And Miley Cyrus certainly didn't disappoint as she well and truly brought the shock factor to Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome venue ahead of what promised to be a rather eventful night.
Cementing her reputation as the bad girl of pop, the 20-year-old singer strutted her stuff in a pair of monochrome chequered thigh-high boots, a plunging halterneck top... and very little else.
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Woman of the moment: Miley Cyrus certainly
didn't disappoint as she well and truly brought the shock factor to
Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome venue ahead of what promised to be a rather
eventful night at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday
At least the foam finger was nowhere to be seen:
Cementing her reputation as the bad girl of pop, the 20-year-old singer
strutted her stuff in a pair of monochrome chequered thigh-high boots, a
plunging halterneck top... and very little else
Showcasing her tiny frame in her skimpy choice of ensemble, the Wrecking Ball hitmaker chose a somewhat unusual outfit given that she was attending a star-studded awards ceremony.
Miley shunned a fancy gown in favour of a backless halter top with drawstring detail at the front and sides, with very little protecting her modesty as the audience looked on.
The controversial star's top was emblazoned with the images of rappers Tupac and Biggie Smalls, with the word 'VIOLENCE' running along its hem and the rather telling comment, 'Please Stop' adorning her rear.
Dare to bare: Showcasing her tiny frame in her
skimpy choice of ensemble, the Wrecking Ball hitmaker chose a somewhat
unusual outfit given that she was attending a star-studded awards
ceremony
Checkmate: Miley shunned a fancy gown in favour
of a backless haltertop with drawstring detail at the front and sides,
with very little protecting her modesty as the audience looked on
Please do! The controversial star's top was
emblazoned with the images of two men, with the word 'VIOLENCE' running
along its hem and the rather telling comment, 'Please Stop' adorning her
rear
Pushing the boundaries: But aside from her
rather daring choice of outfit, the young star pushed the boundaries
even further as she lit up a suspicious-looking cigarette on stage while
accepting her award for Best Video
But aside from her rather daring choice of outfit, the young star pushed the boundaries even further as she lit up a suspicious-looking cigarette on stage while accepting her award for Best Video.
The singer grinned as she attempted to shove her award into her bag, before pulling out what appeared to be a joint and telling the audience: 'I can't fit it in my bag... but I did find this!'
Miley was joined at the music event by a stellar line-up, including the likes of Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding and Iggy Azalea.
And the starlet faced stiff competition in the revealing outfit stakes from none other then British songstress Ellie Goulding, who appeared to have become a close friend of hers of late.
Continuing her penchant for wearing very little to high-profile events of late, the British singer opted for a daring sheer lace gown as she hit the red carpet.
A step too far? Miley appeared to be puffing away on what looked like a joint as she proudly held her award aloft
What a dope! Miley didn't seem to care who saw as she puffed away on her cigarette on stage
Bringing the shock factor! Miley's skimpy halterneck top was completely backless as she turned around to pose for photographs
Plunging to new depths: Miley flashed a hint of
sideboob in her rather daring plunging top, which she seemed to prefer
to use as a dress for the occasion
Shock tactics: The former child star later took to the stage to open the star-studded ceremony in Amsterdam
Shelfie? Earlier in the day, Miley had revealed a
rather racy selfie of herself in the shower - but appeared to have a
full face of make-up on
Where's Robin? Miley certainly didn't disappoint
when it came to her racy performance at the MTV Europe Music Awards at
the Amsterdam Ziggo Dome on Sunday night
Oh dear! Although the 20-year-old singer left
her famous foam finger at home, she raised eyebrows by groping a
latex-clad dwarf while on stage
Top of the crops: Miley stripped things back as
she performed her emotional ballad, Wrecking Ball, against a backdrop
video of her crying
Adding a touch of wholesomeness to her otherwise rather racy image, Ellie wore her long blonde locks hanging in loose waves around her shoulders, while opting for natural, dewy make-up.
On the other end of the scale, Katy Perry went for an altogether more prim and proper look as she hit the red carpet alongside her fellow pop princesses.
Shunning a racy and revealing ensemble in favour of an elegant mint green ensemble, the 29-year-old singer looked the picture of ladylike chic in a satin fishtail pencil dress.
Featuring a conservative high neck and flattering knee-length hem, Katy's choice of outfit stood in stark contrast to the flesh-flashing dresses most of her peers opted for.
