Captivating Performance by Katy Perry with Lavender Hair at Grammys, as Taylor Swift Announces Top Emerging Artist

Katy Perry turned heads at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles with her eye-catching outfit. The pop star wore a striking crystal cocktail dress that featured a unique backless design. Styled by Johnny Wujek, Katy looked stunning in a belted beaded midi-length Zuhair Murad frock. She completed her look with elegant silver Sophia Webster stilettos and glamorous chandelier earrings.

Adding to her bold appearance, Katy sported a wavy purple bob hairstyle that perfectly matched her manicure and pedicure. This attention-grabbing look even caught the eye of Kelly Osbourne from Fashion Police. To learn more about Katy Perry’s show-stopping attire, be sure to watch the video below.

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

Katy Perry turned heads at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles with her choice of attire – a dazzling crystal cocktail dress that showcased a bold and backless design. Despite her impressive 13 Grammy nominations, Perry has yet to secure a win, and this year was no exception as she missed out on two nominations. Nevertheless, Perry eagerly shared with her massive following of 68.4 million Twitter fans that she would be gracing the stage to perform her most personal track from her album Prism, titled By the Grace of God. Adding to the fashion parade, Perry’s longtime rival, Taylor Swift, made a statement of her own at the awards ceremony. Swift showed off her enviable long legs in a mesmerizing teal Elie Saab high-low gown as she presented the award for Best New Artist.

Dressed up with precious gemstones: Fashion expert Johnny Wujek beautifully adorned the 30-year-old iconic music diva with an astonishing Zuhair Murad gown, showcasing exquisite beadwork and a cinched waist. Accompanied by elegant silver stilettos and dangling earrings, the dress, falling just below the knee, mesmerized all onlookers.

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

Kelly Osbourne, one of Fashion Police’s beloved co-hosts, truly captured the spotlight with her stunning and distinctive hairstyle. However, it was none other than the talented Katy Perry, known for her hit song “Roar,” who truly made heads turn with her mesmerizing wavy purple bob. To complement her eye-catching hair, Katy proudly displayed a matching purple manicure and pedicure while gracefully making her way down the illustrious red carpet.

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

Katy Perry’s devoted followers were left feeling disheartened when she didn’t sweep the awards for the finest pop duo and best pop vocal album. Despite being in the running an impressive 13 times, she is still awaiting her long-awaited triumph in these particular categories.

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

Did you witness the mischievous antics of Perry and Miley Cyrus? The two well-known figures were captured on film lovingly embracing each other’s attributes behind the scenes.

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

Buddies: While attending the event, the popular singer of the hit song “This is How We Do” had an unexpected encounter with her fellow nominee, Nicki Minaj. The talented artist was seen rocking a stunning black Tom Ford dress that hugged her curves flawlessly.

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

Hello there! The famous singer Rihanna appeared utterly captivated by a gorgeous young lady who had just transformed her hair into a beautiful shade of lavender. The pair shared a delightful conversation during a short break.

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

Oh my goodness, I can’t believe I didn’t come up with that myself! Katy looked absolutely stunned when she saw Riri’s fabulous pink manicure and the stunning Giambattista Valli gown she was wearing.

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

The news has just come out that Perry, known by her birth name Katheryn Hudson, has excitedly announced to her 68.4 million Twitter followers that she will be treating them to a captivating performance of her deeply personal track from Prism, titled By the Grace of God. Adding to the excitement, it was revealed that Taylor Swift, who had snagged a front-row seat not too far from her frenemy Katy, was also in attendance at the much-anticipated show held at the bustling Staples Center. Despite Taylor’s nomination in multiple categories, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Pop Solo Performance, her catchy hit Shake It Off unfortunately did not manage to secure any of the prestigious awards. The rumors of a feud between the two talented stars had reached a boiling point last September when Taylor hinted during an interview with Rolling Stone about having a “straight-up enemy” in the realm of pop music. However, she chose not to divulge the identity of this individual at that time.

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 Perry had her loyal followers in suspense as they tried to guess the shade of her hair during her captivating performance of “By The Grace of God.” Rocking a center-part and donning her dark locks, she embodied a mysterious and powerful figure, reminiscent of a superhero adorned in a flowing cape.

