By Alex Shapiro

Dave Matthews Band fans watching the action-packed Grammys on Sunday night may have cause to be upset — and it wasn't because DMB didn't win any awards. DMB saxophonist LeRoi Moore, who died in August due to complications from an ATV accident, was not included in the "In Memoriam" section of the show, which honored legendary sound mixers, producers and musicians.

Today the Recording Academy's president, Neil Portnow, issued a statement regarding Moore's absence from the televised tribute.

"Nearly 250 members of our music community have passed in the last year, and all of them have been listed in the program book for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, including LeRoi Moore," he said. "For the 'Encore' segment of our annual Grammy Awards telecast, unfortunately we are unable to include all of the talented and wonderful people within the allotted time frame. The Academy recognizes Moore's contributions to music and music education, and we are deeply saddened by his premature passing."
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By Debra DeSalvo

"No one on the corner has swagger like us," indeed! Show-stealing M.I.A. was not only super-pregnant at the Grammys, she was actually having contractions while she was bouncing all over the stage, according to EW.com. Speaking after her performance of "Swagga Like Us" with Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and T.I., M.I.A. said, "The contractions come and go. My fiancé's got the stopwatch going."

Grammy show boss Jack Sussman confirmed that M.I.A.'s contractions began around 8 p.m., right when the awards went on the air. "I asked her to just hang on until 10 p.m. ET," the CBS TV exec admitted, adding, "The kid's a gamer." Anxious fiancé Benjamin Brewer was in the wings timing the contractions to make sure she didn't go into labor backstage, and the Grammys had an ambulance on standby just in case.
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Apparently, at some point during his interview with Taylor Swift on the Grammy red carpet, Sway thought that maybe, just maybe, he had a shot at the Best News Correspondent Grammy.

Too bad Taylor, who performed with her best friend Miley Cyrus during the show, was there to remind him that the Grammys aren't really the venue for guys like Sway to win awards.

"They should have a separate awards show for that sort of thing," she told him. "Maybe not include it as a subcategory for the Grammys, 'cause it's basically all music."

That seems pretty obvious to all of us, Sway! If you really need the accolades for all your hard work here, Taylor has a suggestion for you: "There could be a Journalist Awards!"
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Last night, I live-blogged the Grammys and now, 12 hours after the strains of Stevie Wonder mercifully brought the show to a close, I'm back for a recap. What can I say, I'm a glutton for punishment.

It seems like most of you had the same thoughts I did about the awards: too many moments like Plant and Krauss winning Album of the Year, not enough like Lil Wayne, Kanye, Jay-Z and T.I.’s take on "Swagga Like Us." We were all fired up by the announcement that Blink-182 were reuniting, all genuinely touched by Jennifer Hudson's rousing performance of "You Pulled Me Through," all bemused by M.I.A.'s ready-to-burst belly. Oh, and we were all really taken aback by the news of Chris Brown's arrest, too. too.

I've collected some of the best comments of the night after the jump, in the hopes of continuing the conversation. What did you think about the Grammys? What were your favorite moments? Oh, and at a couple of points during last night's live blog, I mentioned that I totally knocked it out of the park with my Grammy predictions. As it turns out, I was slightly exaggerating. I went six for 11 in my picks, calling Record and Song of the Year, Best New Artist (sort of — I said "Duffdele" would win ... close enough), plus nailing stuff like Best Rap Song and Album. Somehow I whiffed in all the rock categories, and I blew it in polka, too. How'd you do in your office pool? Let me know!
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By Adrienne Day

Miss the Grammys last night? Read all about how Robert Plant and Alison Krauss swept the show, winning five trophies, including the coveted Album of the Year. Coldplay netted three — including Best Rock Album and Song of the Year — and Lil Wayne took home Best Rap Album. Read our Grammy recap, check out the winners list and flip through photos of Grammy fashions.

Watch the "Rap Pack" — Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Kanye West, T.I., and a very pregnant M.I.A. — earn a standing ovation with their "Swagga Like Us" performance.

Blink-182 confirm the rumors — they're baaaaack! They have a new album and tour in the works for this summer. 

50 Cent admits to making fun of Kanye West's new haircut and fashion sense but denies that "Play This on the Radio" is about West. 

There was heated debate at our Greatest Movie Badasses of All Time panel discussion at New York Comic-Con over the weekend. But the man behind #1 Badass Dirty Harry, Clint Eastwood, thinks we made the right choice.

I'm just getting out of the Grammy Awards. The show this year was cool. I especially enjoyed Jamie Foxx and Ne-Yo in the tribute to the Four Tops. Jennifer Hudson is amazingly strong, and her voice is powerful. So many people in the building were crying.

