GALLERY: Grammy Awards
This year's Grammy Awards were a sombre affair. After Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room on the eve of the awards, many singers dedicated their performances and wins to Whitney. Jennifer Hudson sang an emotional tribute of I Will Always Love You while a photo montage of late stars such as Amy Winehouse and Etta James played in the background.
See all the highlights of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center, LA.
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Taylor Swift must be running out of room in her trophy cabinet! The 22-year-old took home two records this time around.
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YouTube stars Sophia Grace and Rosie made their red-carpet debut… and were pretty excited about sharing the spotlight with Nicki Minaj.
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Snooki traded Jersey Shore for Los Angeles.
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Paris Hilton stepped out with her latest squeeze, Nick van de Wall, or more commonly known as Afrojack.
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WTF? Nicki Minaj rivals Lady Gaga in the crazy costume competition.
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We didn't think it was possible for Lily Aldridge to be any more beautiful - but clearly pregnancy works wonders for the supermodel.
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We're surprised Lady Gaga could even see Paul McCartney wrapped up in all that netting.
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Did you mistake Kelly Rowland for Alicia Keys? Us too.
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Kelly Osbourne gave a live account of the awards via her Twitter: "There is a really sad atmosphere down here today!" she posted.
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Who needs boys when you've got a blue-haired bestie? Rihanna and Katy can't keep their hands off each other.
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Katy Perry debuted her new track Part Of Me which includes the lyrics: "You chew me up and spit me up / You took my life / You drained me down / But that was then, and this is now. Ahem, Russell Brand - were you listening?
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How gorgeous is Kate Beckinsale? The British beauty looked incredible in a Zuhair Murad mini dress.
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Jennifer Hudson choked back tears during an emotional rendition of I Will Always Love You.
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Gwyneth Paltrow looked tiny in a cut-out Stella McCartney dress.
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Perhaps Fergie didn't realise lace was so see-through? I suppose we can be grateful she's wearing underwear at all.
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A controversial performance - this is the first year Chris Brown and Rihanna have appeared at the Grammy's since 2009. Chris performed songs from his new album and scooped up the gong for Best R&B Album.
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Carrie Underwood might have lost Best Country Solo Performance to Taylor Swift, but nothing could dim her mega-watt smile.
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Decked out in a shiny gold blazer, Bruno Mars paid homage to the swinging '60s.
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Alicia Keys was scheduled to perform a tribute to the late Etta James, but included Whitney Houston after the news came through.
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Adele was the clear winner on the night, taking home six awards - including song and album of the year. The Grammy's were her first live performance after recovering from throat surgery last year.
Taylor Swift must be running out of room in her trophy cabinet! The 22-year-old took home two records this time around.
