Grammys 2017: In pictures

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AdeleImage source, Reuters
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The 2017 Grammy Awards were dominated by Adele, who scooped five awards including the "big three": best song, best record and album of the year.

AdeleImage source, Reuters
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The star said she couldn't accept the award for best album because Beyonce's Lemonade had more fizz.

Jay Z with BeyonceImage source, Getty Images
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Jay Z watched on from the front row as Adele declared her undying love for his wife. "I adore you and I want you to be my mummy," she joked, as she gestured at the heavily-pregnant star.

CeeLo GreenImage source, AP
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CeeLo Green came dressed in a gold robot costume for reasons best known to himself. Do we think he's crazy? Possibly.

Lady GagaImage source, Getty Images
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After a relatively demure Super Bowl performance, Stefani Germanotta went full Gaga on the red carpet

Lady Gaga and MetallicaImage source, Getty Images
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She later performed on stage with Metallica... or should that be MetalliGa?

BeyonceImage source, Getty Images
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Beyonce put on a biblical performance of Love Drought and Sandcastles from her record, which won best urban contemporary album.

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Adele brought her tribute to George Michael to a juddering halt after veering wildly off key - but made it up to the star on take two.

Chance the Rapper with gospel choirImage source, Reuters
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Chance the Rapper beat Kanye West and Drake to best rap album. He then took the LA crowd to church with the help of a gospel choir.

David BowieImage source, Reuters
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David Bowie received five posthumous awards including best alternative album for his final LP, Blackstar.

A Tribe Called QuestImage source, AP
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A Tribe Called Quest protested against "the wall" and what they described as the "muslim ban" during a politically-charged performance of We The People.

Bruno MarsImage source, Getty Images
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Bruno Mars popped on a purple suit and performed a note-perfect Prince tribute.

RihannaImage source, Getty Images
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Only the best diamond-encrusted hip flask would do for Rihanna.