See All The Fiercest VMA Red Carpet Looks From Taylor, Normani, And More

The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards are officially underway at New Jersey's Prudential Center, and, as per normal, your fave stars spared no subtleties while getting dressed for the hugest night of the year.


Lizzo went full-glam, Taylor Swift kept it vibrant, and Ava Max was a IRL superhero — and those are only a couple of of the sartorial highlights. Check out the ideal and boldest looks below, and keep it locked on MTV News for all your VMA coverage!

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   Taylor Swift
   
   
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   We are anything yet calm immediately after seeing Tay's ensemble: a bold, structured coat and black thigh-high boots. The Lover singer was one of the opening stars to hit the carpet, and for good reason: She opened the show with a two-song medley that marked her first time hitting the VMA stage in four years.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Lizzo
   
   
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   In a red carpet look that rivals her fabulous gown from the MTV Movie & TV Awards, The ideal New Artist nominee kept it glam in a sparkly red dress with the word "SIREN" printed all over it. Never one to skimp on the fashionable specifics, she accessorized with a matching red boa that drives the point home: She's 100 percent "that bitch."
   
   
   
   
   



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   Shawn Mendes
   
   
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   Our fave Canadian crooner has a track record of rocking dapper suits at the VMAs, and this year is no exception. The "Señorita" singer — who hit the stage tonight with Camila Cabello — chose an emerald ensemble this year.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Camila Cabello
   
   
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   Meanwhile, Shawn's duet partner — and last year's Video of the Year and Artist of the Year winner — chose an eas nevertheless stunning toga-inspired gown.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Halsey
   
   
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   Halsey looks like anything although a "nightmare" in her textured, belted dress. Ever one to switch up her hairstyles, she put a pop of color in her hair with a bold rainbow stripe.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Jonas Brothers
   
   
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   We're suckers for this: The musical group of brothers kept it uniform in dark suits for their first VMA appearance with each other in over a decade.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Normani
   
   
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   Hot damn, 'Mani! Ahead of her "Motivation" efficiency, the singer stunned in a sparkly, barely-there dress that made our jaws drop further than they did right after seeing that basketball trick. And that's saying something.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Hayley Kiyoko
   
   
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   Before awarding Billie Eilish the PUSH Artist of the Year prize on the red carpet — a honor she herself acquired last year — the "I Wish" singer kept it comfy in baggy, army green pants.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Lil Nas X
   
   
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   The "Old Town Road" superstar was equal parts flashy and classy in a sparkly silver suit and ruffled shirt. Right now this is how you slay your first VMA carpet.
   
   
   
   
   



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    ROSALÍA
    
    
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    The Spanish superstar was the picture of elegance in her sparkly black gown with matching elbow-length gloves.
    
    
    
    
    



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    Megan Thee Stallion
    
    
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    Ahead of her sizzling pre-show efficiency, the rapper sparkled in a silver-studded black blazer and matching thigh-high boots. So, yeah, hot girl summer is definitely in swing.
    
    
    
    
    



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    Ava Max
    
    
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    It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... Ava Max! The ideal New Artist nominee — who also performed on the pre-show — made her VMA debut looking simply heroic in a shiny superhero suit, complete with a red-hot cape.
    
    
    
    
    



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    Lance Bass
    
    
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    Oh, Lance... You're tearin' up our hearts with this look. The former boy bander kept his color game strong by pairing his pretty pink suit with bold blue hair. Papa Smurf is shaking!
    
    
    
    
    



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    Zara Larsson
    
    
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    It ain't Zara's fault that she was one of the prettiest pop stars on the carpet, looking divine in a ruffled, blush-colored gown and silver jewelry.
    
    
    
    
    



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    DJ Khaled
    
    
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    They don't want Khaled to look this fresh on the red carpet! The Father of Asahd hitmaker brought the beach to Newark, opting for a summery and casual look in a floral-print button-up.
    
    
    
    
    



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    H.E.R.
    
    
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    Perhaps channeling Britney Spears's 2001 "Slave 4 U" efficiency, H.E.R. Brought her own snake to the VMAs, which she casually wrapped around her neck. And naturally, she sported those signature black shades of hers.
    
    
    
    
    



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    Diplo
    
    
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    Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus weren't the only cowboys on the carpet tonight — Diplo also sported a country-inspired look with subtle vibrant specifics. Yeehaw!
    
    
    
    
    

The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards have touched down at The Prudential Center in New Jersey, airing live on MTV. Visualize the full list of winners and keep up with all the night's biggest VMA moments!