She may have shot to fame as a Disney
teen, but Selena Gomez has slowly and surely been leaving those days
behind her over the past few years.
And
the 21-year-old singer and actress was sporting a particularly
sophisticated and grown up ensemble as she stepped out at the KISS FM
Jingle Ball in Dallas, Texas on Monday.
Flashing
the flesh in a plunging navy blue Zara jumpsuit slashed to the waist,
Selena wore her glossy brown hair in loose waves over her shoulders and
subtle make-up which showed off her flawless skin.
Talking the plunge! Selena Gomez goes very sleek
and sexy as she arrives at the KISS FMs Jingle Ball 2013 in Dallas,
Texas on Monday night
The
Texas native looked happy and relaxed at the American Airlines Center
before taking the stage after performances from Ariana Grande, Robin
Thicke and Pitbull.
She
swapped her long glossy tresses for a short bobbed wig with bangs,
textured bra top and hotpants with fabric panels draped over one
shoulder and matching lace up knee-length boots.
Selena looked like she was getting in to the spirit of the occasion - dancing around waving her hands in the air while the wig stayed firmly in place.
Top of the crops: Selena swapped her plunging
jumpsuit to shorts, bra top and lace-up white boots as she took the
stage at the concert
Jingle bell rock: The star looked like she was
getting into the spirit of the event, dancing around the stage while her
wig stayed firmly in place
Seeing red: Selena's bright red lipstick added a pop of colour to her all-white outfit
Is that you Selena? The singer added a sexy new twist to her look with the dark wig
Lining up: The former teen idol got in step with some backup dancers
Hands in the air: The Fly To Your Heart singer looked quite pleased with herself onstage
Getting intimate: Selena got coy onstage
But fellow teen queen Ariana Grande
was equally striking in the fashion stakes, arriving on the red carpet
in a white mini skirt, knee high socks and platform black heels.
Her
caramel-coloured locks were worn tousled over her shoulders and crimson
lipstick and smokey brown eye make-up completed the look.
Luckily, the rising star had some much needed support at her very first Jingle Ball in the form of boyfriend Nathan Sykes.
Flawless beauty: Selena wore her glossy brown
hair loose around her shoulders with subtle but stunning make-up and
black heels completing her look
The keymaster: Selena sported a simple gold necklace around her neck and dark nail varnish
Signing up: The singer signed posters of the event which took place at the American Airlines Center
The 20-year-old star from boyband The Wanted was spotted with his arms around Ariana's waist backstage at the gig.
He
had earlier tweeted a snapshot from the plane of his arrival into the
Texan city with the caption: 'Hiiiiiiii!!! Hope everyone is well!
Beautiful day in Dallas. Loved meeting the fans at the airport last
night. You were so cute :)'
The
diminutive singer with the big voice is currently promoting her latest
single Snow In California which features on her holiday EP.
So striking: Ariana Grande opted to coordinate her outfit with the festive theme as she arrived on the red carpet
Young love: Ariana had the support of boyfriend, The Wanted star Nathan Sykes backstage at the gig
All white: Ariana sported a white flared mini-skirt, crop top and over-the-knee socks for her performance
Pretty as a picture: The singer wore her caramel
coloured hair loose and straight with a plait on one side with a chunky
gold bracelet
The Texas date is the first of 12 Jungle Ball shows this month, having grown from a one-date event back in 1996, according to USA Today.
Miley
Cyrus will headline eights of the dates, with the final show hitting
Miami on December 20, while her one-time twerking cohort Robin Thicke
will play 11 shows.
However,
organiser Tom Poleman, president of national programming platforms for
Clear Channel Media + Entertainment, can't confirm whether Miley and
Robin will be joining each other on stage again after their
controversial VMA performance.
Rising star: Ariana is busy promoting her new single Snow In California
Take a seat: The singer smiled broadly during one section of the show where she sang from a chair
Singing to anyone special? Ariana showed off her astounding vocal abilities in an acoustic section
Hitting the high note: Ariana was clearly using her pipes to their maximum potential
'I love everything that Miley is
doing, she always goes for the headlines,' said Poleman. 'That's what
makes the show magical, that people are dying to see what (artists) like
Miley are going to do next.
'(Her manager Larry Rudolph) and I
are just starting to talk about what will go into the performance, and
I'll just say that she won't disappoint.'
A two hour concert special will air on December 18 on U.S. network The CW.
No blurred lines: Robin Thicke sported an embroidered black suit, white shirt and grey trousers as he took the stage
Dapper: The typically cool singer removed his sunglasses and even looked to be working up a sweat during his performance
On stage party: Pitbull donned a black suit and shirt as he danced alongside some scantily clad female dancers on stage
Getting groovy: The 32-year-old sidled up to a saxophone player
Ladies man: The You Know You Want Me singer got playful with some backup dancers
Say cheese! Pitbull posed alongside fellow performer Jason Derulo before he took the stage
A slew of stars are scheduled to play the events, including Demi Lovato and Paramore, with Avril Lavigne playing three gigs.
'I
really enjoy playing the radio shows,' Avril told the publication.
'It's a great opportunity to get up there with other artists, and the
crowds are always really excited.'
Meanwhile, Thicke
was on hand to wow the crowds on Monday, looking typically suave in an
embroidered black suit jacket, white tie and dark grey trousers.
Chest for success: Jason showed off his tattoos, also sporting snakeskin effect trousers and a backwards baseball cap
Muscle man: Jason Derulo ensured he made an impact, taking the stage shirtless
Digging deep: The 24-year-old gave his all to the holiday concert
Girls aloud: Girl group Fifth Harmony members
Lauren Jauregui, Dinah Jane Hansen, Normani Kordei, Camila Cabello and
Ally Brooke looked excited as they posed backstage
Shirt on: The singer wore a vest during the opening portion of his performance before showing off his impressive musculature
A show of hands: The girl group took a bow, joining hands at the end of their show
The typically cool singer removed his aviator sunglasses and even looked to be working up a sweat during his performance.
Pitbull
also suited up for a performance on stage alongside some scantily-clad
dancers, having earlier posed on the carper alongside fellow performer
Jason Derulo.
Derulo
made a splash of his own, taking his black vest top off to reveal his
bulging muscles and tattoos as he took to the stage in an energetic
performance.
Teen dream: Austin Mahone arrived in a patterned
T-shirt, jeans and beanie hat while Enrique Iglesias sported jeans,
jumper and baseball cap
Put your hands together: Mahone got the crowd going as he performed with the aid of a DJ
On this night of a thousand stars: Enrique looked casual in his T-shirt, jeans and baseball cap
A kiss from a rose: Flo Rida brandishes flowers to his fans on stage
Taking the mic: One Republic give the crowd a taste of rock on stage
Enrique Iglesias took to the stage in a low key outfit, while One Republic gave the crowd a taste of rock.
Former
X Factor contestants Fifth Harmony were also among the performers
sticking to a fashion palette of black and red for the show.
Lauren
Jauregui, Dinah Jane Hansen, Normani Kordei, Camila Cabello and Ally
Brooke all looked excited as they posed backstage together, joining
hands for their final bow at the end of their set.
One giant leap: Ryan Tedder of One Republic showed off his jumping skills to the cheering fans
