Rihanna was among the fabulous celebs who was the red carper for tonight’s 2012 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in LA. See fab pics of Alica Keys, Kelly Rowland and others inside…..

The “Cheers” singer shook things up on the red carpet in this revealing Armani gown that she designed with Mr. Armani himself. And paired it with black Louboutin pumps, Neil Lane jewelry, and a gold Jimmy Choo clutch. She said on the red carpet that he’s starting to trust her designs more.

I love Taraji P. Henson, but she should have chosen a more flattering dress because she can pull off a hot dress. Her frock is a halter pink and cheetah mermaid gown by Brian Rennie for Basler. Not loving this one though.

Kelly Rowland and this big hair….which she has been rocking all weekend. And I love it. She wore an Alberta Ferreti gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewels. One of my fave looks of the night.

Alicia Keys (who did a tribute to Etta James alongside Bonnie Rait) arrived with her husband Swizz Beatz who rocked a bold purple bowtie and velvet sportcoat. Totally underwhelmed by Alicia’s Alexandre Vauthier and Louboutin look.

Gospel duo Mary Mary rocked sisterly variations of black and silver.

Kirk Franklin received 2 awards–Best Gospel Song and Best Gospel Album for “Hello Fear”.

And Miss Ross walked the red carpet with son Evan.

Kelly Price was in a somber mood as she was likely the last person to ever sing with Whitney.

Academy Award front-runner Viola Davis covers the February 2012 issue of LA TIMES Magazine with a photoshoot that shows a drastically different side of the actress. See the pics inside and get highlights of the interview she did with Andre Leon Talley for “ET.”

The Help star Viola Davis, pictured directly above in a Jason Wu sculpted dress and a Costume National fox fur poncho, has pretty much cleaned up at all the shows for awards season, so it’s only natural that she is expected to win this year’s Oscar for Best Actress.

In the latest issue of LA TIMES Magazine, the actress rocked a photoshoot that highlighted her gorgeous features. She looks fab!

In a Theirry Mugler lace with velvet trim suit

In a Marchesa long sleeved lace and high neck dress with organza flower detail

Here’s a few of the highlights:

On liking characters that are underrated, slow burners: “Human life is about a culmination of moments, and 99 percent of those are quiet but powerful. I am always interested and intrigued with watching that.”

On nurturing her craft from a young age: “Even back when I was 11, I knew that Isabel Sanford from The Jeffersons came from the stage. I never watched the Oscars, but I watched the Tonys every year. I wanted to be onstage. I wanted to be like Colleen Dewhurst or Jane Alexander—one of those great ladies of the theater, doing Ibsen and Shakespeare.”

On the need for young people to be mentored to aspire to something fulfilling: “I am doing this out of necessity. If I am not the instrument of change, I can meander through this business and be the black woman who always has two or three scenes but with fabulous actors around me.”