling author, film/television and Broadway producer, accomplished actress, entrepreneur, and a powerful force in the world of activism. Since the release of her monumental 2001 debut album, SONGS IN A MINOR, Keys has sold over 65 million records and built an unparalleled repertoire of hits and accomplishments. Alicia has become the #1 RIAA certified Female R&B artist of the millennium with over 27.5 Million worldwide certified digital sales (US) and 20 Million Album Sales (US). She released her eighth studio album, KEYS (Original and Unlocked) – a double album, in December 2021. A first look from the new music was featured in Alicia’s YouTube Docu-Series titled, Noted: Alicia Keys The Untold Stories. Alicia released her book, “More Myself: A Journey” via Flatiron Books which debuted and spent multiple weeks on The New York Times Bestseller List. In March, she released her first graphic novel titled, “Girl On Fire” with HarperCollins. Alicia kicked off her sold-out ALICIA + KEYS World Tour in June of 2022 which was followed by the release of the Deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed KEYS album in August. Keys released her first-ever holiday album SANTA BABY on November 4, 2022 which includes 4 original songs including the single “December Back 2 June.”

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Alicia Keys Plans “Keys to the Summer” 2023 North American Tour 

Alicia Keys is handing her fans the “Keys to the Summer” – announcing touring plans for 2023. The critically acclaimed singer and songwriter announced plans for a 23-date run through North America running from late June through to early August.

Keys teased the touring plans on Monday via social media, with the announcement coming from promoter Live Nation during the day on Tuesday.

🚨I’ve got some BIG news coming tomorrow 🚨Can’t wait to share it! Text me at 917-970-2001 so that you’re the first to know 😘 — Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) April 17, 2023

Keys already announced plans for tour dates in Mexico and South America this spring, bringing to a close her lengthy Alicia+Keys World Tour with dates from May 3 in Rio de Janeiro through May 19 in Guadalajara.

The Keys to the Summer tour will feature a newly redesigned concert and setlist for the new tour, bringing a 360-degree “in the round” setup for the arena dates.

“The  KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR is going to be completely unforgettable and unmissable,” Keys says in a press release announcing the tour. “I describe it as a celebration of freedom and self-liberation! It’s going to be colorful, magical and will light up your body, soul and all of your senses! This is my first time creating a 360 experience and we’ve made sure it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen! I’m so excited to see y’all this summer!”

Dates for Keys’ tour kick off with a June 28 show at FLA Live Arena in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and continue through a closer on August 2 at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California. Stops along the way include State Farm Arena (Atlanta), TD Garden (Boston), Barclays Center (Brooklyn), United Center (Chicago), and Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle).

Tickets will be on sale for Alicia Keys’ Keys to the Summer tour dates this week, with general public availability beginning on Friday, April 21. Presale opportunities launch on Tuesday, April 18 for fan club and Keys Soulcare members, while Spotify, Live Nation, Ticketmaster, and Venue-based presales will launch on Thursday, April 20.

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June 28 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL | FLA Live Arena June 30 — Tampa, FL | Amalie Arena July 2 — Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center July 3 — Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena July 5 — Memphis, TN | FedExForum July 7 — Washington, DC | Capital One Arena July 9 — Boston, MA | TD Garden July 10 — Philadelphia, PA | Wells Fargo Center July 12 — Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center July 14 — Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena July 15 — Cleveland, OH | Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse July 17 — Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena July 18 — Chicago, IL | United Center July 20 — Louisville, KY | KFC Yum! Center July 21 — St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center July 23 — New Orleans, LA | Smoothie King Center July 24 — Austin, TX | Moody Center July 27 — Denver, CO | Ball Arena July 28 — Salt Lake City, UT | Maverik Center July 30 — Seattle, WA | Climate Pledge Arena August 1 — Oakland, CA | Oakland Arena August 2 — Los Angeles, CA | The KIA Forum

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Alicia Keys' 'Keys To The Summer Tour' Will Be A 360-Degree Experience

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Alicia Keys is ready to hit the road once again, but this time she's got something special up her sleeve. On Tuesday, April 18, the Grammy award-winning singer posted the dates for her upcoming "Keys To The Summer Tour." The tour will begin in Fort Lauderdale on June 28 and will hit up other major cities in the U.S. like Atlanta, Memphis, Boston and New Orleans before she wrap up in Los Angeles in August. Her upcoming string of shows is set to feature a rare 360-degree experience, which is a set-up Keys has never done before.

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“The ‘Keys To The Summer Tour’ is going to be completely unforgettable and unmissable!” Keys said in a press release. “I describe it as a celebration of freedom and self-liberation! It’s going to be colorful, magical, and will light up your body, soul, and all of your senses!” “This is my first time creating a 360 experience and we’ve made sure it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen!" she continued. "I’m so excited to see y’all this summer!" Alicia Keys has delivered a slew of new music over the past few years so she'll have plenty of hits to perform on the road. She dropped her KEYS II album last year which is the deluxe edition of her 2021 double-disc LP KEYS . Pre-sale tickets for the tour are available now with general sales beginning on Friday, April 21. Check out the full list of dates below to see when Alicia Keys will be in your city. Alicia Keys' "Keys To The Summer Tour" Dates June 28 Ft. Lauderdale, FL FLA Live Arena

June 30 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena

July 2 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center

July 3 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena

July 5 Memphis, TN FedExForum

July 7 Washington, DC Capital One Arena

July 9 Boston, MA TD Garden

July 10 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center

July 12 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center

July 14 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena

July 15 Cleveland, OH Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

July 17 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena

July 18 Chicago, IL United Center

July 20 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center

July 21 St. Louis, MO Enterprise Center

July 23 New Orleans, LA Smoothie King Arena

July 24 Austin, TX Moody Center

July 27 Denver, CO Ball Arena

July 28 Salt Lake City, UT Maverik Center

July 30 Seattle, WA Climate Pledge Arena

August 1 Oakland, CA Oakland Arena

August 2 Los Angeles, CA The KIA Forum

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Alicia Keys joins the growing list of musicians planning to keep fans outside this year. On Tuesday, (April 18) the R&B singer revealed dates for the Keys To The Summer tour, set to kick off in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. on June 28.

