The Grammys -- the place where music brings us all together, where we put aside our differences and raise our voices in song.
Ha! More like the place where scantily clad musicians throw shade back and forth; dance like they have ants in their pants; make nonsensical, adorable speeches (ahemKellyClarksonahem); have tons of FUN. and the pretty awards are just extra bling.
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This year's awards brought sexy back with an old school performance by Justin Timberlake, a tribute to Bob Marley by Bruno Mars, Sting and Rihanna and plenty of other GIF-worthy awkward moments, captured for your pleasure below:
Lena Dunham supported her man -- Fun. guitarist, Jack Antonoff -- as his band took home Song of the Year and Best New Artist.
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Taylor Swift sang about her ex-boyfriend issues (again).
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And decided the best cure to a broken heart is just to dance it off.
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Like really, dance.
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John Mayer, Katy Perry and her lady lumps weren't nearly as moved.
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Rihanna showed up -- 'nuff said.
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And Chris Brown was all like "yay"!
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But was tired of clapping by the time Frank Ocean won.
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Best duo intro goes to ... (because don't we all make this face when saying his name?)
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Fun. thanked Hova, to which he said...
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And Fun. got wet.
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And Frank Ocean did this.
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Prince showed up just to redefine the meaning of swagger.
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What was your favorite moment of the night? Share in the comments below.
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