Taylor Swift was the night’s first performer, singing her hit “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” (John Shearer/AP)
Elton John, left, and Ed Sheeran performed together, singing Sheeran’s hit “The A Team.” (John Shearer/AP)
Musical group fun. performed, and went on to be named Best New Artist. (John Shearer/AP)
Beyonce and Ellen DeGeneres (right) enthusiastically introduced Justin Timberlake together. (Reuters)
Justin Timberlake performed music from his upcoming new album, “The 20/20 Experience.” (John Shearer/AP)
Kelly Clarkson won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. (Reuters)
Jack White (left) performed two songs, and managed to slip an undeleted expletive into his song “Love Interruption.” (Reuters)
Adele won the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for her song "Set Fire To The Rain.” (Reuters)
Sting paid tribute to Bob Marley by singing an old Police hit, “Walking on the Moon.” (Reuters)
Rihanna honoured Bob Marley by singing a Bob Marley song, “Could You Be Loved.” (Reuters)
Prince presented an award while holding a white cane and wearing dark glasses. (Reuters)
Beyoncé peeks out from behind a curtain as she comes backstage to pose with her award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Love On Top.” (Reuters)
Gotye (left) and Kimbra pose backstage with the awards they won for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Somebody That I Used to Know.” (Reuters)