WATCH: Biggest moments from 2023 MTV VMAs
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards drew some of the biggest stars in music to the pink carpet ahead of the awards show.
Olivia Rodrigo was one of the first artists of the evening to arrive. The "Vampire" singer wore a silver, shimmering floor-length gown.
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Stars who also hit the carpet included Shakira, who arrived in a gold floor length gown, Selena Gomez in a red gown with floral details and Taylor Swift, who opted for a black dress with silver details.
See some of the pink carpet looks from the evening below:
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Shakira
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Shakira attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023.
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Shakira attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Selena Gomez
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Selena Gomez arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Olivia Rodrigo
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Olivia Rodrigo attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Megan Thee Stallion
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Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Demi Lovato
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Demi Lovato attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center, Sept.12, 2023, in Newark, N.J.
Karol G
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Karol G attends the 2023 Video Music Awards at Prudential Center, Sept. 12, 2023, in Newark, N.J.
Anitta
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Anitta attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Saweetie
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Saweetie attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Nicki Minaj
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Nicki Minaj arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Cardi B and Offset
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Rapper Cardi B and husband rapper Offset kiss as they arrive for the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., on Sept. 12, 2023.
Jimbo
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Jimbo attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Kaliii
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Kaliii arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
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(L-R) Yeonjun, Huening Kai, Beomgyu, Kang Taehyun and Soobin of TOMORROW X TOGETHER attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Stephen Sanchez
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Stephen Sanchez arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Bebe Rexha
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Bebe Rexha attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Coco Jones
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Coco Jones arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes
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(L-R) Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Måneskin
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Maneskin attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Shannon Leto and Jared Leto of Thirty Seconds to Mars
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(L-R) Shannon Leto and Jared Leto of Thirty Seconds to Mars attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Sabrina Carpenter
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Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
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Ashanti
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Ashanti attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Reneé Rapp
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Reneé Rapp attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Madelyn Cline
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Madelyn Cline attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Dixie D'Amelio and Charli D'Amelio
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Dixie D'Amelio and Charli D'Amelio attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Dove Cameron
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Dove Cameron attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
GloRilla
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GloRilla attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
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