Photo: Los Angeles Times

Hudson’s emotional performance was one of several poignant moments during the telecast, including Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt paying tribute to the late Etta James and Amy Winehouse‘s parents accepting their daughter’s trophy with Tony Bennett for their duet, “Body and Soul.”

While Adele had to hitch a U-Haul to her limo to take home her six trophies, the Foo Fighters walked away with five including Best Rock Album for Wasting Light while Kanye West won four, including Best Rap Album for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Best Rap Song for “All of the Lights.”

Last but certainly not least, one Ms. Diana Ross was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, her first Grammy after 800 years in the business. The supreme diva took to the stage in a cloud of hair at the end of the night to present Adele with her Album of the Year award. And while the show featured countless moments that would best be forgotten — I’m looking at you Katy Perry and Taylor Swift — the symbolic passing of the torch from Whitney to Jennifer and Ms. Ross to Adele made this a night to remember.

Check out the full list of winners here.

- David’s wife Victoria, however, knows exactly what she’s doing on the cover of i-D. [Telegraph]

- John Galliano resurfaced recently to fete the birthday of a close friend. And not a single Jew was harmed — it’s called progress, people. [Page Six]

- Beyoncé‘s twins made their first public appearance last night. [The Cut]

- Lindsay Lohan + Terry Richardson = CLASS. The two professional provocateurs teamed up for an unsurprisingly trashy photoshoot for LOVE Magazine. [Highsnobiety]

- The gays may soon be able to marry in California again after a federal appeals court ruled Prop 8 unconstitutional. But there’s still time to appeal so don’t start registering at Bendel‘s yet, queens. [Huff Po]

- Speaking of a disenfranchised subset of society: models. They have rights too!  They’re not sure what they are, but dammit, they have them. And now a non-profit group to represent them. [Racked]

- Michelle Williams took a break from snatching trophies to star in Band of Outsiders‘ latest campaign. [Paper]

- Miu Miu will debut a limited edition collection of 46 handbags during the major fashion weeks beginning with New York. Start coveting, kids. [Fashionista]

Rocawear will debut its first ever television campaign titled “From Marcy to Madison Square” starring the Jigga Man and chronicling his oft-told rise from the Marcy Projects of Bedford Stuyvesant — otherwise known as The Livest One — in Brooklyn to selling out shows in Madison Square Garden. The spot will utilize footage from Jay and Kanye West‘s Watch the Throne concert at MSG in November.

“This is a really big deal, and fashion companies don’t usually use television. We are investing in the brand,” said chief marketing officer Jameel Spencer. “We are looking to spend more money than we did in the past in marketing this brand.”

Said brand has a total of 26 licenses around the world including children’s wear and newly signed swimwear, home goods and watch licensing deals. Whether the company plans to include a range of feminine hygiene products was not available at press time. Like the rest of the fashion world, Rocawear has also begun to focus heavily on the Asian market.

As for Jay-Z, speculation over his continued involvement with the brand should — much like Baby Blue Ivy — be put to rest. Along with the commercial, Jay has strengthened his relationship with Rocawear by renewing his contract to endorse the brand into 2014. [WWD, sub req'd]

The clothing line designed in partnership with 22 designers to raise money has been selling well, but the hot ticket item is a seat at the actual fundraiser that will also be thrown by gracious host Miss Scarlett Johansson.  Tickets start at $250 for a guest, $1000 for red carpet photos and a limited edition tote bag, and $2500 where you will have the opportunity to dine with Miss Wintour, Scarlett, and a bevy of fashion designers that have participated in the campaign.  Tickets are selling out fast, so be sure to get yours soon right here.

- Perhaps anticipating a forthcoming lull in her career, Rihanna has signed on to host and produce her first reality show. [Huff Po]

- Diane von Furstenberg still does not care for any jailbait on her goddamn runway, thanks. [The Cut]

- IMG threw it way back to the Renaissance for its show package, featuring star models Joan Smalls, Candice Swanepoel, Jessica Stam, Karolina Kurkova, Lily Donaldson et al photoshopped into classic works of art. [Modelinia]

- Noted wheeler and occasional dealer Pat Sajak claims he’s hosted Wheel of Fortune drunk on many an occasion. In fact, he and Vanna White used to knock back “two or three or six” maggy ritas during lunch. Or what I like to call a Wednesday. [The Hollywood Reporter]

-Here’s a preview of Adriana Lima‘s Super Bowl commercial for Kia. Mid-sized economy cars just got a whole lotta sexy:

When and how did your line begin?

