Tonight marks one of the hottest events in the industry calender, the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

Now, before the show air hits US screens, get into these snaps of Alicia Keys gearing up for her performance of her new single ‘Girl On Fire‘.

Sure to make one of the night’s better showings, Keys joins Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Rihanna who will also perform at the event, at which UK chart Queen Rita Ora will attend.

Many thanks to our friends over at RU.

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