Friends ‘N’ Family Dinner

Music manager Peter Katsis and Sony's Lia Vollack were among the 100 VIPs invited to Thursday's Friends 'N' Family dinner at Scarpetta in Beverly Hills.

Friends ‘N’ Family Dinner

From left: Manager Seth Friedman, Interscope's Rand Hoffman and Sony's Julie Swidler at the Friends 'N' Family Dinner at Scarpetta in Beverly Hills.

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys performed at will.i.am's TRANS4M benefit on Thursday.

Ludacris, Will.i.am

Will.i.am is joined by Ludacris at the second annual event, held at Avalon Hollywood.

Lucian Grainge, Clive Davis, Bill Werde

From left: Universal Music Group chairman Lucian Grainge, number one on the Billboard Power 100, Clive Davis and Billboard editorial director Bill Werde were among the guests at Billboard's Power 100 event.

Neil Portnow

Recording Academy president Neil Portnow addresses the audience at Billboard's Power 100 pre-Grammy event.

Nigel Lythgoe

Nigel Lythgoe poses for photographers at the Billboard event, held at The Redbury in Hollywood. Inside, the American Idol executive producer kibitzed with songwriter Diane Warren.

Flo Rida

Flo Rida performs at OK!'s pre-Grammy bash.

Darren Criss

Darren Criss steps out at the Family Equality Council Awards Dinner.

Justin Bartha, Andrew Rannells

Justin Bartha and Andrew Rannells pose on the red carpet. The two star in NBC's The New Normal, and Rannells paired up with Sean Hayes (Up All Night, Will & Grace) at the Family Equality Council Awards Dinner to present an award to NBC Chairman Bob Greenblatt. "The LGBT community is very lucky to have him on our side," said Hayes of Greenblatt. NBC was being honored for their portrayal of gay and lesbian characters on television.

Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow was in attendance at the Globe Theater-held event. NFL punter Chris Kluwe, founder of Project 10 Dr. Virginia Uribe, and NBC were all presented awards at the third annual dinner. 

Rumer Willis, Justin Chatwin

Rumer Willis and Shameless star Justin Chatwin pose for a photo at the Frank Ocean pre-Grammy concert.

Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean performs at a private concert held by Levi's 501 jeans. “So it’s officially Grammy weekend, which is probably not a big deal for everyone,” he told the crowd. “But it makes me nervous as f—.” Read more about the performance here.

Avicii

Avicii provides the beats for partygoers at the grand re-opening of club Vanguard, which also doubles as a benefit for House for Hunger. "It hits me sometimes that so many people listen to my music, I can actually do something to influence people," the Grammy-nominated DJ tells The Hollywood Reporter. "As corny as it sounds, encourage people to get involved."

Big Sean

Island Def Jam held their post-Grammy fete at Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles and drew the likes of Rihanna, Big Sean (pictured), 2 Chainz, Ed Sheeran and Nas.

Rihanna, Nas

Rihanna and Nas catch up at the Island Def Jam post-Grammy party.

Island Def Jam

Pete Wentz (right) hangs with Big Sean (center) and a partygoer at the Island Def Jam bash. Fellow Fall Out Boy members Joe Trohman and Patrick Stump were also in attendance.

House of Hype

From left: Swizz Beatz, DJ Irie, Jermaine Dupri and John Legend party at the packed, Monster-hosted post-Grammy bash, which drew the ire of the local Fire Marshall and kept large groups of guests from getting in the door.

House of Hype

Alicia Keys and Ne-Yo pose for a photo at the House of Hype/Monster party.

Shaquille O’Neal, Swizz Beatz

Shaquille O'Neal and Swizz Beatz mug for the cameras inside Hollywood's SLS Hotel.

Avicii, Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton and Avicii hit the red carpet outside Vanguard, while inside, street artist Alec Monopoly live paints on female canvases as eclectically-dressed GoGo dancers scatter throughout the club.

Sony Music Grammy After Party

Fellow Brits Adele and Cher Lloyd get cozy at the Sony Music post-Grammy party held at the Beverly Hills Hotel's Bar Nineteen12. Also in attendance: best pop vocal album winner Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, John Mayer and Katy Perry, who cut a rug to Cash Out's "Cashin' Out" with Girls actress Allison Williams.

