Yes, make it now.: Queen Of The Night: Adele sweeps the board winning SIX Grammy Awards as the world of music pauses to remember their 'fallen sister' Whitney Houston

-Adele thanks doctors for restoring her voice
-LL Cool J prays for Whitney Houston at start of ceremony
-Jennifer Hudson breaks down in tears during emotional Houston tribute
-Chris Brown returns to the Grammys three years after Rihanna beating
-Foo Fighters other big winners of the night as they scoop five awards

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Someone Like You: British sensation Adele made a triumphant return to the music world at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles last night

It was a night of triumph and sadness in Los Angeles as two vocal titans ruled the evening. Brit singer Adele swept the board at the Grammy Awards making a triumphant return to the world stage as the music industry paused to pay tribute to vocal powerhouse Whitney Houston.
The Londoner won SIX Grammy Awards, including the big categories like Record of the Year and Song of the Year for Rolling In the Deep and Album of the Year for her smash hit 21.

Winner: The Londoner clutches her Grammy on the night of her much anticipated return to the world stage

The ceremony opened on a sombre note as host, hip-hop star LL Cool J led the star-studded audience in the Staples Center in prayer in honour of the 48-year-old singer who died suddenly on Saturday afternoon.
Dressed in a black tuxedo, the rapper looked on the verge of tears as he said: ‘There is no way around this.
‘We’ve had a death in our family.
‘So at least, for me, the only thing that feels right is to start with a prayer for the woman that we love, for our fallen sister Whitney Houston.’
The rapper – whose real name is James Todd Smith – said: ‘Heavenly Father, we thank you for sharing our sister Whitney with us.

Elated: Adele couldn't contain her excitement after scooping the gong for album of the year at the ceremony

Where will she put them all?: Adele beamed as she posed with her six awards cradled in her arms after the ceremony ended

‘Though she is gone too soon, we remain truly blessed to have been touched by her beautiful spirit.’
The rapper-turned-actor’s tribute continued as producers reminded the crowd of one of the multi-Grammy Award-winners.
Although she had been dead just over 24 hours Houston’s peers gave her a standing ovation after watching her sing her hit I Will Always Love You on video at a previous ceremony.

Touched: Adele was visibly moved to be honoured with the biggest award of the night and burst into tears as she took to the stage to collect the gong

Congratulations: Adele received a big hug from pop diva Diana Ross, who presented her with the esteemed award at the end of the star-studded show

He then said: ‘Whitney, we will always love you.’
The host refused to get too sad and took the opportunity to welcome Adele’s return to the music community just months after vocal surgery threatened to end her career.
‘Adele,’ he said. 'Welcome back.’

Singing her heart out: Adele got a standing ovation after giving her first performance since having throat surgery that threatened her career

Best of British: Paul McCartney and Adele gave two of the best performances of the night

Something to celebrate: Ryan Tedder, who produced Adele's award-winning album 21, was literally jumping with joy after scooping the gong

Adele was triumphant in her first performance since vocal cord surgery forced the cancellation of a tour and months of vocal rest.
As the world wondered whether her voice would still soar, she answered with her performance of her hit Rolling in the Deep and received a rousing standing ovation from the crowd. The song also won her one of the night's most prestigious awards, Song of the Year, as well as one for Best Pop Solo Performance.
‘I can't believe I'm getting emotional already,’ she said after picking up the latter award.

Emotional: Jennifer Hudson broke down in tears as she performed I Will Always Love You as a tribute to Whitney Houston

Tribute: Host LL Cool J led the audience in prayer at the Staples Center as the star-studded crowd paused to remember Whitney Houston

‘And seeing as it's a vocal performance, I need to thank my doctors, I suppose, who brought my voice back.’
The night's other big winners, the Foo Fighters, noted that they made their album Wasting Light in a garage.
David Grohl said: ‘To me this award means a lot because it shows that the human element of making music is what's most important: Singing into a microphone, learning to play an instrument and learning to do your craft.
‘That's the most important thing for people to do…’

Commanding the audience: Nicki Minaj delivered a dramatic performance of her upcoming single Roman Holiday after arriving at the bash with a man dressed as the Pope

Raising the bar: Nicki's performance pf Roman Holiday saw her be levitated in the air as she wowed the crowd on stage

Successful: Taylor Swift performed at the star-studded bash and also scooped two gongs, which she posed with after the event

Country girl: Taylor Swift performed with her band armed with a banjo

Rocking the stage: Dave Grohl performed with his band the Foo Fighters while crooner Bruno Mars did a set

Another notable winner was Chris Brown, who was performing on the stage for the first time since he dropped out of 2009's broadcast.
His attack on Rihanna the night before led to both their absences, an assault charge for Brown and a career low.
But 2011 marked an amazing comeback for Brown who won the award for best R&B album.
The singer said: ‘[I] thank the Grammys for letting me get on this stage and do my thing.’

