Inside the annual Clive Davis pre-Grammy event, various artists pose for the cameras.

Spotted at the dinner reception were Mathew Knowles, Solange, Usher, Natasha Bedingfield, Nelly, Steph Jones, Johnta Austin, Wil.i.am, Quincy Jones, Babyface, Nia Long, Janet Jackson, Fergie, Ashlee Simpson, apl.de.ap, Sanaa Lathan, Lil' Mama, Steph Jones, and Gladys Knight.

Nelly and Ashanti were spotted together as well as rumored-to-be couple Chris Brown and Rihanna.

UK R&B artist Leona Lewis was Clive’s special guest for the night.

Fantasia, who walked the red carpet with her rapper boyfriend Young Dro, performed, "I'm Here" from her Broadway musical, "The Color Purple":





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Labels: black star power, Chris Brown, Fantasia, Fergie, Janet Jackson, Just Friends, Lil' Mama, Mario, Natasha Bedingfield, Nia Long, Out and About, Rihanna, Sanaa Lathan, Solange, Usher