Sheer daring! Continuing her penchant for
wearing very little to high-profile events of late, Ellie Gouding opted
for a daring sheer lace gown as she hit the red carpet
Lovely in lace: Daring to bare in the totally
see-through number, the Burn hitmaker proudly flaunted her black bra and
pants as she posed up a storm in front of the cameras
Showbiz besties: Ellie wore her long blonde
locks hanging in loose waves around her shoulders, while opting for
natural, dewy make-up as she hugged her new pal Miley in front of the
cameras
The Roar hitmaker completed her look with a pair of salmon pink platform sandals and a pretty jewelled headband as she smiled for the cameras as if butter wouldn't melt.
Iggy Azalea was yet another stay who wasn't afraid to flash the flesh on the red carpet, flashing more than her fair share of flesh in a rather brave black gown, which was slit entirely up to the hip.
Rita Ora opted for a relatively low-key look considering her usual sartorial tastes as she took to the red carpet.
The 22-year-old singer turned on the old Hollywood glamour in a plunging black gown with a thigh-high split, featuring a sexy scooped back.
Showcasing her recently-dyed white platinum locks, the British star injected a welcome pop of colour to her ensemble with a slick of pillar-box red lipstick and dramatic eyeliner flicks.
Minty fresh: On the other end of the scale, Katy
Perry went for an altogether more prim and proper look as she hit the
red carpet alongside her fellow pop princesses
Prim and proper: Shunning a racy and revealing
ensemble in favour of an elegant mint green ensemble, the 29-year-old
singer looked the picture of ladylike chic in a satin fishtail pencil
dress
Ladylike chic: Featuring a conservative high
neck and flattering knee-length hem, Katy's choice of outfit stood in
stark contrast to the flesh-flashing dresses most of her peers opted for
Flower power: The Roar hitmaker completed her
look with a pair of salmon pink platform sandals and a pretty jewelled
headband as she smiled for the cameras as if butter wouldn't melt
Doting: Katy made sure to sign autographs for her loyal army of fans before heading inside the ceremony
Family friendly: The star added a more wholesome touch to the evening as she took to the stage to perform Unconditionally
Cute as a button: The star added a playful touch
to the otherwise rather racy proceedings as she hung down from the
ceiling in a dramatic beaded bodysuit
But Rita raised a few eyebrows on the red carpet by posing solo, rather than alongside her Scottish DJ beau, Calvin Harris, who was also in attendance at the event.
Elsewhere, red carpet presenter Laura Whitmore looked positively showstopping as she paraded her seemingly endless pins in a daringly thigh-skimming monochrome minidress.
Featuring a flattering peplum detail, the white strapless number was adorned with a dramatic lace and feather detail, which certainly ensured the Irish beauty stood out from the crowd as she hit the red carpet.
Hollywood glamour: Rita Ora opted for a
relatively low-key look considering her usual wacky and wild sartorial
tastes as she took to the red carpet
Sleek and sophisticated: The 22-year-old singer
turned on the old Hollywood glamour in a plunging black gown with a
thigh-high split, featuring a sexy scooped back
Scarlet woman: Showcasing her recently-dyed
white platinum locks, the British star injected a welcome pop of colour
to her ensemble with a slick of pillar-box red lipstick and dramatic
eyeliner flicks
Flying solo: Rita raised eyebrows at the
ceremony by posing on the red carpet without her Scottish DJ boyfriend,
Calvin Harris, who was also attending
Cute couple: Rita and Calvin later cuddled up
backstage as they posed for an adorable snap together after the ceremony
drew to a close
Girls' night out: The couple later posed
alongside Katy Perry and Ellie Goulding as they enjoyed a glass of
champagne after the event
But Laura was disappointed that she wouldn't be able to get changed throughout her presenting stint, as she had to jet off straight to Australia after fronting her segment of the awards to prepare for her next job on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!
She told MailOnline on the red carpet: 'I had three outfit choices for tonight, but sadly I won't be changing as I'm flying straight out to Australia.'
Adding even more height to her seemingly endless legs in a pair of black strappy sandals, Laura completed her striking look with her signature winged eyeliner and plum lips, while wearing her blonde locks tied back loosely from her face.
The TV star was joined on the red carpet by her fellow MTV host, Louise Roe, who also ensured she dressed to impress as she prepared for her presenting stint.
The thigh's the limit! Iggy Azalea didn't hold
back as she flashed a generous amount of thigh in her one-shoulder
flowing black gown
Someone's not shy! The Australian rapper seemed
keen to show off her figure as she posed up a storm for photographers at
the event
Here we go again! Robin Thicke also made sure to add a touch of controversy to the proceedings as he took to the stage
Look away
now, Paula Patton! While this time he wasn't joined by Miley, the
singer enjoyed a raunchy routine with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea as
she did her best to mimic the twerk
Dare to bare! The pair were surrounded by
scantily-clad woman, wearing little else than skimpy bikini bottoms,
with their modesty protected by simply a slick of silver body paint and
diamond nipple covers
Commanding attention as she posed alongside the great and good of the showbiz world, the Plain Jane host looked incredible in a low-cut spaghetti-strap peach midi-dress.
