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“We were all freaking out, because obviously, hearing the news about Kobe [Bryant] and his daughter [Gianna], was so tragic and none of us can still believe it right now to this day,” Alicia Keys, host of the 2020 Grammy Awards, said during the Jan. 29 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Alicia Keys “freaked out” as she tried to prepare a fitting tribute to Kobe Bryant at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

With the news of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant's death breaking just five hours before Grammy Awards 2020 was scheduled to kick-off, the organisers made some last-minute changes in host Alicia Keys’ opening monologue and the result was moving! During her appearance on the latest episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Alicia shared details about what went on backstage while she and her team were trying to come up with a 'proper' tribute to retired NBA star.

Alicia Keys channelled Kobe Bryant’s “energy and fighting spirit” as she hosted the 2020 Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

and both paid tribute to at the Grammy Awards last night.

Alicia Keys looked spectacular while hosting the 2020 GRAMMY Awards.

Alicia Keys is opening up about how she managed to handle hosting Sunday's somber 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Brittany Howard joined Alicia Keys on stage at the 2020 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles to play “Underdog.” The Alabama Shakes frontwoman—who was nominated for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance at this year’s awards ceremony—donned sunglasses for the performance. Watch that below.

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards are taking place at Staples Center in Los Angeles tonight, though the minds of many of those in the arena — and across Los Angeles — are on the news that emerged earlier today of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's tragic death. After Lizzo kicked the night off by shouting "We love you Kobe!" host Alicia Keys was joined on stage by Boyz II Men — who hail from Bryant's hometown of Philadelphia — to pay an emotional tribute to Bryant.

Tonight is supposed to be the year's biggest celebration of music, but it's a sad day for the sports world. As music's biggest artists gathered to celebrate their achievements at the 62nd Grammy Awards at Los Angeles' Staples Center, it was hard to shake the news of Kobe Bryant's tragic death.

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away just a few hours before the 2020 Grammy Awards, and music’s biggest stars paid tribute to him during the telecast. Artists including Lizzo, Alicia Keys, and Boyz II Men honored the late athlete during speeches and performances.

Second-time Grammy host Alicia Keys opened up the 2020 Grammy Awards Sunday (Jan. 26) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with a monologue that paid homage to Kobe Bryant, who was killed earlier Sunday along with his daughter Gianna and seven others in a shocking helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA.Taking the stage in a silvery gown, Keys was somber as she opened the proceedings.

Alicia Keys has announced her new album. It’s called ALICIA, and it arrives March 20 via RCA. The album features the previously released single “Underdog.” Watch that track’s video below.

Alicia Keys‘ “Underdog” is her latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 4 million YouTube views to date. The single is produced by Johnny McDaid and Alicia Keys herself. On today’s Verified, Alicia Keys talks about her upbringing in New York City and the song’s inspiration.