Taylor Swift was the night’s first performer, singing her hit “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”John Shearer/The Associated Press
Elton John, left, and Ed Sheeran performed together, singing Sheeran’s hit “The A Team.”John Shearer/The Associated Press
Musical group fun. performed, and went on to be named Best New Artist.John Shearer/The Associated Press
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/The Associated Press
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