Jan 26, 2014 · Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Pharrell Williams and Thomas Bangalter, winners of Record of the Year and Album of the Year for "Random Access Memories" attend the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples

Fashion at the 56th annual Grammy Awards was uncharacteristically mellow, a departure from an awards show that is typically defined by over-the-top arrivals and gowns. Grammys 2014 Part 1 // FULL SHOW - YouTube Jan 27, 2014 Inside The 56th Annual Grammy Awards – CBS Miami 56th GRAMMY Awards - Show LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 26: Host LL Cool J speaks onstage during the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by 56th annual Grammy Awards red carpet arrivals | Boston.com Jan 26, 2014

Jan 26, 2014

Because the Grammy Awards show is even more about surprise collaborative live performances, the 3 1/2-hour telecast also was being watched for its offbeat pairings of rapper Lamar and rock band The weddings of 33 couples during the Grammy Awards were legally presided over by Queen Latifah. The rapper-actress-talk show host had to be sworn in as a commissioner by the state of California to perform the ceremony. "You can call me Queen Commish for a little longer," she joked backstage Sunday night. Jennifer Hudson arrives at the 56th annual GRAMMY awards - salute to industry icons with Clive Davis, on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP)

Jan 27, 2014

^^^Those are a year old, B didn't pre-awards red carpet since she opened. You're right that Beyonce didn’t hit the red carpet at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, but she did change into this custom white Michael Costello gown after her performance. The Grammy Awards have been held at multiple locations throughout the years. In 1971 the Grammy Awards had its first live telecast and therefore had its own sole venue each year for the telecast. From 1963 to 1970 the Academy aired a TV special annually called "The Best On Record" which highlighted the awards dinners.