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Nicki Minaj - The MTV Video Music Awards is one of the most outrageous fashion events of the year. Music's biggest stars hit the red carpet tonight looking everything from cleaned up and demure to downright scandalous. Making a fashionably early entrance was Nicki Minaj, who performed during the pre-show. The "Anaconda" rapper continues the theme from her latest hit in this snake-print sequin mini. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Beyoncè - The night's headlining performer gives us a classic silhouette in a black beaded and sheer gown.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa - The rapper lets his wife of one year steal the spotlight with her Laura Dewitt chain dress, which shows off her impressive post-baby body. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Chris Brown - After enduring drama and danger at his pre-VMAs party on Saturday, Breezy looks calm and confident walking the red carpet at the awards.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Usher - The Voice mentor looks cool in a crisp white shirt and matching kicks.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Rita Ora - The British singer, who performed "Black Widow" with Iggy Azalea, is a vision in red with slicked-back blonde hair.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Kim Kardashian - Mrs. West follows the minidress trend in this tribal-printed Balmain number, complete with her signature plunging neckline.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Kendall and Kylie Jenner - Kim's sisters go for all-black — the model rocks a sleek jumpsuit with a mesh bodice and her little sis in draped satin.    (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Uzo Aduba - The Orange Is the New Black star gives us a dose of unexpected glam in a structured dress with a jeweled mid-panel and long, back-swept hair.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Michelle Williams - The Destiny's Child member rocks a floor-length animal-print Roberto Cavalli halter gown.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Lopez - The "Booty" singer's body defies explanation in a glittering, skin-baring Versace gown.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Kelly Rowland - The singer's best accessory on the red carpet was, clearly, her gorgeous baby bump. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Snoop Dogg and Cori Broadus - The rap legend and his wife kept it conservative on the red carpet this year.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Chanel Iman - The model and A$AP Rocky's girl looks both ladylike and edgy in a chainmail-inspired dress.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Common - The rapper and actor keeps it low-key with a little bit of edge in a leather-sleeved sweater and black jeans.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Solange Knowles - The fashion-forward singer channels Diana Ross in a sparkling blazer and matching cigarette pants. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Iggy Azalea - The Australian rapper went "Fancy" in a structured and strapless Versace dress and Piaget jewelry. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Jourdan Dunn - The model goes sleek and basic in a black bandeau top and floor-length skirt, which she paired with a brand new bob haircut. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Laverne Cox - The Orange is the New Black breakout star looks ravishing in a black and sequin Marc Bouwer minidress and long bangs. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Jessie J - The "Bang Bang" singer is a showstopper in a lime green Halston gown and straight, center-parted locks. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo - The Sparkle star and her R&B hottie look white-hot in their matching ensembles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Miley Cyrus - After last year's headline-grabbing performance, the Bangerz singer keeps it tame in a black bandeau top and high-waisted trousers.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Ariana Grande - The "Problem" singer goes for an edgy leather look in a Moschino bustier dress and thigh-high boots. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Rocsi Diaz - The 106 & Park alum looks retro glam in a gold halter minidress by Haute Hippie and on-trend poker-straight locks. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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