The 2018 MTV Music Video Awards took place last night to celebrate the visual masterpieces that accompany today's most loved hits. Dua Lipa, Drake, and Shawn Mendes were all nominated for awards, but it was artists such as Cardi B, Nicki Minaj and Jennifer Lopez who took the trophies home.
Childish Gambino won three prizes for This Is America, and Camila Cabello was the winner of the two biggest awards – video of the year for Havana and artist of the year. Ariana Grande was up for five awards, and though she only took one home, she gave an incredible performance of God Is a Woman, inviting her cousin, her mother and her grandmother onto stage with her.
It was also a big night for Ariana due to the fact that it was her first public appearance with fiancé Pete Davidson. The two were clearly very loved-up, exchanging kisses in front of photographers on the red carpet.
Speaking of which, no reportage of an A-list event would be complete without a fashion breakdown. So without further ado, here are 15 looks from the red carpet that most deserve our attention.
The MTV VMAs took place on Monday, and it had everything - Madonna's puzzling tribute to the late Aretha Franklin, lots of PDA courtesy of Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson, and of course, epic performances from the likes of Nicki Minaj and Jennifer Lopez.
The best way to get a behind-the-scenes look at the night, however, is by having a scroll through Instagram and seeing what the front-row stars did in the days and hours leading up to the event. From their pre-show prep to all the star-studded after parties, here are 13 of our favourite posts from the night.
The VMAs is one of the most hotly anticipated events in the music world's calendar, and every year people tune in to see the who's who of the music world scoop up coveted prizes like Best Single and Best Music Video.
However, that's only part of the appeal, and more often than not, us Average Joes get more pleasure watching what our favorite celebs are wearing on the red carpet. While some outfits dazzle, others do not, and it's the fails that we love to see. With all the money in the world, it's hard to believe that some celebs step onto the red carpet in certain fashion fails!
Speaking of fails, this is the incredible moment John Travolta mistook a drag queen for Taylor Swift:
So, in honor of last night's ceremony, we've compiled a list of the best and worst dressed...
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift wore a bedazzled colorful jacket to this year's VMAs, paired with thigh-high boots. Needless to say, this wasn't just any jacket, but Versace.
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This is a reflection of the 80s inspired outfits the country singing sensation has been wearing to promote her new album Lover, and in our opinion, it's a fashion win. You go, Tay Tay.
Lizzo
Meanwhile, Lizzo stepped onto an outfit that was giving us a mixture of the 60s and "I just killed my husband" vibes, wearing a red Jessica Rabbit-esque dress paired with a feather boa.
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This dress with the word "Siren" printed on it was made by designer Moschino, and while it's definitely a look, we think she pulls it off. Although, admittedly, unlike Taylor's outfit, it's one that could only really work at the VMAs.
This isn't a bad outfit per se, but we wouldn't call it memorable - for good or bad reasons. I mean sure, it shows off Klum's enviable assets but apart from that, it's not doing much for us.
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This playsuit is by Nedo, but compared to the other outfits on this list, it's a just a bit underwhelming.
Camila Cabello
For some, their art is the great love of their lives, which is why events like Award Ceremonies can feel like weddings in their own right, something Camila Cabello took quite literally with this bridal look.
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This is a gorgeous gown and it certainly does nothing to quell the rumors of a potential romance between Cabello and Shawn Mendes. Their duet did, after all, get tongues wagging the world over.
Keke Palmer
This canary-colored gown ensured that all eyes were on Keke Palmer as she did her thing on the red carpet and that accessory she's holding to her ear made it something else.
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Yes, it's a phone - and no, we've no idea if it was simply a handbag shaped like one or an actual working device (maybe from the late 90s) and she was hitting up her friends from the red carpet.
Gigi And Bella Hadid
They might have made their names on the Victoria's Secret runway, which is currently at risk of no longer being televised, but last night these two proved they don't need the lingerie brand to be a hit on the red carpet.
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Bella Hadid is dressed in Charlotte Knowles and Gigi, Tom Ford. We love the matching nude colors the sisters chose, although we have to admit - Bella's look is slightly better than Gigi's.
