Grammys red carpet and pre-ceremony in pictures

Jaden Smith, with his head inside a house-shaped hat, and his sister Willow Smith on the red carpetImage source, Getty Images
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The Smith household was represented by sibling stars Jaden Smith and Willow Smith who turned heads on arrival

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Music stars are stepping out in their gladrags for the Grammys on Sunday night in Los Angeles.

Here are some of the best early looks from the red carpet and inside the pre-show.

Sabrina Carpenter in a sky blue dressImage source, Getty Images

Sabrina Carpenter wore a sky blue dress. Not a garment you would want to spill your espresso on.

She won best pop solo performance for her coffee-themed summer hit.

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Breakthrough star Chappell Roan is up for a raft of awards including album, record and song of the year.

She wore a fittingly striking outfit.

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Olivia Rodrigo wore a vintage Versace halter-neck dress as she took to the red carpet.

Billie Eilish alongside Finneas
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Billie Eilish is in the house with her brother and trusted producer Finneas.

She's in the running for most of the night's major awards again, so their parents might have to clear even more space on the mantlepiece.

Taylor Swift wearing a red dress on the red carpetImage source, Getty Images

Taylor Swift's Versace dress matched the red carpet.

She is up for six awards, including best album for The Tortured Poets Department

Kacey Musgraves waving on the red carpetImage source, Getty Images

Kacey Musgraves waved to photographers as she arrived.

She later got her hands on an award - her eighth - for best country song, for The Architect.

Charli XCXImage source, Getty Images

Charli XCX's boots are made for walking... potentially to the podium for several major awards later including album and record of the year.

Poppy posing on the red carpet at the GrammysImage source, Getty Images

Poppy is up for best metal performance for Suffocate, a track she features on alongside Knocked Loose.

And she went for a smart-casual look.

Kim Gordon on the red carpetImage source, Getty Images

A be-horned Kim Gordon is up for best alternative music album for The Collective.

Kehlani and her daughter Adeya Nomi Parrish Young-White on the red carpetImage source, Getty Images

Kehlani walked the red carpet with her daughter, Adeya Nomi.

The singer is nominated for three awards including best R&B song for After Hours.

Sierra Ferrell on-stage with her Grammy award trophyImage source, Getty Images

Sierra Ferrell swept the board in the American Roots categories, winning four awards - and beating Beyoncé for best Americana performance.

Norah Jones on the red carpetImage source, Getty Images

Singer-songwriter Norah Jones was all smiles on arrival.

She won best traditional pop vocal album for Visions.

Knxwledge and Anderson .Paak on-stage accepting the best progressive R&B album awardImage source, Getty Images

Knxwledge and Anderson .Paak accepted the best progressive R&B album gong for Why Lawd?

Unusually, the prize was a tie. They shared the award with Avery*Sunshine for her album, So Glad to Know You

Kelsea Ballerini on the red carpet in a black dressImage source, Getty Images

Kelsea Ballerini may have lost best country duo/group performance to Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus.

But she was a winner with this outfit.

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Best new artist nominee Benson Boone later slipped into something a little more comfortable than this to backflip around the Grammys stage during his performance.

Sean Ono Lennon holding up a Grammys trophyImage source, Getty Images

Sean Ono Lennon picked up the award for best rock performance on behalf of his late dad's band, The Beatles

St. Vincent posing with Charlotte Kemp MuhlattendImage source, Getty Images

St. Vincent scored several awards on the night, including best alternative music album for All Born Screaming.

The rock star also had some fun on the red carpet with fellow musician Charlotte Kemp Muhlattend.

Kanye West wearing black opposite his wife wearing very littleImage source, Getty Images

Kanye West wore black while his Bianca Censori wore, well, next to nothing.

He was up for best rap song for his and Ty Dolla $Ign's track Carnival.

The award went to Kendrick Lamar, though, for Not Like Us.

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Green Day - fronted by another Billie, Joe Armstrong - are up for several rock awards.

They lost one to the Beatles which might explain the sulky look here.

Gracie AbramsImage source, Getty Images

It's all white on the night for US singer Gracie Abrams, who is nominated for best pop duo/group performance for her track Us, featuring Taylor Swift.

Having supported Swift on some of her Eras tour dates, she knows how to dress for a big occasion - tonight choosing a butter chiffon Chanel dress, with a bridal veil.

RayeImage source, Getty Images

Raye represents the UK in the songwriter of the year and best new artist categories.

Sheryl CrowImage source, Getty Images

Nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow knows her way around a red carpet, as well as a rousing chorus

Cynthia ErivoImage source, Getty Images

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo had her nails painted with diamonds, moons and stars ahead of her Grammys performance.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
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Celebrity couple Chrissy Teigen and John Legend let their eyes do the smiling.

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Comedian and Daily Show presenter Trevor Noah is suited and booted and ready to host the Grammys for a fifth time.

Madison BeerImage source, Getty Images

Madison Beer is up for best dance pop recording for Make You Mine.

Alicia KeysImage source, Getty Images

Alicia Keys has 16 Grammy wins in total to her name, and the biggest earrings of the night.

Teddy SwimsImage source, Getty Images

Teddy Swims, and he also scrubs up well for a big occasion.

He's up for best new artist.

Lady GagaImage source, Getty Images

Lady Gaga is dressed to kill in her best leather. Die With a Smile, her song with Bruno Mars, is up for best song.

The duo will also stage a special performance in honour of those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

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LA firefighters have also been invited this year in honour of their work helping to tackle the fatal blazes.

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Doechi was all smiles before and after becoming only the third female artist to win best rap album for Alligator Bites Never Heal.

She follows in the footsteps of Lauryn Hill and Cardi B.

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US country musician Shaboozey performed a rendition of his hit, A Bar Song (Tipsy), at this year's main ceremony.

Earlier this year, the song tied Old Town Road as the longest-running number-one song of all time on the US Billboard Hot 100 with 19 weeks at the top of the chart.

Let's raise a glass to that... It's up for song of the year at this year's Grammys.

Paris HiltonImage source, Getty Images

Sunglasses indoors is par for the course for socialite Paris Hilton, who arrived alongside her kids and husband.

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Finally, feliz cumpleaños to Colombian star Shakira who turned up at the Grammys on her birthday.

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