The Grammys took place at the weekend with British singer Adele taking away more than her fair share of awards and making a return to the stage following a brief break. The red carpet was more subdued than usual owing to the sombre mood following the sad death of Whitney Houston.

Katy Perry made a dazzling appearance in a blue embellished gown by Elie Saab couture.

Kate Beckinsale made an appearance opting to go for something short and flirty rather than her usual more demure outfits in a cream look by Zuhair Murad.

Actress Malin Akerman looked stunning in a white key hole detail dress by Cushnie Et Ochs.

Taylor Swift went for a dramatic look in a regal gold embroidered gown by Zuhair Murad.

Rihanna oozed sex appeal in a gorgeous low-neck and high split black dress custom made for her by Giorgio Armani.

Alicia Keys went for a classic black dress by Alexandre Vauthier couture perfectly accessorised by an oversized necklace.

Kelly Rowland chose a pretty embroidered top design with light pink skirt by Alberta Ferretti.

Fergie got it slightly wrong in a red lace dress with on-show black under from the couture collection by Jean Paul Gaultier.

Adele looked elegant on her night of glory in a black dress by Giorgio Armani.

Finally Paris Hilton looked uncharacteristically chic in a dress by Basil Soda couture.