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ALICIA KEYS: Playing 'Mommy'
By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
The nine-time Grammy Award winning musical wunderkind will guest star in a special episode of Nick, Jr.'s cartoon 'The Backyardigans' premiering Oct. 9 at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT).
In a special episode, titled "Mission to Mars," Tyrone and Tasha are Mission Control specialists who send their brave astronauts Uniqua, Pablo and Austin on a mission to find life on Mars after hearing a strange sound --"boinga, boinga!"-- coming from outer space.
Keys stars as the animated Mommy Martian along with her real-life niece, Shakyra Lipscomb, who plays baby Martian Boinga. In addition to voicing the bright green extraterrestrial, Keys sings an original song entitled, "Almost Everything is Boinga Here."
"After speaking with kids who said they loved 'The Backyardigans,' I knew this would be a great project for me to get involved in," said the J Records superstar. "Working alongside my niece was so much fun and the people at Nick Jr. helped to make it a great experience. I can't wait to see it all put together to make one great episode."
Also, each half-hour episode of 'The Backyardigans' features a unique music/dance genre with four original songs, along with real choreographed by Beth Bogush, a former director of the Alvin Ailey Dance School’s children’s program.
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KEEP IT UP GIRL
WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!! -
You just don't know how much you have men feening for u. My brother loves you...you are a wonderful artist with much talent. Your songs are wonderful and speak from the heart. My special needs kids that I teach love your songs. When they hear you they just go crazy. Keep doing all that you do.. Much luv out there
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Alicia,
You are a beautiful black woman inside and out. My nephew would love to date you! So true. Your warmth and sincerity is palpable and the genuineness shows through in all you do. I have watched your climb to fame and I know you will be one like Aretha,Patti,Gladys,etc...you have what it takes to endure in this career. See, no one cares when you get married, have children, gain weight etc when they feel connected to you and the talent is quality and it is sung with a message. You will be that legend for your time. Fantasia Moreno and Beyonce' are others in your sphere. Keep creating ma, keep the thoughts elevated. Do your thang young queen and those that can't get with your program....well then where the hell is their program. If you have time to critique others, who are you and what does your mini opinion mean is all I'm asking! We have black folks breaking glass ceilings in Amerikka, we still celebrating "The First Black.....and all we can do is try to grind someone to a fine pulp! I am proud of you and I put my money where my mouth is regarding sister-hood. I am founder and CEO of a women's group. Founded a book club and promote literacy. Next, I am developing a program to showcase young people in spoken word, art presentations and public speaking. We don't just shuffle and fetch anymore, we lead,direct,affect and change the world. Stay up as I know you will...I can see the eye of the tiger in you Alicia! You have the look!! lol..lol..
God bless you
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Alicia Keys For The Children!!!
Then I know she's going to dig this.
Come on down baby doll!
12/22/06 8:43 PM
Alicia is makig a difference..can you say the same about Beyonce? Oh, except she is on everything that has electricity. Give credit where credit is due..the shine shoud go to Alicia!!