01of 18Shine Bright Like a DiamondJason Merritt/Getty ImagesRihanna had a busy night at the 2012 Grammys. She was nominated for album of the year, song of the year, best pop vocal album, best rap/sung collaboration, best rap song and best remixed recording — and she performed at the awards. The singer took home two Grammys for her feature on “All of the Lights.”
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Shine Bright Like a Diamond
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Rihanna had a busy night at the 2012 Grammys. She was nominated for album of the year, song of the year, best pop vocal album, best rap/sung collaboration, best rap song and best remixed recording — and she performed at the awards. The singer took home two Grammys for her feature on “All of the Lights.”
02of 18Walk on the Wild SideSteve Granitz/WireImage/Getty ImagesTaraji P. Henson, who was presenting at the 2012 Grammys, arrived in a bold, leopard-print gown.
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Walk on the Wild Side
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Taraji P. Henson, who was presenting at the 2012 Grammys, arrived in a bold, leopard-print gown.
03of 18Velvet UndergroundJon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/GettyKeys and her husband, Swizz Beatz, attended the 2012 Grammys together. Keys performed as part of a tribute to Etta James, who had died in January 2012.
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Velvet Underground
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Keys and her husband, Swizz Beatz, attended the 2012 Grammys together. Keys performed as part of a tribute to Etta James, who had died in January 2012.
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So Smooth
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05of 18Getting Into CharacterJason Merritt/Getty ImagesRapperNicki Minajbrought a man dressed as a pope as her red carpet companion for the 2012 Grammys, where she performed “Roman’s Revenge” and “Roman Holiday” as her alter-ego.Minaj was nominated in four categories, including best new artist.
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Getting Into Character
RapperNicki Minajbrought a man dressed as a pope as her red carpet companion for the 2012 Grammys, where she performed “Roman’s Revenge” and “Roman Holiday” as her alter-ego.
Minaj was nominated in four categories, including best new artist.
06of 18What a Cute CoupleJon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/GettyJohn Legend andChrissy Teigenweren’t married yet when they attended the 2012 Grammys — that wouldn’t happen until September 2013!
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What a Cute Couple
John Legend andChrissy Teigenweren’t married yet when they attended the 2012 Grammys — that wouldn’t happen until September 2013!
07of 18How FergaliciousSteve Granitz/WireImage/GettyFergie stood out in a bright orange, see-through, lace gown with black undergarments. The singer was nominated in the song of the year, best rap song and best rap/sung collaboration categories for “All of the Lights” withKanye West, Rihanna and Kid Cudi. The crew took home two awards.
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How Fergalicious
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Fergie stood out in a bright orange, see-through, lace gown with black undergarments. The singer was nominated in the song of the year, best rap song and best rap/sung collaboration categories for “All of the Lights” withKanye West, Rihanna and Kid Cudi. The crew took home two awards.
08of 18Dazzling DivaJeff Vespa/WireImage/GettyThe country singer andAmerican Idolalum showed off in sparkles on the red carpet. She was nominated for best country solo performance for her tune, “Mama’s Song.”
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Dazzling Diva
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The country singer andAmerican Idolalum showed off in sparkles on the red carpet. She was nominated for best country solo performance for her tune, “Mama’s Song.”
09of 18The Cool KidsLarry Busacca/Getty ImagesRihanna andKaty Perryposed together inside the ceremony.
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The Cool Kids
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Rihanna andKaty Perryposed together inside the ceremony.
10of 18Gwyneth Gives Out AwardsJohn Shearer/WireImage/GettyGwyneth Paltrow presented at the 2012 Grammys, where her then-husband Chris Martin was nominated with his band, Coldplay, for three Grammys.
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Gwyneth Gives Out Awards
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Gwyneth Paltrow presented at the 2012 Grammys, where her then-husband Chris Martin was nominated with his band, Coldplay, for three Grammys.
11of 18Springsteen Rocks OutRick Diamond/WireImage/GettyBruce Springsteen opened the show with a performance of “We Take Care of Our Own.”
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Springsteen Rocks Out
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Bruce Springsteen opened the show with a performance of “We Take Care of Our Own.”
12of 18Going Gaga for Paul McCartneyLarry Busacca/Getty ImagesLady Gagaand Paul McCartney crossed paths while at the 2012 Grammys. Gaga was nominated for three Grammys that year, while McCartney was being honored as MusiCare’s Person of the Year. McCartney also performed twice at the ceremony and took home a Grammy for best historical album.
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Going Gaga for Paul McCartney
Lady Gagaand Paul McCartney crossed paths while at the 2012 Grammys. Gaga was nominated for three Grammys that year, while McCartney was being honored as MusiCare’s Person of the Year. McCartney also performed twice at the ceremony and took home a Grammy for best historical album.
13of 18It Had to Be YouKevin Winter/Getty ImagesTony Bennett joined forces withCarrie Underwoodto both present at the 2012 Grammysandto perform “It Had to Be You.” Bennett was nominated for two Grammys that evening, and Underwood was nominated for one.
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It Had to Be You
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Tony Bennett joined forces withCarrie Underwoodto both present at the 2012 Grammysandto perform “It Had to Be You.” Bennett was nominated for two Grammys that evening, and Underwood was nominated for one.
14of 18Perry’s PerformanceKevin Mazur/WireImage/GettyKaty Perrybrought the house down with a performance of “E.T.” and “Part of Me.” She was nominated for record of the year and best pop solo performance for her song, “Firework”
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Perry’s Performance
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Katy Perrybrought the house down with a performance of “E.T.” and “Part of Me.” She was nominated for record of the year and best pop solo performance for her song, “Firework”
15of 18Jennifer Hudson Pays Tribute to Whitney HoustonKevin Winter/GettyThe day before the 2012 Grammys, on Feb. 11, 2012, beloved icon Whitney Houston died. Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to the late singer with a stirring rendition of “I Will Always Love You.”
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Jennifer Hudson Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston
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The day before the 2012 Grammys, on Feb. 11, 2012, beloved icon Whitney Houston died. Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to the late singer with a stirring rendition of “I Will Always Love You.”
16of 18Taylor Swift Means BusinessKevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty ImagesTaylor Swiftposed the all-important question, “Why you gotta be so mean?” while performing “Mean” at the 2012 Grammys, which rumored to be a response to a harsh critic. The singer changed the lyrics to the song to, “Someday, I’ll be singing this at the Grammys and all you’re ever gonna be is mean.”
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Taylor Swift Means Business
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Taylor Swiftposed the all-important question, “Why you gotta be so mean?” while performing “Mean” at the 2012 Grammys, which rumored to be a response to a harsh critic. The singer changed the lyrics to the song to, “Someday, I’ll be singing this at the Grammys and all you’re ever gonna be is mean.”
17of 18Taylor Swift Takes TwoKevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesSwift took home two Grammys for “Mean:” best country solo performance and best country song. She has accumulated 42 nominations and 11 wins over her career.
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Taylor Swift Takes Two
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Swift took home two Grammys for “Mean:” best country solo performance and best country song. She has accumulated 42 nominations and 11 wins over her career.
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Adele’s Big Night
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