2 Chainz
What I love about 2 Chainz jacket is that it looks like the kind of pattern you'd expect a grandma to knit, but in that cut and on his back, it somehow manages to look badass.
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It's just a shame that his shoes appear to be zebra print. We think it would have been a real look if they'd had the same pattern as the jacket, but I suppose you can't get everything right!
Monica
Monica really did look like the Queen of Quirky at the 2019 VMAs. It takes wearing an eyecatching pattern to a different level and that beret really is the perfect accessory.
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This dress is by designer Libertine, and if we were a betting munch, we imagine other designers will be rushing to make recreations ASAP.
Halsey
Admittedly, this is one of those looks that definitely won't be for everyone. With her leather bra, corset and underwear, Halsey could easily be an extra in Moulin Rouge.
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But we think she pulls it off. After all, life would be so much less interesting if people didn't make bold fashion choices, and she's certainly got the body for it.
Diplo
This is a yee haw look if I ever saw one, and the only way I can imagine it came about would be when a designer and a cowboy somehow collided.
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There's a lot going on when you take a closer look at it too. At the bottom of the trousers, there are markings that look like atoms, and then there are the frogs and lightning bolts. Whatever floats your boat, we guess! But it ain't for us.
Megan Thee Stallion
Leather's one item that's always been associated with badasses - from tattooists to bikers, and if this outfit's anything to go by Megan Thee Stallion's in the running for 2019's hottest biker chick.
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Basically, this is the slightly more intimidating version of Taylor Swift's outfit and we are here for it. The detail in those boots is off the scale.
Lindsey Vonn and P.K. Subban
By now you've probably worked out that thigh-high boots are very much in this year, and unfortunately, compared to the pairs we've already seen, Lindsey Vonn's are a bit underwhelming.
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That being said her raven like sleeves are pretty awesome, and everything about P.K. Subban's outfit is a winner, especially his shoes. Gold buckles for the win.
Alison Brie
This outfit was described as the "Most Overeager" look by Cosmo and we have to agree. There's really not much to it other than giving Alison Brie a chance to show off her body.
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But hey! Maybe she thought the VMAs was the perfect time to show off a sexy Maleficent look. You do you, girl. P.S. Loving the thin-strapped shoes.
Ava Max
Sometimes when you achieve great things in life, you can feel like a superhero in your own right, and clearly, this was something Ava Max wanted to channel with her look at this year's VMAs.
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Sometimes, you just have to dress like a superhero. And it's safe to say that Ava Max nailed it. After all, we can't judge all outfits by the same standards and as far as the cosplay department is concerned, this is a winner.
When you find a style that suits you, it's tempting to stick with it forever, and this is something Lenny Kravitz has done. It's a safe bet that he'll always turn up in double denim with a gold something around his neck.
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His outfit went down a storm on social media too with user @KirstenValk tweeting: "Did Lenny Kravitz make a deal with the devil?...he looks amazing..."
J Balvin
The fashion world often takes inspiration from the world of books and movies, and you'd be a liar if you didn't say J Balvin's outfit didn't remind you of a certain Austin Powers' character...
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One Twitter user went as far as to compare J Balvin to Austin Powers' Dr. Evil. "Ok so we gonna just act like @JBALVIN doesn’t look like Dr. Evil," tweeted @mireyvmvkeup.
Veronica Vega
This is definitely an eye-catching look, but viewers of the VMAs pointed out that Veronica Vega's money dress had been done before and therefore was a fashion fail.
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"The money dress was done last year," Twitter user @starbsprincess wrote. "Where is the originality?! Even rainbow hair is boring to me now!"
Bad Bunny
This outfit makes absolutely no sense. What's with the mask? The glasses? But hey, when you're an artist, you can pretty much make your own fashion rules up - even if they make you look bizarre.
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It turns out that Bad Bunny's outfit did attract fans on social media though. "Dare I say it? The men are giving me the feels this red carpet," tweeted@TrevellAnderson, adding, "He coulda found some black shoes though."