Introduction: Gwyneth Paltrow took to the stage to introduce a highly anticipated performance by Adele

Working hard: Paul McCartney displayed his sweat patches as he played guitar while performing at the ceremony

Tribute: Amy Winehouse's parents Mitch and Janis accept the award for Best Pop Dup/Group performance, along with Tony Bennett, on behalf of their late daughter

Pairings: Sir Paul McCartney and Lady Gaga strike a pose while Fergie and Marc Anthony presented an award on stage

Firework: Katy Perry took to the stage in a form-fitting outfit, performing against a background of dramatic pyrotechnics

Russell who? The newly-single singer appeared in great form despite her recent split from husband Brand

His ex-girlfriend Rhianna gave a raunchy performance with British rock band, Coldplay, wearing little but a pair of leather hot pants and a bra top.
Other notable performances included that of Sir Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Hudson who paid an emotional tribute to Houston, singing her hit I Will Always Love You.
Meanwhile Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt remembered Etta James, who died earlier this year, by singing her hit Sunday Kind of Love.

Girl talk: Rihanna ensured she made the time to catch up to her close pal Katy Perry and sat next to her at the ceremony

Racy: Rihanna gave a steamy performance at the Grammy Awards two years after a violent altercation with then boyfriend Chris Brown forced her to pull out of a planned performance

Duet: Rihanna took to the stage after her performance of We Found Love to sing alongside Chris Martin of Coldplay

Return to the limelight: Two years after missing the Grammy Awards after physically abusing then girlfriend Rihanna, singer Chris Brown performed at the ceremony

Another poignant moment came earlier in the evening at smaller pre-Grammy Awards ceremony, prior to the screened version.
Mitch and Janis Winehouse, parents of late singer Amy Winehouse who died of excessive drinking in 2011, accepted the award for Best Pop Duo or Group Performance for the song Body and Soul with Tony Bennett.
‘Long live Whitney Houston,’ Winehouse said.
‘Long live Amy Winehouse and long live Etta James. There's a beautiful girl band up there.’

Crooners: Maroon 5 front man Adam Levine entertains the crowd while, right, the show's host LL Cool J addresses the audience

Date night: Celebrity couples Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest and Alica Keys and husband Swizz Beatz enjoy the show

The Londoner also said: ‘We shouldn't be here. Our darling daughter should be here.
‘These are the cards that we're dealt.’
Winehouse wasn’t the only star to mention Houston throughout the night.
Later in the show, actress and singer Jennifer Hudson - who has called Houston an inspiration and one of her biggest idols - performed an emotional tribute, singing a rendition of the late star's biggest hit.

Country stars: Musicians Neil Perry and Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry, Glen Campbell, Reid Perry of The Band Perry and Blake Shelton performed at the awards ceremony

Arm candy: LL Cool J, who hosted the event, enjoyed a moment on stage with actress Kate Beckinsale, who was wearing a Grecian inspired gown

Dressed in black, with only the accompaniment of a piano, she had to fight back tears as she sang I Will Always Love You, ending with the line: ‘Whitney, we will always love you.’
In his performance of Runaway Baby, Bruno Mars also mentioned the star's death, saying: ‘Tonight we're celebrating.
‘Tonight we're celebrating the beautiful Miss Whitney Houston.’
Meanwhile Stevie Wonder – who took to the stage to introduce Paul McCartney – also slipped in a reference to the Greatest Love Of All singer.
The former Motown artist said: ‘To Whitney up in heaven, we all love you.’

Working the crowd: David Guetta and Chris Brown also performed together at the awards ceremony to the delight of the audience

Excited fans: Deadmau5 came on stage surrounded by blue, while fans waved their hands in the air to the music

But perhaps the greatest quotes of the night came from the woman who was celebrating winning six Grammys in one night, matching Beyonce to become female artist to win the most awards in one night.
The cheeky Londoner thanked her mother when she picked up her gong for Album of the Year.
She told the woman that raised her as a single parent in Tottenham: ‘First of all I want to say mum: “Girl did good”.
‘This record is inspired by something that is really normal and everyone's been through it, which is a rubbish relationship.’
‘It's been a life changing year.’