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Alicia Keys leads the way for the most nods for upcoming AMA Awards

R&B reigning princess newcomer Alicia Keys, who has won commercial and critical acclaim with her debut release "Songs in A Minor," (on J Records) received a leading five American Music Awards nominations it was announced on Nov. 13. The young lady received nominations in both the pop and R&B fields for Favorite Female Artist and Favorite New Artist.

"Songs in A Minor" was nominated in the R&B album category alongside Janet Jackson's "All for You" and Aaliyah's self-titled album. Aaliyah was also nominated for favorite female R&B artist. The three-hour ceremony will be broadcast live by ABC-TV on Jan. 9 from Los Angeles

The nominees are

Pop/Rock:

Male Artist: Lenny Kravitz, R. Kelly, Shaggy
Female Artist: Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez
Band, Duo, or Group: Dave Matthews Band, 'N Sync, U2
Album: "Everyday," Dave Matthews Band (RCA); "Survivor," Destiny's Child (Columbia); "Celebrity," 'N Sync (Jive)
New Artist: Nelly Furtado, Alicia Keys, Lifehouse

Soul/Rhythm & Blues:

Male Artist: Ginuwine, R. Kelly, Luther Vandross
Female Artist: Aaliyah, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys
Band, duo, or group: Destiny's Child, The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley aka Mr. Biggs, Jagged Edge
Album: "Aaliyah," Aaliyah (Virgin); "All for You," Janet Jackson (Virgin); "Songs in A Minor," Alicia Keys (J)
New Artist: Blu Cantrell, Alicia Keys, Musiq Soulchild

Country:

Male Artist: Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Travis Tritt
Female Artist: Sara Evans, Faith Hill, Jo Dee Messina
Band, Buo, or Group: Brooks & Dunn, Lonestar, SHeDaisy
Album: "Steers & Stripes," Brooks & Dunn (Arista); "I'm Already There," Lonestar (BNA); "Set This Circus Down," Tim McGraw (Curb)
New Artist: Jamie O'Neal, Blake Shelton, Trick Pony

Adult Contemporary:

Artist: Enya, LeAnn Rimes, Sade

Latin:

Artist: Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Jaci Velasquez

Rap/Hip-hop:

Artist: Nelly, Ja Rule, Shaggy

Alternative music:

Artist: Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Staind

Contemporary Inspirational:

Artist: Yolanda Adams, Steven Curtis Chapman, Donnie McClurkin

Soundtrack:

"American Pie 2" (Universal); "Moulin Rouge" (Interscope); "Save the Last Dance" (Hollywood)

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R. Kelly, Alicia Keys and others bring 'Ali' soundtrack to the 'ring'

Speaking of Alicia, the "Ali" soundtrack, (which is due out November 27,) will have an Ali-inspired track called 'Fight' from the young lass. The soundtrack will include 2 new tracks produced and penned by R. Kelly. The songs "The World's Greatest" and "Hold On," along with former boxer Everlast ("The Greatest") is a fitting tribute to the man known as 'The Greatest'.

"The World's Greatest," a patriotic ballad in the form of a marching drum, is to be the album's first single, according to a spokesperson for Interscope Records. Other soundtrack contributors include Angie Stone, Bilal and newcomer Truth Hurts, who has a cameo in the film and covers the Jerry Butler song "For Your Precious Love."

The track listing according to the label

R. Kelly - "The World's Greatest"
Alicia Keys - "Fight"
R. Kelly - "Hold On"
Al Green featuring Booker T. and the MG's - "A Change Is Gonna Come"
Aretha Franklin - "Ain't No Way"
Bilal - "Sometimes"
Angie Stone - "20 Dollars"
Truth Hurts - "For Your Precious Love"
David Elliot - "Bring It on Home to Me"
Everlast - "The Greatest"
Shawn Kane - "Mistreated"
Salif Keita - "Tomorrow"
The Watchtower Four - "All Along the Watchtower"
Martin Tillman - "Odessa"
Lisa Gerrard and Pieter Bourke - "See the Sun"

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Janet Jackson plans to do an HBO concert

The lovely lass we know as "Ms. Jackson is you're nasty" plans to have another HBO concert this time around from Hawaii. The concert called Janet Jackson - 'All for you: Live from Hawaii will be broadcast live February 17th 2002.

The concert is expected to feature the greatest hits from her past as well as latest hits from her 'All for you' album. Look out for it

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Vibe the magazine releases book called 'HipHop Divas'

Vibe magazine has published a book dedicated to the women of Hip Hop called Hip Hop Divas The book features the life stories of some of hip hop's most celebrated rapstresses including the renown Queen Latifah, Salt 'n' Pepa and Roxanne Shante to name a few. The book is available now at a bookstore near you.