During the red carpet beforehand, it was great to chop it up with so many of the presenters and performers. Was Katy Perry really flirting with me? We had a really playful conversation where she started off interviewing me. That pink dress was cute. Don't hurt 'em.

More of Sway's behind-the-scenes photos from the Grammy red carpet, after the jump!

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From classic tuxes to bouffants and questionable facial hair, this year's Grammy red carpet was full of hits and misses. The stunning variety of ladies' fashion at this year's Grammys was particularly up for debate.

Who do you think rocked the best gown at this year's Grammys? Let us know in our poll!

Was it Carrie Underwood?

Taylor Swift?

Audrina Patridge?

Katy Perry?

Jordin Sparks?

Don't see your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

Ah, the Grammys ... A magical night, full of stars, songs and swagger -- plus a few awards and performances, too. The biggest names in music have flocked to the Staples Center in Los Angeles, and after a few hours spent walking the red carpet, they've taken their seats and are ready for the big show to begin.

And it promises to be a pretty interesting show, for sure. Because, for the first time in years, there's plenty of drama tonight: Can Lil Wayne win Album of the Year (and how will he manage to keep his tuxedo pants up?), or will Grammy-faves like Coldplay or Alison Krauss and Robert Plant swoop in and steal the night's biggest award? Will one stage be big enough to contain all the swagger in the "Swagga Like Us" performance? Can the Jonas Brothers take Best New Artist? What do surprise presenters Blink-182 and Green Day have in store for us? And--most importantly--will Thom Yorke wear Gucci or Prada (or just some free-trade, hemp sweatpants?)

All will be answered as the evening unfolds ... and I'll be here with you, live blogging it all from the comfort of my office at MTV's Times Square HQ (we have free coffee!) So sit back, relax, and let the Grammy Magic begin.

8:00 We're LIVE! From the Staples Center in Los Angeles (where there's always a boat show next door -- sorry, LA joke) for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards! Just to get you up to speed on what's happened so far ... Lil Wayne, Coldplay, Radiohead, Kanye and Jay-Z all won Grammys during the pre-televised award ceremony (the Kings of Leon, the Mars Volta, Adele and Duffy did too), and neither Chris Brown or Rihanna will be attending the show tonight, due to either a car crash or a possible felony assault.

8:07 U2 kick things off with a performance of their new single "Put On Your Boots." Bono removes his shades--is he wearing mascara?!?!--and then announces Whitney Houston! She gets a standing ovation (and shows off some leg, too) then announces the nominees for Best R&B album ... very. very. slowly. seriously. this. is. taking. forever. Jennifer Hudson wins Best R&B album. She fights back the tears and thanks "God who has brought me through, and my family in heaven."

8:11 The Rock cuts a mean promo (just like his WWF DAYS! Can't wait for the People's Elbow!) and then tosses to Justin Timberlake, who makes a terrible pun about a general store (crickets ... crickets) and intros Boyz II Men, Keith Urban and Al Green. Oh, and he performs with them, too (JT can do everything!). This goes on for a while ...

8:16 Our first commercial break! My first coffee break!

8:27 We're Back! That dude from "The Mentalist" intros Coldplay ... AND JAY-Z! He and Chris Martin do their "Lost" duet, and then we've officially gone medley as the rest of the band join them (not Jay, he left already), for "Viva La Vida." It bears mentioning that Coldplay's outfits are now color-coordinated and make them look like foot soldiers in the Fruit Stripe Gum army. Martin has "42" written on his shirt. Perhaps he's a big fan of "The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy."

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The Black Eyed Peas were on hand last night in Los Angeles to kick off Grammy weekend with their annual charity concert benefiting the Peapod Foundation, which provides music and arts education to children across the globe.

"For us, the success is how long we've been doing it and how it's grown throughout the years," Will.I.Am told The Associated Press, noting that the band has launched schools in Africa and America and has gotten approval from people like Nelson Mandela. "And [we've raised] money to build studios and equipment for the kids to express themselves and excel in the arts. And then some of those kids are making content that gets shown at Sundance. So this is just the beginning."

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By Talia Manzo

There's a lot going on in the world that doesn't necessarily get addressed in our Newsroom blog. Here's a look at some top stories making headlines today.

How does Etta James really feel about Beyoncé covering her signature song, "At Last"?

Will Britney's kids join her Circus? Read what ex-husband K-Fed's attorney has to say.

The Grammys brings Blink-182 back to the stage! Does this mean reunion?

T.I. for president ... of Atlantic Records? See what's in store for the rapper and what his swagger is bringing to the Grammys on Sunday.

50 Cent switches it up from rap to reggaetón. Read about his special appearance onstage in Venezuela.

Speaking of 50, the Game actually took sides in the G-Unit general's beef with Rick Ross.

"Sex and the City" sequel? Mark your calendar for martinis and Manolos!