Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz enjoyed a week in paradise. The happy couple vacationed to the island of Kauai with their son Egypt. They evaded the paparazzi for most of their trip, but were caught by the cameras in the airport as they made their way back to the mainland. During their Hawaiian holiday, the “Fallin’” singer celebrated her 31st birthday amongst the lush greenery.

“I’ve never seen a starrier sky I’ve never felt a more beautiful breeze I’ve never been more alive And It brings me to my knees!” tweeted Alicia, who will return to work on her upcoming album.

Meanwhile, a source close to Swizz Beatz refutes reports that the super-producer was the CEO of Megaupload, the file-sharing site that was shut down. However, he is still involved with the company. “He’s not walking away from this,” the source tells MTV News.

Swizz Beatz is under fire after being publicized as the CEO of Megaupload, the popular file-sharing site that was suddenly shut down on Thursday. Now some of his peers in the hip-hop community are expressing their support for the super-producer.

Megaupload was taken offline by the FBI following charges against its operators for violating piracy laws, including their refusal to remove copyrighted material from the site in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Seven of Megaupload’s operators were indicted and four were arrested in New Zealand on Thursday in what the Department of Justice calls a “Mega conspiracy.” Swizz was not included on the list and has not addressed his involvement with the site (His name and title appeared on the “About Us” page).

The Grammy-winning hitmaker recruited his celebrity friends including Kanye West, will.i.am, Kim Kardashian, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, and wife Alicia Keys to appear in an online video endorsing the file-sharing service. Will.i.am subsequently requested that the video be removed and Universal Music Group flagged it for copyright abuse.

While most remained silent following the allegations, some of Swizz’ pals were vocal with their support including Diddy and Busta Rhymes.

“@THEREALSWIZZZ call me anytime and I will do anything for you !!!! I love You! Your a fuckin genius!!!!” tweeted Diddy. “@THEREALSWIZZZ your a bad motherfucker!!!! I’m so proud of you!!!!! Never stop!!! EVER!!!!! Let’s Gooo!!!!”

Busta Rhymes also stood by his friend’s side. “1st of all I am soooo proud of my brother @THEREALSWIZZZ 4 being apart of creating something (MEGAUPLOAD) that could create the most powerful way 4 artist 2 get 90% off of every dollar despite the music being downloaded 4 free,” he wrote.

“I am proud 2 stand next 2 my brother @THEREALSWIZZZ and fight the good fight…Our freedom is truly being fucked with in a very significant way and I strongly suggest 2 all artist especially the 1′s Swizz repped 4 comes out & reps 4 him!!!”

He continued, “With labels and companies doin’ deals with Spotify and many other companies like it who doesn’t give us shit continue 2 do what they do and blatantly show us how much they value the artist with doing deals of such disrespect and lack of value 4 our content.”

Megaupload was the 13th largest site in the world at one point, accounting for four percent of total online traffic. The indictment is among the largest criminal copyright cases ever brought by the United States.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz spent Christmas on the court with their son Egypt. The happy couple made a public appearance with the 14-month-old at the New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics game at Madison Square Garden. The loving family had a blast, spending the holiday with celebrities including Spike Lee and Chris Rock.

“Egypt at his 1st NY Knicks game today Merry X mas to everybody,” tweeted Swizz following the family outing.

Alicia Keys expanded her empire by presenting her first play on Broadway last night. The Grammy-winning singer, who serves as producer and music composer, was beaming with pride as she celebrated opening night for Stick Fly at Cort Theatre in New York City.

She was joined by her husband Swizz Beatz, cast members, and celebrities including Spike Lee, Gayle King, Taraji P. Henson, and Tracee Ellis Ross at the premiere and after-party.

The play is centered around an affluent African-American family who gathers at their summer home in Martha’s Vineyard. But a relaxing weekend takes an unexpected turn when two sons bring their girlfriends home to meet their parents for the first time.

“It’s about the human experience, so it doesn’t matter how you look, where you’re from, where you grew up,” explained Alicia of the family-geared production. “Life is hilarious, life is serious, life is outrageous, and that’s what this play is.”

Alicia Keys can rock the mic, but can she also work the turntables? The Grammy-winning singer introduced her DJ alter ego DJ AK-47 during a recent gig with Swizz Beatz. Her husband got things started before handing it to his wife, who spun old school classics from Pete Rock and Gang Starr as Swizzy and Busta Rhymes backed her up.

“I learned how to DJ at 9:45 tonight,” said DJ AK-47, who started a Twitter account and plans to release a mixtape.

Watch her work the ones and twos below.

Maybach Music’s next in line Meek Mill adds some star power to the remix of his single “Ima Boss” with hip-hop heavyweights T.I., Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Birdman, and DJ Khaled.

Tip kicks off the five-minute-plus remix with a ferocious verse and Rozay keeps it moving after his recent health scare. “Had a couple seizures, call ‘em minor setbacks/ Everybody prayin’ for me, I respect that,” raps the Bawse.

Who had the best verse? Weigh in with your thoughts.

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Alicia Keys was the belle of the ball at the 8th Annual Keep a Child Alive Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Thursday evening (Nov. 3). The Grammy-winning songstress, who co-founded the non-profit organization, shimmered in a gold top, cream-colored blazer, and gold pointy-toe heels as she posed on the red carpet with her husband Swizz Beatz, who looked sharp in an all-black tux.

“I am overwhelmed by the kindness I witnessed last night at the eighth annual Black Ball NY,” said Keys, who raised over $3 million for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in India and Africa. “I am forever grateful to all of our supporters whose generosity will provide AIDS treatment and care for so many in desperate need.”

Queen Latifah, Tyra Banks, Gayle King, Kerry Washington, Carmelo Anthony, and La La Vazquez were among the stars who dressed up to honor the spiritual, musical, and philanthropic legacy of the late George Harrison.

Guests were treated to performances by Usher, Norah Jones, will.i.am, Jay Sean, and more. The “Fallin’” singer joined Usher and Richie Sambora on The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” and closed the night by singing “I Gotta Feeling” with will.i.am, as her mother and brother danced onstage.

T.I. is currently on a whirlwind media tour to promote his first novel Power & Beauty: A Love Story of Life on the Streets. But the rapper-turned-author got some time to enjoy the fruits of his labor at a release party today in Manhattan. Guests including J. Cole, Swizz Beatz, Jadakiss, BMX rider Nigel Sylvester, L.A. Laker Derek Fisher, and Tip’s wife Tiny dined at upscale eatery Philippe and received signed copies of the book along with a gift bag courtesy of AKOO Clothing. See which stars held court with the King.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz left baby Egypt at home and stepped out for opening night of the Broadway play The Mountaintop at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City on Thursday (Oct. 13). The stylish couple posed in shades of green before going inside to watch Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson star in the Martin Luther King Jr.-inspired drama. Alicia is producing her own Broadway play Stick Fly, which opens in December.

DMX announces his return on a new freestyle “It’s Over, The Dog Is Back” featuring Swizz Beatz. “It’s a new sheriff in town, just been re-elected,” growls X, while Swizzy teases more music from the rest of the Ruff Ryders crew. The Dog days are far from over.

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