Alicia Keys put on a sultry display in an eye-catching sequin look while filming a video for the upcoming MTV Europe Music Award amid the COVID-19 lockdown.
As the 15-time Grammy winner performed a musical medley on the piano in Los Angeles, she wore a full-on bejeweled mask which covered her entire face.
Despite opting to keep her eyes, nose and mouth under a diamond-encrusted facial covering, she appeared unfazed.
Stunning: Alicia Keys appeared to be getting creative with her latest performance attire, while filming a video for the MTV Europe Music Award amid the COVID-19 lockdown
She styled her glistening piece of PPE with a coordinating crop top and a brown leather jacket, which showcased her ample cleavage and lean midriff.
The star completed her outfit with a pair of high-waisted tan cargo pants and lace-up boots.
While it is unclear if she was just making a bold fashion statement or required to mask up for the performance, musicians, across the globe, have been finding ways to safely get back on stage amid the ongoing pandemic.
Masked up: As the 15-time Grammy winner performed a musical medley on the piano in Los Angeles, she wore a full-on bejeweled mask, which covered her entire face
Shimmering: Despite keeping her eyes, nose and mouth shielded behind a diamond-encrusted facial covering, she appeared unfazed by the COVID-19 safety laws and regulations
Flawless: Keys achieved a natural no-makeup look, which highlighted her glowing and healthy skin with a foundation that hid any of her blemishes
Earlier in the evening, she posed sans mask on the red carpet, showing off her stunning waist-length braid and massive gold hoop earrings.
Keys achieved a natural no-makeup look, which highlighted her glowing and healthy skin with a foundation that hid any of her blemishes.
Since 2016, the hitmaker has been open about feeling empowered by attending high-profile red carpet appearances without even a swipe of mascara.
Performing: She paired the glistening piece of PPE with a coordinating crop top and a brown leather sherpa-lined jacket, which showcased her ample cleavage and lean midriff
Back on stage: While it is unclear if Keys was making a bold fashion statement or required to mask up for the performance, musicians, across the globe, are finding ways to safely and efficiently produce during the ongoing pandemic
‘I don’t want to cover up anymore. Not my face, not my mind, not my soul, not my thoughts, not my dreams, not my struggles, not my emotional growth. Nothing,’ she explained in an revealing Lenny Letter of her choice.
On a Today show segment, she noted that she loves her lip gloss and eyeliner and isn’t anti-makeup, but doesn’t want to ‘feel beholden to have to do it.’
Over the weekend, Keys teamed up with Brandi Carlile to sing their voting anthem Global Citizen’s Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy virtual event.
Upcoming performance: The singer was seen shooting a spot for what appears to be MTV EMA, which airs on November 8
Feeling good: Since 2016, the hitmaker has been open about feeling empowered by attending high-profile red carpet appearances without even a swipe of mascara
Making her voice heard: Over the weekend, Keys teamed up with Brandi Carlile to sing their voting anthem Global Citizen’s Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy virtual event
She and Carlile, 39, beautifully harmonized, as they lent their voices to a tune, which expressed the importance of voting.
Keys serenaded: ‘I have a voice / Started out a whisper / Turned into a scream / Made a beautiful noise / Shoulder to shoulder / Marching in the street
‘When you’re all alone / It’s a quiet breeze / But when you band together / It’s a choir of thunder and rain / Now we have a choice / ‘Cause I have a voice.’
Beautiful duet: Alicia Keys teamed up with Brandi Carlile as they gave a powerful performance of their voting anthem A Beautiful Noise, closing out Global Citizen’s Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy
She took to Instagram after the performance, posing with Carlile in front of the pianos, lit by a string of bulbs hanging across a dark set.
The Smokin’ Aces actress said in a statement: ‘This song has that special energy that we really need to feel right now. Everyone has the power to make beautiful noise and to lift others up with their voice.
‘Now more than ever, we need to let those voices be heard by voting. I’m so grateful to have joined my sister Brandi Carlile, a beautiful spirit, inspiring artist and incredible person, for this moment.’
She and Carlile were joined by Brandy Clark, Linda Perry, Lori McKenna, Ruby Amanfu, Hailey Whitters and Hillary Lindsey in writing the tune.
They’ve also launched a social media challenge, urging fans to use the hashtag #ABeautifulNoise, as they hit the polls.
Yin and yang: The 39-year-old donned a plunging black velvet coat, as she sat at a white piano, which formed a yin-yang with Carlile’s black piano, as she matched in a white suit