The 55th Annual Grammy Awards

Published February 11, 2013
Singer Rihanna arrives at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.—Photo by Reuters
Singer Rihanna arrives at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.—Photo by Reuters
Singer Beyonce poses in the press room at the Staples Center during the 55th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
Singer Beyonce poses in the press room at the Staples Center during the 55th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
(L-R) Musicians Graham Sharp, Nicky Sanders, Charles R. Humphrey III, Woody Platt and Mike Guggino of Steep Canyon Rangers, winners of Best Bluegrass Album "Nobody Knows You", pose in the press room at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
(L-R) Musicians Graham Sharp, Nicky Sanders, Charles R. Humphrey III, Woody Platt and Mike Guggino of Steep Canyon Rangers, winners of Best Bluegrass Album "Nobody Knows You", pose in the press room at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
Musician Arejay Hale of the band Halestorm, winner Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for "Love Bites (So Do I)", poses in the press room at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
Musician Arejay Hale of the band Halestorm, winner Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for "Love Bites (So Do I)", poses in the press room at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
Musician Prince speaks onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
Musician Prince speaks onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
Skrillex (L) and Sirah, winners of Best Dance Recording, onstage at the The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
Skrillex (L) and Sirah, winners of Best Dance Recording, onstage at the The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
Singer Adele (C) accepts Best Pop Solo Performance for "Set Fire to the Rain (Live)" onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
Singer Adele (C) accepts Best Pop Solo Performance for "Set Fire to the Rain (Live)" onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
(L-R) Musicians Chris Fryar, Zac Brown, Daniel Reyes, Jimmy Martini and Coy Bowles of Zac Brown Band, winners of Best Country Album award for "Uncaged," pose in the press room at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
(L-R) Musicians Chris Fryar, Zac Brown, Daniel Reyes, Jimmy Martini and Coy Bowles of Zac Brown Band, winners of Best Country Album award for "Uncaged," pose in the press room at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
LL Cool J performs at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by Reuters
LL Cool J performs at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by Reuters
Singer/Musician Taylor Swift, winner of Best Song Written For Visual Media, poses in the press room at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. —Photo by AFP
Singer/Musician Taylor Swift, winner of Best Song Written For Visual Media, poses in the press room at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. —Photo by AFP
Jay-Z poses with the awards he won for Best Rap Performance, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song backstage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.—Photo by Reuters
Jay-Z poses with the awards he won for Best Rap Performance, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song backstage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.—Photo by Reuters
Musician Wouter De Backer and Kimbra Johnson, winners of Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Alternative Music Album and Record of The Year, pose in the press room at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
Musician Wouter De Backer and Kimbra Johnson, winners of Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Alternative Music Album and Record of The Year, pose in the press room at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by AFP
Beyonce poses with her award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Love On Top" backstage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by Reuters
Beyonce poses with her award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Love On Top" backstage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.—Photo by Reuters

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