I launched my accessories line in the Fall of 2010 with a concept design of epaulets.  I created a small collection in different styles and they ended up in the hands of some fashion influentials. I’ve since introduced earrings, bangles and eyewear.

What inspires your work?

I watch a lot of nature documentaries. I’m in love with the beluga whale. I watch the same documentaries over and over.. I’ve seen the Blue Planet series over a hundred times and I now watch Microcosmos fanatically. Have you ever seen ladybugs make love? It’s a fascinating and a gentle experience.

Where do you finding the amazing leathers and animal skins that you use on your accessories?

I buy my leather at the same place that Helmut Lang, Diane Von Furstenberg and Oscar De La Renta buy from. Its expensive and the best in the city. Libra Leather. I work with Sam Jones, The Leather Queen. She has great taste and instincts when it comes to leather. Libra Leather has been pioneering leather trends in New York for decades. They provide the selection designers conceptualize their entire leather collection from. They are best in the biz.

The Feather Spray Earrings seem like a big deviation from some of your previous designs. What was the inspiration behind those?

When I launched my line in October 2009 I used feathers in the fabrication of many of those epaulet designs. The feather was lying on my desk at a certain angle and it came to me.. that should be attached to an ear. I guess it’s all the nature videos I watch.

What celebrities have you worked with?

I grew up in NYC so Mary J Blige, Lauryn Hill and Beyonce were the soundtrack of my life. I attended borderline ruff schools and their music was uplifting and their voices strong, I adored them. Now as an adult, this entire experience as a designer has been transcendental for me. I often can’t believe who I’ve turned out to be. Just three years ago I was the most unhappiest girl in the world. I’ve designed for all them. I’ve also created custom accessories for Lil Wayne’s and Prince’s musical tours.. I used to make out with posters of Prince. I’ve designed for Alicia Keys’ Freedom tour.  Lauryn Hill just bought my entire collection for her European tour.

What’s your favorite part about being a designer?

The actual design process is probably my favorite part of being a designer. I often struggle between concept and application.. I’ll think about a construction for months before I even attempt to piece it together.. My own thoughts intimidate me. There is an element of anxiety I experience and I know that I’ll figure it out eventually. There are some designs I’ve constructed, not many, that I will never share with the world. I hoard special pieces.

What are the biggest challenges as a designer?

Figuring out which tradeshows to do make me pretty dizzy.

Three must haves to have in your wardrobe?

Combat boots, a black fur and a balaclava.

What is your best moment that you’ve experienced in your career?

All of them have been extraordinary. Getting picked up by Nordstrom, a tour order from Alicia Keys, selling at Patricia Field and having my mom and dad say that they’re proud of me.

What advice do you have for aspiring designers?

Organize yourself. Have a decent website, take good pictures, get a press list, don’t get tired, get motivated.  Surround yourself with good people that want good for you.  Love yourself and visualize yourself in the place you want to be.

How would you describe your personal style?

My look changes drastically, often. Recently my style is Le Femme Nikita.. assassin chic.

What is the inspiration behind “in love and good fashion” and “good taste must be shared”?

I tend to curate everything. My friends, my wardrobe and words.. I love language and assembling words together.. In Love and Good Fashion fell into place in the first weeks of creating my first collection.. it represents the head set I was in at the time..

Good Taste Must Be Shared is a personal philosophy.. Good taste crosses over into all aspects of living.. food, clothing, jewelry, travel and all of earths spoils.. Everything that is good about anything should be shared and enjoyed.

What’s currently on your iPod?

I don’t have an Ipod but I have been listening to Amy Winehouse, Wu Tang Clan, Florence and The Machine and Lauryn Hill recently.

Describe Mary Had A little Scam and the other short films you are working on based on your line?

I decided to make a short film when the concepts in my head began to move and could only be expressed through video. I’ve watched enough documentaries and films to understand the shooting style I like.  I titled the film Mary Had  A Little Scam to represent the duality between innocence and  a calculated menace. I wanted to create a sexy film that captures the private moments strong women experience when alone.. the awkwardness, paranoia, struggle, uncertainty and ultimate perseverance.  The character Mary in the short film Mary Had A Little Scam has a public persona of  a fierce rebel leader with the American Accessories Coalition for Good Taste (AACGT). Her mission is to collect rare jewelry from around the world, sharing good taste with the masses.

