MTV EMAs 2017: Camila Cabello puts on sexy performance

She recently made headlines after breaking away from Fifth Harmony to embark on a solo singing career.

And Camila Cabello showed just how much she can shine on her own as she took to the stage at Sunday’s MTV Europe Music Awards to perform her debut hit Havana.

The 20-year-old singing beauty wowed as she stepped out in a ruffled flamenco-inspired red catsuit to belt out the sultry track – complete with sultry dance moves.

 

Havana fab time! Camila Cabello performed at the MTV Europe Music Awards, held at London’s SSE Arena on Sunday night

The Cuban-born stunner delighted the audience as she writhed around on the stage with a troupe of dancers supporting her.

After Camilla exited the stage following her scintillating performance, visibly impressed host Rita Ora gushed to the audience: ‘Shout to Camilla bringing the sexiness to the EMAs!’

Her performance followed Liam Payne, who sang his hit Strip That Down, following on from show opener Eminem, who performed his new track Walk on Water. 

Putting on quite the performance: The former Fifth Harmony member performed her debut hit track Havana at the show

Putting on quite the performance: The former Fifth Harmony member performed her debut hit track Havana at the show

Sultry: The 20-year-old singing beauty wowed as she stepped out in an eye-catching ruffled flamenco-inspired red catsuit

Sultry: The 20-year-old singing beauty wowed as she stepped out in an eye-catching ruffled flamenco-inspired red catsuit

Details: She teamed her flattering ensemble with strappy black heels, which a black sash belt highlighted her svelte waistline

Details: She teamed her flattering ensemble with strappy black heels, which a black sash belt highlighted her svelte waistline

Pretty in pink: A troupe of dancers complemented her look in flowing pink ensembles as they displayed their fancy footwork

Pretty in pink: A troupe of dancers complemented her look in flowing pink ensembles as they displayed their fancy footwork

Sheer delight: Camila's choice of ensemble featured semi-sheer lace panels throughout, adding further pizzazz to her look

Sheer delight: Camila’s choice of ensemble featured semi-sheer lace panels throughout, adding further pizzazz to her look

Black to basics: As her sizzling routine progressed, she was joined onstage by a group of dancers wearing black lacy catsuits

Black to basics: As her sizzling routine progressed, she was joined onstage by a group of dancers wearing black lacy catsuits

Demi Lovato followed Camilla’s performance with a live rendition of her hit Sorry Not Sorry, keeping the audience captivated as she donned sparkly sheer trousers with a black corset.

As she showed off flawless vocals, she also proved to be visual delight, not only with her choice of eye-catching ensemble, but with her long raven tresses, which fell about her torso in a bone-straight style with centre-parting.

After he was introduced as ‘south London’s finest’ by his pal Rita Ora, grime superstar took to the stage to perform his hit Big For Your Boots.

Nothing to be Sorry about: Singer Demi Lovato followed Camilla’s performance with a live rendition of her hit Sorry Not Sorry

All that glitters: The star kept the audience captivated as she took to the stage in sparkly sheer trousers with a black corset

All that glitters: The star kept the audience captivated as she took to the stage in sparkly sheer trousers with a black corset

Bum deal: Her troupe of dancers flashed their shapely posteriors in skimpy outfits as they showed off their fancy footwork

Bum deal: Her troupe of dancers flashed their shapely posteriors in skimpy outfits as they showed off their fancy footwork

And he was followed by the host Rita, who kicked off her performance with Your Song, before transitioning into her latest track Anywhere.

While muted in choice of tones, her choice of ensemble was typically eye-catching style, removing her black blazer to show off her taut abs and toned physique in a black crop top and matching cycling shorts.

She put on an energetic performance as she took a break from her hosting duties to dance and sing on the stage, much to the delight of the audience.

Singer: Rita Ora, who served as the host of the show, took some time out of her duties to take to the stage for a performance

Singer: Rita Ora, who served as the host of the show, took some time out of her duties to take to the stage for a performance

Great body of work: The London-raised beauty wowed as she peeled off her black blazer to reveal her toned physique

Great body of work: The London-raised beauty wowed as she peeled off her black blazer to reveal her toned physique

Star power: She kicked off her performance with Your Song, before transitioning into her latest dance track Anywhere

Star power: She kicked off her performance with Your Song, before transitioning into her latest dance track Anywhere

Tatt's the way to do it: As well as her enviably taut abs, Rita also displayed her array of tattoos in her barely-there ensemble

Tatt’s the way to do it: As well as her enviably taut abs, Rita also displayed her array of tattoos in her barely-there ensemble

Making a big step: During her performance, the former X Factor judge sat on a large staircase as she belted out her track

Making a big step: During her performance, the former X Factor judge sat on a large staircase as she belted out her track

Hair we go: The star’s wavy golden fell about her upper torso as she danced around onstage, much to the audience’s delight

Next up was Shawn Mendes, who entertained the screaming audience with his chart-topping hit There’s Nothing Holding Me Back.

He was followed by Clean Bandit, who took to the stage alongside Zara Larsson, Julia Michaels and Anne-Marie, who added their vocals to the hits Symphony, I Miss You and Rockabye respectively.

Rock legends went big for their pre-recorded performance, opting to forgo the stage by entertaining crowds in the middle of London’s Trafalgar Square instead.

