Celebrated globally for her soulful vocals, empowering anthems, and timeless classics like “Fallin’,” “If I Ain’t Got You,” “Superwoman,” and “Girl on Fire,” Alicia Keys stands as one of the most influential artists of her era.
As announced by the VinFuture Foundation, her participation in the 2025 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony will symbolize resilience, renewal, and hope, seamlessly aligning with this year’s theme, “Rising and Thriving.”
The event will unveil the Laureates of the 5th VinFuture Prize, chosen from 1,705 global nominations. This year’s ceremony continues to honor groundbreaking innovations that enhance quality of life and drive sustainable progress, with Keys’ performance expected to merge artistic excellence and scientific achievement in a memorable highlight.
Beyond her 17 Grammy Awards, Alicia Keys is a multifaceted creator: a musician, producer, founder of Keys Soulcare, New York Times bestselling author, and producer in film, television, and Broadway. She co-founded She Is The Music, a global movement advancing equity and opportunities for women in music.
Since her groundbreaking 2001 debut, SONGS IN A MINOR, Keys has sold over 65 million records and amassed 5 billion streams, solidifying her legacy with an unmatched catalog of hits.
Keys holds the title of the #1 RIAA-certified Female R&B artist of the millennium, with 37 million certified track sales (USA) and 20 million album sales (USA). Her iconic tracks “Empire State of Mind” and “No One” achieved RIAA Diamond status in 2024, surpassing 10 million units each.
VinFuture 2025 Draws Over 1,700 Global Nominations
The VinFuture Prize, a prestigious global science and technology award, concluded its fifth nomination round with 1,705 submissions from worldwide innovators, as confirmed by organizers on May 22.
Imagine Dragons Rock Vietnam: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Prepare for Epic Performances
The Grammy-winning American pop-rock band, Imagine Dragons, touched down in Hanoi on Thursday evening, much to the excitement of their avid fans in the capital and Ho Chi Minh City. With their unique brand of anthemic and uplifting rock, the band is set to ignite the stage and thrill audiences with their powerful live performances.
Nearly 1,500 Nominations Received for the Fourth Season of the VinFuture Prize
The submission portal for the 2024 VinFuture Prize formally closed on April 17th, accruing a total of 1,469 submissions for the fourth award season.
Katy Perry, American Pop Star, to Perform in Vietnam Next Week
Katy Perry, an acclaimed American singer, is set to grace the VinFuture Award Ceremony 2023 in Vietnam next week. This will be her third visit to the Southeast Asian country, where she will captivate the audience with her mesmerizing performance.
2023 VinFuture Prize celebrates four scientific works on the theme of “Limitless Unity”
The VinFuture Foundation has recognized four groundbreaking scientific achievements in 2023. The prestigious $3 million Grand Prize was given to the “Innovation in developing a sustainable framework for renewable energy by utilizing solar cells for generation and Lithium-ion batteries for storage.”
Legendary musician Steve Vai set to rock Vietnam in an electrifying performance this month
On October 19, Steve Vai, the acclaimed guitar virtuoso from America, will grace the stage of Nguyen Du Sports Hall in Ho Chi Minh City. This concert marks the first stop in Southeast Asia for his world tour, commemorating an impressive 45-year career. With three Grammy Awards under his belt, Steve Vai stands as a true legend of the guitar world. Don’t miss this extraordinary performance by one of the greatest musicians of our time.
