Alicia Keys kicked off her day with the ladies of “The View” and ended it with a visit to “The Late Show with David Letterman.” Following her concert for “Live on Letterman,” the R&B powerhouse sat down with the late-night host to discuss her son Egypt and his understanding of Santa Claus, her upcoming tour, and husband Swizz Beatz.

She also performed her Emeli Sandé-penned single “Brand New Me” off her latest album Girl on Fire.

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Alicia Keys brought some sunshine to “The View” during her appearance on Tuesday. Looking pretty in pink, the 14-time Grammy winner chatted with the ladies about performing at “12.12.12: The Concert for Sandy Relief” alongside legends like Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney, what songs she sings to her son Egypt, going on tour in March, and cutting her hair.

She also sat down at the piano to perform her new Girl on Fire anthem “Brand New Me,” for which the video just debuted.

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Out with the old, in with the new. With only weeks left in 2012, Alicia Keys debuts the powerful video for “Brand New Me,” the second single off her latest album Girl on Fire. The R&B songstress pours her heart out and frees herself from the past, wig and all, as she sings the empowering anthem.

“#BrandNewMe is about finding bravery, LETTING GO & being myself,” said Alicia of the emotional clip, directed by Diane Martel.

Celebrate with Alicia as she embarks on her new journey.

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It’s showtime! Swizz Beatz brought out some of his superstar friends during “Girls Night Out” at Webster Hall in New York City last night. The super-producer was joined onstage by Diddy (“Same Damn Time”), Busta Rhymes (“Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See”), DJ Khaled (“All I Do Is Win”), and his wife Alicia Keys, who surprised him in the middle of “Everyday Birthday.”

“You just gonna pop up on my show like that?” said Swizz, to which Alicia replied, “I just figured I’d come say hi.”

She stuck around to perform her Girl on Fire single “New Day,” which her husband helped produce.

Watch some of the highlights below.

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After giving her declaration (“Girl on Fire”), Alicia Keys shares her autobiography with “Brand New Me,” the second single from her chart-topping album Girl on Fire. The R&B songstress reveals two photos from the video along with a 10-second teaser (blink and you’ll miss it).

“‘Brand New Me’ is about the journey it takes to get to a place where you are proud to be a new you,” Alicia told The BoomBox of the introspective ballad, which she co-wrote with Emeli Sandé. “There is nothing wrong with growing. There may be people in your life that knew you for a long time and they think of you only as the person you used to be and not the person you now are. And this song is a conversation introducing them to the new you, where nothing can hold you back and no one can hold you down.”

The Diane Martel-directed clip will premiere on “106 & Park” on Monday, December 17. Get a sneak peek below.

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Kanye West and Alicia Keys lent their voices to “12.12.12: The Concert for Sandy Relief” at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday. Sporting a Pyrex hoodie and leather kilt, Yeezy performed over 10 songs including “Mercy,” “Clique,” “Power,” “Jesus Walks,” “All of the Lights,” “Diamonds,” “Gold Digger,” and “Runaway,” closing with “Stronger.”

“I got friends that was displaced ’cause of Hurricane Sandy that I let stay in my place so this is an emotional evening for us,” he said after “Touch the Sky.”

Looking radiant in red, Alicia Keys closed out the evening with two songs. “I’m so honored to be here with you tonight. This is for our brothers and sisters. We can become brand new,” said the New York songstress as she performed her new single “Brand New Me,” taking a moment to reflect on her city.

She continued with “No One,” encouraging everyone to put their lighters in the sky. “My city, New York City, is the most incredible city, the most resilient city,” said Alicia before taking a bow.

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Alicia Keys set off sparks during her electrifying performance on Germany’s “Wetten, dass..?” Fresh off the No. 1 debut of her album Girl on Fire, the New York native performed the title track in front of an audience of millions. She shared the bill with her fellow girls on fire, Rihanna and Pink.

“Just finished ‘Wetten, Dass..?’! It was a #girlonfire night w/ @pink & @badgalriri #shinebright!” tweeted Alicia, who will kick off her U.S. tour with Miguel in March.

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It was a family affair as Alicia Keys hosted Keep a Child Alive’s Black Ball Redux at the famed Apollo Theater in New York on Thursday night. The fundraising gala, which assists those affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India, was rescheduled from last month due to Hurricane Sandy.

The “Girl on Fire” was joined by her mother Terri Augello, husband Swizz Beatz, brother Cole Cook, and Swizz’ brother Andre King as she honored Oprah Winfrey for her philanthropic efforts.

“It’s a universal truth, Oprah makes change happen,” Alicia told the AP, while Oprah addressed her onstage. “You try to keep a child alive and I try to educate them as best as I can,” she said.

The Keep a Child Alive founder dueted with blues singer Bonnie Raitt on “I Just Can’t Make You Love Me.” Jennifer Hudson and Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes also performed, while Whoopi Goldberg played emcee.

“Ok! 2night was just outrageous!!!” tweeted Alicia, who raised $1.3 million by the end of the evening.

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