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2017 MTV EMA: Rita Ora Slays EMA Medley in Style

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Sunday, November 12, 2017 - 21:11

There's no denying that Rita is easily one of the UK's most talented artists. From 'Hot Right Now' to 'I Will Never Let You Down' she is a leading figure in UK pop with the hits to match. So it's no surprise that Rita is hosting this year's MTV EMAs.

And she just kicked off the show with an amazing medley of 'Your Song' and 'Anywhere'.

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Time flies by when the night is young
Daylight shines on an undisclosed location, location
Bloodshot eyes lookin' for the sun
Paradise delivered and we call it a vacation, vacation

You're painting me a dream that I
Wanna belong in, wanna belong in

Over the hills and far away
A million miles from L.A.
Just anywhere away with you
I know we've got to get away
Some place where no one knows our name
We'll find the start of something new

Just take me anywhere, take me anywhere
Anywhere away with you
Just take me anywhere, take me anywhere
Anywhere away with you

Fun, little less, fun
Little less
Over-over-over-over
Me, me-me-me, me
Me-me-me, me-me-me-me
Oh

Fun, little less, fun
Little less
Over-over-over-over
Me, me-me-me, me
Me-me-me, me-me-me-me

Truth comes out when we're blacking out
Looking for connection in a crowd of empty faces, empty faces
Your secrets are the only thing I'm craving now
The good and the bad, let me in
'Cause I can take it, I can take it

You're painting me a dream that I
Wanna belong in, wanna belong in

Over the hills and far away
A million miles from L.A.
Just anywhere away with you
I know we've got to get away
Someplace where no one knows our name
We'll find the start of something new

Just take me anywhere, take me anywhere
Anywhere away with you

Fun, little less, fun
Little less
Over-over-over-over
Me, me-me-me, me
Me-me-me, me-me-me-me
Oh

Fun, little less, fun
Little less
Over-over-over-over
Me, me-me-me, me
Me-me-me, me-me-me-me

Take me anywhere
Oh, anywhere
Anywhere away with you, ooh, ooh
Take me anywhere

Over the hills and far away
A million miles from L.A.
Just anywhere away with you (Oh anywhere, anywhere, anywhere)
I know we've got to get away
Someplace where no one knows our name
We'll find the start of something new (Oh we'll find the start of something)

Just take me anywhere
Take me anywhere
Anywhere away with you (Anywhere, anywhere, anywhere)
Just take me anywhere
Take me anywhere (Oh take me anywhere, now)
Anywhere away with you (Anywhere, anywhere, anywhere)

Fun, little less, fun
Little less
Over-over-over-over
Anywhere away with you
Oh
Writer(s): Nolan Joseph Lambroza, Alexandra Leah Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Brian D Lee, Nicholas James Gale, Rita Sahatciu Ora Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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Ever the incredible singer, Rita's vocals were front and centre during the performance. Her silky smooth tone reminding the EMA audience exactly what a star is and should be. Seriously we need to rewind that and watch it all again and again. 

She also showed off her best dance moves in a stunning all black number.

As with all things Rita Ora, we loved every single second of the spectacle.

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'Your Song' is the lead single from Rita's as yet untitled second studio album and it's one of her biggest hits to date. Not only was the song the best selling single by a female artist in the UK this summer but it was also certified Platinum here.

Meanwhile, 'Anywhere' is rising the charts every week and just went Top 5 in the UK.

After that performance, we have no doubt that it could become Rita's fifth Number 1.

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We can't wait to see what else Rita has up her sleeves for us tonight.

We're pretty certain that she will keep us entertained all night long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5f3GdzhFlw

Words: Sam Prance

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2017 MTV EMA: Best Dressed On The Red Carpet

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  • Ciao adios we're freaking out over Anne-Marie's red carpet look at the EMAs...
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  • Game of Thrones babe Natalie Dormer looking f-i-n-e in this mesh outfit...
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  • Aww it's only Chloe Ferry and Sam Gowland! They look like they're ready for prom and we're dying at how cute they are together...
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  • OMG Sophie Kasaei show us your ways you absolute babe...
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  • Hailey Baldwin brings LA to London in a killer sequin mini dress, giving us the ultimate christmas party season inspo...
    6 of 24
  • Laura Whitmore keeps it cool in an outfit that wouldn't look out of place at Justin Bobby's birthday party...
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  • Geordie Shore's Nathan Henry and Abbie Holborn are the cutest BFFs we've seen so far...
    8 of 24
  • Who knew a black two piece could be so freakin' cute? Charli XCX did, THAT'S WHO...
    9 of 24
  • Camila Cabello set the bar higher than high with her princess gown, so good luck following that everyone...
    10 of 24
  • Vicky Pattison is an actual sensation in this futuristic cut-out situation that looks as though it was made for her...
    11 of 24
  • He may be dressed like a tangerine but luckily for everyone Liam Payne can of course pull this orange bomber off...
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  • Becca Dudley is making sure all eyes are on her with this super fun glam playsuit...
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  • There's our girl! Charlotte Crosby kept things simple in a strapless nude number and yes we're obsessed with it and her...
    14 of 24
  • Oh hi super suave Clean Bandit, how are ya? We didn't know we needed to see a guy in a huge fur coat but now we have we're thrilled...
    15 of 24
  • Ella Eyre rocks a brave two piece in the freezing November weather but it's a sacrifice that was def worth it...
    16 of 24
  • The Vamps thought they'd try out this whole suit thing and you know what? They should wear them every day...
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  • Maya Jama is single handedly bringing back these dresses, proving they're just made for a red carpet...
    18 of 24
  • Stomzy didn't follow in his girlfriend Maya's footsteps, but he did bring out his fanciest white coat for the event...
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  • Krept and Konan clearly got the suave memo because they are the definition of the fire emoji rn...
    20 of 24
  • Madison Beer representing the US in a classic LBD...
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  • Julia Michaels kept things tough in leather and a thigh high skirt combination...
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  • Say hiya to the MTV It girls! Leomie Anderson, Caroline Daur, Cindy Kimberly, Monica Geuze and Sofia Reyes are flying the MTV flag with pride...
    23 of 24
  • Jackson Wang wearing all black is our new winter aesthetic...
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