GRAMMYS 2012 WINNERS // BEST PERFORMANCES // EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
GRAMMYS 2012 WINNERS // BEST PERFORMANCES // EXCLUSIVE VIDEO After an opening number by Bruce Springsteen, the evening took the melancholy turn we all knew it would, with LL Cool J leading the assembled guests in a prayer for Whitney Houston, saying, “We’ve had a death in our family.” The current pantheon of pop artists—Lady Gaga, Cee Lo, Katy Perry, and countless others who have been influenced by Houston—bowed their heads for the fallen idol. One of the buzziest performances of the night was the inspired mashup of Rihanna and Coldplay, who mixed R&B and rock in their first live duet. (For comparison’s sake, it’s worth pointing out that the Q*Bert-esque performance by Rihanna’s ex, Chris Brown, inspired #womanbeater to become a worldwide trending topic on Twitter.) Record of the Year: “Rolling in the Deep,” Adele Song of the Year: “Rolling in the Deep,” Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth New Artist: Bon Iver Pop Solo Performance: “Someone Like You,” Adele Pop Performance by a Duo or Group: “Body and Soul,” Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse Pop Vocal Album: “21,” Adele Alternative Album: “Bon Iver,” Bon Iver Rock Song: “Walk,” Foo Fighters Rock Album: “Wasting Light,” Foo Fighters Rock Performance: “Walk,” Foo Fighters Hard Rock/Metal Performance: “White Limo,” Foo Fighters R&B Album: “FAME,” Chris Brown R&B Song: “Fool For You,” Cee Lo Green, Melanie Hallim & Jack Splash R&B Performance: “Is This Love,” Corrine Bailey Rae Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: “Fool For You,” Cee Lo …