Alicia Keys Parodies 'A Star Is Born' 's 'Shallow' with James Corden to Prep for Grammys

BeforeAlicia Keystakes the stage to host Sunday’s61st annual Grammy Awards, she’s getting a little advice from one of the show’s former emcees. On Wednesday, the 38-year-old “Girl on Fire” singer paid a visit toThe Late Late Show with James Corden, where she asked the comedian — who has hosted the Grammys for the past two consecutive years — for some tips. Of course, Corden, 40, couldn’t just pass on his guidance without having some fun with it.

Alicia Keys Performs Beethoven Sonata at Kobe Bryant Memorial After Athlete Learned to Play It

Kobe Bryant’s love of classical music was honored during the powerful celebration of life for the NBA legend on Monday. Alicia Keys took the stage at the Staples Center to perform Beethoven’s “Piano Sonata No. 14,” which is known as the “Moonlight Sonata.” Kevork Djansezian/Getty CNN She alsogave a heartfelt tribute of her ownin her opening monologue of the show. During a chat withEllen DeGeneresafter the Grammys, the 39-year-old singer recalled the opening of the show changing “minutes before” it was set to begin.

Alicia Keys Performs with Son and Wins iHeartRadio Music's Innovator Award: 'Find the Power in Your Own Journey'

Alicia Keysnever falls short of inspiring her fans.During the sixth annualiHeartRadio Music Awardson Thursday night, the singer encouraged everyone to stay true to themselves while accepting this year’s Innovator award.“Thank you so much. What a powerful, beautiful energy that’s in here tonight!” she said after hugging her husbandSwizz Beatzand their sons on her way to the stage. “I feel y’all. So many amazing artists here tonight — I’m sitting and chillin’ withTaylor [Swift]andMaren [Morris]and we’re talking.

Alicia Keys Reacts to Janet Jackson Admitting to Have a Crush on Her: 'I Always Knew I Was Bae'

On Instagram Sunday, the 40-year-old “Underdog” singerposteda screenshot of an article from 2008 when Jackson, 55, revealed she had a crush on her. In an interview with E! Online, Jackson said that if she were to ever enter a lesbian relationship, it would be with Keys. “I always knew I was BAE But when @janetjackson says it 💥💥💥💥,” the 15-time Grammy winner captioned the snap. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Alicia Keys Recalls 'Tearing Up' After Recording First Song with Son Egypt: 'Super Proud Mom'

Alicia Keys, son Egypt.Photo: Alicia Keys/instagram Alicia Keysis beaming with pride for her oldest son, Egypt. The “Underdog” singer, 40, recently recorded her first song with her and husbandSwizz Beatz’s 11-year-old son Egypt. During an interview withEntertainment Tonight, Keys reflected on Egypt’s interest in the music industry. “I couldn’t even believe it. I was, like, tearing up and I felt so crazy because he’s like, ‘Mom, what?’ And I’m like [laughs], ‘Nothing!