Clive Davis's Pre-Grammy Party

Clive Davis's annual pre-Grammy party is one of the hottest parties of the year for music, with stars coveting invites almost as much as those giant golden record players. Whitney Houston's appearance was a highlight of the evening, with everyone speculating she would perform something from her upcoming comeback album, although it never happened. She did, however have this amazing mullet-inspired hair that would give Billy Ray a run for his money. It reminds me of a coon-skin cap, only it's her hair and not an animal.

Carrie Underwood arrived with Chace Crawford, who were rumored to be together while Chace was busy kissing other ladies. Janet Jackson was there, with her scary abs covered up, thank God. Fashion disasters of the night include Lindsay Lohan's bag/toga ensemble, and surprisingly Rihanna, who wore some sort of long-sleeved Native American-ish frock.

The night's performers included Chris Daughtry, who literally said on stage, "I was here last year, and I had to sit in the audience, and it sucks watching everyone else perform." Is that supposed to make him look grateful? Also featured on stage were Leona Lewis, Akon, Wyclef Jean, Andrea Bocelli, Slash, Chad Kroeger, Fantasia, and Josh Groban in the world's most random line-up ever.

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