Clive Davis' pre-Grammy gala

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.