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GRAMMY AWARDS 2013 HIGHLIGHTS AND WINS

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Beyonce and Ellen DeGeneres (R) introduce Justin Timberlake at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW) Mike Blake/REUTERS

    Beyonce (right) and Ellen DeGeneres enthusiastically introduced Timberlake, despite a few flubbed lines.

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    Grammy Awards 2013 highlights and wins

    Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons accept the Grammy for album of the year for "Babel" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013.  (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    The 55th annual Grammy Awards were held Feb. 10 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Check out onstage wins and highlights.

    Pictured: Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons was bleeped out while accepting the award for album of the year for "Babel."

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Adele speaks onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Last year’s best album winner Adele presented her fellow British musicians Mumford and Sons with the award.

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    Justin Timberlake performs at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Justin Timberlake made his grand entrance to the stage with a big band style group of musicians behind him, performing “Suit & Tie.”

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    Justin Timberlake performs with Jay-Z (R) at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Jay-Z (right) joined Timberlake onstage.

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    Beyonce and Ellen DeGeneres (R) introduce Justin Timberlake at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Beyonce (right) and Ellen DeGeneres enthusiastically introduced Timberlake, despite a few flubbed lines.

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    Nate Ruess (L), Jack Antonoff, and Andrew Dost (C) of Fun accept for best new artist at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS: ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMY-SHOW)

    Fun. bandmates (from left) Nate Ruess, Jack Antonoff, and Andrew Dost of Fun. celebrated their win for best new artist. Ruess kept it short, saying he really had to go to the restroom.

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    Presenter Katy Perry holds out the Grammy award for best new artist to Nate Ruess, singer from Fun, at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS: ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMY-SHOW)

    Presenter Katy Perry held out the Grammy award for best new artist to Nate Ruess, singer from Fun.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Actress Lena Dunham (L) and guitarist Jack Antonoff of fun. attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

    Fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff got a kiss from his sweetheart, “Girls” star Lena Dunham.

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    Winner for Record of the Year Gotye (L) and singer Kimbra react on stage at the Staples Center during the 55th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO Joe KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

    Winner of record of the year Gotye (left) and singer Kimbra gave heartfelt acceptance speeches that also included both artists thanking and crediting Prince, who presented them with the award.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Musician Prince speaks onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Prince had very few words as he presented the award for record of the year, though he did take a quick aside to say “I love this song” about Gotye’s “Somebody I Used to Know.”

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Carrie Underwood performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Carrie Underwood won plenty of attention with this dress of ever-changing patterns.

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    Carrie Underwood performs on stage at the Staples Center during the 55th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO Joe KLAMAR

    See? New pattern.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Hunter Hayes performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Hunter Hayes sang a bit of his tune “Wanted” before introducing Underwood.

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    Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney from The Black Keys receive their Grammy for Best Rock Performance at the stage of the Staples Center during the 55th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Joe KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

    Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney from The Black Keys played it quiet and cool as they accepted their Grammy for best rock performance for “Lonely Boy.”

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    Presenters Dave Grohl and Pauley Perrette speak on stage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS: ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMY-SHOW)

    Dave Grohl recognized Black Keys singer Dan Auerbach for winning producer of the year before awarding his band with the trophy for rock performance alongside Pauley Perrette.

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    Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys performs with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Auerbach and the Black Keys were back to perform “Lonely Boy” with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Dr. John.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Musician Dr. John performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by )

    Dr. John gave “Lonely Boy” some funky New Orleans swing.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Actress Kat Dennings speaks onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    “Two Broke Girls” star Kat Dennings introduced the Black Keys.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: (L-R) Musicians Stelth Ulvang, Jeremiah Fraites, Wesley Schultz, Neyla Pekarek and Ben Wahamaki of the Lumineers perform onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    The Lumineers, made up of (from left) Stelth Ulvang, Jeremiah Fraites, Wesley Schultz, Neyla Pekarek, and Ben Wahamaki, who played the RadioBDC Live in the Lab series last year, sang “Hey Ho” before introducing Jack White.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Musician Jack White performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by )

    Jack White rocked out.

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    Jay-Z (L), Frank Ocean (C), and The-Dream accept the Grammy for best rap/sung collaboration for "No Church in the Wild" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Jay-Z (left), Frank Ocean (center), and The-Dream accepted the award for best rap/sung collaboration for "No Church in the Wild."

