R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys and retired NBA player Charles Barkley kicked off the 2010 season of NBC’s Saturday Night Live over the weekend. In addition to having some fun with a hilarious “booty call” skit, Keys took to the stage as the musical guest and performed her most recent singles from her new album, The Element of Freedom (in stores now).
Barkley, the show’s host, was caught on camera rocking a long, curly wig and playing the piano (as if he were A. Keys) during rehearsals for the live show. Continue reading to check that out, along with Alicia’s performances of “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart” and “Empire State of Mind (Part II).” The “Booty Call” SNL Digital Short skit (with SNL’s Andy Samberg) can also be found after the break…
