Ariana Grande, the pint-sized sensation with a powerful voice, stole the show on Sunday night at the MTV European Music Awards in Glasgow. Nominated for six awards and taking home two, she wowed the audience as she kicked off the show at the Hydro Arena. Dressed in a stunning shimmering silver leotard with a peplum detail, knee-high boots, and long hair extensions, she exuded confidence and style on stage.
Dazzling in silver, Ariana Grande set the stage ablaze with her performance at the MTV European Music Awards held at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow this past Sunday. Flaunting a touch of subdued pink on her lips, a soft bronze shade on her eyelids, and white nail polish, the singer was the epitome of elegance.
Emerging dramatically from a cloud of smoke, Ariana, who is currently in a relationship with Big Sean, captivated the audience with her hit song “Problem” before transitioning into her slower single “Break Free.” Astoundingly, she soared above the crowd on a large white chair, displaying sheer fearlessness at such dizzying heights.
In a whirlwind of events, Ariana was quickly beckoned back on stage by host Nicki Minaj to accept the Best Song award for her collaboration with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea on the chart-topping track “Problem.”
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Check out this futuristic outfit… The shiny silver jumpsuit had a flared waist and sparkly sequin detailing.
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The 21-year-old artist delivered fantastic performances of two hit songs – Problem and Break Free, leaving the audience in awe with her incredible talent.
Looks like she’s not scared of heights at all! The dark-haired stunner fearlessly hopped into a chair that soared above the audience.
Feeling overwhelmed with gratitude, the actress expressed her appreciation for the MTV EMA event and her fans. She mentioned how excited and thankful she was while catching her breath after being on stage. This year has been a whirlwind for her, and she reflected on the changes since the previous year. The 21-year-old mentioned how her brother might claim her award, jokingly predicting he’d put it in his apartment. On the red carpet, she also mentioned feeling exposed with her new hairstyle, embracing the change but feeling a bit vulnerable. She looked forward to seeing Nicki Minaj host the event and was excited for the night ahead.
Dancing with flair! The singer of the hit song “Problem” let loose and showed off some bold dance moves without inhibition.
Praise be to Ariana! The pop icon had a squad of dancers backing her up during her performance.
I’m feeling over the moon! It’s so thrilling and I couldn’t be happier. This is a first for me and I’m really looking forward to it. I bet my brother will want to keep it for himself and display it in his apartment.
Ariana felt exposed with her hair down, admitting that she felt naked without her signature ponytail. Earlier in the evening, she wowed on the red carpet in a revealing black dress that showed off her petite figure. Allegedly, Ariana acted like a diva, insisting that photographers only shoot her from her left side, which she believed was her best angle. A source revealed that photographers were instructed to only take pictures when she posed for them and to only capture her from the front to ensure she looked flawless. Ariana Grande’s representative has not yet responded to requests for comment from MailOnline.
Ariana made her way down the red carpet, making sure to showcase her best side for the photographers.
Next in line was the 25-year-old Kiesza, who turned heads with her stunning black bralet and sparkly high-waisted trousers while performing her hit song Hideaway.
Charli XCX, 22, confidently walked the stage in a tight latex jumpsuit, wowing the audience with her performances of Boom Clap and Break The Rules.
As the solo female artists delivered exceptional sets, the Irish band U2 closed the show with a mesmerizing stripped down rendition of Every Breaking Wave.
With a glowing and pregnant Alicia Keys by her side, the star, who is currently in a relationship with Big Sean, graciously accepted her award. She was surrounded by great company during this special moment.
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It was a memorable evening for the woman from Florida, as she was nominated for six awards and ended up winning two.
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Check out the amazing talent bubble! Ariana joked about her brother likely swiping her trophy and displaying it in his apartment.
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Pumping up the adrenaline: The singer of “My Everything” was lifted above the stage on a rising circular platform
Ariana Grande shares her favorite moment of the year at the MTV EMAs
This marks the fourth appearance by the experienced band at the event, with their last performance being in Berlin back in 2009.
Putting the recent Apple controversy behind them – where their latest album, Songs Of Innocence, was automatically added to users’ iTunes accounts – the group looked stylish and eager to impress.
Just last month, frontman Bono publicly apologized for the incident during a Q&A with FaceBook.
‘I had a great idea, but we got a bit carried away. Artists are often prone to that kind of thing,’ explained the 54-year-old.
Ding ding! Kiesza made a grand entrance from a telephone booth, rocking a stylish black bralette and high-waisted pants. She looked absolutely stunning!
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A crowd pleaser! Kiesza looked amazing in a black bra top and shiny high-waisted pants while performing a fantastic version of Hideaway.