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    Carly Rae Jepsen, left, and Ne-Yo present the award for best rap/sung collaboration at the 55th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

    Carly Rae Jepsen (left) and Ne-Yo presented the award for best rap/sung collaboration.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: (L-R) TV personality Ryan Seacrest, singer Justin Timberlake and NARAS President Neil Portnow speak onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by )

    Ryan Seacrest, Justin Timberlake, and NARAS President Neil Portnowspoke about musical education.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Frank Ocean performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Frank Ocean gave an unsteady version of “Forrest Gump,” performing in front of a screen that made it look as though he was walking while playing keyboard.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Juanes performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Juanes performed a bilingual version of Elton John’s “Your Song” before introducing Frank Ocean.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Rihanna performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by )

    Rihanna dug deep for her performance.

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    Mikky Ekko perforns at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS: ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMY-SHOW)

    Mikky Ekko joined Rihanna.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: (L-R) Musicians Ziggy Marley, Bruno Mars and Rihanna perform onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by )

    Rihanna was back as part of a star-studded tribute to Bob Marley along with his son Ziggy Marley (left) and Bruno Mars (center).

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Musicians Sting (L) and Bruno Mars perform onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Sting (left) sang with Bruno Mars during the Marley tribute.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Musician Elton John performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Elton John led another all-star tribute. Along with others like Mavis Staples, Zac Brown, and Mumford and Sons, John toasted the late Levon Helm, drummer from The Band, with a rendition of “The Weight.”

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Brittany Howard performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by )

    Albama Shakes singer Brittany Howard joined the Helm tribute.

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    Nate Ruess (C) and Fun accept the Grammy award for song of the year for "We Are Young" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Nate Ruess (right) joked that he shouldn’t have written the chorus to song of the year winner "We Are Young" because his band, Fun., isn’t that young.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singers Faith Hill and Tim McGraw speak onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Faith Hill and her husband, Tim McGraw, handed out the song of the year trophy.

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    Adele holds the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for her song "Set Fire To The Rain " at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Adele (left) clutched the Grammy for best pop solo performance for "Set Fire To The Rain" as presenters Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull joked around.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singers Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull speak onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Jennifer Lopez joked that she got the memo about no risque clothing as she and Pitbull handed out the award for best pop solo performance.

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    Kelly Clarkson accepts the Grammy for best pop vocal album at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Kelly Clarkson mentioned several times that she didn’t expect to win a Grammy for best pop vocal album for “Stronger.” Her face reflected it.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Actress Kaley Cuoco and singer Keith Urban speak onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    “The Big Bang Theory” star Kaley Cuoco pretended to wnt to do a musical number with singer Keith Urban before presenting the award for pop vocal album to Clarkson.

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    Kelly Clarkson performs at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Kelly Clarkson returned to pay tribute to Patti Page and Carol King, before handing out the award for best country album to Zac Brown Band.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Zac Brown appears onstage during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

    Zac Brown walked onstage to claim his best country album award for “Uncaged.”

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    Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons performs at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons sang “I Will Wait.”

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Actor Johnny Depp speaks onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Actor Johnny Depp introduced Mumford and Sons.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Adam Levine of Maroon 5 performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by )

    Adam Levine and his band Maroon 5 performed “Daylight” before backing Alicia Keys on “Girl on Fire.”

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    Singer Alicia Keys performs at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Keys banged some drums during her performance.

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    Frank Ocean accepts the award for best urban contemporary album for "Channel Orange" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Frank Ocean snagged the award for best urban contemporary album for "Channel Orange."

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Kelly Rowland speaks onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Singer Kelly Rowland presented the trophy to Ocean along with Nas (not pictured).

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    Taylor Swift performs at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Taylor Swift gave a theatrical performance of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” to open the show.

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    Nate Ruess, lead singer of Fun, performs at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Fun. lead singer Nate Ruess got drenched as he sang “Carry On.”

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    Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley (R) perform at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley teamed up to perform two songs, “Over You” and “Home.”

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    Presenters John Mayer (R) and Bonnie Raitt walk on stage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    John Mayer congratulated Bonnie Raitt on winning her 10th Grammy during the pre-telecast as the duo introduced Lambert and Bentley.

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    Carrie Underwood accepts the Grammy for best country solo performance for "Blown Away" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Carrie Underwood accepted the Grammy for best country solo performance for "Blown Away."

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    Performers and presenters Miguel and Wiz Khalifa (L) perform at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Miguel (right) and Wiz Khalifa did a song together before presenting the award for best country solo performance.

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    Elton John (L) and Ed Sheeran perform "The A Team" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Elton John (left) joined Ed Sheeran for Sheeran’s "The A Team."

