Flying high! Ariana Grande delivers powerful rendition of Problem and Break Free… as she soars over the crowd in a sexy silver leotard at the MTV EMAs
She’s the diminutive star with the larger-than-life voice and on Sunday evening Ariana Grande left a lasting impression.
Opening the show for the MTV European Music Awards at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow the popstar - who was nominated for a whopping six awards and walked away with two - kicked off the night with gusto.
The Florida-born singer stunned in a sexy glowing silver leotard with a peplum waistline, black knee-high boots, long hair extensions and a simple gold pendant.
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Silver and sexy! Ariana Grande kicked off the performances at the MTV European Music Awards at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow on Sunday
She wore a slick of muted pink on her lips, a subtle bronze shadow on her eyelids and white nailpolish.
Emerging from a cloud of smoke Ariana, who is dating Big Sean, sung her hit track Problem before busting into her slower single Break Free.
Later she flew over the crowd in a large white chair, seemingly unphased by being suspended in such extreme heights.
Before she could even catch her breath, Ariana was summoned back on stage by host Nicki Minaj for the Best Song gong, for her hit Problem with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea.
An intergalactic touch... The silver jumpsuit featured a peplum waist and sequinned trim
Kisses! The 21-year-old performed two song - Problem and Break Free
Guess she isn't afraid of heights! The brunette beauty had no qualms jumping into a chair that flew over the crowd
Overwhelmed: 'haven't had my phone all day! thank you so so much @mtvema & my loves overwhelmed w gratitude. what an exciting night! love u so much,' she tweeted shortly after
'Thank you so much. I was just on stage one second ago. This has been a really crazy year. Last year I was presenting with Iggy... and I can’t tell you how thankful I am,' the 21-year-old gushed as she tried to catch her breath.
'I'm excited. I'm very happy. This is my first one of these. My brother will probably take it from me and put it in his apartment,' she added.
Earlier in the evening the former Nickelodeon actress walked the red carpet and revealed her new hairstyle made her feel 'naked'.
'My hair's down and I feel so naked like that,' she admitted, adding that she was looking forward to seeing Nicki Minaj host the bash.
Doing her thing! The Problem hitmaker didn't hold back when it came to the saucy dance moves
All hail Ariana! The popstar was supported by an army of back-up dancers
Already a winner! 'I'm excited. I'm very happy. This is my first one of these. My brother will probably take it from me and put it in his apartment,' she said of landing Best Song
The view from above! My hair's down and I feel so naked like that,' Ariana said earlier in the night
Next up was 25-year-old Kiesza, who stunned in a black bralet and high-waisted sparkly trousers for her serving of smash hit Hideaway.
Charli XCX, 22, strutted her stuff in a tight, plunging latex jumpsuit during her performance of Boom Clap and Break The Rules.
Following the incredible sets from the talented solo female artists, Irish crooners U2 sung a stripped down version of Every Breaking Wave.
In good company: The star, who is dating Big Sean, was given her gong by a glowing and pregnant Alicia Keys
It's her night... It was a huge night for the Florida local, who was up for a whopping six awards and walked away with two
Bubble of talent! 'My brother will probably take it from me and put it in his apartment,' Ariana said of her trophy
Getting the heart rate going: The My Everything crooner was pushed above the stage on a rising circular platform
It’s the fourth time the veteran act have performed at the event, having last rocked out in Berlin in 2009.
Shaking off the recent Apple controversy – after their latest album Songs Of Innocence automatically infiltrated user’s iTunes account – the band looked debonair and ready to impresses.
Last month lead man Bono apologised over the scandal during a Q&A session with Facbeook.
‘I had this beautiful idea and we got carried away with ourselves. Artists are prone to that kind of thing,’ the 54-year-old explained.
Ring, ring! Kiesza, who opened her piece in a telephone box, stunned in a black bralet and high-waisted trousers
Fan favourite! Kiesza stunned in a black bralet and high-waisted shiny trousers as she delivered an impressive rendition of Hideaway
Daring look: Charli XCX pushed the boundaries in a very tight latex playsuit
Adding the move was ‘A drop of megalomania, a touch of generosity, a dash of self-promotion and deep fear that these songs that we poured our life into over the last few years mightn't be heard.’