Big performance: Kesha put on a winning performance as she took to the stage to belt out her latest track Learn To Let Go

Big performance: Kesha put on a winning performance as she took to the stage to belt out her latest track Learn To Let Go

Glittering: The American singer caught the eye as she performed in a glittering metallic ensemble over a sequinned green top

Glittering: The American singer caught the eye as she performed in a glittering metallic ensemble over a sequinned green top

Focussed: A group of dancers focussed their attention on the star as they edged their way towards her on the darkened stage

Focussed: A group of dancers focussed their attention on the star as they edged their way towards her on the darkened stage

Closer and closer: The star soon found herself surrounded by her backup crew as she sang into her bold gold microphone

Closer and closer: The star soon found herself surrounded by her backup crew as she sang into her bold gold microphone

Black and white: (Left to right) Singers Anne-Marie and Zara Larsson wowed in a combination of black and white outfits

Black and white: (Left to right) Singers Anne-Marie and Zara Larsson wowed in a combination of black and white outfits

Khloe Kardashian’s ex-boyfriend French Montana next took to the stage to get revellers on their feet as he performed his track Unforgettable.

He was followed by fellow rapper Travis Scott, who is reported to be expecting a baby with his girlfriend Kylie Jenner. 

And he ensured that his performance was one to remember, as he floated on the stage atop a giant mechanical bird while rapping through his track Butterfly Effect.

The Killers jetted in from Las Vegas for the big show, performing their track The Man, ahead of Kesha, who caught the eye in a glittering metallic ensemble and flowing pink extensions as she belted out Learn To Let Go. 

And the show was closed out in rousing style, with Charli XCX and French Montana joining David Guetta for a performance of Dirty Sexy Money. 

As host Rita bid farewell to the audience after enjoying ‘the best night ever’, she introduced a recording of late singer George Michael performing his track Freedom at the first ever MTV EMAs in 1994. 

Nominations for the 2017 MTV EMAs were announced last month, some five weeks ahead of the highly-anticipated awards ceremony. 

Leading the way with a jaw-dropping five nominations was Taylor Swift, followed by Dua Lipa with three, and Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes, who each earned two nominations each.

A whole host of stars, including Drake, Eminem, Ed Sheeran and Kendrick Lemar also made the list, with Rihanna’s Wild Thoughts, and Daddy Yankee & Luis Fonsi’s record-breaking Despacito battling it out for Best Song.

The ceremony, presented by RIP hitmaker Rita Ora at London’s SSE Arena, also saw Taylor competing with former girlband member turned solo artist Camila Cabello, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes the for Best Pop Award.

Not content with those nominations, 27-year-old Shake it Off hitmaker Taylor was also in the running for Best Video for Look What You Made Me Do, alongside Foo Fighters for Run, Katy Perry for Bon Appétit ft. Migos, Kendrick Lamar for HUMBLE and KYLE for iSpy featuring Lil Yachty.

Taylor Swift went head- to-head with Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes for Best Artist.

And battling it out for Best Look, Taylor once again went up against Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, Rita Ora and surprise newcomer ZAYN.

Marking her fifth and final nominated category, Taylor battled it out again with Ariana Grande, as well as Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and once again Shawn Mendes for Biggest Fans. 

   MTV Europe Music Awards  2017 –                        The Nominations 

BEST SONG

Clean Bandit – Rockabye ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie

DJ Khaled – Wild Thoughts ft. Rihanna, Bryson Tiller

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You

Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee – Despacito (Remix) ft. Justin Bieber

Shawn Mendes – There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back

 

BEST ARTIST

Ariana Grande

Ed Sheeran

Kendrick Lamar

Miley Cyrus

Shawn Mendes

Taylor Swift

 

BEST LOOK

 Dua Lipa

Harry Styles

Rita Ora

Taylor Swift

ZAYN

 

BEST NEW

Dua Lipa

Julia Michaels

Khalid

KYLE

Rag‘n’Bone Man

 

BEST POP

Camila Cabello

Demi Lovato

Miley Cyrus

Shawn Mendes

Taylor Swift

 

BEST VIDEO

 Foo Fighters – Run

Katy Perry – Bon Appétit ft. Migos

Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE.

KYLE – iSpy ft. Lil Yachty

Taylor Swift – Look What You Made Me Do

 

BEST LIVE

Bruno Mars

Coldplay

Ed Sheeran

Eminem

U2

  

BEST ELECTRONIC

Calvin Harris

David Guetta

Major Lazer

Martin Garrix

The Chainsmokers

 

BEST ROCK

Coldplay

Foo Fighters

Royal Blood

The Killers

U2

 

BEST HIP HOP

Drake

Eminem

Future

Kendrick Lamar

Post Malone

 

BEST ALTERNATIVE

Imagine Dragons

Lana Del Rey

Lorde

The xx

Thirty Seconds To Mars

 

BIGGEST FANS

Ariana Grande

Justin Bieber

Katy Perry

Shawn Mendes

Taylor Swift

 

BEST PUSH

Hailee Steinfeld

Jon Bellion

Julia Michaels

Kacy Hill

Khalid

KYLE

Noah Cyrus

Petite Meller

Rag’n’Bone

ManSZA

The Head And The Heart

 

BEST WORLD STAGE

Steve Aoki – Live from Isle of MTV Malta 2016

Kings of Leon – Live from Oude Luxor Theatre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2016

Tomorrowland 2017

DNCE – Live from Isle of MTV Malta 2017

The Chainsmokers – Live from Isle of MTV Malta 2017

Foo Fighters – Live from Barcelona, Spain 2017

 

BEST UK & IRELAND ACT

Dua Lipa

Ed Sheeran

Little Mix

Louis Tomlinson

Stormzy

 

 

 

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