Katy Perry’s Lavender Locks Shine as She Dominates the Grammy Stage While Taylor Swift Honors Rising Artists

Singer Katy Perry made a bold fashion statement at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. Styled by Johnny Wujek, the 30-year-old superstar dazzled in a backless crystal cocktail dress designed by Zuhair Murad. The midi-length frock was adorned with a belt and intricate beadwork, perfectly accentuating Perry’s figure. Completing the look were silver Sophia Webster stilettos and elegant chandelier earrings. Perry’s eye-catching attire caught the attention of Fashion Police host Kelly Osbourne, who couldn’t help but admire the singer’s unique style. Perry completed her look with a wavy purple bob and matching purple manicure and pedicure, adding a playful and vibrant touch to her overall appearance.

Back it up! Katy Perry went backless in a crystal cocktail dress at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles Sunday

Support it up! Katy Perry opted for a dress with an open back made of crystal for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Despite being nominated 13 times, she has not yet won, losing in the categories of best pop duo and best pop vocal album. Perry, whose real name is Katheryn Hudson, shared with her massive following of 68.4 million on Twitter that she will be performing her “most personal” song from the album Prism, titled “By the Grace of God.” On the other hand, her long-standing rival Taylor Swift, who is presenting the award for Best New Artist, flaunted her beautiful long legs in a teal Elie Saab gown with a high-low hemline.

Glistening in precious gems: Fashion guru Johnny Wujek adorned the renowned 30-year-old music icon with an embellished, knee-length Zuhair Murad dress, cinched at the waist with a belt. Complementing the outfit were stunning silver high-heeled shoes and dangling earrings that resembled elegant chandeliers.

Purple-hued 'do: Giving Fashion Police's Kelly Osbourne a double take, the Roar hitmaker rocked a wavy purple bob and matching mani-pedi on the red carpet

Sporting a trendy purple hairstyle, Kelly Osbourne from Fashion Police caught everyone’s attention. The famous singer, known for her hit song “Roar,” confidently flaunted a luscious purple wavy bob as she made her grand entrance on the red carpet. Not only did her hair steal the show, but she also coordinated her look with matching purple nail polish on her manicured hands and feet.

Sad face: Katy - who lost for best pop duo and best pop vocal album - has been nominated a total 13 times and has yet to win

Unhappy expression: Katy, who unfortunately did not win the awards for best pop duo and best pop vocal album, has accumulated a total of 13 nominations without achieving a victory.

Measuring up? Perry and Grammy nominee Miley Cyrus goofed around by cupping each other's assets behind the scenes

Measuring up? Perry and Grammy nominee Miley Cyrus goofed around by cupping each other's assets behind the scenes

Checking Out the Goods? Perry and Miley Cyrus, a Grammy nominee, playfully engaged in a comical act of fondling each other’s possessions backstage

Gal pals: The This is How We Do singer bumped into fellow nominee Nicki Minaj taking the plunge in a black form-fitting Tom Ford gown

Besties: Katy Perry, the popular singer behind “This is How We Do,” unexpectedly ran into her friend and fellow nominee Nicki Minaj at the event. Both ladies looked stunning, with Katy opting for a sleek, figure-hugging Tom Ford dress in elegant black.

Hey girl! Grammy nominee Rihanna looked besotted with the newly lavender-tressed beauty as they chatted it up during a commercial break

Hey girl! Grammy nominee Rihanna looked besotted with the newly lavender-tressed beauty as they chatted it up during a commercial break

Hey there, my friend! The wonderful Rihanna, who is a Grammy nominee, seemed completely captivated by the recently transformed beauty with lavender hair as they engaged in a delightful conversation during a brief pause in their commercial activities.

Why didn't I think of that? Katy looked impressed with Riri's pink manicure and massively poofy Giambattista Valli gown

I can’t believe I didn’t come up with that idea! Katy’s expression showed her admiration for Riri’s stunning pink nail polish and the extravagant Giambattista Valli dress that gave her a voluminous appearance.

Announcement: Perry - born Katheryn Hudson - tweeted her 68.4M followers that she'll be performing her 'most personal' song off Prism, By the Grace of God

Announcement: In a tweet to her 68.4M followers, Perry, whose real name is Katheryn Hudson, revealed that she will be performing her most intimate song from her album Prism, titled By the Grace of God.
Taylor Swift, seated in the front row, was not too far away from her frenemy Katy Perry in the packed Staples Center.
Unfortunately, the 25-year-old blonde’s popular song Shake It Off did not win in categories such as record of the year, song of the year, and pop solo performance.
Their rumored feud escalated last September when Taylor spoke to Rolling Stone about a fellow pop star that she considers a straight-up enemy, without explicitly naming Katy Perry.

Caped crusader: Later, Katy kept fans guessing about her hair colour by rocking middle-parted raven locks onstage while performing By The Grace of God

Katy left her fans in suspense when she graced the stage with her signature raven hair, parted neatly in the middle, during her captivating performance of “By The Grace of God.”

Domestic violence anthem? A back-up dancer swaying behind a screen pretended to be Perry's shadow as she belted the emotional ballad originally penned about her 2012 divorce from Russell Brand

An anthem addressing domestic violence? A talented back-up dancer gracefully moved behind a concealed curtain, portraying Perry’s shadow while she passionately sang the heartfelt ballad, initially inspired by her own painful experience during her divorce from Russell Brand back in 2012.

