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Clive Davis' Grammy pre-party steals show from actual ceremony

February

Who needs to attend a three-and-a-half hour Grammy ceremony when everyone wants to witness the real show before the show?

That’s how legendary the pre-parties have been for host and Pound Ridge resident Clive Davis. And last night’s festivities were no exception, according to MTV News.

The guest list at Davis’ Beverly Hilton soirÃ©e included—take a deep breath—Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters, Chris Daughtry, Fantasia Barrino, Lindsay Lohan, Pink, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Busta Rhymes, Michael Strahan, Rod Stewart, Mark Ronson, Nicole Richie, Chad Kroeger, Slash, Rihanna, Akon, Wyclef Jean and Raquel Welch.

Davis has famously used the venue not only to celebrate established industry talent, but also formally to launch the career of his latest protÃ©gÃ©. Last night was the launch party for British star but American unknown Leona Lewis, who took the stage after the Foos played their two most recent hits, “The Pretender” and “Best of You.”

Of course, Lewis worshiped at the altar of almighty Davis:

I can’t believe I’m here. Big thank you to Clive Davis. … It’s a real honor for me to be singing here and singing for everybody.

Note to Kelly Clarkson (of whom I’m a fan): This is how to treat Clive Davis.

(AP Photo/Richard Drew)

This entry was posted on Monday, February 11th, 2008 at 4:43 pm by Chris Serico.
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