Wow, so it's been a while since we all had an awards show, right? That's just about the only explanation I can muster for the general positivity surrounding the Billboard Music Awards, which folks were pretty jazzed on last night despite the mediocre lineup, meandering pace, and schizophrenic attempt to stay positive despite a raft of tributes to recently deceased musical icons. Still, the evening wasn't without its charms, to say nothing of the moments so forehead-smacking tone-deaf that they also warrant acknowledgement. Let's take a good look at both! More»

The 54th Annual Grammy Awards takes over the Staples Center; Paris Hilton and Afrojack attend EMI's Grammy after party; Tony Bennett and Diana Krall perform at Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's Pre-Grammy Gala; Ne-Yo and Compound Entertainment throw a Pre-Grammy midnight brunch; Kelly Clarkson and John Legend attend Sony Music Group's Grammy Reception at Cecconi's; Bruno Mars performs at Warner Music Group's Grammy Celebration hosted at Chateau; Jay-Z's Roc Nation holds a pre-Grammy brunch at Soho House; MusiCares honors Paul McCartney as person of the year and raises $6.5 million for artists; Cash Money Records holds their 3rd annual pre-Grammy Awards party with Lil Wayne and Drake; Flo-Rida and Pia Toscano rock the house at OK! Magazine's pre-Grammy event—Los Angeles was alive with music this weekend and we've got your inside scoop on all the festivities and the celebrities who attended them in this edition of Last Night's Parties! More»

Anna Faris, Chris Evans, Emmy Rossum, and Dave Annable step out for the premiere of the new film that ponders the true love and sluttishness in What's My Number?; Hugh Hefner, Jane Fonda, and Carrie Underwood honor Smokey Robinson for his many achievements in music at the 2011 Ella Awards—Hollywood was still feeling the pain from Sunday night's Emmy festivities, but not everyone was too hungover to step out for some fun, so get all the details on Monday's party warriors in this edition of Last Night's Parties. More»

After the awards were given out and Ricky Gervais offended enough people during the Golden Globes ceremony, the real fun started. Celebrities, along with some 5,000 revelers, hit the Beverly Hills Hilton or space adjacent for one of seven parties.  We've got the details on who went where and what happened! More»

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Last night Saks Fifth Avenue's 3rd floor was bustling with fashionistas checking out exclusive dresses made specifically for the department store. Chanel Iman, Derek Blasberg, Margherita Missoni and Amanda Hearst all made appearances. More»

By now, you've probably either seen or read re-caps of last night's Grammy Awards. But what happened backstage? Carlos Santana and Celine Dion rocked out, Justin Beiber posed with Adam Sandler, and the Jonas Brothers chatted with Robert Downey Jr. More»

• Soooooooo, John Edwards has a sex tape. [Gawker]

• Carrie Underwood to sing national anthem at Super Bowl. [JustJared]

• Inside Orlando Bloom's Sundance Party. [People]

• NYC Nightlife fixture Alan Philips starts a blog... [ClubPlanet]

• Flight of the Conchords director might do new Muppet Movie! [Vulture]

• Derek Blasberg's best parties of 2009. [VMag]

• Things are getting a little crazy at JFK as people rush to leave the city while the weather is good. [NYT]

• Salahi Christmas cards are all the rage in Washington this year. [WSJ]

• Carrie Underwood's ring is huuuuuge and she's not afraid to show it off. [Eonline]

• Last minute Christmas and Christmas Eve dining options in NYC! [Gothamist]

• Dropping its velvet rope, the Top of the Standard is open to everyone willing to shell out for tickets on New Year's Eve. [Eater]

• Catherine Zeta-Jones accidentally flashes audience. Audience forgives her. [NYP]

• Marking a sad day for America, Jersey Shore cast members collecting upwards of $7,500 for appearance fees, each. [EOnline]

• Speaking of our favorite guidos and guidettes, Alyssa Milano does Snooki for Funny or Die. And here you thought she peaked with "Fear" and "Who's the Boss?" [Mediaite]

• Carrie Underwood engaged! Better looking and less annoying couple than Bradjelina? [People]

Today's Fame Game Matchup is between two Southern Belles that have both stolen the heart of football star Tony Romo.  Though media speculates a cat fight, Simpson assures us that this is not the case, claiming respect for the work of younger Underwood.  Well, according to NY social site Fame Game, the elder Jessica need not worry.  Even with Carrie's brief dating history with Gossip Girls' Chace Crawford, Jessica seems to top out ahead of her in this match up.