- The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Monday.
- On the red carpet, numerous celebrities turned heads in showstopping ensembles.
- Lizzo and Adriana Lima, for example, wore floor-length gowns that turned heads.
- YouTubers like Nikita Dragun and James Charles were also in attendance, and wore their own unique outfits.
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Celebrities turned heads while entering the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday, held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Stars like Lizzo and Taylor Swift were in attendance, wearing sparkling ensembles that lit up the red carpet. YouTubers like James Charles and Nikita Dragun also made fashion statements at the show.
Take a look at what your favorite celebrities wore to the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards below.
Lance Bass donned a neon-pink suit and blue hair.
Underneath, he wore a white T-shirt embroidered with the phrase “Tearin’ up my heart” – a nod to NSYNC’s hit song of the same name.
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Taylor Swift rocked the no-pants trend in a Versace blazer that was both patterned and sparkly.
She also donned sparkly thigh-high boots and a jeweled pink top underneath her jacket.
For an extra pop of color, Swift completed the look with bright-orange lipstick.
Ava Max looked like a superhero in a red-and-silver suit.
Her metallic ensemble featured long sleeves and a red cape. She also wore black platform boots.
Zara Larsson looked pretty in pink on the red carpet.
She wore a ruffled high-low dress with a small bow attached at the waist. To add some sparkle, Larsson also wore a chain-style choker and silver sandals.
Megan Thee Stallion brought some edge to the VMAs with her three-piece ensemble.
Her black-and-silver outfit was comprised of a suit jacket, bra, and high-waisted shorts. She also wore velvet thigh-high boots.
Her entire look was bedazzled with silver studs, and much of it appears to have been made from leather.
Lizzo wore one of the boldest looks of the night.
She donned a strapless red dress printed with the word "siren" from top to bottom. It was designed by Jeremy Scott for Moschino.
To complete the dazzling look, Lizzo wore her hair in a vintage style, wrapped a floor-length feather boa around her neck, and added a diamond necklace for an extra touch of glamor.
Bianca Leonor Quiñones, who goes by QUIN, rocked a sheer ensemble.
Her black ensemble resembled a bathing suit and was almost entirely sheer. She also wore detachable sleeves and a wrap skirt across her waist, which extended into a short train.
Tana Mongeau carried a live snake as a fashion accessory on the red carpet.
Her ensemble was comprised of a sleeveless dress and thigh-high boots, both of which were covered with a gold-swirl print. Mongeau also wore a gold belt from Chanel.
DJ Khaled went casual in a button-up shirt and gray pants.
He also donned a simple pair of sneakers while on the red carpet.
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Rapper Justina Valentine made a political statement on the red carpet.
She donned a black bodysuit printed with the phrase "Nasty Woman" in neon letters. Her neon-red hair matched her ensemble, as did her clear PVC heels.
Jazzy Amra and Wyclef Jean matched in all-black ensembles.
Amra went with a daring sheer dress, which was covered in a black floral print. Jean chose a simpler look, comprised of a black suit jacket and matching shirt.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his partner Justin Mikita chose patterned outfits for the awards show.
Ferguson chose a yellow-and-black checkered suit jacket, whereas Mikita donned floral pants and matching shoes.
Bad Bunny covered up for the MTV Video Music Awards.
In addition to a traditional black suit, the musician also carried a backpack, wore a face mask, and wore yellow-tinted goggles.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco wore one of the most colorful suits of the night.
His outfit was almost entirely blue, including his suit jacket, pants, and shirt. For some contrast, Maniscalco donned black dress shoes.
Jonathan Van Ness looked radiant in a tank top and shorts.
He added some glamour to the casual look by wearing a floral cape and shining flats.
Normani turned heads in a sparkling gown with daring cutouts.
Her dress was covered in rainbow jewels from top to bottom. It also featured a single strap, bra-style top, and slanted skirt.
Bebe Rexha shone on the red carpet in a silver minidress with small cutouts designed by Christian Siriano hours before the event.
Her ensemble - which had a high neck and slanted skirt - looked as though it was made out of foil.
Queen Latifah rocked a monochrome pantsuit for the event.
Her pants especially stood out, as they featured fringe trim on the bottom of each leg.
