Big Grammy ratings justify CBS' tape-delay airing on West Coast

CBS is going with the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach when it comes to airing the Grammys on a tape delay on the West Coast.

Music industry deals with 'a death in the family'

At Clive Davis' party the night before and at the awards ceremony, Whitney Houston's life and music are celebrated and sorely missed.

Critic's Notebook: Grammys show pop at its turning point

Despite all the genres and generations present Sunday night, the awards show united in moments such as Adele's triumph and the moving tributes to Whitney Houston.

Nicki Minaj performs an exorcism -- on herself

Did the devil make her do it, or was it her publicist?

Taylor Swift can gets 'Mean' at Grammys

Noted music-industry gadfly Bob Lefsetz is rumored to have been the subject of Taylor Swift's single "Mean."

Grammys 2012: Backstage with 'Book of Mormon' winner Trey Parker

"We actually are very happy to find that Mormons like the show," Parker said. "For some, it's like their 'Fiddler on the Roof.' We know when they are there because they laugh at some of the stuff othe

Grammys 2012: Fashions mostly elegant with a wacky edge

Nicki Minaj walks on the wild side with a red nun's habit. Katy Perry and Fergie play with bold color and classic lines. Adele and others opt for sparkle.

Grammy Awards 2012: As Whitney Houston's death casts shadow, Adele sweeps the awards

British R&B-soul singer Adele won six trophies at the 54th Grammy Awards on Sunday night, including the top three awards for album, record and song of the year. The indie folk band Bon Iver won for best new artist.

Grammy Awards pre-telecast winners

Although the sudden passing of Whitney Houston has cast a pall over the mainstream music industry's annual Grammy Awards, it.s all systems go.

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Adele's '21' wins album of the year

Soul traditionalist Adele triumphed over pop stars, a veteran rock act and an up-and-coming songwriter/producer to win album of the year, for her "21."

Bon Iver wins for best new artist

Bon Iver's second record, with each song based on a real or imaginary place, opened up his sound to soft-rock influences.

Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep' wins record of the year

Adele's gospel-inflected "Rolling in the Deep" was named record of the year at the 54th Grammy Awards, her fifth award out of six nominations.

Dave Grohl takes a dig at modern technology

"It's not about what goes on in a computer," Grohl said, discussing how the band recorded its latest album in a garage.

Lady Antebellum wins for country album

Lady Antebellum made it two in a row with "Own the Night," following on the heels of its previous country album Grammy winner "Need You Now."

Chris Brown wins R&B album

Chris Brown's "F.A.M.E." won for R&B album at the 54th Grammy Awards on Sunday, capping off a rocky comeback year for one of pop/R&B's most talked-about bad boys.

Foo Fighters' 'Wasting Light' wins for rock album

The Foo Fighters' "Wasting Light" collected the rock album Grammy Award on Sunday, as many had predicted.

'Book of Mormon' wins for musical theater

"Mormon" beat out the albums for "Anything Goes" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."

Framework: 2012 Grammys red carpet

Los Angeles Times photographers capture the moment.

Whitney Houston death: Chaka Khan pulls out of Grammys tribute

Not even an hour before the live show, Khan announced she would be backing out.