What are you currently working on for your line right now?

I’m preparing a trip to Paris, meetings, meetings, meetings!

Where do you see Seville Michelle Anastos 5 years from now?

I’m excited for the future.  Nothing I’ve done has been planned, my line has swept me off my feet!

You can follow Seville Michelle’s line and updates on twitter too @SevilleMAnastos

- The mogul currently known as Diddy is being sued over his Empress fragrance by the similarly titled Empress Hair Care Products. Because there are only so many classy, royal-themed names to go around. [Fashion Etc]

- David Beckham‘s commercial for his bodywear line with H&M will debut during the Super Bowl, giving you all at least one reason to tune in.

- Betty White celebrates her 90th birthday today and as befits a TV and entertainment legend, NBC put together a little special featuring other people who continue to openly mock death. [Washington Post]

- It’s showdown of the has-been starlets! Lindsay Lohan and Megan Fox are reportedly vying for the made-for-TV role of a lifetime — on Lifetime —  as Elizabeth Taylor. [E!]

- L.L. Bean produced a Bootmobile that’s too big to fit the delicate foot of the Statue of Liberty. And good thing because I don’t want the symbol of this country in anything less than a stiletto, thank you. [Racked]

- The day before the birth of Blue Ivy Carter, over half of Papa Jay-Z‘s New York Rocawear employees were laid off for “economic reasons.”  Hey, someone’s got to pay for that $3500 lucite crib. [The Cut]

- Meanwhile, Momma Beyoncé‘s skin was apparently lightened for new promo pics for 4. Yawn. [Huff Po]

- Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs and others get the Squarepants treatment, courtesy of Dutch illustrator Mike Frederiqo. [Hint]

- Anna Dello Russo changes, at most, five times a day. Sometimes in the car, sometimes under André Leon Talley‘s great capes… [NYT]

- A new exhibit at the Denver Art Museum pays tribute to the legendary career of Yves Saint Laurent. [Fashionologie]

- Beyoncé‘s bootylicious Dereon derrière is the inspiration behind a breed of housefly that has a “glamorous golden rear end.” [Refinery 29]

- Meanwhile, newborn scion/old school playa Blue Ivy is the inspiration behind a strain of weed. Hova must be so proud. [Prefix]

- Umit Benan‘s fall 2012 show included, among other things, a naked male model taking a shower. And suddenly I care about Milan men’s fashion week. [The Cut]

- Angelina Jolie reportedly told husband Brad Pitt upon arriving at the Golden Globes: “You’re prettier than me.” #angiejolieproblems [The Cut]

- Speaking of the Obamas, the campaign’s Runway to Win e-commerce site went live today, featuring designs by Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs, Diane von Furstenberg, Alexander Wang and —  for kicks — the House of Dereon. [Runway to Win]

- Will wonders never cease? A Top Model contestant actually becomes a top model. ANTM‘s Cycle 10 reject Fatima Siad — the second coming of Iman — landed Hervé Léger‘s spring 2012 campaign. [The Cut]

- Blue Ivy Carter is officially a hitmaker. The less than a week old diva-in-training is the youngest person to enter the Billboard charts, riding on the coattails of daddy Hov’s “Glory.”  No one’s ready for this baby’s jelly. [People]

- Calvin Klein and his jailbait lothario Nick Gruber are apparently “on a break.” Guess Calvin finally put Nick down for his nap. [NYDN]

- Indie Music Style Star Azealia Banks is going Gaga, working with the Lady’s right-hand queen Nicola Formichetti on her latest video. [Fashionista]

- Nike‘s agreed to pay a group of nearly 4,500 Indonesian factory workers $1 million in overtime, which roughly comes out to the price of a pair of Air Jordans per worker. Congrats. [The Cut]

- Lingerie models stripped down to their skivvies in Paris’ Musee d’Orsay as part of a publicity stunt for panty purveyor Etam. Museum officials, however, were not amused. Mostly because they did it without getting permission to film in the museum first. [Huff Po]

Favorite Movie - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favorite Movie Actor – Johnny Depp

Favorite Movie Actress – Emma Stone

Favorite Movie Icon – Morgan Freeman

Favorite Action Movie - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favorite Action Movie Star – Hugh Jackman

