Alicia Keys to perform at UEFA Champions League final

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Alicia Keys has been confirmed to to perform at this year's Champions League Final in Milan. 

It's the first time a live performance has been pencilled for the opening ceremony, which will be watch by 80,000 spectators and by more than 220 countries throughout the world. 

On the experience, she said, "This is going to be a powerful moment in history and one that represents the spirit of all the similarities we share no matter where we live and who we are."

It's expected that the Empire State of Mind singer will debut music from her forthcoming album.    

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