Taylor Swift kicks off Grammys, Adele wins best pop solo award

LOS ANGELES, Feb 11: Country-pop singer Taylor Swift brought the circus to the Grammy stage on Sunday, kicking off the annual awards with a lively performance and British singer Adele picked up the show’s first award. The Black Keys, Skrillex and Gotye started the night strong, each picking up multiple awards prior to the televised ceremony. (agencies)