The woman of the hour, Janelle Monae, received two Grammy nominations this year: best urban/alternative performance for “Tightrope,” and best contemporary R&B album for “The ArchAndroid.” (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)
Music mogul Sean “P.Diddy” Combs (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
Recording artist Big Boi. (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)
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British singer and “X Factor” winner Leona Lewis(Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)
Mary Mary member Erica Atkins-Campbell (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)
“Parenthood” actress Joy Bryant (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)