Grammys 2011

So far the Grammy gossip this year surrounds Lady Gaga's theatrical red carpet enterance to the prestigious ceremony in a giant egg-shaped pod! She's done it again - so typically her, so unique, eye catching, and interesting - Lady Gaga and Country group trio Lady Antebellm were amongst some of the main winners of the show at last nights Grammys. Gaga scooped up three awards including Best Pop Vocal Album for 'The Fame Monster,' and during her acceptance speech Gaga gave recognition to the legendary singer Whitney Houston - gotta love it!

'I wanted to thank Whitney, because when I wrote 'Born this Way', I imagined she was singing it, because I wasn't secure enough in myself to imagine I was a superstar. So, Whitney, I imagined you were singing born this way when I wrote it.'

Held in Los Angeles' Staples Center, the lavish ceremony opened with a stunning tribute to Aretha Franklin, now 68 years old - who is sadly currently suffering from pancreatic cancer. she thanked the singers Christina Aguilera, Florence Welch, Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride andYolanda Adams via video link.

'I can't tell you how thrilled I am to be with you this evening. Thank you to all of you who took the time to send me get well cards and flowers, beautiful flowers, and most importantly, your prayers,' Aretha commented.

Jay-Z also took home two Grammys for hit duet single Empire State of Moin featuring Alicia Keys.
Other winners included, Usher for Best Contemporary R&B Album, and John Legend for Best R&B Album.

Grammy Awards 2011 - The Winners

Album of the Year:
Arcade Fire - 'The Suburbs'

Record of the Year:
Lady Antebellum - 'Need You Now'

Best New Artist:
Esperanza Spalding

Song of the Year:
Lady Antebellum - 'Need You Now'

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance:

'Bad Romance' - Lady Gaga

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance:

'Just The Way You Are' - Bruno Mars

Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals:
Train - 'Hey, Soul Sister' (Live)

Best Pop Vocal Album:
'The Fame Monster' - Lady Gaga

Best Hard Rock Performance
Them Crooked Vultures - 'New Fang'

Best Rock Song:
Neil Young - 'Angry World'

Best Rock Album:
'The Resistance' - Muse

Best Alternative Music Album:
The Black Keys - 'Brothers'

Best R&B Album:
'Wake Up!' - John Legend and the Roots

Best Contemporary R&B Album:

Usher - 'Raymond v. Raymond'

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration:
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys - 'Empire State of Mind'

Best Rap Song:
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys - 'Empire State of Mind'

Best Rap Album:
Eminem - 'Recovery'

Best Country Song:
Lady Antebellum - 'Need You Now'

Best Country Album:
Lady Antebellum - 'Need You Now'

Best Female Country Vocal Performance:
'The House That Built Me' - Miranda Lambert

Best Male Country Vocal Performance:
'Til Summer Comes Around' - Keith Urban

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Lady Gaga - Nicki Minaj - Kim Kardashian - Rihanna

Ciara - Selena Gomez - Usher

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