"New York State of Mind" Replaces Frank Sinatra "New York New York" At The Belmont Stakes.

Jay-Z's "Empire State Of Mind" will replace Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" at the 142nd running of the Belmont Stakes.
The New York Racing Association said it will play "Empire State of Mind" as the horses are brought out on the track for tomorrow's race.

Jigga's track is featured on his latest platinum selling album Blueprint III and features Alicia Keys.
Sinatra's version has been played since 1997. Prior to that, a vaudeville tune called "Sidewalks of New York" was the race's main song.
Teenage singer Jasmine Villegas will perform Jay and Alicia's version.
The Yankees also previously took a liking to the song and played it throughout their champonship run.

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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Confirm Pregnany and Engagement.

A wedding and a baby are on the way for Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz.

The musicians "are expecting a baby and are engaged to be married in a private ceremony later this year," reps for the couple confirm to PEOPLE.

The announcement comes after the two, together since fall 2008, attended Thursday night's Black Ball in London, which benefits Keys's Keep a Child Alive charity.

"They're very happy," says a friend of the couple.

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WOW is all I can say.  I know Mashonda is somewhere mad a ever right now. I guess after all those picture surfacing it was no more denying.

New Music: Drake ft. Alicia Keys "Fireworks"

I guess when Drake and Alicia Keys come together all you get is Fireworks.. !!! LOVE IT!

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Here is the official track list and production credits for "Thank Me Later"


1. Fireworks (Feat. Alicia Keys) (Produced by Noah “40? Shebib)
2. Karaoke (Produced by Francis & The Lights)
3. The Resistance (Produced by Noah “40? Shebib)
4. Over (Produced by Boi-1da)
5. Show Me A Good Time (Produced by Kanye West)
6. Up All Night (Feat. Nicki Minaj) (Produced by Boi-1da)
7. Fancy (Feat. TI and Swizz Beatz) (Produced by Swizz Beatz)
8. Shut It Down (Feat. The Dream) (Produced by Noah “40? Shebib and Omen)
9. Unforgettable (Feat. Young Jeezy) (Produced by Noah “40? Shebib and Boi-1da)
10. Light Up (Feat. Jay-Z) (Produced by Noah “40? Shebib and Tone Mason)
11. Miss Me (Feat. Lil Wayne) (Produced by Boi-1da and Noah “40? Shebib)
12. Cece’s Interlude (Produced by Noah “40? Shebib)
13. Find Your Love (Produced by Kanye West)
14. Thank Me Now (Produced by Timbaland)

New Music: Alicia Keys ft. Drake "Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready)" Remix

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New Music Video: Aicia Keys "Unthinkable (I'm Ready)

Alicia Keys - Unthinkable from VJ Bobo on Vimeo.

Loved this video. Alicia knows how to bring it and Chad Michael wasn't a bad choice to come along!

Swizz Beatz Finally Break His Silence.

After hearing about the Swizz Beatz, Mashonda, and Alicia Key love fiasco for about two years now. Swizz opens up and said his marriage was having problems for ten years before divorce.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Rumored To Be Engagaed.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz was in Hawaii to celebrate her 29th birthday and she was rocking a ring in her left hand.

A pal tells UsMagazine.com that Beatz, 31 (who is currently divorcing wife Mashonda), proposed with a 7-carat sparkler right before her big day; the happy couple were photographed strolling on a Hawaii beach the day of the proposal, Jan. 24.

Keys' rep denies she is engaged, but another friend reveals, "They are currently in Hawaii celebrating the engagement and her birthday. She feels blessed."
Adds the pal: "She is thrilled. She is with the man who has inspired so much of her music and her new album [The Element of Freedom].

How does one become engaged to a married man? Divorcing does not mean divorced. Yeah I said it.....