Ariana Grande has confirmed she's dating Mac Miller.

Ahead of her energetic performance with Nicki Minaj, the pint-size beauty promised she would send Mac "your regards" when pre-show host Charlamagne Tha God questioned her on her new relationship status.

When he asked where the rapper was, she said: "Being supportive. It's okay to be alone even when you have a boo."

The new couple decided to skip the red carpet in order to avoid any unwanted attention but couldn't keep their hands off one another as they watched the show from their seats.

However, Mac wasn't the only man in Ariana's life to support her during her performance as her older brother Frankie Grande - who has just finished competing on the UK's 'Celebrity Big Brother' - also watched from the seating area.

Ariana and Mac, 24, then went on to dance the night away at an after party in the Big Apple together.

Meanwhile, Ariana's new romance comes a year after she split from Big Sean following eight months of dating.

It was initially thought the pair's clashing work schedules were to blame for their separation but it was later claimed the 'Into You' hitmaker called time on their love after the 28-year-old rapper sung about her "billion dollar p***y."