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Taylor Swift was the night’s first performer, singing her hit “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”John Shearer/The Associated Press

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Elton John, left, and Ed Sheeran performed together, singing Sheeran’s hit “The A Team.”John Shearer/The Associated Press

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Musical group fun. performed, and went on to be named Best New Artist.John Shearer/The Associated Press

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Beyonce and Ellen DeGeneres (right) enthusiastically introduced Justin Timberlake together.Reuters

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Justin Timberlake performed music from his upcoming new album, “The 20/20 Experience.”John Shearer/The Associated Press

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Kelly Clarkson won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album.Reuters

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Jack White (left) performed two songs, and managed to slip an undeleted expletive into his song “Love Interruption.”Reuters

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Adele won the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for her song "Set Fire To The Rain.”Reuters

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Sting paid tribute to Bob Marley by singing an old Police hit, “Walking on the Moon.”Reuters

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Rihanna honoured Bob Marley by singing a Bob Marley song, “Could You Be Loved.”Reuters

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Prince presented an award while holding a white cane and wearing dark glasses.Reuters

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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

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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

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