2013 Grammy Awards Highlights

2013 was quite a year at the Grammys.

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The Year of Frankie O. - The 2013 Grammys were a great night for Frank Ocean (sans live performance) with six nominations and taking home two statues. Though, tragically losing the Best New Artist to Fun. Other notable moments were Rihanna and Chris Brown seen canoodling throughout the telecast. Oh, yeah, never forget Chris Brown bringing the side eye when Frank went up to get his awards. Let's take a trip down memory lane. – Jon Reyes and BET Staff (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Justin Timberlake and Jay Z - For a second, the 55th annual Grammy Awards were looking like it was going to be a big yawn session, but things got turnt all the way up when Justin Timberlake and Jay Z hit the stage. Jigga joined JT for a performance of "Suit & Tie" then JT went solo with "Pusher Lover Girl."(Photo: REUTERS/Mike Blake)

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Justin Timberlake and Jay Z - For a second, the 55th annual Grammy Awards were looking like it was going to be a big yawn session, but things got turnt all the way up when Justin Timberlake and Jay Z hit the stage. Jigga joined JT for a performance of "Suit & Tie" then JT went solo with "Pusher Lover Girl."(Photo: REUTERS/Mike Blake)

Kelly Rowland and Nas - Peace god! Kelly Rowland and Nas presented the Urban Contemporary Album award to Frank Ocean. The Odd Future crooner beat out Miguel and Chris Brown to take home the honor.(Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Kelly Rowland and Nas - Peace god! Kelly Rowland and Nas presented the Urban Contemporary Album award to Frank Ocean. The Odd Future crooner beat out Miguel and Chris Brown to take home the honor.(Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Rihanna - Rihanna performing at the Grammys is becoming an annual event. With some help from bluesy crooner Mikky Ekko, the pop superstar performed "Stay," the second single from her latest album, Unapologetic. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Miguel - Kelly Clarkson meet Miguel. He's an awesome singer-songwriter who created the most infectious R&B song of the year, "Adorn." He even won a Grammy for it last night. Oh by the way, if we're not mistaken, we think you guys are on the same record label. Since you love his performance so much, you should totally get to know him. (Photo: CBS/Monty Brinton /Landov)

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Wiz Khalifa - Papa-to-be Wiz Khalifa was on his Zebra stripe swag when hit hit the stage to perform the remix version of "Adorn" with Miguel. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

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Wiz Khalifa - Papa-to-be Wiz Khalifa was on his Zebra stripe swag when hit hit the stage to perform the remix version of "Adorn" with Miguel. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

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LL Cool J - Grammys host LL Cool J proved to be a jack of all trades last night when he switched roles and got back to his roots. Uncle L performed a show closing medley alongside Chuck D and Travis Barker.  (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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LL Cool J - Grammys host LL Cool J proved to be a jack of all trades last night when he switched roles and got back to his roots. Uncle L performed a show closing medley alongside Chuck D and Travis Barker.  (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Chuck D and LL Cool J - It'll take a lot of years, albums and talent to find a more legendary combination of rap greats together on the Grammy stage than this. LL Cool J and Chuck D made the 55th Grammy Awards feel like the late '80s all over again. (Photo: JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)

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Chuck D and LL Cool J - It'll take a lot of years, albums and talent to find a more legendary combination of rap greats together on the Grammy stage than this. LL Cool J and Chuck D made the 55th Grammy Awards feel like the late '80s all over again. (Photo: JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Justin Timberlake - For most artists taking the stage after a seven-year hiatus, there would definitely be signs of rust, but not for Justin Timberlake. JT made it look easy as her performed two new singles from his upcoming album, The 20/20 Experience.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

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Justin Timberlake - For most artists taking the stage after a seven-year hiatus, there would definitely be signs of rust, but not for Justin Timberlake. JT made it look easy as her performed two new singles from his upcoming album, The 20/20 Experience.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

"Girl on Fire," Alicia Keys  - Inspired by Alicia Keys's son, Egypt, and her husband, Swizz Beatz, the single “Girl on Fire” lit up the airwaves as soon as it got released. The song is a triple threat for having not one, not two, but three versions: the original; "Inferno" featuring Nicki Minaj; and "Blue Light," a more sensual flip. The single was Keys's first release under RCA Records. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

