of pop. the late michael jackson, his two oldest children, prince michael and paris accepted his lifetime achievement award. >> through all his songs his message was simple, love. we will continue to spread his message. >> thank you, we love you, daddy. >> reporter: earlier the a-list audience and folks at home dawned 3d glasses for his proenvironment earth song accompanied by a group of all-star singers. it wouldn't be the grammys without some amazing performances. this year's included lady gaga who opened the show paired with the equally flamboyant elton john. ♪ i hope you don't mind >> reporter: rock album winners green day went broadway and beyonce marched on and jamie foxx was -- mary j. blige sang