Another YouTuber to hit the red carpet was Nikita Dragun, who sparkled in a sheer gown.
While her pink feathered shawl and sparkly dress stood out on their own, Dragun also walked the red carpet with male models on leashes.
Heidi Klum dazzled in a black minidress with a heart-shaped cutout across her chest.
Klum's dress also had padded shoulders and a panel of fabric draped down from the front her skirt.
Monica donned one of the most colorful looks of the night.
The musician's long-sleeved gown reached the floor, and was patterned with polka dots and stripes from top to bottom. She also wore a leather-style orange beret.
On the red carpet, Adriana Lima looked as though she just stepped out of a pool.
Her teal dress was sheer, and revealed a matching leotard that looked like a swimsuit underneath.
Her glossy hair and smokey eye makeup also contributed to the "wet" appearance of her look.
Athletes P. K. Subban and Lindsey Vonn wore contrasting colors for the event.
Subban wore a red suit with a black shirt underneath, likely a reference to the New Jersey Devils hockey team, which he plays for.
Vonn chose an all-black suit jacket, which she paired with thigh-high boots and no pants.
Rapper Fetty Wap opted for a casual suit look.
He paired a white shirt and black suit jacket with gray printed pants and sneakers.
The Jonas Brothers coordinated in dark suits for their red-carpet appearance.
Kevin and Nick chose black ensembles, while Joe opted for a checkered gray double-breasted suit over a beige turtleneck.
James Charles wore an icy ensemble to match his newly blonde hair.
Charles wore a white leather-style jacket as a dress over what appears to be a pair of shorts. His outfit featured plenty of zips and buckles, and he accessorized with a choker and knee-high boots to add even more edge to his look.
Alison Brie chose an eye-catching dress with a plunging neckline.
Her sleeveless outfit was sheer, and featured rows of sparkling black strips.
Lil Nas X donned the sparkliest suit of the night.
His cropped jacket and pants were covered in silver sparkles, while his shirt and sleeves featured old-fashioned lace.
Lenny Kravitz chose a two-piece denim set for the awards show.
He wore a denim vest with nothing but gold fabric underneath, as well as long jeans that extended past his ankles and white cowboy boots.
ROSALÍA looked glamorous in a floor-length black gown.
The top of her dress was especially elegant, as it featured an off-the-shoulder neckline with black gloves attached.
French Montana opted for a look that included animal print, which was a popular look on the red carpet.
He wore the cheetah-print jacket with a black shirt and matching pants. For accessories, he chose a pendant necklace and silver watch.
H.E.R. was the second celebrity to attend alongside a live snake.
She carried the animal on her neck right above her floral pantsuit.
Halsey brought some color to the red carpet in a black leotard with a sheer-orange overlay.
She also colored the roots of her hair with mutiple colors to create a rainbow effect.
Todrick Hall matched the Moon Person award in a silver spacesuit.
He paired the body suit with chunky sneakers and an updo hairstyle.
Hayley Kiyoko paired oversized green pants with a sheer floral top.
She also donned a strapless bra underneath which was seemingly made from latex.
Diplo rocked a cowboy getup on the red carpet.
His white suit was covered with images of everything from frogs to lightning bolts. Diplo also donned a matching cowboy hat.
J Balvin showcased a unique hairstyle at the awards show.
His hair was dyed neon-green with a leopard print. For his outfit, the musician chose a gray suit and sneakers.
Gigi and Bella Hadid looked like twins in coordinating light-beige outfits and blonde hair.
You could tell the Hadids were related in these almost matching outfits.
Gigi wore a pair of shiny pants with a strapless corset-style top, while Bella wore a dress that looked more like a two-piece, held together by long pieces of fabric that extended from her shoulders to past her knees.
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Camila Cabello looked like a Grecian goddess in a white toga-like dress.
Cabello's dress featured a plunging neckline and cutouts at the waist, as well as ruched fabric that extended down into a train.
Hailee Steinfeld wore head-to-toe red in a barely-there dress adorned with delicate floral embellishments.
She added strappy heeled sandals and lipstick to match her dress, and kept her jewelry relatively simple, wearing silver rings for a subtle touch of sparkle.
Musician Skylar Grey chose an understated look for the MTV Video Music Awards.
Grey paired the strapless velvet minidress with silver heels.
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