Singer Katy Perry arrives at the 2011 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at the Beverly Hilton. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
“American Idol’s” Adam Lambert. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Singer Whitney Houston on the red carpet, before she performed with Dionne Warwick. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
“Tightrope” singer Janelle Monae. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Singer-actress Miley Cyrus. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Country singer Martina McBride. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
R&B artist Monica. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Singer-actor Matthew Morrison of “Glee.” (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
“American Idol” judge Randy Jackson goofs it up with singer Nick Lachey and model Vanessa Minnilo on the red carpet. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Priscilla Presley arrives at the gala at the Beverly Hilton. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Singer Toni Braxton. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Singer Nick Lachey and fiancee Vanessa Minnillo. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Singer Dionne Warwick brings her family to the gala. She would perform with Whitney Houston later that night. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and girlfriend, TV reporter Lu Parker. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Producer Clive Davis, the party’s host, with singer-actress Jennifer Hudson. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Tennis star Serena Williams. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Soul singer Jimmy Jam. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
“Black Eyed Peas” member apl.de.ap. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Singer-actress Kelly Rowland. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne, whose song “Beg, Steal or Borrow” is nominated for Grammy song of the year. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Canadian singer David Foster, right, with girlfriend, model Yolanda Hadid. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Actress-comedian Sarah Silverman. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Actress Sanaa Lathan. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Pesident of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Neil Portnow. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Grammy-nominated singer Janelle Monae performs at the 2011 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Singing legends Whitney Houston, left, and Dionne Warwick sing a duet of “That’s What Friends Are For.” (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Singer Whitney Houston hugs producer Clive Davis while performing at his gala. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Cee Lo Green performs at the gala. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Singer-actress Jennifer Hudson performs at the gala. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
R&B singer R. Kelly joins the performances at the gala. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Singer-actress Cher speaks at the 2011 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at the Beverly Hilton. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
David Geffen, center, receives an award from Cher, left, and Neil Portnow, of the Recording Academy, at the 2011 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at the Beverly Hilton. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
“Glee’s” Matthew Morrison performs at the gala. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
English folk rocker Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons performs at the gala. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
