Beyoncé gets emotional at Grammys

Tina Turner reduced Beyoncé to tears after the pair took to the stage at the 50th Grammy Awards.

But it was all in the name of admiration, as the R&B sensation admitted that she was overwhelmed after performing with the legendary singer.

Turner, 68, took a break from retirement in Europe to perform a show-stopping version of Proud Mary with Beyoncé.

Speaking at the Grammy after-party, the Irreplaceable star explained the duet was a dream come true.

Beyoncé said: "She is the absolute best. Its something that I've been wanting to do for years and it actually happened. It's amazing when those moments actually come to life.

"She's my hero and my icon. It was just crazy. I went into the room and I just balled because I couldn't believe it."

But it wasn't just Beyoncé who found the Grammy experience moving.

Rapper Kanye West paid tribute to his mother Donda West, who died last year after complications from plastic surgery, by performing an emotional version of his 2005 hit Hey Mama.

West took home four Grammys for best rap album of the year for Graduation, best rap solo performance for Stronger, best rap song for Good Life and best rap performance by a duo or group for his collaboration with Common on Southside.

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