Grammy Awards Weekend: Behind the Scenes

Rita Ora, Jay Z and more let loose in L.A.

Rita Ora @ritaora - Roc Nation's Rita Ora kicked it with Jaden Smith at a pre-Grammy party.(Photo: Rita Ora via Instagram)

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Jaden Smith and Rita Ora - Say cheese! Young Jaden Smith pals around with Rita Ora at the Roc Nation brunch in Beverly Hills, just one of the star-studded bashes taking over Los Angeles for Grammy Awards weekend. Click on for photos of all the action. (Photo: Rita Ora via Instagram)

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Willow Smith - Willow Smith hit the Billboard charts in 2010 with the hit single "Whip My Hair" and has followed her pops Will into the acting arena as well, playing alongside him in the 2007 film I Am Legend and lending her voice to Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Willow Smith - The 13-year-old continues her bold fashion evolution in a quirky crop top, fringed skirt and free-flowing fro’ at the Roc Nation party in Beverly Hills. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Jay Z, Rita Ora and The-Dream  - It’s no wonder this crew is having a good laugh at the Roc Nation brunch: they’re each at the top of their game!  (Photo: Rita Ora via Instagram)

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Jay Z, Rita Ora and The-Dream - It’s no wonder this crew is having a good laugh at the Roc Nation brunch: they’re each at the top of their game! (Photo: Rita Ora via Instagram)

Sunny Disposition - When you’ve got legs for days like Rih, why not show ‘em off? The star does just that in her marigold silk wrap dress, teamed with diamond accessories and a mischievous smile. #SheBad (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Rihanna - The Best Urban Contemporary Album Grammy winner may have skipped the awards show this year, but she turned it out in her golden Alexandre Vauthier wrap dress at Clive Davis’s annual pre-Grammys bash in Beverly Hills. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Pharrell and Jennifer Hudson  - The music mogul, who later took home a Grammy for Producer of the Year and Record of the Year, hugs it out with Jennifer Hudson at Clive Davis’s party. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)

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Pharrell and Jennifer Hudson - The music mogul, who later took home a Grammy for Producer of the Year and Record of the Year, hugs it out with Jennifer Hudson at Clive Davis’s party. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)

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Drake - It’s deuces for Drake, who scoots out the back entrance of 1Oak nightclub, where Jay Z held a pre-Grammys soiree. (Photo: Devone Byrd, PacificCoastNews)

Fly Guys - Swizz Beatz, Nas and J. Cole attend Vibe magazine's 2nd Annual Pre-GRAMMY Impact Awards party at the Carondelet House in Los Angeles. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Swizz Beatz, Nas and J. Cole - Just call them the three amigos, because Swizz, Nas and J. Cole look thick as thieves at Vibe magazine’s Impact Awards party. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Diddy and Nelly  - The rap icons keep it classy in coordinating black tuxes before tearing up the town together.  (Photo: Diddy via Instagram)

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Diddy and Nelly - The rap icons keep it classy in coordinating black tuxes before tearing up the town together. (Photo: Diddy via Instagram)

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Dr. Dre  - We don’t think anyone will soon forget about Dre after his killer performance with Eminem (not pictured) at the Beats by Dre party.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/WireImage)

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Dr. Dre - We don’t think anyone will soon forget about Dre after his killer performance with Eminem (not pictured) at the Beats by Dre party. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/WireImage)

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Ladies First - Rookie sensation Sevyn Streeter and Music Matters songstress Bridget Kelly embrace before watching Mack Wilds bring the house down with his unforgettable performance.  (Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for BET)

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Sevyn Streeter and Bridget Kelly - Sevyn and Bridget are positively glowing at BET's Music Matters Showcase. Ladies, we hope you’re willing to share your skin secrets! (Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for BET)

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Like he "Owns It" - Actor-turned-singer Mack Wilds shows the crowd that this is no mere side project rocking the capacity crowd on Grammy weekend. (Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for BET)

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Mack Wilds - Meanwhile the young MC rips the mic at BET's Music Matters Showcase. (Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for BET)

Alicia Keys  - Looking sharp in black and white, the singer blesses the crowd with her heavenly voice at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.  (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Alicia Keys - Looking sharp in black and white, the singer blesses the crowd with her heavenly voice at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Robin Thicke  - Yep, Robin’s definitely having a good night! The Grammy-nominated singer flashes a megawatt grin for the cameras at Los Angeles Confidential magazine's bash.(Photo: AdMedia / Splash News) 

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Robin Thicke - Yep, Robin’s definitely having a good night! The Grammy-nominated singer flashes a megawatt grin for the cameras at Los Angeles Confidential magazine's bash.(Photo: AdMedia / Splash News)