In a statement provided to Live Nation, the 42-year-old described the tour as “going to be completely unforgettable and unmissable!” 

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With 23 dates across North America, the Girl On Fire performer has stops in Atlanta, Boston, New Orleans, Philadephia, Toronto, and Washington D.C., before closing on Aug. 2 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif.

Announcing the tour, the New York City native shared a vibrant video on social media. In the clip, viewers get a glimpse into Keys’ personal life with intimate footage of her and her family. The video also shows appreciation for her fans.

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In September 2022, the Grammy Award-winning musician wrapped the Alicia + Keys World Tour in Nashville with a surprise performance from Jill Scott.

During the event, the women performed  Keys’ song “ Jill Scott ,” named for and dedicated to the Philly native. The duo also delivered a live version of” The Way” from Scott’s acclaimed debut album,  Who Is Jill Scott?

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Tickets for the one-of-a-kind Keys To The Summer tour go on sale to the general public on Friday (April 21) at 9 a.m. local time. Pre-sales for Spotify, Live Nation, Ticketmaster, and each venue on the tour will begin Thursday (April 20) at 10 a.m. local time. Additionally, fans belonging to the Alicia Keys Fan Club and Keys Soulcare have advanced access.

Take a look at the full tour schedule below.

Keys To The Summer Tour Dates

June 28 Ft. Lauderdale, FL FLA Live Arena

June 30 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena July 2 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center

July 3 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena

July 5 Memphis, TN FedExForum

July 7 Washington, DC Capital One Arena

July 9 Boston, MA TD Garden

July 10 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center

July 12 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center

July 14 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena

July 15 Cleveland, OH Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

July 17 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena

July 18 Chicago, IL United Center

July 20 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center

July 21 St. Louis, MO Enterprise Center

July 23 New Orleans, LA Smoothie King Center

July 24 Austin, TX Moody Center

July 27 Denver, CO Ball Arena

July 28 Salt Lake City, UT Maverik Center

July 30 Seattle, WA Climate Pledge Arena

August 1 Oakland, CA Oakland Arena

August 2 Los Angeles, CA The KIA Forum

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After over 2 years, Alicia Keys made her return to Nashville, Tennessee on Sept. 24, 2022 to conclude “The Alicia + Keys World Tour”. From the moment her silhouette emerged on stage to her last wave goodbye, the crowd’s energy, love, and admiration for the 15-time Grammy award-winning artist was emphatic. Keys opened with songs like “Wasted Energy” off the 2020 album ALICIA and “New Day” from the 2012 album Girl On Fire and continued to sing through her impressive catalog as the night went on.

Keys welcomed Jill Scott to the stage to give their first-ever, live joint performance of Keys’ song titled “Jill Scott” that features the 3-time Grammy award-winning artist. Keys and Scott also performed “The Way” off of Scott’s 2000 album Who is Jill Scott? – Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 .  

Amidst the many cheers between songs, Keys’ expressed how the crowd’s energy was just what she wanted as she said, “I wanted us to reconnect after being disconnected for so long”. Keys then made her way to a B-Stage set up in the lawn-seat section of Ascend Amphitheater where she played the songs “Skydive”, “Is It Insane” and “Only You” off of her 2021 album KEYS . She gave the crowd two options for each song and allowed their cheers to determine which version of each song would be performed –  either the “Original” version played on piano, or the “Unlocked” version played with its fully produced studio tracks. Keys stated this portion of her set was inspired by the Apollo Theater in New York City where the audience gets to choose what is best.  

Keys took a moment to introduce her next song stating, “this song is about faith, this song is about hope, this song is about never giving up on your wildest dream.” She then asked the crowd to shine their cell phone lights like stars in the night sky. As she made her way through the crowd back to the main stage, Keys performed her iconic chorus from “Empire State Of Mind”.

As Keys came closer to the end of her set, she welcomed Nashville’s own Fisk Jubilee Singers to join her on stage for a rendition of her hit song, “Fallin’”. Keys closed out the night with a powerful encore performance of “If I Ain’t Got You” from the 2003 album The Diary Of Alicia Keys .

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The KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR will bring GRAMMY Award-winning global superstar Alicia Keys  to North America for 23 arena dates and an all-new, completely reimagined, and redesigned concert experience and setlist. The tour will feature Keys, for the first time ever, in a 360-degree, “in the round” production setup which will allow fans to experience her live performance in an entirely new and exhilarating way. Keys, known for incorporating innovative and engaging production design into her live performances, worked with director Diane Martel (who directed “If I Ain’t Got You” and “Like You’ll Never See Me Again” – two of Keys’ most powerful videos) and designer Chiara Stephenson to design the concept and staging of the KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR .

Cameroonian-American Afrobeats singer Libianca   will directly support the international superstar. Of the first-time, “in the round” production staging, Keys says, “The KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR is going to be completely unforgettable and unmissable! I describe it as a celebration of freedom and self-liberation! It’s going to be colorful, and magical and will light up your body, soul, and all of your senses! This is my first time creating a 360 experience and we’ve made sure it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen! I’m so excited to see y’all this summer!”

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by Cillea Houghton April 19, 2023, 12:49 pm

Alicia Keys is stepping into the round.

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The versatile singer has announced dates for her 2023 Keys to the Summer Tour. The 22-date trek sees her performing in the round for the first time on a 360-degree stage that puts her in the middle of the audience, “which will allow fans to experience her live performance in an entirely new and exhilarating way,” according to a press release. Keys teamed up with Diane Martel, director of the music videos for two of her biggest hits “If I Ain’t Got You” and “Like You’ll Never See Me Again,” and creative designer for live music and theatre Chiara Stephenson to create the staging concept.

