Adele cradles the six awards she won at the 54th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12, 2012. JAYNE KAMIN-ONCEA/UPI/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: upiphotostwo140145
As always the Grammy Awards delivered an entertaining night, filled with emotion, good music, and interesting fashion. I think it’s safe to say that the night belonged to Adele, winning a total of six Grammy Awards including Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Although the Foo Fighters were not far behind with some big wins for their album Wasting Light. And despite the nominees for Best New Artist being a tight race with the likes of The Band Perry and Nicki Minaj in the category, it was Bon Iver who walked away with the award.
The performances were certainly memorable, with Katy Perry debuting her newest song, with lyrics that seemed to take a swing at her ex-husband Russell Brand. There was also a reminiscent piece by the Beach Boys who were joined by members of Maroon 5 that had to warm your heart. And then of course there’s that one performance that leaves you going “huh?” That honor goes to Nicki Minaj … But it was overshadowed by the ever-so-beautiful tribute to Whitney Houston. Jennifer Hudson sang “I Will Always Love You” made famous by the late songstress which ended with the Hudson singing “Whitney we love you.” Watching it, I can’t say that I held it together…
Lady Gaga may have toned it down this year, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t other head turning outfits on the red carpet (both for good and bad reasons). I’m still confused by the Halloween costume Fergie showed up in, and Nicki Minaj’s not so reverent Vatican inspired cape, accessorized by a man dressed as the pope… However, then you have stars like Carrie Underwood and Jessie J who stunned in their gowns, going for more classic red carpet looks. Even Katy Perry toned down her usually vamped up style for a modest floor length dress.
So check out these images (and the more we have back at Newscom) of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards!
Jennifer Hudson performs "I Will Always Love You" in a tribute to Whitney Houston at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 12, 2012. MARIO ANZUONI/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: rtrlfive062629
Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson perform at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2012. MARIO ANZUONI/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: rtrlfive062286
Singer Rihanna arrives at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 12, 2012. DANNY MOLOSHOK/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: rtrlfive062329
Fergie 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards (The Grammys) - 2012 Arrivals held at the Staples Center Los Angeles, California - 12.02.12. AP1 WENN Photos/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: wennphotosthree180648
(L-R) Members of Lady Antebellum, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood pose with they Grammy Award for "Best Country Album" (Own The Night) at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2012. LUCY NICHOLSON/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: rtrlfive062719
Singer Katy Perry performs at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2012. MARIO ANZUONI/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: rtrlfive062600
Bruno Mars performs at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2012. MARIO ANZUONI/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: rtrlfive062401
Nicki Minaj 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards (The Grammys) - 2012 Arrivals held at the Staples Center Los Angeles, California - 12.02.12. AP1 WENN Photos/Newscom. Find it on Newsom: wennphotosthree180652
Singer Chris Brown performs at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2012. MARIO ANZUONI/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: rtrlfive062324
The band Foo Fighters accept the award for best rock performance at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 12, 2012. MARIO ANZUONI/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: rtrlfive062509
Bon Iver, Best New Artist holds the two awards he won at the 54th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12, 2012. JAYNE KAMIN-ONCEA/UPI/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: upiphotostwo140142
Country singer Carrie Underwood signs autographs as she arrives at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 12, 2012. DANNY MOLOSHOK/REUTERS/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: rtrlfive061977
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