Serious style: Wujek walked closely behind the Double Rainbow belter backstage after her stirring performance, which featured somber intros from President Obama and domestic abuse activist Brooke Axtell

Casual style: Wujek was right there, trailing after the awesome Double Rainbow singer as she rocked the stage. Her performance was truly moving, with powerful intros by President Obama and the incredible domestic abuse activist, Brooke Axtell.

Roar! Sam Smith looked like he had something to get off his chest to his pop star pal

Roar! Sam Smith appeared to have an important matter to confide in his close friend, a fellow pop sensation.

Networking: The award-winning stars were happy to pose with Lucian Grainge - the chairman and chief executive officer of Universal Music Group

Networking: The acclaimed celebrities were delighted to have their photo taken with Lucian Grainge, the successful head honcho of Universal Music Group.

Well done! Katy was seen congratulating Beck on his impressive win

Great job! Katy was spotted giving Beck a big congratulations on his amazing victory.

Dazzling: The singer looked incredible in her revealing ensemble 

Stunning: The vocalist appeared absolutely amazing in her daring outfit.

After a few hours, Katy shared on Twitter: “Be cautious of the deceptive Regina George, who disguises herself as a harmless sheep…,” making a clear reference to Mean Girls and targeting the Blank Space singer.

It is evident that the animosity between them originated from three of Swift’s backup dancers leaving her arena tour to join Perry’s team, as TMZ reported.

Additionally, the pop princesses have a mutual ex-boyfriend, John Mayer, whom the California Gurl is rumored to be dating again.

Up for three Grammys: Meanwhile, her longtime rival Taylor Swift - who's presenting Best New Artist - bared her long legs in a teal Elie Saab high-low gown

Nominated for three Grammy Awards: In the midst of all this, Taylor Swift, her perennial competitor, graced the stage as the presenter for the Best New Artist category, flaunting her stunning long legs in a breathtaking teal Elie Saab high-low gown.

Peacocking: Taylor was seated in the front row, not far from her frenemy Katy in the packed Staples Center

Peacocking: Sitting in the front row of the bustling Staples Center, Taylor found herself not too distant from her old rival, Katy, forming an interesting dynamic.

Sad face: The 25-year-old blonde's hit song Shake It Off lost for record of the year, song of the year, and pop solo performance 

Unfortunate outcome: The 25-year-old blonde sensation’s renowned track Shake It Off has unfortunately not triumphed in the categories of record of the year, song of the year, and pop solo performance.

The way they were: According to TMZ, their 'Bad Blood' stemmed from three of Swift's back-up dancers quitting her Red Tour in 2014 to join Perry's Prismatic World Tour

How things were once upon a time: The supposed clash between them reached its peak in September of last year, when Taylor mentioned in an interview with Rolling Stone about a well-known pop star she considered as a clear adversary, though she decided not to disclose their identity.

'She did something so horrible': According to TMZ, their 'Bad Blood' stemmed from three of Swift's back-up dancers quitting her Red Tour in 2014 to join Perry's Prismatic World Tour (pictured in 2011)

Is there some tension between Taylor Swift and John Mayer? It seems that way, as three of Swift’s backup dancers left her arena tour to join forces with Katy Perry. However, despite this bad blood, Mayer was spotted entering the Staples Center on his own. In a light-hearted manner, Mayer jokingly mentioned on The Late Late Show that while everyone could see him doing what he does best at the Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift would probably be avoiding him.

Backstage at the Super Bowl: It's unclear whether Perry and Mayer broke things off over their seven-year age difference, clashing schedules, or some other unknown drama

Behind the scenes at the Super Bowl: The popular female singers also have a mutual former flame in John Mayer, whom rumors suggest the California Girl is once again romantically involved with.

'You can see me at the Grammy Awards doing what I do best. Being avoided by Taylor Swift!' However, the womanising 37-year-old was seen entering the Staples Center solo

“You can catch me rocking the Grammy Awards, doing what I do best – and maybe even becoming the subject of a Taylor Swift dodge! But despite his reputation with the ladies, the 37-year-old charmer was spotted entering the Staples Center all by his lonesome.
Meanwhile, Katy Perry is on cloud nine after her epic performance at Super Bowl XLIX, which drew in a record-breaking 114.4 million viewers during halftime. She’s not slowing down though, as her Prismatic World Tour gears up for its next stop at Spain’s Palau Saint Jordi in Barcelona on February 16, joined by the talented opening act Charli XCX.
And mark your calendars, because on March 28, EPIX will broadcast the world premiere of her highly anticipated Prismatic World Tour special, featuring pre-recorded footage.
If you’re in the UK, don’t miss the Grammys airing on Monday, February 9 at 9pm on 4Music (Freeview 18, Sky 360, and Virgin 330).”

A record-breaking 114.4M tuned into her Super Bowl XLIX performance: Perry - born Katheryn Hudson - was also crowned the top-earning celebrity on the planet after Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao

Celebration mode is still in full swing for Katy as she continues to bask in the glory of her electrifying Super Bowl XLIX performance. Viewers couldn’t resist tuning in, breaking records and hitting a jaw-dropping 114.4 million viewers during her spectacular halftime show.

Back on the road: The Dark Horse diva will next take her Prismatic World Tour to Spain's Palau Saint Jordi in Barcelona on February 16 alongside opener Charli XCX

Hitting the road once again, the sensational Dark Horse singer is all set to bring her mesmerizing Prismatic World Tour to the magnificent Palau Saint Jordi in Barcelona, Spain on February 16. Joining her as the opening act is the talented Charli XCX.

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