Kicking off on June 28 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Keys will travel across North America throughout the summer visiting major cities such as Atlanta, Georgia; Memphis, Tennessee; Washington, DC; Boston, Massachusetts; Austin, Texas; Toronto, Canada; and Denver, Colorado before concluding on August 2 in Los Angeles, California, at the Kia Forum. Tickets for the Keys to the Summer Tour go on sale Friday (April 21) at 9 a.m. local time.

“KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR, I’m about to bring you these NEW VIBRATIONNNSSSS,” Keys cheers on Instagram . “My first ever 360 tour!! Where are you pullin’ up to rock with me?”  

The “Karma” singer is also in the midst of The Alicia + Keys World Tour that heads to Latin America for eight shows in May. The Latin American leg begins on May 3 in Brazil and will visit Argentina, Chile and Colombia before concluding with a three-night stay in Mexico.

“Latin America Fam!!” she shares on Instagram . “This is finally happening!!!!!!!!!! I’ve been dreaming about this and you’ve been asking me about this!! We had to make it happen!!! I can’t wait to see you and lose ourselves in the music!!”

Keys to the Summer Tour Dates:

June 28           Ft. Lauderdale, FL      FLA Live Arena

June 30           Tampa, FL                  Amalie Arena

July 2              Charlotte, NC              Spectrum Center

July 3              Atlanta, GA                 State Farm Arena

July 5              Memphis, TN              FedExForum

July 7              Washington, DC         Capital One Arena

July 9              Boston, MA                 TD Garden

July 10            Philadelphia, PA         Wells Fargo Center

July 12            Brooklyn, NY               Barclays Center

July 14            Toronto, ON                Scotiabank Arena

July 15            Cleveland, OH            Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

July 17            Detroit, MI                   Little Caesars Arena

July 18            Chicago, IL                 United Center

July 20            Louisville, KY              KFC Yum! Center

July 21            St. Louis, MO              Enterprise Center

July 23            New Orleans, LA        Smoothie King Center

July 24            Austin, TX                   Moody Center

July 27            Denver, CO                 Ball Arena

July 28            Salt Lake City, UT      Maverik Center

July 30            Seattle, WA                 Climate Pledge Arena

August 1          Oakland, CA               Oakland Arena

August 2          Los Angeles, CA         The KIA Forum

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In any other week, Alicia Keys coming to Louisville would’ve been the talk of the town, but this week she had the unenviable position of following Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour by just a few days. It’s hard not to compare the two icons, both Black women with R&B roots who blew up in the early aughts and whose music and identities have helped shape American culture in the 21st century. They’ve recorded together, they’ve toured together, and less than a week before playing in Kentucky, they dined together . The difference in their success is one of scale. Despite her enormous successes, Keys has half the Grammy Awards that Beyoncé has collected, half the monthly listeners on Spotify, and is playing a venue with less than half the capacity. But if one were to expect less of a show because of these details, they’d be setting themselves up for a pleasant surprise.

The Keys to the Summer Tour has been promoted as a 360-degree, in-the-round experience, but that really doesn’t do it justice. The diamond-shaped stage at the center of the arena would’ve been enough to deliver on the experience promised, but there are also two runways extending out from each end of the stage that run lengthwise across the arena. One runway leads into a large staircase that carves into a lower section of seating, with another platform stage on top. Not only does this in-the-round design allow Keys to perform in 360-degrees to her audience, but it also gives her two walkways, a staircase, and a second stage to perform on. Sacrificing a few sections of seating to create a larger performance space is evidence of Keys’ intentional prioritization of intimacy over capacity, and this extra mobility ensured that every seat in the house had a good view of the artist. Even the cheapest seats felt unusually close for a large arena show.

The setlist leaned further into greatest hits territory than any individual album, which meant that fans got to hear popular singles from all of her albums (except for 2022’s Santa Baby, for obvious reasons). The show began appropriately with “Fallin’,” her massive debut single from 2001, which she sang while sauntering onto the stage to her piano. Keys wore a green pantsuit with wavy lines descending vertically — white on one side, and shades of green on the others. She had a matching green bra beneath the unbuttoned jacket and wore her hair tied back into a long braid decorated with dozens of sparkling hair clips. Keys swaggered and danced across the stage all night, considerately offering her attention to each section of the arena. Occasionally Keys would lock into her piano, but she never sat down. In fact she had no seat, instead choosing to maintain a power stance while playing with one foot resting on the elevated platform that her piano rests upon. Additionally, the portion of the stage with her piano on it slowly rotated to offer the entire arena a 360-degree view as she played.

Although Alicia Keys was clearly the star, it was the concept and staging of the production that allowed her talent to shine so brightly. To execute this Keys brought in prolific music video director Diane Martel. In addition to directing three of Keys’ own videos, Martel has crafted her own visual legacy in pop culture. She’s worked with everyone from Beyoncé and J-Lo to Wu-Tang Clan and Insane Clown Posse, but is perhaps best known now for directing the controversial “Blurred Lines” video with Robin Thicke, T.I. and Pharrell Williams. Working with Keys and Martel to conceive and execute their shared vision was Chiara Stephenson, a fabulously talented production designer whose past work has elevated performances from Lorde, Björk and Florence and the Machine. Their keen visual eyes added an extra layer to the performance, and the images displayed on the video monitors would at times look less like a live event taking place and more like a music video being filmed right before your eyes. Whether it was the blue laser pyramid formed around the center diamond stage or the circular halo light that descended and rotated, the production was notably and consistently impressive.

With the exception of a few solo features, Keys was supported throughout the night by a minimalist band of musicians who mostly stuck to the center diamond. When it came time to perform her 2004 Grammy Award winning single “My Boo,” Keys was joined by a male dancer who acted as a surrogate for her duet partner Usher. Shortly afterwards she climbed the staircase to her second stage where a hidden elevator allowed her to descend out of view, giving her dancer and her band time to flex in the spotlight. After the jam, Keys ascended from beneath the second stage with a new outfit and a new upright piano. Her costume change maintained the green color theme of her first outfit but with an added degree of glamor. Custom designed by Self-Portrait, the glistening green bodysuit featured a triangle window at her midriff and was complemented by a floor-length trench coat of the same design. Keys used this portion of the set to highlight the women in attendance, dedicating solo renditions of “A Woman’s Worth” and “Superwoman” to the ladies in the house while a montage of women’s faces displayed across the video screens.