Favorite Drama Movie – Water for Elephants (*snicker*)

Favorite Comedy Movie – Bridesmaids

Favorite Comedic Movie Actor – Adam Sandler

Favorite Comedic Movie Actress – Emma Stone

Favorite Movie Star Under 25 – Chloe Moretz

Favorite Ensemble Movie Cast - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favorite Animated Movie Voice – Johnny Depp as Rango (yes, this is actually a category)

Favorite Movie Superhero – Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern

Favorite Book Adaption - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favorite Network TV Drama – Supernatural

Favorite TV Drama Actor – Nathan Fillion (Castle)

Favorite TV Drama Actress – Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries)

Favorite Cable TV Drama – Pretty Little Liars

Favorite Network TV Comedy – How I Met Your Mother

Favorite TV Comedy Actor – Neil Patrick Harris

Favorite TV Comedy Actress – Lea Michele

Favorite Cable TV Comedy – Hot in Cleveland

Favorite TV Competition Show – American Idol

Favorite TV Crime Drama – Castle

Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show – Supernatural

Favorite Daytime TV Host – Ellen DeGeneres

Favorite Late Night TV Host – Jimmy Fallon

Favorite TV Guest Star – Katy Perry

Favorite TV Celebreality Star – Kim Kardashian (*super snicker*)

Favorite New TV Drama – Person of Interest

Favorite New TV Comedy – 2 Broke Girls

Favorite Male Artist – Bruno Mars

Favorite Female Artist – Katy Perry

Favorite Song of the Year – “E.T.,” Katy Perry feat. Kanye West

Favorite Album of the Year – Born This Way, Lady Gaga

Favorite Pop Artist – Demi Lovato

Favorite Hip Hop Artist – Eminem

Favorite R&B Artist – Rihanna

Favorite Band – Maroon 5

Favorite Country Artist – Taylor Swift (*no comment*)

Favorite Music Video – “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.),” Katy Perry

Favorite Tour Headliner – Katy Perry

- The bro-ing of America continues as men become more and more in touch with their inner lady. The latest development,
“Brotox.” Women are even getting in on the action, gifting their dudes with the gift of immobile foreheads. [HuffPo]

- Dolce & Gabbana caused outrage — and protests — among Hong Kong citizens after passing a ban on photos of the store’s window displays. The ban, however, was not enforced for foreign shoppers or Chinese nationals. [WSJ]

- The Vatican continues sweet-talking the gays with Pope Benedict claiming gay marriage basically signals the downfall of humanity. Joke’s on him, that happened after season one of the Jersey Shore. [Towleroad]

- It may be time for Barbie to start picking better friends. Doll versions of Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian – called Dash dolls after their miniature Kardashian-inspired clothing — will befriend Mattel’s golden girl this year. In addition to wearing the trashy leopard print jumpsuits synonymous with the family’s Dash Boutiques, the dolls will “reflect the girls’ measurements.” Meaning the Khloe doll will be played by Ken. [MTV]

“Artistic expression is invaluable to me in all walks of my career and I am so excited to continue to develop this path along such an amazing team at Next Model Management. I feel right at home working with people who have worked beside such creative forces in the world,” Knowles told Vogue UK.

And to commemorate Solange’s style evolution, let’s take a look back at this fashionable little gem from 2008, “Sandcastle Disco”:

The gays don’t really demonstrate against Catholicism so much as, you know, live, thus flying in the face of people like Uncle Fester from the Addams Family Cardinal George who see the mere existence of homoexuality as an affront to their very beliefs. So, yeah, some gay abominations death-dropping to Gaga and Beyoncé in the streets could easily turn into a cross-burning, horse-riding, good ole-fashioned lynching.

But with a twist.

Imagine, if you will, the GayGayGay: instead of burning crosses, they’d probably just burn Paris in a series of balls where they vogue the shame out of some priests, and eschewing those staid white robes, they’d instead opt for a bold print from the spring 2012 runway. Demonstrations would be DJ’d by Samantha Ronson, there’d be a disco ball somewhere/everywhere. Maybe Cardy George is onto something…pardon me while I put in a call to the Velvet Mafia. [The Advocate]

I’m getting a little, or a lot, of Janet Jackson circa “You Want This” slash TLC circa “Waterfalls” right now.  Which means I’m fully on board. Hopefully there’s more to come but until then, do yourself a favor and check out this performance of “Love. Sex. Magic.” featuring one Ms. Justin Timberlake from SNL to see what all the hype’s about.

