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Grammys: The photos you need to see

The best looks, backstage shots and performances from the 60th annual Grammy awards.

"Did I really win?" Kendrick Lamar (with comedian Dave Chappelle) checks the envelope for best rap performance.

Getty Images Kendrick Lamar with Dave Chappelle — "Did I really win?" Kendrick Lamar (with comedian Dave Chappelle) checks the envelope for best rap performance.

Best new artist Alessia Cara discovers you can't make calls on a Gramo-phone (sorry).

Getty Images Alessia Cara — Best new artist Alessia Cara discovers you can't make calls on a Gramo-phone (sorry).

"High five anyone? Anyone? ANYONE?" Bruno Mars celebrates his six Grammys backstage.

Getty Images Bruno Mars — "High five anyone? Anyone? ANYONE?" Bruno Mars celebrates his six Grammys backstage.

"How on earth did I get myself into this?" asks Mark Ronson halfway through Lady Gaga's performance.

Getty Images Mark Ronson and Lady Gaga — "How on earth did I get myself into this?" asks Mark Ronson halfway through Lady Gaga's performance.

Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld shares a moment with James Corden backstage.

Getty Images James Corden and Hailee Steinfeld — Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld shares a moment with James Corden backstage.

Rihanna poses for a photo with Pink and her daughter, Willow, before the show.

Getty Images Rihanna with Pink and her daughter Willow — Rihanna poses for a photo with Pink and her daughter, Willow, before the show.

A moment of nerves for Miley Cyrus before she duets with Sir Elton John on Tiny Dancer.

Getty Images Miley Cyrus — A moment of nerves for Miley Cyrus before she duets with Sir Elton John on Tiny Dancer.

Many artists, including Cyndi Lauper, wore a white rose as a mark of solidarity with the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements.

Getty Images Cyndi Lauper — Many artists, including Cyndi Lauper, wore a white rose as a mark of solidarity with the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements.

Lady Gaga's Armani Prive gown was one of the most eye-catching dresses on the red carpet.

Shutterstock Lady Gaga — Lady Gaga's Armani Prive gown was one of the most eye-catching dresses on the red carpet.

Kendrick Lamar's explosive, high-concept opening medley raised the bar for the night's other performers.

Reuters Kendrick Lamar — Kendrick Lamar's explosive, high-concept opening medley raised the bar for the night's other performers.

With three distinct acts, the performance addressed themes of race, politics and identity.

AFP / Getty Images Kendrick Lamar performs — With three distinct acts, the performance addressed themes of race, politics and identity.

Rihanna and DJ Khaled's performance of Wild Thoughts brought a sultry Caribbean flavour to the night.

Getty Images Rihanna performs at the Grammys — Rihanna and DJ Khaled's performance of Wild Thoughts brought a sultry Caribbean flavour to the night.

Model Chrissy Teigen and other stars signed instruments and other prizes to raise money for charity.

Getty Images Chrissy Teigen — Model Chrissy Teigen and other stars signed instruments and other prizes to raise money for charity.

People who had survived suicide attempts appeared behind Khalid, Logic and Alessia Cara as they sang the suicide prevention song 1800-273-8255.

Getty Images Khalid, Logic and Alessia Cara with guests — People who had survived suicide attempts appeared behind Khalid, Logic and Alessia Cara as they sang the suicide prevention song 1800-273-8255.

Broadway star Patti LuPone gave a jaw-dropping performance of Don't Cry For Me Argentina in honour of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

AFP/Getty Images Patti LuPone — Broadway star Patti LuPone gave a jaw-dropping performance of Don't Cry For Me Argentina in honour of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Alicia Keys stops for a chat with Blue Ivy Carter (and her parents Jay-Z and Beyonce, presumably).

Getty Images Alicia Keys with Beyonce and Blue Ivy Carter — Alicia Keys stops for a chat with Blue Ivy Carter (and her parents Jay-Z and Beyonce, presumably).

Kesha performed the self-empowerment anthem Praying with the Resistance Revival Chorus, a collective of women dedicated to singing protest songs.

Getty Images Kesha performs — Kesha performed the self-empowerment anthem Praying with the Resistance Revival Chorus, a collective of women dedicated to singing protest songs.

Cardi B and Bruno Mars were one of the night's most colourful acts, as they performed the '90s throwback jam Finesse (Remix).

Getty Images Cardi B and Bruno Mars — Cardi B and Bruno Mars were one of the night's most colourful acts, as they performed the '90s throwback jam Finesse (Remix).

What is Rihanna up to in this picture?

Getty Images Rihanna at the Grammys — What is Rihanna up to in this picture?

There's always time for a selfie with Rita Ora on the red carpet.

Getty Images Rita Ora — There's always time for a selfie with Rita Ora on the red carpet.

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