Photos: Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons

Taylor Swift, Janelle Monae and Jennifer Hudson on the red carpet.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Pentatonix arrive for the Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Joni Mitchell has arrived.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Rita Ora poses for photographers.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Barry Gibb and Linda Gray.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Members of Earth Wind and Fire.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Jordin Sparks gets a dress assist from Kathy Griffin; and Sheryl Crow stops along the red carpet.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Beck, Jamie Foxx and Johnny Mathis each arrive for the party.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Mary J. Blige and Ricky Martin; Miguel; and Magic and Cookie Johnson.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Barry Gibb performs during the Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Sony/ATV Music Publishing Chairman Martin Bandier, left, is honored by Neil Portnow.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Pentatonix performs during the Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Carole King performs.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Carole King takes in the moment as John Legend sings one of her songs impromptu.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Carole King enjoys the moment as Mary J. Blige sings one of her songs impromptu.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

John Legend and Meghan Trainor perform.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Sam Smith performs during the Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

JC Chasez, Smokey Robinson, Miguel and, far right, Aloe Blacc take the stage.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Smokey Robinson hands the microphone to Jamie Foxx in the audience to sing along.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Mary J. Blige gets a hug from Smokey Robinson after they sang a duet.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Johnny Mathis performs.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Iggy Azalea dances while performing a duet with Jennifer Hudson.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Iggy Azalea, left, and Rita Ora embrace after singing a duet.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Magic Johnson introduces Clive Davis.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)