The Grammys have always been the more riotous cousin of the Oscars, with the great and good of the music scene unfailingly causing a stir.
We've seen Adele swear her socks off on stage before accidentally breaking her award; Lady Gaga turn up in an egg and Nicki Minaj bring 'the Pope' as her plus one.
But the annual ceremony has also served as the unfortunate backdrop to some truly heartbreaking occasions. From Whitney Houston's death just hours before the show to Rihanna's last minute withdrawal after being violently beaten by then boyfriend Chris Brown, The Mirror looks back on the tragic moments that have shaken the ceremony to the core...
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