Alicia Keys and Jay-Z are to perform together at the Brits.

Singer Alicia joins previous announcements Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Cheryl Cole, Lily Allen, Kasabian, JLS, Robbie Williams and the collaboration of Dizzee Rascal and Florence And The Machine.

Ged Doherty, chairman of the Brits Committee, said: “Alicia is a fantastic addition to the show, I can’t wait to see her and Jay-Z perform one of the biggest songs of the year.”

The Brits take place on February 16 at London’s Earls Court Arena and will be shown live on ITV1 from 8pm.

The show will be hosted by funnyman Peter Kay with support from presenters Dame Shirley Bassey, Courtney Love, Cat Deeley and Andy Serkis.

US singer-songwriter Alicia topped the UK album charts for the first time on Monday with The Element Of Freedom.

She last performed at the Brits in 2004.