Britney Spears in Hervé Léger by Max Azria | Clive Davis 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala

The mood of the Clive Davis and the Recording Academy’s 2012 Pre-GRAMMY gala and salute to industry icons honoring Richard Branson fête totally changed with the horrible news of Whitney Houston passing away earlier today. Artists and friends spoke of Houston’s talent and her friendship at the event, and among the attendees was a fellow fan — Britney Spears.

The 30-year-old singer arrived wearing a black bead-embellished v-neck bandage dress from Hervé Léger by Max Azria.

There’s no doubt about it that Britney looks significantly better than she did a few years ago, but I would really like to see her wearing another style of dress.  I feel like every time I see her she’s in another bandage dress. Something below her knees would also be very flattering for her curvy figure.

One of these days I’ll see her in a gown. Fingers crossed.

Britney finished off her look with pretty long curls that were half swept up and a pair of black Yves Saint Laurent pumps.