Featuring a brave thigh-high split and a fun geometric pattern, the British star teamed her chic dress with gold strappy heels and dramatic smokey eye make-up.
The girls were joined on the red carpet by main MTV EMA host, Redfoo, who put on a typically quirky display for the cameras.
Pulling numerous shapes as he made his mark on the event before he even opened his mouth, the LMFAO singer had nothing put praise to offer for woman of the moment Miley Cyrus, who was nominated for four awards at the ceremony.
He told MailOnline: 'Miley is a genius. I hope she's wins something, tonight's all about her.'
Hostess with the mostess: The 28-year-old
presenter looked positively showstopping as she paraded her seemingly
endless pins in a daringly thigh-skimming monochrome minidress
Dressed to impress: Laura looked great in her
fun and feminine minidress, while fellow MTV presenter Louise Roe opted
for a printed peach midi-dress
Unlikely couple: Although Miley might be his
leading lady in terms of scooping awards at the ceremony, Redfoo proved
he still had eyes for no-one put his tennis player girlfriend, Victoria
Azerenka as they posed together on the red carpet
Dare to bare: Redfoo later stripped entirely down to a silver thong as he presented the awards on stage
Lovely in lace: Backstage presenter Ariana Grande showed off her petite figure in her pretty silk and lace cocktail dress
From one anchor to another: Anchorman's Ron
Burgundy seemed to be teaching Louise Roe how to play a tin foil flute
as they chatted on the red carpet
Dutch TV presenter and WAG Sylvie van der Vaart turned on the glamour in a plunging black gown, breaking the cardinal sin of putting both her cleavage and her legs on show.
Model Tyson Beckford looked every inch the dapper dude as he arrived at the event with Shanina Shaik on his arm, suited and booted to perfection in a white tux and black bow-tie.
But Jay Sean and Swizz Beatz opted for a more casual approach to their outfits, with the latter opting for a low-key vibe in a hoodie, baseball cap and trainers.
One Direction were the big winners of the evening, taking home the awards for Best Pop and Best UK & Ireland Act, while Harry Styles received the Best Look accolade.
Miley Cyrus won Best Video for her controversial Wrecking Ball montage, while Katy Perry was named Best Female and Justin Bieber took home Best Male.
Looking sharp: Model Tyson Beckford looked every
inch the dapper dude as he arrived at the event with Shanina Shaik on
his arm, suited and booted to perfection in a white tux and black
bow-tie
Keeping it casual: Jay Sean and Swizz Beatz
opted for a more casual approach to their outfits, with the latter
opting for a low-key vibe in a hoodie, baseball cap and trainers
Dare to bare: Lena Meyer-Landrut chose a
black cut-out number for her big red carpet moment, while Anna Drijver
dazzled in gold, and Sylvie van der Vaart went all out in plunging black
Print princess: Cher Lloyd looked stylish in her long-sleeved dress and opaque tights, with biker boots
Where's Rita? Calvin Harris posed solo on the red carpet as he arrived without girlfriend Rita Ora
With both Miley and Robin attending, it was thought they could recreate - or even top - their momentous performance at the US version of the show, the MTV Video Music Awards, in August.
That performance proved controversial when Miley twerked against the singer in a flesh-coloured latex bikini as they performed a version of his track Blurred Lines.
Of their performance - which outraged many - she later said: 'Every VMA performance, anyone that performs ... That's what you are looking for. You want to make history. Me and Robin, the whole time, said, "You know you are about to make history right now?" '
They love it! Caroline Hjelt and Aino
Jawo of Icona Pop wrapped their arms around each other as they posed
together on the red carpet
Keeping it casual: Dizzee Rascal and Afrojack
opted for low-key jeans and trainers as they hit the red carpet for the
big music event
Jumping for joy: Irish twin pop sensations Jedward put on a typically energetic display as they posed on the red carpet
Monochrome madness: Dutch singer-songwriter Eva Simons opted for a dazzling monochrome ensemble as she hit the red carpet
Stay classy, San Diego: Ron Burgundy, aka Will
Ferrell, made sure to put in an appearance at the star-studded event,
and was every inch the dapper dude in his trademark suit
A touch of cool: Jared Leto and his band, 30
Seconds To Mars, added a stamp of rocker approval to the proceedings as
they arrived at the event in their typically low-key ensembles
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