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Alicia Keys sits down for an interview with MTV News reporter Tim Kash

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys had their first performance of the chart-topping "Empire State of Mind" at the Video Music Awards, which Lil Mama decided to crash

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performed "Empire State of Mind" again during the World Series

2009 mtvU Woodie Awards nominee Alicia Keys.

Alicia Keys on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.

Ah, the little black dress; It's sexy, sophisticated, classic and classy. No matter if you're a piano virtuoso (Alicia Keys), an underwear model (Alessandra Ambrosio), a hotel heiress (Nikki Hilton), a judge of Idols (Kara DioGuardi) or a Pussycat Doll (Melody Thornton) everyone looks their best in this timeless look.

Lil Mama, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys perform "Empire State of Mind" on stage at Radio City Music Hall at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Alicia Keys performs "Empire State of Mind" on stage at Radio City Music Hall at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys on stage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Alicia Keys belts out "Empire State Of Mind" with Jay-Z at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Alicia Keys soaks it up performing "Empire State Of Mind" with Jay-Z at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys perform "Empire State of Mind" on stage at Radio City Music Hall at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys perform "Empire State of Mind" on stage at Radio City Music Hall at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys perform "Empire State of Mind" on stage at Radio City Music Hall at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys perform "Empire State of Mind" on stage at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.

Alicia Keys performs "Empire State of Mind" on stage at Radio City Music Hall at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Alicia Keys performs "Empire State of Mind" on stage at Radio City Music Hall at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Alicia Keys performs "Empire State of Mind" on stage at Radio City Music Hall at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Alicia Keys and Jay-Z perform "Empire State of Mind" on stage at Radio City Music Hall at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Alicia Keys on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.

Alicia Keys is set to perform with Jay-Z at the 2009 Video Music Awards

These two are so cool, they're cold. JC Chasez rocks a fur jacket at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, as does Alicia Keys the following year.

Singer Alicia Keys poses backstage at the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

Alicia Keys performs on stage live in concert at the Vector Arena on December 6, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand.

09.09.2007, Las Vegas, NV: Alicia Keys offsets her hip-hugging little black dress with always-in-style berry-red lipstick, bright cat eyes, and out-to-there lashes.

Singer Alicia Keys appears onstage during MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios on December 21, 2005 in New York City.

Showing off her musical talent, Alicia Keys performs "Fur Elise" and her hit "Fallin" at the 2001 Video Music Awards in New York City.

Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz perform "If I Ain't Got You" and "Higher Ground" at the 2004 Video Music Awards in Miami.

Alicia Keys and TLC during the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Alicia Keys poses with the Best Female R&B Performance and Best R&B Song awards in the press room during the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

John Mayer (L) and singer Alicia Keys perform onstage during the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Alicia Keys performs onstage during the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Singe Alicia Keys accepts the Best Female R&B Performance award onstage during the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Singer Alicia Keys (L) sings with a hologram of Frank Sinatra onstage during the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Alicia Keys arrives at the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Singer Alicia Keys arrives at the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Singer Alicia Keys performs during a concert October 20, 2002 at Palacio de Congresos in Madrid, Spain. Keys is touring to support her recording "Songs in A Minor".

Producer Kerry "Krucial" Brothers and singer Alicia Keys attend the BET Honors at the Warner Theater on January 12, 2008 in Washington, DC.

Honoree and Musician Alicia Keys (L) and her mother Terri Augello attend the BET Honors at the Warner Theater on January 12, 2008 in Washington, DC.

Alicia Keys arrives at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Alicia Keys performs during the Nobel Peace Prize Concert at Oslo Spektrum on December 11, 2007 in Oslo, Norway. The concert is designed to salute the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize laureates for their acheivements and promote awareness of environmental issues an

Alicia Keys performs during the Nobel Peace Prize Concert at Oslo Spektrum on December 11, 2007 in Oslo, Norway. The concert is designed to salute the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize laureates for their acheivements and promote awareness of environmental issues an

Alicia Keys performs during the Nobel Peace Prize Concert at Oslo Spektrum on December 11, 2007 in Oslo, Norway. The concert is designed to salute the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize laureates for their acheivements and promote awareness of environmental issues an

Musician Alicia Keyes arrives at the Legendary Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 9, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.

Singer Alicia Keys attends a reception to benefit UNICEF hosted by Gucci during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008 at The Salon at Bryant Park on February 6, 2008 in New York City.

Musician Alicia Keys attends a reception to benefit UNICEF hosted by Gucci during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008 at The United Nations on February 6, 2008 in New York City.

Alicia Keys.

Alicia Keys.

Alicia Keys.