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Alicia Keys - This girl is still a blazing inferno. Alicia Keys added to the list of Grammy moments in her career with a performance of her hit single "Girl on Fire" alongside Maroon 5.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

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Frank Ocean - "He has the talent, the ability and the brilliance to have an impact for a long time. He will follow his muse wherever it goes — he’s not the kind of artist to adhere to everyone else’s schedule. That’s what makes him special." — John Legend (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Frank Ocean - It was an unforgettable night for Frank Ocean. The singer-songwriter took home several Grammys, including Best Urban Contemporary Album, and he broke out a new single with a performance of "Forrest Gump." (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Bruno Mars - Bruno Mars set the stage on fire performing his hit single "Locked Out of Heaven" with some help from rock icon Sting. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Bruno Mars - Bruno Mars set the stage on fire performing his hit single "Locked Out of Heaven" with some help from rock icon Sting. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Bob Marley Tribute - Bruno Mars' crowd-pleasing performance was just the warm up to a jam-packed tribute to reggae great Bob Marley. Mars was joined by Sting, Rihanna and Marley's sons Ziggy and Damien. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Bob Marley Tribute - Bruno Mars' crowd-pleasing performance was just the warm up to a jam-packed tribute to reggae great Bob Marley. Mars was joined by Sting, Rihanna and Marley's sons Ziggy and Damien. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Ellen DeGeneres and Beyoncé - So Justin Timberlake is getting set to take the stage for his first Grammys performance in over five years. Who does he get to do his intro? Only two of the biggest stars in the building: Ellen DeGeneres and Beyoncé.(Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Ellen DeGeneres and Beyoncé - So Justin Timberlake is getting set to take the stage for his first Grammys performance in over five years. Who does he get to do his intro? Only two of the biggest stars in the building: Ellen DeGeneres and Beyoncé.(Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z - Watch the throne! The King and Queen were sitting pretty at the Grammys, soaking in all the night's entertainment. Oh, while they were there they picked up several Grammy Awards for their troubles. Beyoncé took home one, while Jay-Z grabbed 3 of his own.  (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull - Jennifer Lopez gave the Grammys dress code the leg while serving as a presenter with Pitbull. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull - Jennifer Lopez gave the Grammys dress code the leg while serving as a presenter with Pitbull. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Chris Brown and Rihanna - Chris Brown and Rihanna showed some serious PDA last night at the Grammys. The much-talked about music couple cuddled up while watching the show and they didn't care who saw it. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

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Prince - Prince made a brief appearance on the show to present the Grammy for Record of the Year. The award went to Gotye and Kimbra for "Somebody I Used to Know," and the duo got the stamp of approval from the music icon who declared, "I love this song."  (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Prince - Prince made a brief appearance on the show to present the Grammy for Record of the Year. The award went to Gotye and Kimbra for "Somebody I Used to Know," and the duo got the stamp of approval from the music icon who declared, "I love this song."  (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Adele, TBD - If there is any star who could match the worldwide impact of Beyonce's latest release, it's Adele. After taking the year off to experience motherhood, word on the curb is that mega star vocalist is gearing up for one of the year's biggest releases. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Adele - Last year Adele was the biggest winner at the Grammys. This year she went easy on the competition. The UK sensation only took home the award for Best Pop Solo Performance for "Set Fire to the Rain (Live)"  (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Frank Ocean, Jay-Z, The-Dream - The-Dream took home two honors last night. He accepted Best Rap/Sung Collaboration award for "No Church in the Wild" with Frank Ocean and Jay-Z. He was also the most ridiculously dressed person in the room. For that Jay offered this line when accepting the award: "I want to thank the swap meet for his hat." Classic.  (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Frank Ocean, Jay-Z, The-Dream - The-Dream took home two honors last night. He accepted Best Rap/Sung Collaboration award for "No Church in the Wild" with Frank Ocean and Jay-Z. He was also the most ridiculously dressed person in the room. For that Jay offered this line when accepting the award: "I want to thank the swap meet for his hat." Classic.  (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)