It wasn’t the Grammys, but a who’s who of the recording industry showed up to the launch of VEVO, the new premium music video website started by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment.

Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Rihanna, Ciara, 50 Cent, Young Jeezy, Q-Tip, John Legend, and Asher Roth were just some of the big names in attendance at Skylight Studio in New York City on Tuesday (Dec. 8).

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

Rihanna

Rihanna

Ciara

Ciara

50 Cent

Wyclef Jean

John Legend

Q-Tip

Justin Bieber

Asher Roth