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

Is this a potential anthem highlighting the issue of domestic violence? In Katy Perry’s captivating performance, she had a skilled backup dancer who skillfully mirrored her every move while she passionately sang her emotional ballad. The song, originally composed as a reflection on her divorce with Russell Brand in 2012, took on a new powerful meaning. This was further enhanced by the ingenious use of projecting the dancer’s movements onto a screen behind Perry, creating an evocative shadow-like effect.

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

With a relaxed vibe, Wujek promptly made his way behind the scenes as the enchanting songstress of the Double Rainbow tune concluded her heartfelt performance. The evening’s extravaganza featured profound addresses by President Obama and advocate Brooke Axtell, shedding light on the crucial subject of domestic violence.

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

Sam Smith seemed eager to reveal something to his close friend from the music industry, and his excitement was impossible to contain, resulting in a boisterous roar escaping his lips.

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

Engaging with renowned personalities: The celebrated stars were thrilled to capture moments with Lucian Grainge, the top boss of Universal Music Group.

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

Awesome work! Katy was seen expressing her admiration to Beck for his incredible triumph.

Dazzling: The singer looked incredible in her revealing ensemble 

The songstress looked absolutely stunning in her bold ensemble. Later on, Katy took to Twitter and alluded to the iconic movie Mean Girls, cautioning her followers about individuals who pretend to be friendly. It appears that the tension between the two stars stems from three of Taylor’s backup dancers abandoning her tour to join forces with Perry. What’s more, both musicians have had romantic relationships with John Mayer, whom Perry is currently rekindling her romance with.

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

Artist X has been recognized with three Grammy award nominations. At the same prestigious event, Taylor Swift, an artist rival of X, graced the stage as a presenter for the Best New Artist award. Swift caught everyone’s attention with her captivating turquoise Elie Saab attire that beautifully accentuated her long legs.

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

Seated comfortably in the front row of the Staples Center, Taylor couldn’t help but be aware of the presence of her frenemy, Katy, amidst the lively and animated crowd.

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 

Despite the overwhelming popularity of the young blond singer’s hit song “Shake It Off,” she unfortunately faced disappointment as she failed to secure victories in the prestigious categories of record of the year, song of the year, and pop solo performance. This setback left her feeling a bit disheartened.

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

Their previous relationship: In September of the previous year, the tension between them reached its peak when Taylor hinted to Rolling Stone about a pop star whom she considered her “rival,” without explicitly naming them.

'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)

There appears to be some underlying friction between Taylor Swift and John Mayer. Evidently, three of Swift’s loyal backup dancers opted to join forces with Katy Perry, leading to potential animosity. Nevertheless, Mayer was observed entering the Staples Center unaccompanied. During a recent guest appearance on The Late Late Show, Mayer light-heartedly mentioned Swift’s avoidance of him at the upcoming Grammy Awards, where he is set to perform.

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

In the hidden realms of the Super Bowl, it’s common knowledge that the musical divas have a mutual past with their former flame, John Mayer. Word on the street suggests that the beloved Californian songstress has rekindled a romantic bond with him.

'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

While I may not have Taylor Swift’s stamp of approval, my fans can still catch me doing what I love at the highly anticipated Grammy Awards. Despite rumors swirling of my alleged womanizing behavior, I made my way into the Staples Center unaccompanied. I am still relishing in the triumph of my extraordinary Super Bowl XLIX performance, which captivated a staggering 114.4 million viewers. My next stop on this exhilarating journey will be bringing my Prismatic World Tour to the Palau Saint Jordi in Barcelona, Spain on February 16th, where the talented Charli XCX will join me as the opening act. Excitingly, fans will be treated to the exclusive world premiere of my highly-anticipated pre-taped Prismatic World Tour special on EPIX come March 28th. Do not forget to mark your calendars and tune in to witness the electrifying Grammy Awards, airing on UK TV on Monday, February 9th at 9 PM 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

Overjoyed: Katy Perry is still reveling in the success of her breathtaking Super Bowl XLIX show. With an astounding 114.4 million viewers, it has become the most popular halftime performance in history.

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

Following a much-needed hiatus, the incredible rising star, Dark Horse, is once again embarking on a captivating journey! This time, she is set to grace the mesmerizing Palau Saint Jordi in Barcelona, Spain with her renowned Prismatic Tour on February 16th. To add to the excitement, the talented Charli XCX is all set to join as the opening act. Get prepared to be swept away by a sensational evening filled with breathtaking music and unparalleled entertainment!

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