The songstress sang a beautiful rendition of "At Last" for President Obama's first dance with wife Michelle (who might I add was clad in Jason Wu) at the Inaugural Neighborhood Ball following the Inauguration. The First Couple dazzled on the dance floor as the whole world watched their incredible moment.
Jay-Z was awarded with the United Nations Global Leadership Award on Wednesday in New York for his efforts with the Water For Life program, which works to bring clean water to Africa. Apparently, wife Beyonce was a no-show but it's pretty cool just the same.
After rumors and speculation, Jay-Z and Beyonce have tied the knot. While there's no official confirmation, sources have reported that the twosome wed in an intimate, extravagant ceremony in Tribeca, New York City. The ceremony was followed by a posh party at Jay-Z's Manhattan home. Guests included Beyonce's family, her Destiny's Child pals, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Jay-Z and Beyonce were spotted in Scarsdale, New York picking up a marriage certificate. The document expires in 60 days, so we predict wedding bells are in the very near future for this fabulous musical twosome.
With performances by Beyonce and Tina Turner, Rihanna, Kanye's emotional tribute to his "mama," and Amy Winehouse's much-anticipated (via-satellite) performance, (not to mention her shout-out to incarcerated hubby Blake) the Grammys were definitely something to tune into last night.
Although not present in L.A., but rather in her hometown of London, Winehouse almost had a clean sweep, winning five out of the six awards she was nominated for, including record of the year, song of the year, and best new artist.
Kanye dominated the Grammys as well, winning four awards, including best rap album and best rap solo performance. Not only did he pay tribute to his late mother Donda in song, but also spoke to her in his acceptance speech.
Carrie Underwood went home with two awards, best female vocal performance and best country song for "Before He Cheats" and Alicia Keys, who opened the show singing with a virtual Frank Sinatra, took home the prize for best R&B song for "No One" as well as best female R&B vocal performance.
The last award of the night was given to the very surprised jazz artist Herbie Hancock for album of the year, beating out both Winehouse and West.
Other winners included: Best male pop vocal performance: Justin Timberlake Producer of the year, non-classical: Mark Ronson Best Pop performance by a duo or group with vocals: Maroon 5 Best rock album: Foo Fighters Best contemporary R&B album: Ne-Yo Best rap/sung collaboration: "Umbrella," Rihanna featuring Jay-Z Best male country vocal performance: Keith Urban Best country album: "These Days," Vince Gill
For a complete list of last night's Grammy winners click here.
Below are a few pictures from the evening as well as some of the key performances of the night...
Carrie Underwood looking gorgeous as always on the red carpet
Beyonce shows off her new lighter locks
Fergie looks oh so G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S
Rihanna looking fun and flirty in Zac Posen
Amy Winehouse singing "You Know I'm No Good" and "Rehab"
Beyonce performing with Tina Turner
Rihanna with her hit "Umbrella" and "Don't Stop the Music" (as well as performing with The Time)
Kanye West with "Stronger" followed by an emotional tribute to his late mother
And one of my favorite performances of the night, Timothy T. Mitchum and Carol Woods sing "Let It Be" from the motion picture Across the Universe, as the Grammys celebrated the old and the new in their 50th anniversary show
Jay-Z was awarded with the United Nations Global Leadership Award on Wednesday in New York for his efforts with the Water For Life program, which works to bring clean water to Africa. Apparently, wife Beyonce was a no-show but it's pretty cool just the same.
After rumors and speculation, Jay-Z and Beyonce have tied the knot. While there's no official confirmation, sources have reported that the twosome wed in an intimate, extravagant ceremony in Tribeca, New York City. The ceremony was followed by a posh party at Jay-Z's Manhattan home. Guests included Beyonce's family, her Destiny's Child pals, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