What did you think of the fashion at this year's VMAs?
Last night's 2019 MTV Video Music Awards delivered on every level imaginable.
There were incredible performances from the likes of Taylor Swift and Missy Elliot, Miley Cyrus appeared to have a new tattoo signaling her breakup from Liam Hemsworth, and John Travolta made yet another award show faux pas when he mistook drag queen Jade Jolie for the actual award winner Taylor Swift.
Check out that hilarious moment below. It's actually painful to watch:
But, as always, amongst the awards, performances, and memes, there were some stunning outfits being paraded on the red carpet and on stage.
One of the best dressed of the night was actress Alison Brie. The 36-year-old Mad Men star was absolutely feeling herself and slaying it, as she opted to turn up the heat this summer and showcase her legs and chest in a stunning LBD.
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But while it is undeniable that the GLOW star looked sensational in her black low-cut cocktail dress, several viewers blasted French Montana for openly staring at her chest when the pair took to the stage to present an award.
Take a look for yourselves - do Montana's eyes go wandering?
As the duo stood on stage to present the award for Best Latin Video, the Wiggle It rapper's eyes appeared to linger on Brie's chest for enough time for viewers to call him out on it:
However, it was Montana's speech that gained the most attention, as the rapper took the chance to use his platform to comment on immigration, saying: "As an immigrant, I feel like we are the people that make this country, and I feel like I want to be the voice."
Although, Montana did seem to stumble over his words as he gave his pro-immigrant speech, but managed to compose himself and stay on track.
Brie also let her feelings be known, saying: "What's happening to immigrants in this country is unconstitutional and frankly disgusting."
On Monday night, MTV rolled out the pink carpet for the annual VMAs, beckoning everyone from world-renowned artists such as Madonna and J-Lo, to teenagers you've never heard of (seriously, who are Lil Xan and Noah Cyrus?).
Some stand-out features from the evening didn't have much to do with music, though. Logic, for instance, the 28-year-old rapper who last year won the award for "Best Fight Against the System," took some time during his performance to send a message to Donald Trump; meanwhile, Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish bombed on stage while trying their best to attempt some comedy.
But as well as the political statements, the star-studded performances, and, of course, the awards themselves, one moment from the night that grabbed everyone's attention was a whispered exchange between Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande.
The two musicians, who have previously collaborated on tracks such as Bed and Bang Bang, each had their moment in the spotlight at the beginning of this week, with Minaj putting on an absolutely stunning performance for the crowd and Grande walking away with an award for her single No Tears Left To Cry.
The hush-hush conversation has been viewed almost 1.5million times on Twitter, and everyone is just dying to know what was said - especially given Minaj's initial reaction. But, without either of the two spilling the beans on what was said, we can only speculate on the conversation... and some people have some pretty wild suggestions.
Most people seemed to agree that the pair were probably talking about Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, which makes sense given that the Starships artist went on a rant about the celebrity couple the day before the awards ceremony.
"I put my blood sweat & tears in writing a dope album only for Travis Scott to have Kylie Jenner post a tour pass telling ppl to come see her & Stormi," Minaj wrote on Sunday. "Lol. Im actually laughing."
The musician then went on to allege that Spotify had penalised her by taking away a promotion "they had promised for the 1st cpl days" because she had played her album "10 mins early" on a radio show. "My music went up on Apple so I played it. I assumed it was on Spotify & Tidal at the same time. Spotify said that Apple tweeted fans advising #Queen was up a& therefore they had to teach me a lesson," she wrote.
She also added that her label "didn’t want to defend me for fear of Spotify trying to teach Ariana [Grande] a ‘lesson’ too!"
Spotify has denied these claims, and instead stated that they did support her release as agreed.
So, for all we know, Minaj and Grande were just sharing a bit of gossip about music rivals - but who's to say it couldn't have been about something else? Perhaps they were taking a dig at Cardi B after she threw shade at Minaj. Or maybe they were having a heart-to-heart about Grande's fiance, Pete Davidson. Or hey - here's a wild thought - perhaps they were just moaning about the canapes that were on offer at the event.
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