In a bold fashion choice, Charli XCX dared to stand out in a form-fitting latex playsuit that pushed the boundaries. She shared that their latest songs were a mix of megalomania, generosity, self-promotion, and fear of not being heard after putting their hearts into them. Recognizing the noisy competition, they embraced the chaos to make their music heard. Despite the controversy, their album Songs Of Innocence managed to reach the top 10 on the charts. Following their performance, Nicki Minaj wowed the audience in a see-through black bodysuit while delivering a powerful rendition of Super Bass and Anaconda.
Oops! Just realized I had lipstick on my teeth while on the red carpet. Classic blunder! – tweeted the singer excitedly.
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Check out the stunning display of lights! Numerous laser beams illuminated the energetic crowd below, creating a mesmerizing blue hue.
The talented Irish musicians of U2 delivered a powerful performance with a raw and emotional rendition of their hit song “Every Breaking Wave.”
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Seasoned pros: This marks the band’s fourth appearance at the event, with their last performance taking place in Berlin back in 2009.
Looking sharp! The 54-year-old rocked a sleek all-black outfit paired with his iconic sunglasses, exuding style.
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Embracing positivity: “There’s so much distraction in the world. I suppose we added to it ourselves to stay afloat,” Bono commented on the recent iTunes debacle, highlighting the importance of remaining upbeat amid the chaos.
Check out the amazing host! Nicki Minaj stunned everyone as she made her grand entrance, wearing a sparkly bralette and a skirt with a 14-foot long train.
The 31-year-old woman hit the stage in a sexy sheer black bodysuit, wowing the audience with her performances of Super Bass and Anaconda. Nicki was clearly thrilled to be hosting the show, confidently stating that she would be remembered for her incredible performance. On the other hand, Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne admitted he had never heard of the Starships singer.
Ed Sheeran sported a stylish black tie and vest combo with Air Jordan trainers, showcasing his musical talents with his hit song Thinking Out Loud. The energy level rose with Enrique Iglesias’ performance of I’m A Freak, dancing in an unbuttoned red shirt while colorful strobe lights lit up the stage.
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Mesmerizing: Ed Sheeran had the audience spellbound as he performed his hit song Thinking Out Loud.
He never leaves home without it! The red-haired singer always has his trusty guitar by his side.
The 23-year-old had a unique style with a black tie, vest combo, and Air Jordan trainers. Wayne’s emotional duet with Ed was a surprising but entertaining performance. Later, the Spanish touch from the Hero hitmaker had the crowd swaying to Bailando. Enrique, a winner of the Best World Stage award, has a history of EMA accolades, including Best Spanish Act in 2010. Alicia Keys, glowing and pregnant, wowed the audience with her powerful performance of We Are Here. The 33-year-old looked stunning in a floor-length white glittery gown, with her edgy mowhawk hairstyle complementing her blossoming bump.
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Enrique Iglesias was a crowd favorite as he had everyone up and dancing to his hit song “I’m A Freak.” He truly proved to be a hero on stage!
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With his signature Spanish flair, the 39-year-old had the audience grooving to the music and waving their hands in the air during his performance of Bailando.
Enrique emerged victorious as he was awarded the Best World Stage prize. Prior to the event, he expressed his excitement about performing on the global stage of the EMA and having his song nominated for Best Song with a Message. Through her song “We Are Here,” she promotes a 21st-century peace movement that advocates for unity and kindness to create a better world. She hinted at a secret performance on social media before the show. The night came to a close with a performance by Guns ‘N Roses star Slash and Alter Bridge guitarist Myles Kennedy, who covered Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train.” Catch the repeat of the 2014 MTV EMA on Wednesday, November 12 at 9 pm on MTV Music.
The performance by Alicia Keys of “We Are Here” was truly extraordinary and moving. She absolutely nailed it on stage!
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Feeling pumped: ‘I can’t contain my excitement about rocking out on the international platform of the EMA, and for my track to be in the running for Best Song with a Meaning,’ she shared on Twitter before.
Less than a day left: Alicia Keys flaunted her growing belly in a dazzling white gown embellished with glitter.
A significant announcement: The 21st century peace initiative ‘We Are Here’ aims to bring people together and make the world a better place through unity and raising our voices, stated by the singer of the new song ‘We Are Here’, aged 33.
Check out the photos from the event! The one and only Ozzy Osbourne received the Global Icon Award presented by Slash. A true rock legend!
Check it out! The Guns N’ Roses rockstar stuck with his classic look of a top hat and edgy style.
The night ended with a bang as Slash and Myles Kennedy teamed up for a memorable closing performance of Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train.