February 11, 2013

The Best Frozen Moments From the 2013 Grammys

By Jesse David Fox

At quick glance, last night’s Grammys was all pyrotechnics and LL Cool J licking his lips in between saying how much he loved the Grammys and hashtags, but there was so much more. Like most awards shows, there was a fun jumble of seating arrangements, peculiar body language, unexpected excitement, and Taylor Swift. So now that the dust and confetti have finally settled, it’s time to look closely at these minute moments. Whether it’s Wiz Khalifa’s surprise duet, Katy Perry and Allison Williams’s double date, or Jay-Z being the coolest.

Here's Adele winning an award, because it's the Grammys. What award? It's hard to remember — all we heard was "Leg leg leg! J.Lo's leg. Lo. Leg. Leg! Thank you."

Here's Adele winning an award, because it's the Grammys. What award? It's hard to remember — all we heard was "Leg leg leg! J.Lo's leg. Lo. Leg. Leg! Thank you."

Was Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley's performance a shot-for-shot remake of every episode of Nashville? Country Music: Where the Only Set Design Is an Old Tree.

Was Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley's performance a shot-for-shot remake of every episode of Nashville? Country Music: Where the Only Set Design Is an Old Tree.

T. Swift spent more time on-camera at her seat than she did performing earlier that night. Maybe she intentionally memorized the words to every song, maybe she just knew them — either way, for someone who didn't accept an award last night, she still went home the big winner.

T. Swift spent more time on-camera at her seat than she did performing earlier that night. Maybe she intentionally memorized the words to every song, maybe she just knew them — either way, for someone who didn't accept an award last night, she still went home the big winner.

Right after Gotye and Kimbra won for Best Record, it sure looked like they were going to kiss, but then they didn't. We guess somebody is someone a certain somebody used to know.

Right after Gotye and Kimbra won for Best Record, it sure looked like they were going to kiss, but then they didn't. We guess somebody is someone a certain somebody used to know.

If this were The Voice, at this exact moment, Alicia Keys would've won over the judges to secure the duet-round victory over Adam Levine.

If this were The Voice, at this exact moment, Alicia Keys would've won over the judges to secure the duet-round victory over Adam Levine.

"Frank! Frank! Over here. Frank Ocean! Look behind you. It's me, Kathy Griffin. You know, the comedian Kathy Griffin? Did you ever watch Life on the D-List, Frank Ocean? I know Anderson Cooper. Please, Frank, loooooook at me."

"Frank! Frank! Over here. Frank Ocean! Look behind you. It's me, Kathy Griffin. You know, the comedian Kathy Griffin? Did you ever watch Life on the D-List, Frank Ocean? I know Anderson Cooper. Please, Frank, loooooook at me."

Lena Dunham was so happy last night. Everything made her giggle and smile. Maybe she was just excited to have a night away from the post-episode Girls hate.

Lena Dunham was so happy last night. Everything made her giggle and smile. Maybe she was just excited to have a night away from the post-episode Girls hate.

While Lena was having the best night anyone has ever had, her co-star Allison Williams seemed fairly happy to be on a double date with Katy Perry and John Mayer. Her boyfriend: not so much.

While Lena was having the best night anyone has ever had, her co-star Allison Williams seemed fairly happy to be on a double date with Katy Perry and John Mayer. Her boyfriend: not so much.

"Sure, stage-rain sounded like a good idea to you, Nate — you're wearing a vinyl shirt and just holding a mike. Have you ever tried playing guitar with wet glasses? It's not fun."

"Sure, stage-rain sounded like a good idea to you, Nate — you're wearing a vinyl shirt and just holding a mike. Have you ever tried playing guitar with wet glasses? It's not fun."

Jay-Z is sure aging into his Frank Sinatra–ness: Treating awards shows like they're cabaret shows put on just for him, drinking snifters of brandy while shouting at the stage, high-fiving people without turning around, and refraining from speaking just so he can toss out a zing.

Jay-Z is sure aging into his Frank Sinatra–ness: Treating awards shows like they're cabaret shows put on just for him, drinking snifters of brandy while shouting at the stage, high-fiving people without turning around, and refraining from speaking just so he can toss out a zing.

"Okay, Dave, let's dress in hair-to-toe black so everyone thinks we are edgy-rocker-types and not hugely successful fortysomethings."

"Okay, Dave, let's dress in hair-to-toe black so everyone thinks we are edgy-rocker-types and not hugely successful fortysomethings."

On a scale of 1 to Clarkson, how excited was Kelly Clarkson after winning Best Pop Vocal Album? Triple-Clarkson.

On a scale of 1 to Clarkson, how excited was Kelly Clarkson after winning Best Pop Vocal Album? Triple-Clarkson.

Finally, the performance we were all waiting before: a duet between Wiz Khalifa and Miguel's bald accountant, Larry.

Finally, the performance we were all waiting before: a duet between Wiz Khalifa and Miguel's bald accountant, Larry.

Would it have been too much trouble to mike Neil Patrick Harris for the Bob Marley medley? He's singing along so earnestly; you know he'd be content just doing the harmonies.

Would it have been too much trouble to mike Neil Patrick Harris for the Bob Marley medley? He's singing along so earnestly; you know he'd be content just doing the harmonies.

Frank Ocean's mom could not be more proud of her son, while the Odd Future guys could not miss an opportunity to be silly on-camera and try to give her bunny ears.

Frank Ocean's mom could not be more proud of her son, while the Odd Future guys could not miss an opportunity to be silly on-camera and try to give her bunny ears.

Many jokes were made comparing Dr. John's attire to that of Lord of the Rings and Star Wars characters, but what people don't realize is Dr. John is an actual doctor and this is just what scrubs look like in whatever planet he's from.

Many jokes were made comparing Dr. John's attire to that of Lord of the Rings and Star Wars characters, but what people don't realize is Dr. John is an actual doctor and this is just what scrubs look like in whatever planet he's from.

Here's JT announcing that not only is he getting back into music, he's actually going to start the world's worst boy band with these two guys. Their name: Grammy Foundation.

Here's JT announcing that not only is he getting back into music, he's actually going to start the world's worst boy band with these two guys. Their name: Grammy Foundation.

Somewhere, Mavis Staples is still singing "The Weight." No one's stopping her, because it's the best.

Somewhere, Mavis Staples is still singing "The Weight." No one's stopping her, because it's the best.

Walking alone down an empty road after a party passes him by is a pretty good metaphor for all of Frank Ocean's music.

Walking alone down an empty road after a party passes him by is a pretty good metaphor for all of Frank Ocean's music.

One sec, Mumford & Sons, we'll let you finish your Album of the Year acceptance speech, but first we want to look at your movie-star wife's smile. Hello, Carey Mulligan, see you at the Oscars in two weeks. Okay, back to you, Mumfs.

One sec, Mumford & Sons, we'll let you finish your Album of the Year acceptance speech, but first we want to look at your movie-star wife's smile. Hello, Carey Mulligan, see you at the Oscars in two weeks. Okay, back to you, Mumfs.

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