Photo: Oh No They Didn’t!

Adele is up for the biggest prizes of the night, Album (21), Record and Song of the Year (“Rolling in the Deep”) — I mean, the RIAA might as well just start engraving her name on those golden gramophones now and call it a day. Kanye’s masterwork, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was somehow snubbed for an Album of the Year nod (god save the assistant who had to deal with that fallout), though Ye will go against himself in the Rap Album of the Year category — Watch the Throne, his collaboration with Jay-Z and Fantasy are both nominated.

Rihanna‘s Loud (no comment), Lady Gaga‘s Born This Way, Foo Fighters‘ Wasting Light, and Bruno Mars‘ Doo Wop & Hooligans are also up for Album of the Year. Joining Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and Kanye’s “All of the Lights” (both highly deserving) in the Record of the Year category are Bon Iver‘s “Holocene,” Bruno Mars’ ”Grenade,” Mumford & Sons‘ ”The Cave,” and Katy Perry manages to sneak her way in yet again with “Firework.”

Shockingly absent from this year’s mutual admiration society is Grammy staple, Beyoncé. 4, in my opinion her best solo effort to date, received only one nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “Party” — not the video version, but the good one with André 3000. Of course, Queen Bey has 16 Grammys already and she’ll probably be busy giving birth to her alleged baby come Grammy night anyway.  Her chief rival for diva supremacy, one Lady Gaga, only came out with three nods this year, and not even one for music video (if not for “Born This Way,” at least “Judas,” kids).  Meanwhile, late chanteuse and 5-time winner Amy Winehouse garnered a posthumous nomination for her duet with Tony Bennett, “Body and Soul.”

The last category anyone could possibly care about is that combination gift/curse, Best New Artist. Nicki  Minaj is the frontrunner based simply on popularity and record sales, and is the only female solo artist nominated this year. She will face off against Bon Iver, The Band Perry, J. Cole, and Skrillex.

For a full list of the 54th Annual Grammy nominations, visit the Grammy website. And to vent any resentment over slights, snubs and oversights, visit our comment section below.

As for the rest of the stylish pairs that were up for the voting, and categorized under  this year’s theme”Dynamic Duos” they are as followed, and ranked in order:

1. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
2. Elle and Dakota Fanning
3. Claire, Virginie, Jenna, and Prisca Courtin-Clarins
4. Ruby and Lily Aldridge
5. Poppy and Cara Delevingne
6. Bianca and Coco Brandolini
7. Beyoncé and Solange Knowles
8. Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillon
9. Pippa Middleton and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
10. Kate and Rooney Mara

[MTV Style]

You a bad girl and your friends bad too.

While B sports enough looks to hyperventilate over, Solange whining in dookie braids and American flag bikini and big sis mowing the lawn in a chartreuse fur chubby had everyone on the floor.

The video is pretty much it’s own fashion and beauty editorial. (You can see a glimpse of her Dazed & Confused cover)  The theme reminds of an old school amazing summer party that we wish we were invited to. If you look cloesly enough you can spot of of our fave NYC personalities as well.

So what are your opinions on the video? Too much?

Photo: ABC News

May the aspersions be cast: She’s not even pregnant! It’s a publicity stunt! She’s using a prosthetic belly! She’s using a surrogate! She’s lying about how advanced her pregnancy is! It’s the Messiah so she’s clearly having it through immaculate conception!

B’s publicist, meanwhile, has issued a statement calling the allegations “Stupid, ridiculous and false.” Well, take a look for yourself to figure out if Beyoncé may be hiding the truth about being ready for all that baby jelly.

[ABC News]

On pregnancy and motherhood: “It was important to me that I gave myself time to focus on becoming the woman I want to be, building my empire, my relationship, and my self-worth, before I became a mother,” she says. “Now God has blessed us with the ultimate.”

On her husband, Jay-Z: “We have been together since I was 20 years old. We took our time and developed an unbreakable friendship before we got married. I admire his ability to inspire others. To me, Jay represents the American dream. Jay’s music has helped define our generation. All that he has overcome and worked to achieve gives millions hope that they can become whatever they want to be. I respect him so much; he is a great man and a great artist.”