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People's Choice Awards performer Alicia Keys is taking her live show to arenas across the U.S. and Canada starting in March. Her Set the World on Fire Tour includes 24 dates spaced out over six weeks, with a stellar opening act in R&B star Miguel.

Not to be outdone by Jay-Z and Blue Ivy, Alicia Keys is considering including her son, Egypt, on her upcoming ‘Girl on Fire’ album.

- Congrats to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys! The New York City natives ode to their hometown sold five million copies, becoming each of their biggest selling tracks to date.

The hip-hop community have taken to Twitter to express their condolences in the wake of the horrible shooting that occurred at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., on Friday (July 20). According to the Denver Post, a lone gunman, later identified as 24-year-old James Eagan Holmes, opened fire in the theater during a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises, killing at least 12 people and injuring 59

50 Cent has announced that he will release a new single called ‘New Day’ that will feature Alicia Keys and Dr. Dre. In an interview with Digital Spy, Fiddy revealed the title of the song and its release date, which is July 24.

Why go to a concert, pay money to get in and throw something at the artist on stage?  That's so childish.  Plus, it's incredibly disrespectful to the artist that's trying to perform for you.  Can you imagine singing and someone throws a full can of beer or a drink at you?

As the year winds down I'll be bringing you "Year End" details and news on some of the biggest moments in 2011.  For starters it was a huge year in music and the women in the industry raked in some big bucks.  From CD sales, promotions, endorsements and tours the ladies in music was " getting it in".  Here is this years top money makers:

Erykah Badu is gearing up to drop her first ever mix tape.  The project is due sometime by the end of this month and will carry the name of her debut album "Baduizm".  Speaking of which the neo-soul diva will hit the road this year