Lady Gaga and R. Kelly perform "Do What You Want" at the 41st American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California November 24, 2013.[Photo/Agencies]

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Lady Gaga and R. Kelly came together for a presidential-themed performance, with the singer playing secretary to Kelly's president, who was sat in an Oval Office-styled set. Known for her over-the-top fashion, Gaga, who arrived at the awards dressed in a silver sequined bodysuit on top of a giant costume white horse operated by two men, sang "Do What U Want" from her latest album "ARTPOP" with the rapper.

Singer Cyrus, who just turned 21 over the weekend, performed her latest ballad "Wrecking Ball" scantily dressed in a feline-themed outfit, and raised some smiles with a kitten on a big screen behind her mouthing the words to her song.

Jennifer Lopez pulled out all the stops for a tribute to Cuban salsa performer Celia Cruz with a sizzling Spanish-language performance, shedding a sequined flamenco dress to reveal a purple flapper bodysuit as she danced across the stage.

Other performances came from rockers Imagine Dragons, reunited 90s R&B girl group TLC, host Pitbull with singer Ke$ha, and newcomer 20-year-old pop singer Ariana Grande, who showcased her vast vocal range with her Motown-inspired single "Tattooed Heart." Grande won coveted new artist of the year.