Grammys 2013: Best & worst moments

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J.Lo gets a leg upTaylor Swift goes Cirque du SoleilLL Cool J ditches the jokes, goes for the heartFun.'s fun gets all wetOddest pairing?30 is old?Captain Depp needs no introductionsJustin Timberlake is bringin' '40s backOcean missed the spot, got the GrammyThe Grammys finally kick into gearKelly ClarksonBob would have been proudNow showing at the Carrie Underwood multiplexJuanes hearts EltonThe night's most famous hatLevon would have been proudNo more crimes to solve?

Justin Timberlake's much-hyped return to live performances featured a 1940s-style staging of his new song "Suit & Tie" broadcast in black and white (to accentuate the old-timey-ness) with an assist from Jay-Z, who bizarrely joined the fun directly from his front-row seat. While the performance drew considerable praise from within Staples Center, many in the TV audience wished it was catchier.

Justin Timberlake is bringin' '40s back

( Christopher Polk / Getty Images for NARAS / February 10, 2013 )

Justin Timberlake's much-hyped return to live performances featured a 1940s-style staging of his new song "Suit & Tie" broadcast in black and white (to accentuate the old-timey-ness) with an assist from Jay-Z, who bizarrely joined the fun directly from his front-row seat. While the performance drew considerable praise from within Staples Center, many in the TV audience wished it was catchier.

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