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 carat 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.
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, 39, flashed her flat midriff in a shredded white bralette and maxi skirt, rocking wet-looking locks and sultry makeup.
Katy is wearing Who Decides War from their spring 2025 collection.
Taylor looked incredible in the edgy Dior 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.
The vintage Bob Mackie gown from 1991 was sourced from Tab Vintage, according to WWD.
Madonna wore the exact Bob Mackie gown in 1991 for the Academy Awards in homage to Marilyn Monroe.
The iconic singer wore the dress while performing Sooner or Later at the 63rd Annual Academy Awards in 1991.
She also wore the gown to the after party, which she attended with Michael Jackson.
Madonna also wore it for the cover of Vanity Fair in 1991 prior to the awards show, per W Magazine.
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.
Katy looked incredible in the two-piece Who Decides War look, highlighting her incredibly fit figure.
The mom of one chose a shredded set – including one shoulder crop top with a low-slung maxi skirt in the same distressed fashion.
Katy styled the look with wet mermaid locks and glistening skin, adding shimmery eye makeup and no jewelry.
She had what appeared to be a temporary tattoo of a QR code, presumably leading fans to pre-save her new upcoming album 143, which is set to be released September 20.
She received the 2024 Video Vanguard Award at the ceremony, celebrating her achievements as an artist in her over two decades long career.
‘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 after she was announced as the next recipient of the Vanguard Award, 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.
Katy attended the awards show with fiance Orlando Bloom, 47; the lovebirds share daughter Daisy, four.
Megan Thee Stallion, who hosted this year’s MTV VMAs, looked beautiful in a black corset style bodysuit with a sheer overlay and a statement making mermaid-style hemline.
The see-through number showcased her fit figure, with a diamond bangle and rings as sparkling accents.
Megan, 29, sported short chin-grazing locks with a heavy fringe, adding dark red lipstick and shimmery eye makeup.
Camila Cabello dyed her hair back to dark brown, after rocking platinum blonde hair for months.
Camila, 27, was sporting the platinum locks one day prior while out and about during New York Fashion Week, so it appears she re-dyed it back to her natural color on Wednesday before the awards show.
She looked ethereal in black and nude lace gown with sheer and beaded elements; the June Gloom singer wore a large cross necklace and multiple rings, paired with her long fringed hair loose and slightly wavy around her.
Camila is wearing a Tony Ward gown from the fall 2024 couture collection.
Halsey stood out in her red and black cheetah printed frock, which perfectly complimented her fire engine red locks.
The artist, 29, showcased her tattoos in the sleeveless sequin accented number.
Halsey is wearing a vintage Gianni Versace dress, previously wore by Elizabeth Hurley in 1996.
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. She is wearing Y/Project’s fall 2024 collection.
The Good Luck, Babe! singer, 26, 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.
Addison Rae wore a racy look for the VMAs, opting to wear an underwear, bra and tutu-style accent.
The 23-year-old Diet Pepsi singer showcased her flat midriff in the barely there ensemble, as well as her ample cleavage.
Addison’s bra top had feathered accents and a very futuristic shape, with high-cut bottoms and a very voluminous puff accent behind her.
She styled her ombre locks with a simple hair clip, opting for shimmery eye makeup and a pink red lip.
Addison is wearing custom Miss Claire Sullivan underwear and tutu.
Anitta channeled a bride in her white mini ruched dress, complete with a cap and sheer stockings. She is wearing custom Dolce & Gabbana.
Coco Jones chose a sheer silver gown, highlighting her slim form.
Lisa from BLACKPINK looked beautiful in her cream corset gown, complete with a hood and gloves. She is wearing Mugler.
Paris Hilton, Ayra Starr, GloRilla and Tinashe chose striking looks for the 2024 MTV VMAs.
Paris is wearing Celia Kritharioti.
Tate McRae channeled Britney Spears in her outfit – specifically Britney’s 2001 VMAs Dolce & Gabbana look. Tate is wearing Roberto Cavalli.
Tate showcased her flat midriff and her toned legs in the sheer black lace look, revealing her thong bottoms and her bra top.
Karol G smoldered in a striking flame hued bodycon maxi dress for the awards show. She is wearing vintage Veronique Leroy spring/summer 1996.
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.
Tyla looked pretty in a bold yellow corset and skirt from the brand Area – specifically from the fall 2024 ready-to-wear line – that had cut-out detailing and fringe accents, revealing her green undergarments; meanwhile, Alessandra Ambrosio wore a blue ruched mini dress to the awards show.
Taylor took home the biggest award of the night, Video of the Year, for her collab with Post Malone – titled Fortnight; Posty also joined her on stage along with her team.
She made history with the win; Taylor has now won the Video of the Year award five times and earned her 30th VMA award in her career.
She is technically tied with Beyonce at that number but the Cowboy Carter artist had previously won 2 with her former girl group Destiny’s Child.
While on stage for her Video of the Year, Taylor thanked her boyfriend Travis Kelce, even tearing up.
Taylor recognized her boyfriend of nearly a year Travis and his contribution to the music video during her speech as she said: ‘And you know, the things that this video seems very sad when you watch it, but it was like the most fun video to make and something I will always remember is that when I would finish I take and I would say cut and we’d be done with the take, I would always just here someone cheering and like woo from across the studio where we were shooting it and that one person was my boyfriend Travis.’
‘Everything this man touches turns into happiness and find a magic so I want to thank him for adding that to our shoot because I will always remember that,’ she said.
Earlier in the night Taylor was the first artist to take home the coveted Moon Person.
The megastar star earned the win in the Best Collab category alongside Post Malone at the MTV VMAs 2024 on Wednesday night.
As the award show landed on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Taylor did not forget to recognize that dark day when she began her acceptance speech.
She said: ‘You guys, I wanted to say waking up this morning in New York on September 11th, I’ve been thinking about what happened 23 years ago.’
‘Everyone who lost a loved one, everyone that we lost, and that’s the most important thing about today. And everything that happens tonight.’
Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter had the biggest upset of the night as she defeated her mentor Taylor.
Sabrina earned the coveted Song Of The Year Moon Person over the pop megastar for her smash hit Espresso.
She also took the stage to perform some of her hits – including Taste, Please Please and Espresso.
Another one of the biggest awards of the night came with this year’s recipient of the legendary Video Vanguard Award in Katy Perry.
The 39-year-old singer – born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson – was presented the honor by fiance Orlando Bloom as she planted a massive kiss on him – after she performed a medley of her hits.
She began her acceptance speech by saying: ‘Thank you so much to MTV for believing in my weirdness from day one, and for being such a pivotal teacher to so many generations that an artist’s there are so many things that have to align to have a long and successful career as an artist. There are no decades-long accidents.’
The coveted Best New Artist prize went to one of the hottest artists of the summer, Chappell Roan, as she beat out an impressive field including Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, and Tyla.
