Grammys 2012: Red Carpet Photos

Nicki Minaj and her Pope date push the envelope, arriving in saintly (and controversial) style at the Grammys.

Adele sparkles in a retro glitter ball gown and a red lip, looking refined for her big night at the 2012 Grammys.

Rihanna, up for multiple Grammy awards including Album of the Year (for "Loud"), wears a little black dress (emphasis on the "little") that represents a collaborative design between her and Armani.

Grammy 2012 nominee and multiple-time winner Taylor Swift arrives in style with a sophisticated gold dress, looking well beyond her 21 years.

Record of the Year nominee Katy Perry ravishes on the red carpet, matching slick-backed turquoise hair with a baby blue floral gown.

Bruno Mars, one of the most Grammy nominated artists of the night with 6 nods, arrives looking in a classic grey tuxedo and sunglasses.

Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, who will perform in a tribute to Etta James alongside Bonnie Raitt, shows off a pompadour, a sleek black dress, and her producer hubby Swizz Beatz.

Fergie, who won for her contributions on Kanye West's "All of the Lights," shows off the goods (well, some of them) in an orange-red lace gown.

Carrie Underwood adds some shine to the red carpet with a sparkling white dress. While she's ominated for Best Solo Country Vocal Performance for "Mama's Song," she'll perform "It Had to Be You" with Tony Bennett.

Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine arrives looking dapper in a three piece suit with stunning model girlfriend Anne V.

Country music sensation Miranda Lambert dazzles in a subtle and sophisticated gown on the Grammy red carpet.

Grammy host LL Cool looks regal on the carpet yet still rocks, as usual, a hat.

British singer Jessie J rocks the metallic look, reflecting the red carpet along the way.

Up for the Best Country Album tonight, trio Lady Antebellum - who were the runaway winners at last year's Grammys - is all smiles on the red carpet.

Corinne Bailey Rae is all ruffles and curls on the Grammy red carpet.

John Legend, recipient of nine awards, shows up to the Grammys with fiance, model Chrissy Teigen, looking sleek in all-black attire.

Wiz Khalifa is even more blinged-out than girlfriend Amber Rose, who rocks a stunning and simple yellow gown.

Electronic wub-master Skrillex sports his signature half-shaved hair-do at the Grammys. The much-hyped DJ/producer won three Grammys in the pre-telecast, including Best Dance/Electronica album.

Common arrives on the red carpet looking both classy and fly, wearing a fitted classic blazer and sneakers.

Ms. Diana Ross goes with a simple, tailored suit look on the red carpet, letting her blinged-out shoes and sleeves (and big hair) do the talking.

Kelly Rowland, who nabbed a Grammy nod this year in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category, keeps it elegant in a cream-colored gown.

Legendary singer Tony Bennett, Grammy winner and performer tonight, gives a spirited two thumbs-up as he hits the Grammy red carpet.

Nominated for three Grammys in the R&B category, Ledisi arrives wearing a sultry sequin dress.

Rapper Rick Ross, nominated for a collaboration DJ Khaled, keeps it simple with a colorblock sweater and necklace.

Best new artist nominees The Band Perry go for a sleek, all-black look for their big Grammy night.

It seems Nicki Minaj is not the only music star who's a fan of YouTube sensations Sophie Grace and Rosie, who covered "Super Bass." Katy Perry poses with them on the Grammy red carpet.

Robyn gets space-age scandalous at the Grammys red carpet. The "Call Your Girlfriend" singer flaunted this short skirt/platform boot combo before blanking out in two categories to DJ/producer Skrillex.

Last year's Best New Artist winner Esperanza Spalding adds some subtle red to the red carpet. Spalding was the first jazz artist to win the award.

DJ and producer deadmau5, who is nominated for three Grammys this year, arrives donning his signature over-sized mouse head.

Grammy nominee David Guetta, who will be performing in a tribute to dance music during tonight's awards, shows a touch of bling on the red carpet.

The Foo Fighters are all smiles on the red carpet -- and for good reason. The rockers took home four awards during the Grammys pre-show.

Breakout band and double nominees Foster The People rock a retro meets biz casual look on the red carpet.

YouTube sensations Sophia Grace and Rosie hit the red carpet at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. The pair went viral this year after their cover of Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" propelled them to the "Ellen" show and beyond.

Already a Grammy winner tonight for a collaboration with Cee Lo Green, Melanie Fiona shows her wild side in a safari-chic dress.

Best Country Solo Performance nominee Blake Shelton is a little bit country, a little bit formal on the red carpet.

Cyndi Lauper mixes a classic look with touches of lace and two-tone hair on the Grammy red carpet.