'Don't go licking no pastries tonight!' Ariana Grande is lost for words after interviewer references controversial donut fiasco at the MTV VMAs
The awkward fall out from last year’s controversial ‘donut licking’ incident came back to haunt Ariana Grande on Sunday evening as she prepared for a live performance at the MTV VMAs.
Making an appearance on MTV shortly before the annual event at Madison Square Gardens, Ariana was on hand to talk about some of the evening’s potential highlights – amongst them a performance from Rihanna - and her five nominations.
But the singer didn’t look pleased after interviewer Charlamagne Tha God light-heartedly reminded her of the unsavoury visit to a Californian bakery, joking: ‘Now you can’t go around licking no pastries tonight.'
'OK, I'll take notes,' she told him curtly. 'I'll keep it in mind.'
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Awkward: The fall out from last year’s controversial ‘donut licking’ incident came back to haunt Ariana Grande on Sunday evening as she prepared for a live performance at the MTV VMAs
The 23-year-old star came under fire for licking baked goods during a visit to the Wolfee Donuts store with her then boyfriend, backup dancer Ricky Alvarez, in June 2015.
An account of the incident came from 22-year-old Mayra Solis, the cashier on duty at the shop who claimed the singer not only didn't purchase any of the donuts she licked but also told the Associated Press: 'She was really rude.'
Ariana later apologized to her fans for her actions on YouTube but did not mention the Wolfee Donut shop once in the entire clip.
High spirits: Making an appearance on MTV shortly before the annual event at Madison Square Gardens, Ariana was on hand to talk about some of the evening’s potential highlights
Not happy: But the singer didn’t look pleased after interviewer Charlamagne Tha God light-heartedly reminded her of the unsavoury visit to a Californian bakery
But after brushing the unpleasant reminder aside on Sunday evening Ariana wowed fans with a live performance of the reggae infused Side By Side with rapper Nicki Minaj.
In the final moments of their jaw dropping performance, both Nicki and Ariana pushed down the heads of two male dancers while simulating a sexual act.
At the end of the performance Kim Kardashian looked at a loss as to how to respond.
Quite the simulation: Ariana Grande's album is called Dangerous Woman and she proved worthy of the title with the help Nicki Minaj at the MTV VMAs
She was captured on camera saying to either Kanye West of Jonathan Cheban (she was sitting next to both of them): 'Should we stand up?'
The act started off with Grande, 23, riding a spin bike while singing.
The popstrel was attired in a white bra and matching pajama pants while pulling her hair up into her signature ponytail.
Minaj, 33, then made her grand entrance in an eye-popping ensemble.
Raunchy: Ariana wowed after taking to the stage at Madison Square Gardens on Sunday evening
Watch out! The dynamic duo performed their reggae infused Side By Side live at Madison Square Garden in New York
Daring: In the final moments of their jaw dropping performance, both Nicki and Ariana pushed down the heads of two male dancers while simulating a sexual act
The Super Bass rapper showed off her incredible figure in a skintight pink bodysuit and kinky thigh high boots.
The high velocity rapper previously won for Best Hip-Hop Video with Anaconda at last year's awards. She has also been honoured for Starships and Super Bass.
The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual ceremony in celebration of the music video medium.
Eye popping: Minaj, 33, then made her grand entrance in an eye-popping ensemble
Hot! The Super Bass rapper showed off her incredible figure in a skintight pink bodysuit and kinky thigh high boots
It is presented by the cable channel each year at the end of summer and is often hailed as the 'Super Bowl for youth' due to its mass appeal to younger audiences.
The first VMAs were held in 1984 with Madonna performing her hit Like A Virgin while rolling on the ground seductively.
At that same inaugural ceremony both David Bowie and The Beatles were honoured with the very first Video Vanguard Awards as pioneers in the industry.
The show has since gone on to become a cultural touchstone for many, and one of the year's biggest music and pop culture events.
Count on Grande: The popstrel was attired in a white bra and matching pajama pants while pulling her hair up into her signature ponytail
She's got accolades! The high velocity rapper previously won for Best Hip-Hop Video with Anaconda at last year's awards
Glorious past: She has also been honoured for Starships and Super Bass
This year's awards ceremony recognized David Bowie with four posthumous nominations.
The global superstar was recognised in four categories, with Blackstar nominated for Best Art Direction, while Lazarus got a nod for Best Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Editing.
Time to pummel! The star momentarily seemed to be threatening a run at gymnastics
Phew! But thankfully the pop star simply used the pummel horse as a prop
Working it out: The act started off with Grande, 23, riding a spin bike while singing
Now move! The star appeared to be leading her dancers on a fitness escapade
Both tracks were part of the Life On Mars singer's final album, Blackstar, which was released on January 8 just two days before Bowie died from cancer at the age of 69.
While Beyonce scored 11 nods (her highest ever amount for the awards), Adele also raked in an impressive eight nominations.
Rihanna was presented with this year's Video Vanguard Award, which recognizes an artist's cultural impact.
