Katy Perry shocks in see-through dress at iHeartRadio Music Awards (2024)

Katy Perry stole the spotlight in a risky ensemble at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, setting the tone for a star-studded evening.

Flaunting her toned abs and black lingerie beneath a fishnet dress with daring side slits tied with red ribbons, Perry, 39, paired the look with high black leather boots and a wavy hairstyle.

The Dark Horse singer presented SZA with the award for song of the year for Kill Bill and was later seen singing along to Cher and Jennifer Hudson’s performance of Believe.

She also delighted fans by excitedly filming up-and-coming singer Tate Mcrae’s performance at the ceremony, with many online jokingly calling Perry a stage mum.

Perry wasn’t the only one who embraced a rock-and-roll aesthetic; celebrities like Avril Lavigne and JoJo Siwa also sported edgy looks.

Siwa, 20, stood out in the crowd with dramatic black eye makeup and a rhinestone-studded bodysuit reminiscent of the band KISS.

Lavigne, 39, exuded punk rock vibes in a graphic tee, black cargo pants, and lace-up boots, complemented by straight platinum locks and her signature black winged eyeliner.

Rapper Ice Spice, 24, also went for a bold ensemble, sizzling in a sheer black bandeau top and figure-hugging maxi skirt accentuated by a textured black jacket and accessorized with a black cross. The star took home the best new hip-hop artist award.

Among other attendees were music icons Beyoncé and Cher, who both won special awards at the ceremony.

Beyoncécaused a stir when she thanked Sister Rosetta Tharpe before anyone else in her innovator award acceptance speech, leading fans to speculate that the third album in her three-act album cycle will be rock and roll. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a singer and guitarist who was popular in the 1930s and 40s, is often called ‘the godmother of rock and roll.’

She accepted the award from Stevie Wonder, who she thanked for playing the harmonica on a track on her new Cowboy Carter album.

She continued: ‘Innovation starts with a dream, but then you have to execute that dream and that road can be very bumpy. Being an innovator is saying what everyone believes is impossible.

‘Being an innovator often means being criticised, which often will test your mental strength. Being an innovator is leaning on faith and trusting that God will catch you and guide you.

‘So, to all the record labels, every radio station, every award show, my hope is that we’re more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art, with no preconceived notions.’

Honoured with the icon award, Cher, 77, epitomised star quality in a crystal-adorned bodysuit paired with black pants, while her boyfriend Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards, 38, donned a sleek black pinstripe suit to match.

When accepting the award, Cher hit back at haters who criticise her tendency to repeat outfits.

‘There are people who say, “Doesn’t that b***h have more than one pair of pants?”‘ she said, laughing.

‘I’ve had these pants for 40 years. I thought we should come here and accept this award together.’

Acknowledging her iconic legacy, Cher said she’s ‘lucky to have people that have stayed with me all these years.’

The star got vulnerable, saying: ‘I don’t usually talk about it, but I have been down and out so many times you could not believe it.’

She continued: ‘Dropped by record companies, couldn’t get a job… they said, “Oh, she’s so over.” But I never gave up my dream.’

Cher accepted the award from her longtime friend Meryl Streep, who she’s known since the pair starred in the 1983 dramaSilkwoodtogether.

Some fans felt that the range of stars on the red carpet was decidedly retro, with many old school stars taking the spotlight throughout the evening.

Justin Timberlake also took the stage, performing Selfish and No Angels for the rowdy crowd of A-listers.

Taylor Swift was up for the most awards, with nine nominations, including Song of the Year and Artist of the Year. She won Artist of the Year and Pop Artist of the Year, among others. In her video acceptance speech, she told fans they could expect exciting new things soon.

You can read the full list of winners below.

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