2011 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala

“American Idol’s” Adam Lambert.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Singer Whitney Houston on the red carpet, before she performed with Dionne Warwick.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

“Tightrope” singer Janelle Monae.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Singer-actress Miley Cyrus.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Country singer Martina McBride.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

R&B artist Monica.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Singer-actor Matthew Morrison of “Glee.”  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

“American Idol” judge Randy Jackson goofs it up with singer Nick Lachey and model Vanessa Minnilo on the red carpet.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Priscilla Presley arrives at the gala at the Beverly Hilton.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Singer Toni Braxton.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Singer Nick Lachey and fiancee Vanessa Minnillo.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Singer Dionne Warwick brings her family to the gala. She would perform with Whitney Houston later that night.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and girlfriend, TV reporter Lu Parker.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Producer Clive Davis, the party’s host, with singer-actress Jennifer Hudson.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Tennis star Serena Williams.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Soul singer Jimmy Jam.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

“Black Eyed Peas” member apl.de.ap.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Singer Chaka Khan.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Comedian Kathy Griffin.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Bandleader Herbie Hancock.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Singer-actress Kelly Rowland.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne, whose song “Beg, Steal or Borrow” is nominated for Grammy song of the year.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Canadian singer David Foster, right, with girlfriend, model Yolanda Hadid.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Actress-comedian Sarah Silverman.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Actress Sanaa Lathan.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Pesident of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Neil Portnow.  (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Grammy-nominated singer Janelle Monae performs at the 2011 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Singing legends Whitney Houston, left, and Dionne Warwick sing a duet of “That’s What Friends Are For.”  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Singer Whitney Houston hugs producer Clive Davis while performing at his gala.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Cee Lo Green performs at the gala.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Singer-actress Jennifer Hudson performs at the gala.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

R&B singer R. Kelly joins the performances at the gala.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Singer-actress Cher speaks at the 2011 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at the Beverly Hilton.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

David Geffen, center, receives an award from Cher, left, and Neil Portnow, of the Recording Academy, at the 2011 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at the Beverly Hilton.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

“Glee’s” Matthew Morrison performs at the gala.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

English folk rocker Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons performs at the gala.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)