Although the set was littered with hit songs from the past 20 years, it was the final stretch of the set that delivered the most excitement. In rapid succession, Keys ran through “Girl on Fire,” “Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down,” “In Common,” “No One” and “If I Ain’t Got You.” If you added up the RIAA certifications for all of these songs then this section alone would be certified 23x Platinum. If you include ringtone sales and Jay-Z’s version of “Empire State of Mind” on which Keys sang the chorus , then it’s closer to 34x Platinum . This portion of the set even included a cover of “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics, the only song of the night that she hasn’t recorded in the studio.

By the end of her hour and 45-minute performance, Alicia Keys had made abundantly clear why she’s a household name. The number of hits she’s had is staggering, and the charisma, talent and showmanship on display at the Keys to the Summer Tour is enough to silence any critic. Those who attended were treated to a more intimate experience than what’s being offered on the other headline-grabbing stadium tours this summer, and Keys puts forth a strong argument that sometimes, smaller can be better. Rather than relying on costume changes and big setpieces to dazzle the audience, Keys’ current tour proves that you can make just as big of an impact by polishing and refining your presentation to near perfection. In other words, it’s not the size of the stage that matters, but how you use it.

Of course, the real winner in all of this is the city and residents of Louisville. Not only were we fortunate enough to host two major musical icons in the same week, but both venues were completely packed and both artists made a point to compliment our collective voices while we sang along to their songs. Do crowds in Louisville really sound better than in other cities? Beyoncé said so, and Alicia Keys seemed similarly impressed by our harmonies. Pop star compliments may not be something we can take to the bank per sé, but it does reflect well on us as a city. Positive experiences for the artists that come here and the audiences that see them, plus strong ticket sales, suggests that Louisville’s future as a concert destination could be bright.

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From  New York Times  bestselling author and 15-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Alicia Keys comes a new authentic and poignant coming-of-age young adult graphic novel, about finding the strength within when your whole world changes in an instant.

Lolo Wright always thought she was just a regular fourteen-year-old dealing with regular family drama: her brother, James, is struggling with his studies; her dad’s business constantly teeters on the edge of trouble; and her mother . . . she left long ago. But then Lolo’s world explodes when a cop pulls a gun on James in a dangerous case of mistaken identities. Staring down the barrel, with no one else to help, Lolo discovers powers she never knew she had. Using only her mind, she literally throws the cop out of the way.

Problem is that secrets like Lolo’s don’t stay a secret for long. Skin, a dangerous dealer with designs on taking over the neighborhood, hears of Lolo’s telekinetic abilities and decides that he needs her in his crew. Skin might not have Lolo’s powers, but he’s got nothing to lose and is willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants. And what he wants is Lolo.

Lolo’s not willing to let Skin use her to hurt the people—and neighborhood—that she loves. But it’s going to take a whole different kind of bravery to stand-up for what’s right, especially after Lolo’s mom returns suddenly and turns Lolo’s whole world upside-down. For too long, it’s true, Lolo’s had her head in the clouds, but this time, it’s on her . . . and she’s not backing down.

Girl on Fire  is a young adult graphic novel about a girl who’s a flame. It’s the first-ever graphic novel from beloved GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Alicia Keys, co-written by Andrew Weiner and illustrated by Brittney Williams.  

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Theater | review: ‘hell’s kitchen’ on broadway is alicia keys’ lively new york coming-of-age story.

NEW YORK — The music of Alicia Keys is well suited to a jukebox musical: the burst of energy that flows from hits like “Girl on Fire” are dynamic blasts perfectly suited to a show clearly drawing from Keys’ own origin story as a kid growing up in the federally subsidized artist’s haven Manhattan Plaza in Hell’s Kitchen, a transformative influence on that neighborhood and a tower that has sheltered all manner of Gotham creatives from the saxophonist Ricky Ford to the actor Timothée Chalamet .

“She’s livin’ in the world and it’s on fire,” that thrilling song goes, here calling out to the title of the new musical at the Shubert Theatre and aligned with Keys’ 17-year-old self. “Filled with catastrophe. But she knows she can fly away.”

There are many other Keys songs in “Hell’s Kitchen,” including “Fallin’,”  “No One,” and “If I Ain’t Got You.” But, In essence, the book writer Kristoffer Diaz took the lean lyrics of “Girl on Fire” and crafted his happily romantic and adoringly biographical plot.

Therein, Ali (Maleah Joi Moon) is the Keys alter ego who describes opening the elevators of the building onto a loving community of dancers, musicians and actors, many of them surrogate parents and mentors, including a determined if elderly pianist and teacher, named Miss Liza Jane (Kecia Lewis). It’s visiting the soulful Miss Liza and her Ellington Room piano that helps the rebellious but deep-feeling and interracial Ali fly away from fights with her supremely protective white mom, Jersey (Shoshana Bean) and the disappointments of her mostly absent but well-meaning dad Davis (Brandon Victor Dixon), a jazz musician who completes the other side of Ali’s musical education.

In much the same way that Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” was a tribute to the people of Washington Heights, so is “Hells Kitchen” a tribute to the artistic history of Manhattan Plaza, although it’s a much more personal show. Its music and lyrics were written by a hugely talented star, and it tells of her formative years and much of its appeal relies on your fascination with all of that. I suspect there will be plenty of takers for the young life of Alicia Keys, even if we’re left wondering at times what is happening on all those other floors.