Midnight Brunch

From left: French, Miley Cyrus, Ne-Yo and Monyetta party at Compound Entertainment's annual Midnight Brunch, held at STK in West Hollywood. "It’s a beautiful, happy night," Ne-Yo told THR. "It's important to take a second to celebrate and enjoy the moment."

Ne-Yo’s Midnight Brunch

Harmony (left) and Kelly Rowland were all smiles at STK. Nearby, stars like Miley Cyrus and Diddy mingled and posed for personal pics while munching on an assortment of offerings (including vegan options) and signature cocktails from MalibuRED.

Ne-Yo’s Midnight Brunch

Ne-Yo and Elijah Kelly pose for the photogs at the Midnight Brunch. Also spotted inside: Angela Simmons, Young Jeezy, Ludacris and Grey’s Anatomy's Jesse Williams.

Clive Davis Party

Jennifer Hudson (left) and Gladys Knight hit the Beverly Hilton Hotel ballroom stage for Clive Davis' pre-Grammy gala. Among the divas' admirers near the front was singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, who grooved along.

Katy Perry

Katy Perry walked the red carpet in an angelic, white gown at Clive Davis' fete. Inside the Beverly Hilton Hotel ballroom, she and boyfriend John Mayer stayed close.

L.A. Reid

L.A. Reid was honored at the annual Clive Davis-hosted pre-Grammy event, held at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday night. Said Usher, who was signed by the industry veteran as a teenager: "You can't say L.A. Reid without recognizing a man of passion, a man of conviction, a man who believes."

Before his high profile shout-out during Kelly Clarkson's acceptance speech on Sunday, Miguel performed at Clive Davis' party.

Usher was also among the performers at Clive Davis' party. Kenneth "Babyface" Edmunds introduced the singer, recalling some early memories. "He was this little kid with confidence and talent that was unstoppable," said Babyface.

MusiCares

Ben Folds attends MusiCares Person of the Year event, honoring Bruce Springsteen. “It’s one thing when you do it one time, two times or three times, but when you keep doing it over decades it’s not about lightening striking anymore," he said of The Boss' seemingly endless string of hits. "He’s hitting a chord over and over again that you just can’t explain."

MusiCares

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw pose with actor and activist Sean Penn (center) at the MusiCares Person of the Year event honoring Bruce Springsteen. The country couple sang "Tougher Than the Rest" during the tribute concert. 

MusiCares

The Alabama Shakes were among the performers at the Friday night event. Said singer Brittany Howard of MusiCares' Person of the Year: "Everybody knows who Bruce Springsteen is. That’s because the dude did the work. He was always wanting to get better. His live shows have only gotten longer. He’s just as passionate as he was when he began and he’s  stayed true to what being a real musician. That’s why he’s an icon.”

Johnny Depp, Marcus Mumford

Johnny Depp catches up with Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus Mumford at MusiCares. Following the gala dinner and tribute concert, Bruce Springsteen hosted his famous friends at an after-party held backstage.

Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow stepped out at MusiCares where he sang Springsteen's praises. “I think he’s a great humanitarian," said the This is 40 director and Girls executive producer. "I remember seeing him in the No Nukes concert when I was a kid, then at the Amnesty Tour at the LA Coliseum when I was in college in 1986. He does so much work for charities of all kinds and has always been good to the world.”

Mumford and Sons

Mumford & Sons hit the MusiCares stage to honor Bruce Springsteen with a version of his 1985 hit "I'm On Fire."

MusiCares

The Boss joins Sting, Tim McGraw and Mumford & Sons onstage for MusiCares' grand finale: an all-star version of "Glory Days."

Derek Hough, Taio Cruz

Dancing With the Stars' Derek Hough (left) attended Taio Cruiz's (right) Thursday night event, previewing Quattro Volte Vodka at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Haley Reinhart and Pia Toscano

American Idol graduates Haley Reinhart and Pia Toscano pose at the Red Light Management Grammy afterparty, held at SkyBar at the Mondrian in West Hollywood.

Natasha Bedingfield

Natasha Bedingfield, wearing an Emerson by Jackie Fraser-Swan gown from the Spring/Summer 2013 collection, attends the Red Light Management party after the Grammys. She spent the evening chatting with friends in a large white booth on SkyBar's recently renovated patio.

