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Nicki Minaj - Hands down, Minaj is tonight's show-stopper in this Vatican-meets-Red Riding Hood look, designed by Versace. We kiss the ring. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Adele - The night's first winner stuck with her standard black shift, custom made by Giorgio Armani. The gown is a perfectly classy choice.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Esperanza Spalding - The queen of upsets (last year she beat Justin Beiber for Best New Artist) is a tangerine dream in her multi-hued gown. But Esperanza's amazing hair is the real fashion statement here. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Fergie - This sweet pea is going to get knocked around by the fashion police for her Jean Paul Gaultier gown, which looks like a doily covered in Cheeto dust. But at least it's see-through enough to shift attention to her rockin' bod. If she had only taken a couple of inches off that panty line, she may have gotten away with a misdemeanor...but this outfit is pure felony.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Rihanna - Nominee and performer RiRi brought sexy back in this racy black Giorgio Armani dress—which she helped to design—and platinum 'do. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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LL Cool J - Host with the most LL looked like he was ready to greet his guests with a glass of scotch in this black smoking jacket with a newsboy cap accent. And who would turn that down? (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Taraji P. Henson - Henson shows off her fit physique in this body-skimming halter gown, with its demure baby-pink top giving way to a wilder side on the bottom half.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Corinne Bailey Rae - The songbird went for drama with this black tulle Christian Siriano knee-length dress, with a curly 'do to match her ruffled hem. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Bruno Mars - As usual, Bruno channeled the classic '50s on the red carpet with his structured grey jacket, pocket square and Wayfarers, but his gold blazer on stage was Ritchie Valens meets Prince, all the way. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Kelly Rowland - The "Motivation" singer looked prim and proper in this blush-toned Alberta Ferretti sleeveless gown. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Ice-T and Coco - In an unusually understated way, TV's favorite couple stayed with tonight's theme of basic black. Classy and appropriate? No fun! (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images

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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz - The R&B star stepped up her LBD with structured shoulder pads and a statement necklace but she let her husband make the fashion statement. Purple velvet is no easy thing to pull off (even Prince barely has a handle on it), but Swizz somehow made it work in this snugly-fit jacket and fleur-de-lys accent pin.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose - The model-turned-singer effectively showed off her hourglass figure in this canary yellow wrap gown, and Wiz flaunted his best accessory...his girl. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Birdman, Tyga and Mack Maine - The Cash Money stars looked coordinated in black, white and red. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen - This recently engaged couple looked as classy as a grand piano on the red carpet. With a woman like Chrissy on his arm, what more could a man need? (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Diana Ross - How does she do it? The music icon looked luminous and in great shape in a structured pant suit with a bit of edge in the cuffs. In this case, basic black was the perfect choice to show off that timeless, ageless face. (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Rick Ross - Did Rozay not have enough time to change for the red carpet or is he deliberately going for casual chic? Either way, we're just happy to see him looking healthy. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Kelly Price - The singer, wearing a sequined burgundy gown, was especially emotional talking about the death of her mentor Whitney Houston. "In my heart, I was hoping [her death] was a hoax," said the artist, who was the last person ever to perform with Houston, on Thursday night. "And to realize that it wasn't, I can't even explain."(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Flo Rida - Is that Flo Rida, or James Bond? The rapper looked white hot in his classic tux with black accents. His date ain't bad, either. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Ledisi - The jazz singer looked like a glorious ornament in this figure-enhancing silver number with a sweetheart neckline. Way to take what God gave you and make it sing.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Jessie J - The singer's metallic Julien MacDonald gown and dramatic bangs made for a dramatic entrance. And the dress is as practical as it is beautiful—all those little mirrors for the ladies of the red carpet to check their lipstick!(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Katy Perry - Is the former Mrs. Brand already promoting Smurfs 2? We can't think of any other reason she'd still be on the blue theme. The lacy Elie Saab gown is a little dowdy for the bodacious pop star. Maybe she should have sent it to her BFF Rihanna for a little tailoring? (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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