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From left, TV personality Kim Kardashian, honoree Sir Richard Branson and singer Britney Spears attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Singer Whitney Houston died hours earlier at the same hotel. Davis was her long-time mentor and producer.
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Singer Alicia Keys performs onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Keys, along with other stars, paid tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the event.
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Singer Diana Ross performs onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Singer Singer Tony Bennett performs onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Producer Sean 'Diddy' Combs onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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From left, Producer Swizz Beatz, singer Alicia Keys and Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music Entertainment, Clive Davis arrive at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Evan Ross and Diana Ross attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Singers Dwight Yoakam and Blake Shelton attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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TV Personality Kim Kardashian and singer Britney Spears attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Singer Diana Krall performs onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Elvis Costello performs at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Singer Jessie J onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Actress/Singer Jennifer Hudson attends Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Singer Ne-Yo and musician Pitbull perform onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Singer India Arie and actress Gabrielle Union attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music Entertainment Clive Davis speaks onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Musician Neil Young attends Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Rapper Wiz Khalifa performs onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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From left, athlete Serena Williams, Gayle King and guest attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Actor Darren Criss arrives at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Singer Britney Spears arrives at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy gala held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson arrive at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Director Penny Marshall arrives at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy gala held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Singer Gladys Knight and William McDowell arrive at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Musician Esperanza Spalding arrives at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Actor Matthew Morrison arrives at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Actress Joan Collins arrives at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Singer Toni Braxton arrives at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Entrepreneur Sean Parker and Alexandra Lenas arrive at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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John Voight poses upon arrival at the Clive Davis And The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., Feb. 11, 2012.
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Rapper Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose pose upon arrival at the Clive Davis And The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., Feb. 11, 2012.
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TV personality Kim Kardashian arrives at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy gala held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Actress Michelle Trachtenberg arrives at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Singer Natalie Imbruglia attends Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Adam Lambert poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the Clive Davis And The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., Feb. 11, 2012.