The Show And The Performances

The performances from last night's 53rd annual Grammy awards were all out big-top productions with surprise guests, slick dance moves and Muppets.  And who doesn't love a good Muppet?  Come inside and see pics and highlights from the show.

 

 

The show began with a sexy and buff LL Cool J walking out and introducing "The Queen of The Grammys" Ms. Aretha Franklin who has 18 of the awards. 

 

 

This lead to a tribute starring Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams, Martina McBride, & Florence Welch.  The group performed 'Natural Woman,' and individual renditions of "Ain't No Way" 'Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)' 'Freedom' 'Respect' 'Spirit In The Dark' and 'Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves.'  And yes.....Christina knew the words.

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I was not blown away by this performance but the audience seemed really excited by the Usher/Justin Bieber collab. And people really got excited when Jaden Smith took to the stage. Look closely and you will see that Will and Jada know all the words to Jaden's rap. I bet they helped him rehearse at home all week. They looked like proud parents

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The next performance was one of my favorites as it proved that the geeks can be "the cool kids." In a performance that mixed the old and the new, the classy with the street and covered several genres of music, I was in awe of B.O.B., Bruno Mars, and Janelle Monae.

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And with a very bright backdrop, Cee-Lo Green performed his hit YouTube clip "F*ck You" with the Muppets. Then all of a sudden, Gwyneth Paltrow hit the stage. And guess what, she sounded pretty good. And there was no auto-tune either.
http://www.comewatchme.com/cee-lo-green-muppets-gwyneth-paltrow-forget-2011-grammy-performance.html

And another huge production number was Eminem who had Rihanna and Dr. Dre as backup. Again, this was another "much hyped" performance that fell a little flat for me.
http://www.comewatchme.com/rihanna-eminem-dr-dre-2011-grammy-performance.html

Rihanna performed a medley of hits that included a walk-on with Drake.
http://www.comewatchme.com/rihanna-drake-2011-grammy-performance.html
Bonus:

Let's take another look at Nicki Minaj's outfit.  Thoughts?

1.  And after her Aretha  Franklin tribute, Christina A. fell as she left the stage.  Video.