This Thursday, October 30th, the Hammerstein Ballroom saw the return of the Alicia Keys’ 11th Annual Black Ball. Performances were lead by BBE House band and Musical Director Adam Blackstone, including Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats, Angel Haze, Nas, Sean Puffy Combs and David Byrne. You can find out more about “Keep a Child Alive,” the organizatuion that the Ball supports at keepachildalive.org.

Check out Producer Adam Blackstone and Singer/Songwriter Aaron Camper as a part of the new theme for the Queen LaTifah Show!

“On Monday, Latifah’s new syndicated talk show premieres (check local listings for times). It’s the reason for her whirlwind media tour, which includes appearances on David Letterman and morning shows. She retains an upbeat demeanor about it all, but you sense a bit of prevailing frustration. She’s ready to wrap up talking, and get to, well, talking. Her first guest on Monday is John Travolta, followed by Will Smith, Sharon Stone, Jamie Foxx and Jake Gyllenhaal. She’d love to have the president on, as well as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Coldplay and Kings of Leon.” -USA Today