Alicia Keys to Perform with Stevie Wonder at Billboard Music Awards
Alicia Keys is the latest artist to join the lineup for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. The Grammy-winning singer will duet with the legendary Stevie Wonder at Sunday’s show.
Keys, a 10-time Billboard winner, will also present the Billboard Icon Award to Wonder, reports Entertainment Weekly. The two previously performed “Higher Ground” together at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards.
Other performers include Chris Brown, Usher, Nelly Furtado, Kelly Clarkson, Linkin Park, Carrie Underwood, Justin Bieber, LMFAO, and The Wanted, with presenters Swizz Beatz, Wiz Khalifa, Robin Thicke, Brandy, Monica, Taio Cruz, Natasha Bedingfield, and more.
John Legend and Jordin Sparks will participate in a musical tribute to the late Whitney Houston, who will receive the Millennium Award. Her daughter Bobbi Kristina and sister-in-law Patricia Houston will be present to accept the honor.
The 2012 Billboard Music Awards will air live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sunday at 8 p.m. on ABC. Adele, LMFAO, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Lil Wayne are among this year’s finalists.