From Adele's soulful comeback to Rihanna's booty-popping antics, the 2012 Grammy Awards Show was an exciting and colourful event with a sombre edge – following the news of Whitney Houston's death. We round-up the night's highlights with the defining moments in photo form…
Rolling in the Grammys
Showing off her golden pipes post-op, Adele, who had throat surgery three months ago, did not disappoint with her performance, getting the ent
Boss man
Bruce Springsteen's still got it.
Country Girl
After a stunning walk down the red carpet in a Zuhair Murad beaded gown, country queen Taylor Swift opted for prairie chic when
True booty
Rihanna traded the stunning, cleavage-baring Armani gown she wore on the red carpet for a more booty-dancing-friendly ensemble whe
Dedicated to Russell Brand?
This one goes out to... my estranged husband?
Beatle-gaga
Paul McCartney didn't become a ladies' man - baby, he was born this way.
Gold star
Dazzling in a gold blazer, Bruno Mars, who was nominated for six Grammy Awards this year (but got shut out), gives a glitterin
Hey Mickey
Paris Hilton is single and on the hunt... for a mouse?
Little princesses
Diminutive Youtube singing sensations (and The Ellen DeGeneres Show staples) Rosie and Sophia Grace from
In memoriam
Capping off the 'In Memoriam' segment of the show, Jennifer Hudson delivered a commanding, yet graceful, rendition of Whi
Brown's comeback
Performing at the Grammys for the first time in five years, Chris Brown showed his fans that he was worth the wait.
Holy moley
Was she repenting for her Grammy-night fashion faux pas?
Group prayer
The Grammy's first host in seven years, LL Cool J kicked off the ceremony on a seriou
Beach men
Marking the return of The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson and Mike Love performed with Maroon 5 and Foster the People.
