Lady Gaga
So she didn't win Album of the Year, but she did turn in a rousing opening performance.
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Beyoncé
With her own personal riot squad leading the way, the singer performed a medley that included Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know."
Taylor Swift & Stevie Nicks
Unfortunately, this team-up of the Fearless singer and the Fleetwood Mac legend was one of the night's low points musically.
Paris & Prince Michael Jackson
The King of Pop's children paid tribute to their late father.
Pink
The pop star's trampeze-tastic performance went over the audience's head.
Robert Downey Jr.
The charming as usual actor set up Jamie Foxx's musical performance, which was not nearly as fun as RDJ's brief introduction.
Jamie Foxx
Even with Slash and T-Pain on board, we liked him better as Ray Charles.
Jon Bon Jovi
Nothing wrong with these guys, but they did take up a lot of time on a night that should have been focused on acts who had bigger, better years.
Jennifer Hudson, Celine Dion, Smokey Robinson, Usher & Carrie Underwood
How best to remember Michael Jackson? With a slew of big stars and some 3-D footage.
Jennifer Lopez
In a selfless act, the singer-actress introduced the big Green Day theater performance.
Mos Def & Placido Domingo
We would totally pay to hear these guys perform together.
Rihanna & Jay-Z
The talented pair, along with an absent Kanye West, picked up the Best Rap Song award for "Run This Town."
Stephen Colbert
Not only did he win a Grammy, but he finally got his iPad. Aww.
Lady Gaga
Her hat, at least, had a big night.
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