‘There's a lot of noise out there. I guess we got a little noisy ourselves to get through it.’
Despite the drama Songs Of Innocence managed to hit the top 10 in the album charts.
The lads were followed by Nicki Minaj, who rocked a sheer black bodysuit as she belted out Super Bass and Anaconda.
Whoops! 'definitely just had lipstick on my teeth on the red carpet. yesss.,' the singer tweeted
Into the blue! Hundreds of laser beams shone down into the rowdy crowd
Powerhouse! Irish crooners U2 sung a stripped down version of Every Breaking Wave
Veteran act: It’s the fourth time the band have performed at the event, having last rocked out in Berlin in 2009
Stylish! The 54-year-old looked stylish in an all-black ensemble and his trademark sunglasses
Shaking off the drama: 'There's a lot of noise out there. I guess we got a little noisy ourselves to get through it,' Bono recently said of the recent iTunes controversy
The host with the most! Nicki Minaj flew into the crowd, rocking a sequinned bralet and ruffled skirt with a 14 foot train
Woman of the night... The 31-year-old rocked a sheer black bodysuit as she belted out Super Bass and Anaconda
Clearly chuffed to be hosting the show Nicki, 31, boasted her show would be one for the history books.
‘Everything I do I’m remembered. Are you kidding me? You know damn well they are going to remember Nicki Minaj hosting the show,' she bragged.
Although it was a huge coup for Nicki to land the coveted hosting role, Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy Osbourne, 65, confessed to the MailOnline on the red carpet he’d never heard of the Starships hitmaker.
It was a more chilled out vibe from Ed Sheeran, who looked dapper in a black tie and vest combo which he teamed with a pair of Air Jordan trainers.
As ever, the 23-year-old flame-haired crooner was armed with his guitar and charmed the crowd with his track Thinking Out Loud.
The pace was stepped up a notch for Enrique Iglesias' I'm A Freak. The 39-year-old danced about the stage in an unbuttoned red shirt as strobe lights shot about.
Captivating: Ed Sheeran had the crowd entranced with his popular track Thinking Out Loud
He doesn't go anywhere without it! The flame-haired crooner was armed with his guitar
A quirky touch: The 23-year-old looked dapper in a black tie and vest combo which he teamed with a pair of Air Jordan trainers
Later the Hero hitmaker brought his trademark Spanish touch and had the crowds waving their hands from side-to-side with Bailando.
Enrique, who won the Best World Stage award, boasts a successful past of EMA accolades, scoring Best Spanish Act in 2010.
Meanwhile a glowing and pregnant Alicia Keys stunned the crowd with her spine-tingling performance of her latest track We Are Here.
The 33-year-old showed off her blossoming bump in a floor-length white glittery gown, while her locks looked edgy in a mowhawk style 'do.
He's a hero! Enrique Iglesias got the crowd on their feet for his track I'm A Freak
Hands in the air! The 39-year-old brought his trademark Spanish touch and had the crowds waving their hands from side-to-side during Bailando
Victorious! Enrique walked away for the Best World Stage award
Ahead of the night she told MTV: ‘I am crazy excited to perform on the global stage of the EMA, and for my song to be nominated for Best Song with a Message.’
‘We Are Here’ is a 21st century peace movement that believes if we all stand together and join our voices we CAN create a kinder world for everyone,' she mused.
Teasing fans before the show the mother-of-one tweeted: ‘Shhhh secret show..... #MTVEMAs #inGlasgow.’
Guns 'N Roses star Slash,49, and Alter Bridge guitarist Myles Kennedy, 44, closed the night with a cover of Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train.
So moving! Alicia Keys killed it when she took to the stage to perform We Are Here
Exciting times: 'I am crazy excited to perform on the global stage of the EMA, and for my song to be nominated for Best Song with a Message,' she tweeted earlier
Not long to go: Alicia Keys showed off her blossoming bump in a stunning glittering white gown
An important message: 'We Are Here’ is a 21st century peace movement that believes if we all stand together and join our voices we CAN create a kinder world for everyone,' the 33-year-old said of her new song We Are Here
Living legend! Ozze Osbourne was given the Global Icon Award from Slash
Still got it! The Guns N' Roses star opted for his trademark tophat and grungy aesthetic
A fiery ending... Slash and Myles Kennedy closed the night with a cover of Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train
