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The long list of performers at the 2012 Grammys was as vast, varied and random as putting your entire music collection on shuffle and setting it on stage. The 2012 Grammy performances spanned an exhaustive array of musical genres, making clear that in the year 2012, pop music is more democratic and less limited than ever before. Jazz standards can share the same stage as Dubstep, and artists as young as Taylor Swift or as established as Glen Campbell and Tony Bennett all belong equally at the same ceremony. Here's a top-to-bottom recap of all of the performers and performances at the 2012 Grammy Awards.

Bruce Springsteen: Backed by Steven Van Zandt, Patti Scialfa and the the E Street Band, Bruce Springsteen opened the Grammys by tearing through "We Take Care Of Our Own," his new single from his upcoming Wrecking Ball album. It was an on-message salute both to Americans and, more topically, to the music industry and fans mourning Whitney Houston. Paul McCartney and Lady Gaga cheered him on. Also, let me go on record as the 50,045,492th person who notes that Bruce Springsteen does not age. He actually makes me look forward to being, like 50 something. Oh wait. He's 62? WHAT DOES HE EAT? HOW DOES HE LIVE?

Bruno Mars: Glad to see Bruno Mars is no longer a one-man piano-moving company and instead a consummate old-school band leader with his own onstage theater marquee. He channeled James Brown, Cab Calloway, Chuck Berry and the Four Tops with his golden, shimmering, blowout rendition of "Runaway."

Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt: Smart, unexpected pairing -- the ever-radiant Alicia Keys and country legend Bonnie Raitt pay tribute to the late, great Etta James with a country-blues rendition of "Sunday Kinda Love."

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Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way Ball' tour poster.

+ ATTN: Little Monsters, Lady Gaga has come through for you again. With a little help from some wine, last night Mama Monster tweeted the -- dare we say -- spooky chic poster for her forthcoming "The Born This Way Ball" tour. (Idolator)

+ The EDM crowd will get props during Sunday's Grammy Awards show. Chris Brown, Foo Fighters, Lil Wayne, deadmau5 and David Guetta's joint performance will highlight electronica/dance. Etta James will also be honored with a tribute from Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt. (MTV News)

+ Nicki Minaj will premiere "Roman Holiday," a song from her upcoming Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded album, when she performs during the Grammys. She's also planning to release "Starships" the day after the show. (MTV News)

+ Canada's Juno Awards, which will be held April 1, announced their nominees. Among the noms are Justin Bieber, Drake, Avril Lavigne, deadmau5, Arcade Fire and Feist. (MTV News)

+ Metallica announced their very own headlining festival. The Orion Music + More fest includes openers Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold, Modest Mouse, Gaslight Anthem, Best Coast and Titus Andronicus, among others. It will be held in Atlantic City on June 23-24. (MTV News)

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I was kind of expecting a glitter/neon/dance floor explosion when I found out there'd be a video for David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj's "Turn Me On," because that's what the song feels like IN MY SOUL. But I was like, way off. Instead, David and Nicki take a walk on the really creepy side in their "From Hell"-meets-"Frankenstein" clip for the club banger.

"Turn Me On" confirms something we've all been suspecting: Nicki Minaj is not actually human. The video opens in an old-timey dungeon where a mad scientist (Guetta) builds the rapper out of moving gears, latex and white lipstick (natch). Once Frankenstein Nicki wakes up and explores the neighborhood, the other steam-punk Real Doll townspeople are all, "Wait, who's this new chick?" (Google "Real Doll" at your own risk! NSFW!) They storm the mad scientist's laboratory, strip him down and discover that he, too, is some kind of robot. And that's when the world gets their first glimpse of a computer-animated David Guetta, made entirely of chain mail. YOU CANNOT UNSEE IT.

We're liking this creative departure for the duo. "Turn Me On" features more of Nicki Minaj's singing and much less of her rapping, so it makes sense that the video showcases the calmer side of the Harajuku Barbie. Besides, I don't think there's enough Excedrin in the world to handle another "Stupid Hoe" video.

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Not sure if you guys noticed, but 2011 was a stellar effing year for EDM artists (that's "Electronic Dance Music" for all you n00bs). David Guetta got everyone and their mother to guest star on his Nothing But The Beat album (Nicki Minaj and Usher, to name a few), and Calvin Harris finally (and rightfully) broke through with his EPIC Rihanna cut, "We Found Love." And if you don't think deadmau5 is a household name yet, don't tell that to this kid (or the dad who spent hours on that Halloween costume).

