Katy Perry in Lavender Locks Steals the Show with By the Grace of God at Grammys, While Taylor Swift Presents Best New Artist

At the 57th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, Katy Perry made heads turn as she flaunted a crystal cocktail dress with a backless design. Her stylist, Johnny Wujek, dressed the pop diva in a stunning belted beaded midi-length Zuhair Murad frock, paired with silver Sophia Webster stilettos and chandelier earrings. Perry sported a wavy purple bob and matching mani-pedi that caught the attention of Kelly Osbourne from Fashion Police. To know more, 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 stunned the crowd at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles by wearing a crystal cocktail dress that featured a daring backless design. Despite being nominated for 13 Grammys, Perry has yet to take home an award, and this year was no different as she lost out on two nominations. Nevertheless, Perry excitedly announced to her 68.4 million Twitter followers that she would be performing her most personal song from her album Prism, By the Grace of God. Perry’s longtime rival, Taylor Swift, also made a fashion statement at the awards show, showing off her long legs in a stunning teal Elie Saab high-low gown while presenting the award for Best New Artist.

Decked out in gemstones: Fashion guru Johnny Wujek adorned the 30-year-old queen of pop with a stunning Zuhair Murad dress that featured intricate beadwork and a belted waist. Paired with silver stilettos and chandelier earrings, the midi-length frock left everyone in awe.

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, a co-host of Fashion Police, caught everyone’s attention with her unique hairstyle. However, the Roar singer Katy Perry also made heads turn as she showed off her wavy purple bob and had a matching purple manicure and pedicure when she walked down the 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’s fans were disappointed when she lost out on the awards for best pop duo and best pop vocal album. Despite being nominated 13 times, she has yet to receive a win in these 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

Have you seen the playful antics of Perry and Miley Cyrus? The two celebrities were caught on camera cupping each other’s assets 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

Friends: During the event, the singer of “This is How We Do” unexpectedly met her fellow nominee Nicki Minaj, who was wearing a tight-fitting black Tom Ford dress.

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! Popstar Rihanna seemed completely enamored with the stunning girl who had recently dyed her hair lavender, as the two of them engaged in conversation during a brief intermission.

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

Wow, I wish I had thought of that! Katy seemed amazed by Riri’s pink nails and huge Giambattista Valli dress.

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 been shared that Perry, whose real name is Katheryn Hudson, has informed her 68.4 million followers on Twitter that she will be giving a performance of her most intimate song from Prism, By the Grace of God. Interestingly, Taylor Swift was also present at the packed Staples Center, seated in the front row and not too far away from her frenemy Katy. Despite being nominated for several awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Pop Solo Performance, Taylor’s hit song Shake It Off failed to win any of them. The alleged feud between the two stars had intensified last September when Taylor mentioned in an interview with Rolling Stone about having a “straight-up enemy” in the pop music industry, however, she did not disclose the name of this person.

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 fans guessing about the color of her hair when she performed “By The Grace of God” with middle-parted dark locks, resembling a caped crusader.

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

Could this be the new anthem for domestic violence? During her performance, Katy Perry had a backup dancer who mimicked her every move as she sang the emotional ballad, which was originally written about her divorce from Russell Brand back in 2012. The dancer’s movements were projected onto a screen behind Perry, creating the illusion of a shadow.

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

Relaxed style: As soon as the Double Rainbow singer finished her emotional performance, Wujek followed her backstage. The show included meaningful speeches from President Obama and advocate Brooke Axtell about domestic violence.

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

Sam Smith appeared to have something he wanted to share with his pop star friend, as he let out a loud roar.

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

Interacting with influential individuals: The esteemed celebrities were delighted to take photos alongside Lucian Grainge – the head honcho of Universal Music Group.

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

Great job! Katy was observed offering her congratulations to Beck for his remarkable victory.

Dazzling: The singer looked incredible in her revealing ensemble 

The singer appeared stunning in her daring outfit. Katy later tweeted a reference to the movie Mean Girls, warning about someone pretending to be nice. The animosity between the two seems to have originated from three of Swift’s backup dancers leaving her tour to work for Perry. Additionally, both singers have dated John Mayer, who Perry is currently seeing 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 is artist X. In the same event, her rival Taylor Swift, who will be presenting the Best New Artist award, showed off her lengthy legs in a stunning turquoise Elie Saab dress.

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

As Taylor settled into her seat in the front row of the Staples Center, she couldn’t help but notice that her frenemy Katy was nearby in the bustling 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 

The young blonde singer’s popular track “Shake It Off” unfortunately did not win in the categories of record of the year, song of the year, and pop solo performance, leaving her feeling down.

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 past dynamic: The supposed conflict between them escalated in September of last year, when Taylor mentioned to Rolling Stone about a pop star who was her “straight-up enemy,” but chose not to identify 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)

It seems like there is some tension between Taylor Swift and John Mayer. Apparently, three of Swift’s backup dancers left her arena tour to work with Katy Perry, which may have caused some bad blood. Despite this, Mayer was spotted entering the Staples Center alone. In a recent appearance on The Late Late Show, Mayer joked about being avoided by Swift at the Grammy Awards, where he will be performing.

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 of the Super Bowl, it’s no secret that the pop princesses have a shared history with their ex-boyfriend, John Mayer. Rumor has it that California Gurl is back in a romantic relationship 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

“I might not be Taylor Swift’s favorite person, but you can catch me doing what I love at the upcoming Grammy Awards. However, despite rumors of my womanizing ways, I was seen entering the Staples Center solo. I’m still basking in the success of my record-breaking Super Bowl XLIX performance, which was watched by a whopping 114.4 million people. Next on my list is taking my Prismatic World Tour to Spain’s Palau Saint Jordi in Barcelona on February 16 with Charli XCX as my opener. You can also look forward to seeing the world premiere of my pre-taped Prismatic World Tour special on EPIX on March 28. Don’t forget to tune in to watch the Grammys on UK TV on Monday, February 9th 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

Ecstatic: Katy Perry is still basking in the glory of her Super Bowl XLIX performance. It was a massive hit with a staggering 114.4 million viewers, making it the most-watched halftime show ever.

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

After a brief break, the Dark Horse sensation is hitting the road again! This time, she’s taking her world-famous Prismatic Tour to Palau Saint Jordi in Barcelona, Spain on February 16th. The tour will feature Charli XCX as the opening act. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and entertainment!

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