There’s a great deal to enjoy here, including a phenomenal performance by Lewis, not to mention how the director Michael Greif adds his signature steely edge to what is otherwise deeply sentimental material. Better yet, the choreographer Camille A. Brown adds a high-energy movement suite that manages to be performatively exciting without feeling overly removed from how real teenagers swagger around 10th Avenue after school.  The show is a visual blast even though there is nothing excessive about Robert Brill’s set. It’s just so vibrant in its zest and energy.

The said, you will get zero surprises from a book that immediately signals it will be about a mother and daughter struggling through the latter’s teenage years and eventually arriving at a mutually appreciative rapprochement alongside a spiritual and creative mentor whose predictable exit creates the requisite sense of loss and recovery in Act 2.

Keys has sparked a big Broadway tribute to her mom, a wonderful thing to be able to do, especially since that mother is so spectacularly well played by Bean. A cynical marketeer might see this as a gambit for that ever-crucial Broadway audience of mother-daughter combo, but it nonetheless feels sincere, in part because Bean is so determined to keep everything grounded.

Kecia Lewis and Maleah Joi Moon in "Hell's Kitchen" on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre in New York. (Marc J. Franklin)

Brandon Victor Dixon and cast in "Hell's Kitchen" on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre in New York. (Marc J. Franklin)

Maleah Joi Moon and cast in "Hell's Kitchen" on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre in New York. (Marc J. Franklin)

The young actress Moon has a formidable task on her plate here and she’s a charming lead. But she doesn’t always sing in the middle of the notes of these blazing Keys songs, or at least that was the case at the performance I saw. In all fairness, it sounded like her instrument was not at its healthiest in the typically exhausting run up to opening night.  So that may not be your experience.

Dixon, though, sounds just as spectacular as Davis, embodying as he does the unreliable charmer, a stereotypical musician-dad for sure. I had to fight some irritation there and elsewhere at the broadness of the narrative strokes.

But kudos to Keys for making her younger self a needy pain in the neck, otherwise known as an artistically inclined teenager.

At the Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St, New York; www.hellskitchen.com

Chris Jones is a Tribune critic.

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Alicia Keys' New Broadway Musical Has the Oprah Seal of Approval: "Brava My Friend"

The semi auto-biographical story features an arrangement of Keys' amazing music, and its opening night had a few very special guests.

Alicia Keys ' musical  Hell's Kitchen has officially begun its Broadway run.

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While on Sunday TODAY , Keys discussed how the grand project came to be from a concept to a full production. "I feel steady, because I know the time that we've taken to build this was not a rushed job. It has been years and years of development, and I feel proud of that. I feel like you can't rush greatness," she told Willie Geist. 

But what exactly is Alicia Keys' musical,  Hell's Kitchen ? Read all about it, below.

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What to know about Alicia Keys' Broadway musical,  Hell's Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen  opened on Broadway on April 20, 2024. A jukebox musical composed of Keys' music, it is a semi-autobiographical story of Keys' teenage upbringing in the Manhattan neighborhood in the 1990s. The story follows a 17-year-old girl named Ali discovering the love she has for music, and the deep connection she shares with her mother. 

"It's a love story between a mother and her daughter," Keys said while on  Sunday TODAY . "It's such a unique relationship, so telling that story is really dynamic." 

She also talked about her creative process when arranging the music. 

"I wanted to deconstruct the expectations you might get from the songs. [The songs] tell the story of what you're experiencing." 

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Meanwhile, the show has been acclaimed by critics. "[Hell's Kitchen] is thrilling from beginning to end, and easily stands out as one of the rare must-sees in a crowded season,"  The New York Times   praised the show. 

Oprah and Michelle Obama attend opening night of  Hell's Kitchen

The day after opening night, Keys took to Instagram to share that a few special guests were in attendance: Michelle Obama, Oprah, and Gayle King. 

In the snapshot, Keys posed with her arms around Michelle and Oprah while her longtime husband, Swizz Beatz , kneels on the ground with his arms outstretched, and a bag grin on his face. 

"Hell’s Kitchen OFFICIALLY opened on Broadway last night and I’m still feeling the buzz. Grateful and in awe of this amazing show!!! I’m normally not a crier but last night got me haaa!! I don’t even have the words… just know this show will change you @HellsKitchenBway 💛💛💛 It’s so amazing to a have New York story right in the heart of NY Thank you deeply for all the love, connection and excitement for this show!! There is magic in the air ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨," Keys wrote in the caption.

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See the magical moment here . 

Oprah herself reflected on the musical on her own Instagram , offering an unofficial raving review:

"You know it’s a great show when you wake up the next morning humming the songs," she wrote, " @aliciakeys , I’m so proud and happy for you and what you so artfully accomplished with your new Broadway musical  @hellskitchenbway —surrounded by a team of Fantastics and a spectacular cast. A mother-daughter love story on Broadway. Brava Brava my friend many times over."

King also shared her own thoughts along with a new group shot. " @hellskitchenbway  opening night! & bravo to  @aliciakeys  for her soon to be every kind of tony nominee possible for this spectacular broadway production … you know it’s special when both  @oprah  and  @michelleobama  come into town for opening night! This will give you all the feels … run don’t walk … now !"

How to get tickets for Alicia Keys' Broadway musical  Hell's Kitchen

Tickets are currently available at www.hellskitchen.com , with the show currently running through to September 2024 at the Shubert Theatre.

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama shared photos on Monday of her recent trip to New York City for the opening night of the new musical “Hell’s Kitchen.” The former FLOTUS attended the Broadway event alongside a bevy of A-list stars on Saturday night.

For the occasion, Obama fashioned a belted Brandon Maxwell strapless top with a sheer long-sleeve shirt beneath. She also fashioned a pair of black cargo pants and completed the look with black, pointed toe heels. As for her accessories, Obama wore a pair of silver statement earrings, and styled her hair in a long, dramatic braid.

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“I know how hard you worked to bring this production to life, and I could feel your creativity and light shining all the way through. You and the cast should feel so proud.” Obama’s post also featured a candid snapshot of the former first lady chatting with the Grammy-winning singer. Keys wore an elevated denim look, fashioning a design by Paul Gaultier .

