I very much connect with Michelle Obama: Alicia Keys

Singer Alicia Keys connects with US first lady Michelle Obama as they are both campaigners for female empowerment.
The 'Girl On Fire' hitmaker was one of a privileged few who were invited to perform at US President Barack Obama's official inauguration ball for his second term in January, and made good friends with the First Lady, reported Contactmusic.
"I very much connect with Michelle. And we've done different things together that have given us so much to talk about -- she's really interested in girls and empowerment too," Keys said.
Apart from Obama, the 33-year-old singer is also friends with younger R&B star Rihanna, 25.

"It's such a tricky, crazy business, and when people are a little bit younger than me, I'm always hoping that their soul is good because it can be such a soulless space. I'm proud of Rihanna. Because it's not easy to stand up in this crazy world and make it and keep going and try new things. And find your way through it," she said.