A model walks the runway as In Style and The Recording Academy celebrate a Grammy salute to fashion, showcasing the spring collection from musicians-turned-designers, in Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. The show was among dozens of pre-Grammy events and parties in Los Angeles this week.
A model wearing a swimsuit from the Jessica Simpson collection walks the runway as In Style and The Recording Academy celebrate a Grammy salute to fashion in Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. The highlight of the pre-Grammy festivities is the MusiCares tribute to Aretha Franklin on Friday.
Four-time Grammy nominee Akon arrives at the fashion show as In Style and The Recording Academy celebrate a Grammy salute to fashion showcasing the spring collection from musicians in Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. Thursday's event spotlighted collections by Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Sean Combs, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Simpson.
Producer Jimmy Jam, Recording Academy chairman, kicks off the Grammy salute to fashion by In Style and The Recording Academy in Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. Grammy-nominated stars will likely make another fashion statement Sunday when they walk the red carpet at the 50th annual awards ceremony at the Staples Center.
Four-time Grammy nominated singer Rihanna arrives at the In Style and The Recording Academy fashion show in Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. The fashion show was followed by an eight-song set by Rihanna, who dabbles in clothing design and will be contributing her creations to the H&M "Fashion against AIDS" effort.
Pop star Miley Cyrus arrives at a fashion show presented by In Style and The Recording Academy in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008.
Five-time Grammy winner John Legend and his band perform an acoustic in-flight concert Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, for the Delta Grammy Sweepstakes winners flying from New York to Los Angeles for the 50th annual Grammy Awards. Pictured onboard Delta Air Lines' new GRAMMY-branded aircraft are, from left, Guitarist Sharief, John Legend, Jessica Wilson and Tara Michel.
Singer John Fogerty poses with his wife Julie as they arrive at the "Sounds of Change," the Grammy foundation's 10th annual music preservation project, Wednesday night, Feb. 6, 2007, in Los Angeles. The 62-year-old former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman is performing at his first Grammy show Sunday.
Singers, from left, Ryan Shaw, Musiq Soulchild, Chrisette Michele and Natasha Bedingfield perform at "Sounds of Change," the Grammy foundation's 10th annual music preservation project, Wednesday night, Feb. 6, 2007, in Los Angeles.
Singer Natasha Bedingfield performs at "Sounds of Change," the Grammy foundation's 10th annual music preservation project, Wednesday night, Feb. 6, 2007, in Los Angeles. The event featured black-and-white newsreel footage of key cultural moments from the 1950s, '60s, '70s and the present decade.
Singer Jerry Lee Lewis performs at the "Sounds of Change," the Grammy foundation's 10th annual music preservation project, Wednesday night, Feb. 6, 2007, in Los Angeles. He was warming up for his performance Sunday at the Grammy awards show.
Singer Musiq Soulchild performs at "Sounds of Change," the Grammy foundation's 10th annual music preservation project, Wednesday night, Feb. 6, 2007, in Los Angeles. He sang Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" and joined with others in the closing number, Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On."
Backed by a choir, singer Chrisette Michele performs "We Shall Overcome," at "Sounds of Change," the Grammy foundation's 10th annual music preservation project, Wednesday night, Feb. 6, 2007, in Los Angeles.
Singer John Fogerty performs at the "Sounds of Change," the Grammy foundation's 10th annual music preservation project, Wednesday night, Feb. 6, 2007, in Los Angeles. Fogerty rocked out on several war protest songs: the old CCR hit "Fortunate Son" and "I Can't Take It No More" from his new album.
Wearing a leg brace, Singer will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas performs at the 4th Annual Peapod Foundation Benefit Concert, Thursday night, Feb. 7, 2008, in Los Angeles. He is a co-founder of the Peapod Foundation, which provides aid to underprivileged children while also introducing them to new musical and technological programs.
Singer Natasha Bedingfield performs at the 4th Annual Peapod Foundation Benefit Concert, Thursday night, Feb. 7, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Singer Natalie Cole walks the red carpet at the 4th Annual Peapod Foundation Benefit Concert, Thursday night, Feb. 7, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Guitarist Slash performs with Fergie at the 4th Annual Peapod Foundation Benefit Concert, Thursday night, Feb. 7, 2008, in Los Angeles. The two sang some classic rock tunes. Slash also performed with Snoop Dogg, drawing the biggest ovation of the night.
Fergie performs at the 4th Annual Peapod Foundation Benefit Concert, Thursday night, Feb. 7, 2008, in Los Angeles. She sang her own hits, including "Glamorous," for which Ludacris joined her onstage.