Obama’s post-White House style has certainly showcased a contemporary approach to fashion for the former first lady. The clothes she’s worn at past events feature a high-fashion, modern edge that is in direct contrast to the traditional ensembles she wore during her eight years in the White House. Obama demonstrated her proclivity for such modern style when she attended the New Orleans screening of “American Symphony,” for which she wore a Sergio Hudson leather look.

“Hell’s Kitchen” is a new jukebox musical with book by Kristoffer Diaz and music and lyrics by Alicia Keys. The show is a semi-autobiographical story of Keys’ life growing up in the titular New York City neighborhood.

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Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan Attend the Launch of Bridgerton in Australia, Plus Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys and More

From Hollywood to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to

Alexandra Schonfeld is a features writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since April 2022. Her work previously appeared in Newsweek .

Stars have been everywhere this week, from Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan  at the season three launch of Bridgerton in Australia, to Gwen Stefani performing with No Doubt at weekend two of Coachella in California. In New York City, Alicia Keys attends opening night of her play Hell's Kitchen .

Here, the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!

Stars of Bridgerton

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Bridgerton costars Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan make a dazzling pair as they arrive for the launch of season three in Bowral, Australia, on April 21.

Signature Style

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Gwen Stefani performs with No Doubt in a head-to-toe tartan look for their second show at Coachella on April 20 in Indio, California.

Proud Moment

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Alicia Keys and actress Maleah Joi Moon pose for a photo together at opening night of the play Hell's Kitchen on Broadway in New York City on April 20.

So Fresh, So Clean

Lil Nas X rocks an all-white outfit on stage during his surprise performance at Coachella on April 20 in Indio, California.

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David Beckham graciously carries his wife Victoria Beckham on his back as they exit her 50th birthday party in London on April 20.

Pink Princess

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Ice Spice pops in a pink lace look and matching 'Princess' diamond chain while performing at Coachella on April 20 in Indio, California.

Smooth with It

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Tyler, the Creator takes to the stage for the second weekend at Coachella in Indio, California, on April 20.

Return to the Big Screen

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Meg Ryan gives a wave at the photocall for her film What Happens Later at BCN Film Festival in Barcelona, Spain, on April 21.

Sweet Reunion

Ex-bandmembers Melanie "Mel C" Chisholm and Emma Bunton of the Spice Girls make their exit together at Victoria Beckham 's 50th birthday party in London on April 20.

Sparkling Number

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Sakura, Kim Chae-won, Huh Yun-jin, Kazuha, and Hong Eun-chae of the band LE SSERAFIM shine on the Coachella stage during their set in Indio, California, April 20.

Challenge Accepted!

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Zendaya participates in the Challengers press tour in Los Angeles on April 20.

Booked and Busy

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Henry Winkler speaks at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 20.

Decked in Black

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Billy Porter attends the GRAMMY U Conference at The Times Center in New York City on April 20.

Smiles and Screens

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Diane Lane speaks at the A Little Romance screening during the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood on April 20.

Pretty Pop Star

Sabrina Carpenter beams while performing onstage during the second weekend of Coachella on April 19, in Indio, California.

Stunting on Stage

Chlöe Bailey gives it her all onstage during her Coachella performance at the Music and Arts festival in Indio, California, on April 19.

Lil Uzi Vert rocks out with the crowd while performing at Coachella on April 19 in Indio, California. 

Spring Chic

Emily Ratajkowski exudes effortless style in a black leather trench coat as she leaves her house in the West Village, New York City, on April 19.

Simply Divine

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Rachel Brosnahan looks demure in a deep red mini dress at the opening night for Stereophonic on Broadway on April 19 in New York City.

Special Homecoming

Lowe’s Hometowns

Lionel Richie attends the opening ceremony of Hello Park in collaboration with Lowe's Hometowns in his hometown of Tuskegee, Alabama, on April 18.

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Taylor Hill shows off her pixie haircut at the launch of her Tate & Taylor Pawp-Up at Shopify in SoHo, New York City, on April 19.

Cameras Rolling

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Costars Denzel Washington and Ilfenesh Hadera make movie magic on the set of the film High and Low in Brooklyn, New York City, on April 19.

Second Show

Jeong Yun-ho, Seonghwa, San, Kang Yeo-sang, Wooyoung, Kim Hong Joong, Choi Jong-ho, and Song Min-gi of ATEEZ perform their second set at Coachella on April 19 in Indio, California.

Filming in Progess

Sofia Carson gives a wave while filming The Life List in Brooklyn, New York City, on April 19.

Industry Icons

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Jamie Lee Curtis and Jodie Foster greet fans at Foster's hand and footprint ceremony at L.A.'s famed TCL Chinese Theatre on April 19.

All That Glitters

Jennifer Lopez dazzles in Suzanne Kalan jewelry while speaking at the Hispanic Federation Gala in New York City on April 18.

Global Sensations

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Fall Guy costars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt pose together at the European premiere of the movie in Berlin on April 19.

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Emily Ratajkowski steps out on a chilly day in N.Y.C. wearing a belted leather trench coat on April 19.

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Jodie Foster gets ready to make her mark at the hand and footprint ceremony in Hollywood on April 19 as part of the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival.

Pops of Color

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Lauryn Hill and her daughter Selah Marley make a vibrant pair at an intimate N.Y.C. cocktail party hosted by Mother Denim's co-founders Lela Becker and Tim Kaeding on April 18.

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Tom Holland steps onto the golf course in St. Andrews, Scotland to participate in the inaugural Tom Holland Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Brothers Trust and Sands: International Film Festival on April 19.

You Glow, Girl

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Deborah Ayorinde looks angelic in a frilled white dress with oversized sunglasses to match on April 19 in New York City.

All About Art

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Hayley Atwell and Adrien Brody dress up in monochrome attire for Tod's "The Art Of Craftmanship" during the 2024 Art Biennale in Venice, Italy on April 19.

