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The 2012 Grammy Nominations concert went down last night, where Nicki Minaj, LL Cool J and Katy Perry served as hosts and announced all of the artists up for awards this year. Usher and Ludacris performed on the Nokia Theatre stage, while Rihanna did the same, except via video live from London.

See the list of nominees here!

Taraji Henson presented in a silver mini, while Nicki Minaj wore a bodycon blue number and Melanie Fiona walked the carpet in a menswear-inspired get-up.

Who looked best?

Taraji

Nicki

Melanie

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