Usher’s Grammy pre-show

Usher helped usher in the Grammy Awards with a vodka-infused party Thursday at Avalon in Hollywood. The star-studded affair also marked the launch of (Belvedere) Red, a special-edition vodka for (Product) Red, the charity organization that helps raise money to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

Usher helped usher in the Grammy Awards with a vodka-infused party Thursday at Avalon in Hollywood.

The star-studded affair also marked the launch of (Belvedere) Red, a special-edition vodka for (Product) Red, the charity organization that helps raise money to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. (Amanda Edwards / Getty Images)

March 13, 2014 6:53 PM PT

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Usher's Grammy pre-show

Comedian Jenny McCarthy, left, and “Dancing With the Stars” pro Cheryl Burke. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

Socialite Paris Hilton and Cy Waits. (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

E!’s late-night host Chelsea Handler and her sidekick Chewy. (Amanda Edwards / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

Usher performed hits such as “OMG,” “Caught Up,” and “You Make Me Wanna.” (Robert Benson / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

“American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks. (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

Singer Beth Ditto of the band Gossip. (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

Singer Joe Jonas. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

Singer Estelle. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

Designer Nicky Hilton and DJ Mark Ronson sign the (Belvedere) Red bottle. (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

Artist Carsten Holler. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

Singer Jay Sean. (Robert Benson / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

“Walking Dead” actress Jeryl Prescott. (Robert Benson / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

Singer Kem. (Robert Benson / Getty Images)

Usher's Grammy pre-show

Recording artist Anthony Hamilton. (Robert Benson / Getty Images)

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