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Losing a legend like Whitney Houston mere hours before the Grammy Telecast was an exceptionally hard blow for music fans everywhere. Her immense talent was unparalleled, and when host LL Cool J opened the show with a prayer, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. After the prayer, LL showcased a clip of the singing legend performing at a previous Grammy’s, and the loss hit home more than ever. Alas, the show must go on. When music minds get together, things are bound to get crazy, and the 54th annual Grammy Awards were no exception. Music’s biggest night was jam-packed with performances, WTF moments, and, oh… a few awards too.


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After a show-stopping performance from Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen, Bruno Mars took the stage, and showcased just what he’s all about. It was a great moment and perhaps proved to some skeptics just why Mars is getting all the love.

But the night was definitely a good one for the ladies.
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She may not have taken home a Grammy during the the night’s telecast, Taylor Swift looked lovely in this sparkling gold ensemble.
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She also then returned to the stage for an interesting performance, that looked remarkably like it was a set from a country film. Practicing for your ‘Hunger Games’ track, T-Swift?
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The night’s biggest winner was without a doubt Adele, who not only got a standing ovation for her refreshingly simple rendition of “Rolling in the Deep,” but took home a slew of trophies, including “Album of the Year” for 21.
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She even traded looks for her performance, ditching the glamorous red lips and floor-length gown she wore on the red carpet.
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Grammy staples Foo Fighters rocked the roof off the tent that they performed in, outside of the telecast, before winning trophies for Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Performance.
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When accepting one of the awards, Grohl took the opportunity to bring the music back to the forefront, by saying that it was more about “being a human,” than making music with a computer.

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Rihanna (in a barely-there gown we’ll show a bit later) took the stage with Coldplay, collaborating on “We Found Love,” and “Princess of China.” Reactions were a bit mixed (the sound seemed a little off) but the performance was interesting nonetheless.
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Katy Perry went on stage (sans Kanye, who was absent from the show) to perform her track E.T, in a performance which experienced what many thought was an electric glitch, but really was just a clever move to change up the performance.
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Later, ‘The Voice’ judge Blake Shelton joined The Band Perry in paying tribute to country legend Glen Campbell.
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Taking the stage due to unfortunate circumstances, Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to the late Houston, belting out the classic “I Will Always Love You,” that made Houston so famous. It was a touching nod, from one talented woman to another.
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But enough about the performances; who rocked the best red carpet look? Take a peek at some of our personal favorites.
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Rihanna is no stranger to barely there clothing, and her strappy black number was no exception.
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Fergie took quite the risk with this see-through orange getup, which showed off her black lingerie more than her lady lumps.
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Nicki Minaj had one of the night’s weirdest performances (she floated!) and her red carpet look was just as shocking. Check out her performance look:
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Katy Perry was elegant in blue as she walked the red carpet before the show.
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Paul McCartney wins the award for “best photo buddy,” pausing backstage with both Lady Gaga:
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And Adele:
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And in the biggest AWWWWWWW moment, Nicki Minaj fan Sophia Grace Brownlee (who did her own version of “Supa Bass” hit the red carpet, thanks to Ellen.
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There you have it, music fans! The industry’s biggest night is a wrap, and everyone’s going to be talking about it. Are you ready for The Oscars? ‘Cause we are!
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Full list of winners:
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Record of the Year: “Rolling in the Deep,” Adele
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Song of the Year: “Rolling in the Deep,” Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth
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New Artist: Bon Iver
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Pop Solo Performance: “Someone Like You,” Adele
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Pop Performance by a Duo or Group: “Body and Soul,” Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse
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Pop Vocal Album: “21,” Adele
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Alternative Album: “Bon Iver,” Bon Iver
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Rock Song: “Walk,” Foo Fighters
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Rock Album: “Wasting Light,” Foo Fighters
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Rock Performance: “Walk,” Foo Fighters
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Hard Rock/Metal Performance: “White Limo,” Foo Fighters
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R&B Album: “F.A.M.E.,” Chris Brown
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R&B Song: “Fool For You,” Cee Lo Green, Melanie Hallim & Jack Splash
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R&B Performance: “Is This Love,” Corrine Bailey Rae
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Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: “Fool For You,” Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona
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Rap Album: “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” Kanye West
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Rap Performance: “Otis,” Jay-Z and Kanye West
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Rap Song: “All of the Lights,” Jeff Bhasker, Stacy Ferguson, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter & Kanye West
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Rap/Sung Collaboration: “All of the Lights,” Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie
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Dance Recording: “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites,” Skrillex
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Dance/Electronica Album: “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites,” Skrillex
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Musical Theater Album: “The Book of Mormon,” Robert Lopez, Trey Parker & Matt Stone
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World Music Album: “Tassili,” Tinariwen
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Latin Pop Rock, Rock or Urban Album: “Drama y Luz,” Mana
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Tropical Latin Album: “Last Mambo,” Cachao
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Banda or Norteno Album: “Los Tigres Del Norte and Friends,” Los Tigres Del Norte
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Regional Mexican or Tejano Album: “Bicentenario,” Pepe Aguilar
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Country Solo Performance: “Mean,” Taylor Swift
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Country Album: “Own the Night,” Lady Antebellum
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Country Performance by a Duo or Group: “Barton Hollow,” The Civil Wars
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Country Song: “Mean,” Taylor Swift
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Jazz Vocal Album: “The Mosaic Project,” Terri Lyne Carrington & various artists
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Jazz Instrumental Album: “Forever,” Corea, Clark & White
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Improvised Jazz Solo: “500 Miles High,” Chick Corea
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Large Ensemble Jazz Album: “The Good Feeling,” Christian McBride Big Band
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Blues Album: “Revelator,” Tedeschi Trucks Band
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Folk Album: “Barton Hollow,” The Civil Wars
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Pop Instrumental Album: “The Road From Memphis,” Booker T. Jones
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Bluegrass Album: “Paper Airplane,” Alison Krauss & Union Station
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Americana Album: “Ramble at the Ryman,” Levon Helm
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Reggae Album: “Revelation Pt. 1: The Root of Life,” Stephen Marley
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New Age Album: “What’s It All About,” Pat Metheny
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Children’s Album: “All About Bullies… Big and Small,” various artists
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Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Paul Epworth
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Remixed Recording, Non-Classical: “Cinema (Skrillex remix),” Sonny Moore
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Gospel Song: “Hello Fear,” Kirk Franklin
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Gospel/Contemporary Christian Performance: “Jesus,” L’Andria Johnson
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Gospel Album: “Hello Fear,” Kirk Franklin
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Choral Performance: “Light & Gold,” Eric Whitacre
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Classical Contemporary Composition: “Elmer Gantry,” Robert Aldridge & Herschel Garfein
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Producer of the Year, Classical: Judith Sherman
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Orchestral Performance: “Brahms: Symphony No. 4,” Gustavo Dudamel
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Opera Recording: “Adams: Doctor Atomic,” Alan Gilbert, conductor
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Spoken Word Album: “If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won’t),” Betty White
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Comedy Album: “Hilarious,” Louis C.K.
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Compilation Soundtrack Album For Visual Media: “Boardwalk Empire,” various artists
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Score Soundtrack Album For Visual Media: “The King’s Speech,” Alexandre Desplat
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Song Written For Visual Media: “I See the Light,” Alan Menken & Glenn Slater
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Historical Album: “Band on the Run (Paul McCartney Archive Collection – Deluxe Edition),” Paul McCartney
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Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists: “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me),” Jorge Calandrelli