Here at MTV, we felt it was time that the EDM artists who dominated 2K11 got what they deserved: a spot in our official Best EDM Artists of 2011 list! Along with this prestigious title, these musicians will also receive a new car! (JK, JK. We ain't on that Oprah ish... yet.)

French DJ Martin Solveig came in at No. 10 (and how could he not with Dragonette-assisted "Hello" -- it was EVERYWHERE), while Tiesto, Kaskade and Afrojack also carved out nice spots for themselves. But it was American producer Skrillex who took home top honors as the best EDM Artist of 2011, and no, not only because of his hair. He's already produced some of the most famous musicians out there (Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas), and the dude's only 23. 2011 was basically HIS year.

+ All this week, MTV will reveal the best artists, songs and movies of the year. Come to MTV News each day to see more big reveals and check out more of MTV's Best of 2011 music, TV, movies, and news coverage.

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+ Katy Perry announced during her appearance on "Ellen" that she's thanking fans by renting out L.A.'s Staples Center and playing a free (!!!) show on Nov. 23. She also said she wants kids, but not too soon: "If it doesn't hurt the first time, I'll keep popping them out." (E!)

+ Lady Gaga released a photo from her forthcoming "Marry The Night" video. She (or maybe Jo Calderone?) is lying on a gurney with two nurses beside her. #mysterious (Neon Limelight)

+ Nicki Minaj and David Guetta will open the 2011 American Music Awards on Nov. 20 with their collabos "Where Them Girls At" and "Turn Me On." Other performers include Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera and Katy Perry. (Rap-Up)

+ Noel Gallagher wants to make something clear: He's NOT gunning for an Oasis reunion. He told MTV News his words were misconstrued by a journalist, adding, "It isn't going to take place. Do I look desperate? No, I'm not desperate at all." (MTV News)

+ Broken Social Scene kissed us goodbye (sniffle) with their self-proclaimed final concert, which took place in Brazil. Watch them cover U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and Beastie Boys' "Funky Boss," before playing their own "Major Label Debut (Fast)." (Pitchfork)

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Gym Class Heroes haven't even released their forthcoming The Papercut Chronicles II album, but their first single “Stereo Hearts" has already sold 1 million copies! Not too shabby for an album that DOESN'T EVEN EXIST YET!

GCH's new song "The Fighter" features OneRepublic frontman and consummate songwriter-producer Ryan Tedder. The song begins with bright synths, and its sweeping uplifting vibe kind of makes you think that you're about to hear a Coldplay or David Guetta song. Instead of hot chicks and partying, Travie McCoy rhymes about hardship and how you gotta keep your head up no matter what: "Every time you fall/It's only making your chin strong.../If you fall, pick yourself up off the floor/And when your bones can’t take no more/Just remember what you’re here for." I'm super into that mantra right now, guys.

Ryan Tedder sings the hook and supports Travie's crusade to carpe diem: "Give 'em hell/Turn their heads/Gonna live life till we're dead/Give me scars/Give me pain.../There goes the fighter!/Here comes the fighter!" I'm really hoping they decide to make a video for this song -- the way I see it, Travie and Ryan end up in a boxing ring wearing those shiny satin boxing outfits. They're dripping sweat, and fake blood is flying everywhere as each dude retreats to their corner to have water spritzed in their mouth and their cuts sewn up. This might only work for my own personal fantasy, not sure.

The Papercut Chronicles II is out Nov. 15.

+ Listen to Gym Class Heroes featuring Ryan Tedder, "The Fighter," watch Gym Class Heroes discuss The Papercut Chronicles II and share advice for new artists below and after the jump.

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David Guetta's pretty much the only dude in the universe who could continent hop without even breaking a sweat. To be fair, though, most of David's "Without You" video costarring BIRTHDAY BOY (he turns 33 today!) Usher was shot against a green screen, but I bet if it happened in real life he'd still look just as dapper.

