^^The majority of the stage is being hidden so each performer's props, etc. can be put in place without everyone watching. Most of that crap will be raised as each performance begins and then lowered again to get ready for the next one. That's how it is at every awards show.
brit and riri better give me some lesbo action...i want to see chains,whips and *****'s all over the stage...what if mrs.obama joined them and relieved herself with one of them, she looks deprived