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By Emily Sheridan

Battle of the skimpy outfits: Miley Cyrus opened the MuchMusic Video Awards in a leather leotard and hotpants (left), while Katy Perry performed later in a glittery showgirl outfit


She's only 17, but teenage pop rebel Miley Cyrus is continuing to show the world she's growing up fast as she wore a series of sexy outfits at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada last night.

The Hannah Montana star showed off her tanned figure in a pair of scantily-clad ensembles as she performed two songs and picked up an award at the star-studded ceremony in Toronto.

While Katy Perry showed off her curves in a glittery retro two-piece, Cyrus managed to flash even more flesh in a revealing black leotard and leather hotpants.


Voodoo princess: Cyrus then changed into a white leotard for her voodoo-themed performance of her new single Can't Be Tamed


The 17-year-old kicked off the annual awards bash with a bang as she sang last year's hit Party In The U.S.A. in her sexy black ensemble, where she was joined by Canadian teen idol Justin Bieber, who didn't appear to mind dancing in such close proximity with scantily-clad Cyrus.

She changed the lyrics from 'a Jay-Z song was on' to a 'JB song was song' as a mystery hoodie-clad man cycled on stage, only to reveal himself as Bieber to the delight of the younger members of the audience.

Cyrus later changed into a white leotard for a voodoo-themed performance of her new single Can't Be Tamed, which has been causing controversy in recent weeks due to the raunchy dance moves.


Not yet a girl, not yet a woman: Cyrus puts on a raunchy performance in her white lacy ensemble - which left little to the imagination


Her white lace basque, which looked inspired by Madonna's Like A Virgin ensemble, was so tight, she nearly exposed a bit too much to those in the front row.

Since announcing her children's TV show Hannah Montana had ended, Cyrus has been turning her back on her clean-cut past with a raunchy new image.

During recent performances of her single Can't Be Tamed, the teenager has even simulated a lesbian kiss with a female dancer.

As a role model to teenagers and with many young fans in the audience of the MuchMusic Awards, perhaps Cyrus's outfits were a tad unsuitable for the family show.


Dirty dancing: Cyrus and Perry appeared to be in competition to see who could put on the sexiest performance


All tied up: Katy Perry arrived on the red carpet in a bright blue Ashish asymmetrical mini-dress and nude Christian Louboutin pumps


Acknowledging it was Father's Day as she accepted her International Video Of The Year by an Artist for Party In The U.S.A., Cyrus said: 'First, I want to tell my dad (Billy Ray Cyrus) that I love him, since I forgot to call him till really late.'

Perry may have gone home from the ceremony empty-handed, but she won over plenty of fans as she arrived on the red carpet in an ice cream van and dished out iced treats to the teenage fans queuing outside the awards.

Just like her stage outfit, the 25-year-old revealed plenty of flesh in an asymmetrical blue Ashish dress with ties on the side a pair of Christian Louboutin nude killer heels.


Teen idols: Cyrus gyrates up against a bicycle-riding Justin Bieber


Sweet treat: Perry arrived on the red carpet in an ice cream truck and gave out cones to fans crowded outside


Writing on her Twitter page, Russell Brand's fiancée said: 'Was definitely the funnest (sic) award show I've done in a long time! Shoutout 2 the people who got cotton candy @ the carnival last min.'

One of the big winners last night was homegrown teen idol Bieber, 16, who picked up three accolades, including two for his duet with Ludacris, Baby.

Bieber won the biggest screams of the night, with some young fans camping out for days in Toronto's city centre for the chance to see their idol.

Pop punk group Hedley also scored three awards, including the coveted Pop Video Of The Year Award.


Sweet sixteen: Canadian singer Bieber won the biggest screams of the night


Blonde ambition: American singer Ke$ha (left) and The City reality TV star Whitney Port


Lift me up: Ke$ha is lifted up by her dancers as she performs her song Tik-Tok


American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert also performed and accepted Ur Fave International Video for Whataya Want From Me.

He said: 'I usually don't win things, I'm usually the runner-up - so thank you, I won something.'

Other performers last night included Ke$ha, who sang her big hit Tik-Tok and Canadian rap newcomer Drake, who won Hip-Hop Video Of The Year.

While the ceremony was dominated by American and Canadian artists and reality TV stars, X Factor boy band JLS flew the flag for Britain as they attended the show.


Winners: Canadian singer Bieber won three accolades (left) while American Idol star Adam Lambert also received an award


Leggy: The Hills reality TV star Kristin Cavallari in a revealing metallic number (left) while Canadian 90210 actress Shenae Grimes wore a leather mini


Flying the flag for Britain: Boy band JLS represented the UK at the Canadian ceremony


And the winners are...
Video Of The Year: Hedley - Perfect
Director Of The Year: Michael Maxxis for Billy Talent - Saint Veronika
Pop Video Of The Year: Hedley - Cha-Ching
Rock Video Of The Year: Billy Talent - Devil On My Shoulder
Hip-Hop Video Of The Year: Trey Songz and Drake - Successful
Indie Video Of The Year: Belly F feat. Snoop Dogg - Hot Girl
International Video Of The Year by an Artist: Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
International Video Of The Year by a Group: Jonas Brothers - Paranoid
International Video Of The Year by a Canadian: Justin Bieber - One Time
Ur Fave Video: Justin Bieber feat. Ludacris - Baby
Ur Fave International Video: Adam Lambert - Whataya Want From Me
Ur Fave New Artist: Justin Bieber feat. Ludacris - Baby
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