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Cyndi Lauper and Huey Lewis pose together at a special performance of The Heart of Rock and Roll on April 19 in New York City.

Sweet Sippin'

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Tyler Cameron indulges in some decadent milkshakes at his Going Home with Tyler Cameron launch party with friends and family at Black Tap N.Y.C. on April 18.

Pretty in Pink

Elsa Hosk opts for a soft pink ensemble as she hosts a brunch with Danielle Bernstein and Wellbel at Caviar Kaspia in New York City on April 10.

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Ari Melber, Jordan Benston, Jeezy and Jesse Washington pose together at the premiere of Hip Hop & The White House on April 18 at Metrograph in New York City.

Premiere Pair

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Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan pose together at the series premiere of The Jinx —Part Two on April 18 in New York City.

Suit & Tie

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Zendaya is chic and suited up for her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 18 in L.A.

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Timothée Chalamet steps into the role of Bob Dylan on the set of A Complete Unknown in Jersey City on April 18.

Leading Man

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John Travolta has some fun at the opening night gala and 30th-anniversary screening of Pulp Fiction on April 18 at the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood.

Sealed with a Kiss

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Backstage at Appropriate on Broadway, Ella Beatty and Elle Fanning give Sarah Paulson a kiss on the cheek on April 18 at The Belasco Theatre in N.Y.C.

Old Friends

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Former costars Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman have a laugh at the 30th-anniversary screening of their film Pulp Fiction during the TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on April 18.

Leather Look

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Kevin Hart flashes a peace sign as he attends Ladies Love R&B Wednesday at Red Martini in Atlanta on April 18.

End of an Era

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Costars Jeff Garlin , Cheryl Hines , Larry David , Susie Essman and JB Smoove pose together at the 2024 PaleyFest LA Curb Your Enthusiasm event in L.A. on April 18.

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In a colorful ensemble, Luis A. Miranda Jr. poses with his son Lin-Manuel Miranda at Suffs opening night at Music Box Theatre in New York City on April 18.

Karlie Kloss opts for head-to-toe red for the Carolina Herrera Good Girl perfume party at Silencio in New York City on April 18.

Man of the Hour

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Barry Manilow throws on some leather for the debut of a Harmony- inspired window at Museum of Broadway in New York City on April 18.

Special Night

Producer Malala Yousafzai and Rachel Brosnahan attend the opening night of Suffs at The Music Box Theatre in New York City on April 18.

Theater Fans

Also at The Music Box Theatre on Thursday night, Melissa McCarthy and D'Arcy Carden pose together while celebrating Suffs' opening night.

Ready for Spring

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Chelsea Lazkani steps out in a bright ensemble on April 18 in Los Angeles.

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Alison Mosshart poses behind a camera alongside Damian Lewis at fashion designer Bella Freud's birthday party in London on April 18.

Usher and Latto step out for the Ladies Love R&B Wednesday event at Red Martini in Atlanta on April 18.

Grab and Go

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Pete Wentz grabs some food while out in L.A. on April 18.

L.A. Outing

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William Baldwin arrives at the L.A. premiere of South Of Hope Street at Regency Bruin Theatre on April 18.

Special Honor

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Shawn Levy shows off his Helen Keller Achievement Award at the 2024 Helen Keller Achievement Awards ceremony at the Japanese American National Museum in L.A. on April 18.

Something to Celebrate

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Nick Alain, Anthony Carano, Lisa Vanderpump , Pandora Vanderpump Sabo and Ken Todd  come together for the grand opening of Wolf by Vanderpump at Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino in Nevada on April 18.

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Ego Nwodim takes her seat for an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show this week.

City Stroll

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Katie Holmes flashes a soft smile while out for a walk in New York City on April 18.

Musical Duo

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Kristin Chenoweth laughs as she looks up at Josh Groban at the 2024 Jazz at Lincoln Center Benefit Gala celebrating Tony Bennett on April 17 in N.Y.

Royal Visit

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Prince William visits Surplus to Supper in Sunbury-on-Thames to chat with some van drivers on April 18 in Surrey, England. 

New York Night

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Common has a theater outing for the opening night performance of The Wiz on Broadway on April 17 in New York City.

Lad in Plaid

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David Arquette steps out for the L.A. premiere of Abigail at Regency Village Theatre on April 17.

Country Strong

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Chris Stapleton hits the stage for a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 17 in L.A.

Coffee Date

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Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor grab some afternoon coffee in L.A. on April 17.

Costar Smiles

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Gabrielle Dennis and Chris O'Dowd stop by SiriusXM Studios in New York City on April 18.

Looking Good

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Danny Trejo flashes two thumbs up at the VIP launch of Trejo's Tacos in London on April 18.

Blue Jean Pair

Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow step out together for some fresh air in L.A. on April 17.

Theater Fan

Hillary Clinton shows off her Playbill at the opening night performance of The Wiz on April 17 in New York City.

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Kathryn Newton and Dan Stevens have a tight squeeze at the L.A. premiere of Abigail at Regency Village Theatre on April 17.

Endless Charm

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John Stamos flashes his signature smile for cameras on April 17 in L.A.

Bejeweled Babe

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Wearing a red lip to match her nail color, Rihanna shows off the bling on her hands at a Puma x Fenty party in London on April 17.

Smiles Down South

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Shaquille O'Neal hangs out at Nana's Chicken & Waffles in McDonough, Georgia for Shaq Attack Day on April 17.

Grinning Ear to Ear

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Glen Powell looks glad to be at a BAFTA screening of Hit Man in N.Y.C. on April 17.

In the Kitchen

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Prince William helps cook up some bolognese sauce with chef Mario Confait during a royal a visit to Surplus to Supper, a surplus food redistribution charity in the English county of Surrey, on April 18.

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Justin Bieber grabs a bite at hotspot restaurant Sushi Park in West Hollywood on April 17.

Bright & Bold

Orlando Bloom wears a sunny yellow cardigan while taking his dog for a walk around N.Y.C.'s SoHo neighborhood on April 17.