The "Without You" video begins at exactly 6:07 a.m. when DJ Guetta lands in Brazil just in time to play a massive outdoor party. The bikini-clad crowd goes nuts as he spins his brand-new Usher-sanctioned jam. Meanwhile, Mr. Raymond is decked out in cute shades and a cool denim jacket, and seems to be completely content to chill on a gorgeous beach (uh-DUH). He sings his heartfelt verse: "I can't win/I can't rain/I will never win this game/Without you, without you/I am lost/I am vain/I will never be the same without you."

As the earth's tectonic plates start to shift (what up, fourth-grade Earth Science!) Guetta gets the party started in in South Africa, Thailand and eventually back to the States where he heats up yet another outdoor fiesta. Guetta describes his new video as "one big party... There's no more different continents, there's no more different colors -- we’re all the same, and we're all together."

Mega props to David Guetta's "Without You" for representing Pangaea. Not a lot of videos can claim that. Dude had the chutzpah to throw a worldwide party, and it was a mother-effing RAGER.

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+Will Smith's 10-year-old daughter Willow Smith is readying to release her debut album. Producer Jukebox says it will be a diverse, international album: "A lot of her music has a very big influence of everything from rock to pop to hip-hop." (MTV News)

+ Kelly Clarkson shares five things we may not know about her, including that she loves animals and has rescued everything from pigs to donkeys. She also trained to sell vacuum cleaners. Who knew? (E!)

+ Over the weekend the IHeartRadio festival in Las Vegas featured performances by Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Usher, David Guetta, Lady Gaga and more. Wish you were there? Ditto! Peep photos/video from Friday and Saturday. (Billboard)

+ Keri Hilson worked out with young women as part of Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign, which combats childhood obesity. The First Lady also commissioned Beyoncé to rerecord "Get Me Bodied" for the cause. "Pretty Girls Sweat," indeed! (Rap-Up)

+ In case you missed it, Radiohead performed during the season premiere of "SNL" on Saturday. They'll also be playing "The Colbert Report" tonight. Check out their "SNL" appearance here. (Pitchfork)

+ DJ Shadow's The Less You Know, The Better, drops Oct. 4. A master at creating beat-driven, sonic landscapes,  DJ Shadow opens this one cinematically, before succumbing to heavier grooves that crest and recede throughout. Stream it here. (NPR)

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+ Last night's Fashion's Night Out drew fashionistas, designers, celebs and fans to New York City. Fashion-forward artist Nicki Minaj tweeted shopping locales and RT'd a fan photo at YSL. Meanwhile, Ne-Yo sang at Saks. Justin Bieber was decked out in Dolce & Gabbana. (MTV Style)

+ Turns out the Biebs likes fashion and has a thing for drums -- particularly Cobra Starship's drums. He got behind their kit before the VMAs and hijacked them another time, too. Drummer Nate Novarro took it in stride: "It's a rental." (MTV News)

+ Lady Gaga, who was in school with her friends at the time, reflects on 9/11 in an interview: "None of us believed it was happening... we ran up to the roof and I just remember we got up to the roof, and one tower had already fallen and we all watched the second tower fall all together." (MTV News)

+ Host Ryan Seacrest reportedly confirmed that Lady Gaga will perform to ring in 2012 during Dick Clark's "New Year's Rocking Eve." Black Eyed Peas' Fergie will host on the West Coast. (Neon Limelight)

+ David Guetta and Dr. Dre are collaborating, but not on a song -- at least not yet, anyway. Guetta's designing headphones for Dre's line Beats By Dre, specifically for the DJ set. (Billboard)

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+ As we mentioned, Demi Lovato has some cool collabs on her Unbroken album, including Missy Elliott and Timbaland. "I was so stoked when I went into the studio. I was working with Timbaland, and Missy was there ... she heard one of the songs and she asked if she could rap on it," says Demi in this interview. (MTV News)

+ Nicki Minaj gave a sneak peek on her website of her October issue Glamour magazine spread. As always, looking fierce! (ONTD)

+ In case you missed it last night, peep the TV premiere of Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida and David Guetta performing "Where Them Girls At" on "America's Got Talent." (Neon Limelight)

+ Taylor Swift gets the comic book treatment in a graphic novel coming out in a couple weeks. A preview of some of the artwork is here. (Celebuzz)

+ T.I. was released from prison and entered a halfway house yesterday after serving 10 months. VH1 will document his return, with behind-the-scenes looks into his personal life and his return to the recording studio. (Rap-Up)

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