The biggest stars in music were ready to rock and roll as they made their way to the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York on Wednesday night.
Taylor Swift opted for tartan in her very Reputation coded look – consisting of a yellow and black plaid top half and open skirt – revealing black hot shorts that matched her thigh-high boots and lace up gloves.
Taylor, 34, is wearing Dior Resort 2025, with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry including 30 carats pear shaped canary yellow diamond earrings surrounded by black jade.
Sabrina Carpenter, 25, channeled Marilyn Monroe in her shimmering sequin silver gown, adding touseled locks and red lipstick on her pout, as she led the best dressed on the VMAs red carpet.
Sabrina is wearing vintage Bob Mackie from his 1991 collection – the same dress that Madonna wore to the 1991 Academy Awards – while she was channeling Marilyn as well.
Katy Perry flashed her flat midriff in a shredded white number, rocking wet looking locks and sultry makeup.
The biggest stars in music were ready to rock and roll as they made their way to the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York on Wednesday night; pictured: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Katy Perry
Taylor looked incredible in the edgy look, showcasing her statuesque frame.
The Grammy award winning singer – who is in a relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce – had all eyes on her in the plaid dress with the open center – revealing her tiny thigh-grazing shorts beneath.
The corset style dress put her cleavage on full display; the star added lace up gloves that went up to her shoulders, finishing up the look with boots.
Sabrina dazzled in the strapless number as she posed up a storm on the red carpet.
Sabrina’s red carpet appearance comes after her album Short n’ Sweet – which she released on August 23rd – debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 charts.
The former Disney star’s new album has entered week two at number one, Billboard revealed days prior to the VMAs.
Taylor Swift opted for tartan in her very Reputation coded look – consisting of a yellow and black plaid top half and open skirt – revealing black hot shorts that matched her thigh-high boots and lace up gloves
Taylor, 34, is wearing Dior Resort 2025, with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry including 30 carats pear shaped canary yellow diamond earrings surrounded by black jade
Taylor looked incredible in the edgy look – showcasing her statuesque frame
The Grammy award winning singer had all eyes on her in the plaid dress with the open center – revealing her tiny thigh-grazing shorts beneath
The Short n’ Sweet singer, 25, dazzled in the strapless number as she posed up a storm on the red carpet
Sabrina also sported silver and white nails, which perfectly complimented her diamond rings she sported
Halsey stood out in her red and black cheetah printed frock, which perfectly complimented her fire engine red locks.
The artist showcased her tattoos in the sleeveless sequin accented number.
Chappell Roan stood out on the red carpet – rocking a medieval sword as an accessory.
Chappell paired the sheer frock with a striking green medieval style cape.
The Good Luck, Babe! singer flashed her underwear in the sheer number, as well as her armor-style boots beneath and her claw-style nails.
Chappell appeared to have her own knight, who rocked a medieval look like her; the singer passed her sword to him.
Karol G smoldered in a striking flame hued bodycon maxi dress for the awards show.
The stunning artist posed in the yellow, orange and white number, rocking red glossy lips and her blonde hair sleek and center parted around her.
Halsey rocked a bold red and black leopard print dress that perfectly matched her crimson hued locks
Chappell Roan stood out on the red carpet – rocking a medieval sword as an accessory
Chappell paired the sheer frock with a striking green medieval style cape
The singer flashed her underwear in the sheer number, as well as her armor-style boots beneath and her claw-style nails
Chappell appeared to have her own knight, who rocked a medieval look like her; the singer passed her sword to him
This year’s festivities will be hosted by music extraordinaire Megan Thee Stallion.
Stallion, 29, is herself nominated for five awards, including best collaboration and best hip-hop. She previously won best power anthem for Hot Girl Summer.
The evening will be a who’s who of music superstars with Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry, Camila Cabello, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, Benson Boone, Halsey, LISA, Lenny Kravitz, Anitta, Karol G, LL Cool J, and Shawn Mendes all set to perform at the show.
Anitta channeled a bride in her white mini ruched dress, complete with a cap and sheer stockings
The MTV VMAs will air live on 8pm ET/PT.
This year’s recipient of the legendary Video Vanguard Award will be Katy Perry.
‘Katy is a musical powerhouse and true pop culture icon,’ said Bruce Gillmer, chief content officer of music at Paramount+ and president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount in a statement, according to AP.
‘With her game changing creative vision, she has become a global phenomenon and taken over the world’s biggest stages,’ added Gillmer.
Past winners of the Video Vanguard Award include David Bowie, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and Pink.
The award comes as Perry prepares to release her upcoming seventh studio album 143. Her comeback single from the album, Woman’s World, flopped in the charts following its release over the summer.
As for accolades, Taylor Swift is the most-nominated artist at the event with an impressive 10 nods to her name.
The hitmaker, 34, has the chance to make history as she could become the first artist to win Video Of The Year five times. She already holds the record for most Video of the Year victories with four trophies under her name.
The stunning artist posed in the yellow, orange and white number, rocking red glossy lips and her blonde hair sleek and center parted around her
Miranda Lambert flashed her cleavage in a velvet suit for the awards show; she arrived with her handsome husband Brendan McLoughlin
Lisa from BLACKPINK looked beautiful in her cream corset gown, complete with a hood and gloves
Lisa looked stunning in her VMAs look, with her makeup perfectly highlighting her natural beauty
Summer Walker (left) wowed in a leopard print mini dress, adding a lip shaped handbag and painting her pout the same crimson hue; Snooki (right) from Jersey Shore fame rocked a mini cheetah print drees, adding a jacket and designer bag
Chanel West Coast wore an eye-catching ensemble for the awards show, flashing her midriff in the unique number
Bachelor Nation star Tayshia Adams looked beautiful in a plunging black dress
Chet Hanks, Shaboozey and Fat Joe posed up a storm in their VMAs fits on the red carpet
The MTV VMAs will air live on 8pm ET/PT
Her collaboration with Post Malone, the track Fortnight, is up for Video of the Year.
Post Malone trails Taylor by just one nomination as he has earned nine total with most of them being from their collaboration.
The one nomination he received without Taylor’s assistance was for Best Collaboration for I Had Some Help, his track with Morgan Wallen.
Also up for six nominations are Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Eminem.
Like Megan Thee Stallion, SZA is up for five nominations.
Meanwhile, Olivia Rodrigo, Teddy Swims, and Blackpink member Lisa all tied with four nods each.
Finally Benson Boone, Anitta, Dua Lipa, Tyla, Bleachers, and GloRilla all have three nominations.