Usher takes the mic to chat on the Posted On The Corner radio show in Atlanta on April 17.

Dinner Time

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Courteney Cox heads home after dining out at Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica on April 17.

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Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen step out with a furry friend at N.Y.C. Second Chance Rescue's 4th annual Rescue Ball on April 17.

Married with Moves

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Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert perform a passionate couples dance during the Symphony of Dance tour at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on April 17.

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Candace Cameron Bure and Kelsey Grammer step out for a screening of Unsung Hero on April 17 in L.A.

With her computer by her side, Karlie Kloss looks ready for business in a chic blouse while out and about in Downtown Manhattan on April 17.

Magical Night Out

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Kandi Burruss rocks a glimmering green ensemble to see opening night of The Wiz with her husband Todd Tucker on April 17 in N.Y.C.

Late Night Ready

Rob McElhenney sports a pair of sunglasses and a fashionable houndstooth shirt outside of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 17 in L.A.

Guests Goofing Off

Jennifer Hudson laughs on as Val and Maks Chmerkovskiy lift up Rita Moreno on the set of her daytime talk series The Jennifer Hudson Show on April 18.

Deep in Character

Splayed out on the sidewalk next to discarded slices of Pizza, Michelle Williams films what appears to be a dramatic scene from her upcoming project Dying for Sex in Brooklyn on April 17.

Staying Cool

Team U.S.A. Olympic gymnast Suni Lee stays hydrated with a Gatorade water in hand while visiting N.Y.C. on April 16.

Neighborhood Stroll

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Sasha Farber shows some skin while walking his dogs around Los Angeles on April 17.

Girls Down Under

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Anna Lahey and Rita Ora hang out in chic black attire at The Ace Hotel in Sydney, Australia on April 18.

Colorful Cast

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The Wiz cast members Deborah Cox, Wayne Brady, Phillip Johnson Richardson, Nichelle Lewis, Avery Wilson, Kyle Ramar Freeman and Melody A. Betts bask under the spotlight on opening night at the Marquis Theatre in N.Y.C. on April 17.

Growing Together

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Lil Rel Howery and Jurnee Smollett pose together at a special screening of We Grown Now hosted by Sony Pictures Classics and The Cinema Society in N.Y.C. on April 17.

Color Blocking

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Ashley Benson stands out in a bright red suit beside Derek Warburton at the New You Beauty Awards in Miami Beach on April 13.

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Jon Bon Jovi flashes a peace sign and a happy grin at the U.K. premiere of Thank You and Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story on April 17 in London.

Zoe Saldaña and Marco Perego pose together at the photocall as the 60th annual Venice Biennale kicks off in Venice on April 17.

Side by Side

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David Foster and Katharine McPhee hold hands from the stage at the BMI/NAB dinner held at the Encore Las Vegas on April 16.

Dianna Agron catches a performance of Cabaret at the KitKat Club in New York City on April 16.

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Hugh Grant and Jerry Seinfeld take their seats during a fun portrait session while promoting their new film, Unfrosted , in New York City on April 16.

Sweet Tooth

Christian Slater , who also appears in the film, poses with several unfrosted pastries for his portrait on April 16.

Lily Gladstone is spotted following an appearance on Good Morning America in New York City on April 17.

On the Line

Ines de Ramon keeps it casual as she steps out in L.A. in jeans and a tank on April 16.

Stylish Pair

Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault  are dressed to the nines in Venice as the 60th annual Venice Biennale begins on April 17.

Top of the Morning

Anna Sawai makes an appearance on Good Morning America in New York City on April 17.

Personal Style

Kyle Richards steps out in a bright green sweatshirt paired with a coral Birkin bag in L.A. on April 16.

Staying Bright

And speaking of bright colors, Candace Bushnell opts for an eye-catching yellow blazer and pink bag for an outing on April 17 in New York City.

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Machine Gun Kelly snacks on Jimmy John's BBQ chips while in the studio in Nashville on April 17.

Katie Holmes enjoys N.Y.C.'s warmer weather in a tank top and a pair of Joah Brown joggers while walking around the city on April 16.

Tennis Court Couture

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With a tennis ball aptly sewn onto her neon green dress, Zendaya continues her streak of sporty style at an afterparty following the L.A. premiere of Challengers on April 16.

Global Sensation

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Jon Bon Jovi smiles during his appearance on U.K. TV show This Morning in London on April 17.

All Dressed Up

Zoë Kravitz spends her night out seeing Cabaret at the KitKat Club in N.Y.C. on April 16.

Philanthropy & Fun

One of the night's honorees, Megan Thee Stallion rocks a red lip and black attire at the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York's Spring Into Action Gala in N.Y.C. on April 16.

Burnin' Up Around the World

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Jonas Brothers bandmates Nick , Joe and Kevin Jonas continue their concert tour in São Paulo, Brazil on April 16.

Late Night on Leash

Orlando Bloom brings a fluffy friend with him into The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in N.Y.C. on April 16.

Getting Fresh Air

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Jennifer Lopez looks cozy in a bright blue sweatsuit as she steps into the N.Y.C. morning on April 17.

Wearing the Season

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Nicky Hilton Rothschild embraces spring in Oscar de la Renta's white lily of the valley dress with a matching green Hermes Kelly bag in New York City on April 16.

Chicly Business

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Rita Ora wears a chic all-black ensemble to a meeting in Sydney, Australia on April 17.

Exclusive Party

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John Mayer looks dapper while hosting a special evening with Audemars Piguet on April 16 in Los Angeles' Bel Air neighborhood.

Harmonizing on Air

Sheryl Crow sings a duet with her host during her April 17 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show.

Saweet Style

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Saweetie pairs statement glasses with a tube top at the Paper Playground event in Bermuda Dunes, California presented by True Religion and e11even on April 11.

Talk Show Ready

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George Takei suits up to visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at N.Y.C.'s Ed Sullivan Theater on April 16.

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