Adam Lambert

American Idol alum Adam Lambert gets his drink on at the 16th annual Friends 'N' Family party held on the Paramount lot on the Friday before the Grammys.

Carly Rae Jepsen

Music for the Friends 'N' Family event was provided by Carly Rae Jepsen (pictured), Angel Haze, Melanie Fiona, Wallpaper. and John Martin along with DJ sets by Paul Oakenfold, Dallas K, and Chad Hugo with Daniel Biltmore (MSSL CMMND).

Emblem3

X Factor finalists Emblem3 — Wesley Stromberg, Keaton Stromberg and Drew Chadwick — pose on the carpet at the Friends 'N' Family party.

Macy Gray

Singer Macy Gray stops to pose at the Friends 'N' Family party held on Stage 5 at the Paramount Studios lot.

Cee Lo Green

Singer, The Voice coach and Primary Wave Music chief creative officer Cee Lo Green hosted a pre-Grammy party at BOA which featured a DJ set by Papercha$er.

Florence Welch

Florence Welch is all smiles at Universal Music Group's Grammy celebration.

OneRepublic

Ryan Tedder and his OneRepublic bandmates play the Universal Music Group Grammy party at Lure nightclub.

Dr. Dre, Rick Rubin

And the beats go on… Dr. Dre tries to come up with a pair of Beats headphones that will fit over fellow mega-producer Rick Rubin’s head in between spicy tuna rolls at Lucian Grainge’s Grammy viewing party at his Brentwood Rockingham Drive estate down the road from O.J. Simpson’s old place. Rubin particularly enjoyed LL Cool J, Chuck D, DJ Z-Trip and Travis Barker’s rendition of the Beastie Boys’ “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” as a tribute to the late Adam “MCA” Yauch.

Troy Carter, Akon

Lady Gaga manager Troy Carter and Akon renew acquaintances at Lucian Grainge’s Grammy viewing party in Brentwood. Akon originally met Gaga while she was working as a songwriter for Interscope’s Streamline imprint and was brought in to add a reference vocal to his second album, Konvicted, then signed her to his label Kon Live. The rest is history, and isn’t it nice to see they still get along?

Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Stanley

Two icons of rock, Ozzy Osbourne and Paul Stanley, discuss a mash-up of “War Pigs” and “Black Diamond” during one of those moments in between cocktails at Lucian Grainge’s fab Grammy viewing shindig. Ozzy was there chaperoning wife Sharon, while Stanley hung with Kiss mate Gene Simmons and his kids.

Yolanda Foster, David Foster, Lisa Vanderpump

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills descended on Brentwood for Lucian Grainge's Grammy viewing party. Joining the UMG chief at his home were Yolanda Hadid Foster with husband David Foster, producer and chairman of Universal's Verve Records, and Lisa Vanderpump.

Akon, Diane Warren

Akon and songwriter Diane Warren cheer the Kelly Clarkson tribute to Patti Page and Carole King, but are disappointed not to receive any performance royalties from either during a private moment at Lucian Grainge’s Brentwood manse for his annual Grammy viewing party.

Lucian Grainge, Jimmy Iovine

Lucian Grainge and Interscope Geffen A&M chief Jimmy Iovine take some time out to sample the chopped liver sculpture in the shape of Beats by Dre headphones during the UMG chief’s Grammy viewing party.

Lucian Grainge, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne

Lucian Grainge welcomes Ozzy and Sharon Osborne to his Grammy viewing party. Possible topic of conversation? They try to convince the UMG chief to join Howard Stern and Howie Mandel as a judge on America’s Got Talent.

Max Hole, Robbie Williams, Lucian Grainge

Lucian Grainge welcomes UMG International topper Max Hole (left) and superstar singer Robbie Williams (center) to his pad, then takes a break at 4 for some Earl’s Grey tea prior to the Grammy viewing party in his Brentwood home.

Simmons Family

Proud father Gene Simmons shows off his two kids, Nick and Sophie, at Lucian Grainge’s Grammy viewing party at his Brentwood home. No truth to the rumor that they are each really Kiss promotional items.