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Host LL Cool J speaks onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Host LL Cool J gave a heartfelt opening monologue.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer-actor Justin Timberlake speaks onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Singer-actor Justin Timberlake (and his new hairstyle) said a few words.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

    Timberlake enjoyed a laugh with his new bride, Jessica Biel, during the show.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Chris Brown and Rihanna attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

    Chris Brown and Rihanna snuggled as LL Cool J singled Rihanna out among the diverse background of musicians at the show.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: (L-R) Actress Portia de Rossi, actress Ellen DeGeneres and singer Katy Perry attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

    Actress Portia de Rossi (left) had a laugh while her wife Ellen DeGeneres got better acquainted with Katy Perry.

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    Black Keys members Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney (R) accept their awards for best rock album and best rock song at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. (UNITED STATES TAGS: ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMY-SHOW)

    Black Keys members Dan Auerbach (left) and Patrick Carney were all smiles as they took home awards for best rock album and best rock song.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Musicians Dr. John (L) and Dan Auerbach accept Best Blues Album award for "Locked Down" onstage at the The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Nokia Theatre on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Auerbach was back onstage with musician Dr. John (left) to accept the best blues album award for "Locked Down," which Auerbach produced.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Kaskade (Far R) looks on as songerwriter John Paul White, singers T Bone Burnett and Taylor Swift accept the Best Song Written For Visual Media Award for "Safe & Sound (From The Hunger Games)" onstage at the The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Nokia Theatre on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Taylor Swift (second from right) was in disbelief as she shared honors with the Civil Wars singer John Paul White (left) and producer T Bone Burnett (second from left) for best song written for visual media for "Safe & Sound (from “The Hunger Games”), while Kaskade looked on.

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    Gotye (L) and Kimbra (R) receive their Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the stage of the Staples Center during the pre-telecast of the 55th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Joe KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

    Gotye (left) and Kimbra (right) received the award for best pop duo/group performance for “Somebody I Used to Know.”

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Musician Esperanza Spalding accepts Best Jazz Vocal Album for "Radio Music Society" onstage at the The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Berklee’s own Esperanza Spalding won best jazz vocal album for "Radio Music Society."

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    Bonnie Raitt accepts the award for best Americana album for "Slipstream" during the pre-telecast at the 55th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

    Bonnie Raitt was honored for best Americana album for "Slipstream."

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    Skrillex (C) receives his Grammy for Best Dance/Electronica Album at the stage of the Staples Center during the pre-telecast of the 55th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

    Skrillex (center) brought his entourage up to accept best dance/electronica album.

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    Anoushka Shankar accepts the award on behalf of the late Ravi Shankar for World Music Album for his work in "The Living Room Sessions Part 1" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS:ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    Anoushka Shankar accepted the award on behalf of the late Ravi Shankar for world music album for his work in "The Living Room Sessions Part 1."

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    The Robert Glasper Experiment accept their award for best R&B Album for their album "Black Radio" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMYS-SHOW)

    The Robert Glasper Experiment accept ed the award for best R&B album for "Black Radio."

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    Songwriter Josh Kear accepts the award for best country song for "Blown Away" during the pre-telecast at the 55th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

    Songwriter Josh Kear accepted the award for best country song for "Blown Away."

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    Musician Wayne Toups accepts the award for best regional roots music album for "The Band Courtbouillon" during the pre-telecast at the 55th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

    Musician Wayne Toups won the award for best regional roots music album for "The Band Courtbouillon."

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    Musical group eighth blackbird accept the award for chamber music/small ensemble performance for "Meanwhile" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

    Musical group eighth blackbird accepted the award for chamber music/small ensemble performance for "Meanwhile."

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    Little Big Town members Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman (2nd L), Jimi Westbrook (R), and Philip Sweet (L) accept their award for Country Duo/Group Performance for their work on "Pontoon" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS: ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMY-SHOW)

    Little Big Town members Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman (second from left), Jimi Westbrook (right), and Philip Sweet (left) took home the award for country duo/group performance for "Pontoon."

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    Members of Halestorm accept their award for best hard rock/metal album for their work in "Love Bites (So Do I)" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS: ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMY-SHOW)

    Members of Halestorm smiled as they accepted best hard rock/metal album for "Love Bites (So Do I)."

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    Songwriter Chris Tompkins accpets the award for best country song for his work on Carrie Underwood's (not pictured) "Blown Away" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES TAGS: ENTERTAINMENT) (GRAMMY-SHOW)

    Songwriter Chris Tompkins spread out as he won best country song for his work on Carrie Underwood's (not pictured) "Blown Away."

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Musician Hugh Masekela performs onstage at the The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Nokia Theatre on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Hugh Masekela performed onstage.

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    President of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Neil Portnow speaks onstage during the pre-telecast at the 55th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by )

    National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences President Neil Portnow spoke during the pre-telecast.

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