MTV VMAs Red Carpet Rundown

Rita Ora, Lil Kim, Ciara and more shut it down in Brooklyn.

Rita Ora - The MTV Video Music Awards went down at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday night and Rita Ora, Ciara and Lil Kim brought some serious fashion to the red carpet. See who else showed up and showed out.  Rocking a new sleek bob, Rita Ora wows fans in an ice-blue Alexandre Vauthier Fall 2013 Couture collection dress with a serious train, feathers and shimmer.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

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Rita Ora - The MTV Video Music Awards went down at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday night and Rita Ora, Ciara and Lil Kim brought some serious fashion to the red carpet. See who else showed up and showed out. Rocking a new sleek bob, Rita Ora wows fans in an ice-blue Alexandre Vauthier Fall 2013 Couture collection dress with a serious train, feathers and shimmer. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

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Future and Ciara - Bringing us a completely different feathered moment; Ciara opts for a sheer, silver and sexy number by Givenchy while Future styles in a colorblock black-and-gray suit. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

Willow and Jaden Smith - Will Smith's kids inadvertently became the subjects of online ridicule when they shared their views on school, fashion, music and...metaphysics with the New York Times in 2014. The article, in which the precocious kids declared they didn't believe in concepts like time and claimed they write their own books and music because "nothing cool exists" became an instant viral sensation. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

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Jaden Smith and Willow Smith - Could they look any cooler? Willow chooses a retro Runaways band tee and denim overalls while Jaden keeps it fresh in coordinating black pieces from his own MSFTS collection. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

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2 Chainz - Fresh out of jail and sporting his classic over-the-top style, 2 Chainz hits the red carpet in Brooklyn in head-to-toe Versace, Versace, Versace. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for MTV)

Lil' Kim  - The Queen of Brooklyn ditches the traditional red carpet gowns and minis for a skintight PVC jumpsuit adorned with feathers and a wide gold belt. Only Kim.  (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

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Lil' Kim - The Queen of Brooklyn ditches the traditional red carpet gowns and minis for a skintight PVC jumpsuit adorned with feathers and a wide gold belt. Only Kim. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

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Kendrick Lamar - No suit. No blazer. Just a simple tee and jeans and an LA fitted for Kendrick Lamar.  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

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Kendrick Lamar - No suit. No blazer. Just a simple tee and jeans and an LA fitted for Kendrick Lamar. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

Vamp Mode - At the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, the Glee actress cranks up the vamp factor in a floor-length Sen Couture gown with sexy cut-outs. We love how the rapper complements his lady’s sultry look in a plum and black button-down topped off with a leather vest.  (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

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Big Sean and Naya Rivera - His song “Control” may be the most-talked about right now, but Naya gets tongues wagging in a black gown with sheer panels. “I wanted to be covered up and slinky,” she said.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

R&B Reunions - Welcome back to the dollhouse, Danity Kane. On the red carpet for the VMA's, Aubrey O'Day, Dawn Richards, Shannon Bex, and Aundrea Fimbres stood together for some pose-striking and the announcement of their return to stage and studio. Only this time, DK is without D. Woods or Diddy. Their first single is slated to be "Rage."Click on to see how other R&B groups have regrouped throughout the years.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

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Danity Kane - “Together again! #DanityKane #VMAs,” they tweeted after walking the red carpet in a mash up of black-and-white ensembles from Versace, Gucci and Prada.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

Miley Cyrus - Miley twerks it out on the red carpet in a vintage Dolce & Gabbana two-piece. She completes the look with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

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Miley Cyrus - Miley twerks it out on the red carpet in a vintage Dolce & Gabbana two-piece. She completes the look with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

Robin Thicke and Paula Patton - Celebrity relationships go against the odds for lots of reasons — schedules, distance, life in the spotlight — but nothing will turn a red carpet pair into mortal enemies faster than cheating.   Our gallery of star relationships that fell apart because of cheating kicks off with Robin Thicke and Paula Patton. The "Blurred Lines" singer has been on an epic (or, completely inappropriate, depending on who you ask) campaign to win back his wife of eight years after rumors of infidelity hit a fever pitch earlier this year, but failed miserably. Not only does Paula want nothing to do with him, his album — which he named after his ex and packed with melancholy love songs — also crashed and burned.  (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

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Robin Thicke and Paula Patton - While Robin Thicke looks handsome, his wife Paula Patton steals the spotlight in a sparkling, strapless Lever Couture gown and Giuseppe Zanotti pumps.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

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Busta Rhymes and Lady Gaga - Lady Gaga surprises onlookers at the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in an understated outfit. Wearing a black gown with long train by Prabal Gurung, the singer is joined by Busta Rhymes. “It’s about being fabulous and being comfortable,” said the rapper.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

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Busta Rhymes and Lady Gaga - Lady Gaga surprises onlookers at the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in an understated outfit. Wearing a black gown with long train by Prabal Gurung, the singer is joined by Busta Rhymes. “It’s about being fabulous and being comfortable,” said the rapper.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

Foxy Brown - Round-the-way rapper Foxy Brown does what she does best: let's it all hang out in a bodycon Herve Leger dress. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

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Foxy Brown - Round-the-way rapper Foxy Brown does what she does best: let's it all hang out in a bodycon Herve Leger dress. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer nails it with four different trends in one outfit: houndstooth, leather, peplum and a choker. “I’m wearing Dior tonight,” the singer said.  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

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Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer nails it with four different trends in one outfit: houndstooth, leather, peplum and a choker. “I’m wearing Dior tonight,” the singer said. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

Wiz Khalifa - Although we were hoping to see his new wife Amber Rose with him, we’re not mad at the rapper’s solo red carpet look: a leather jacket, distressed denim and eye-catching accessories.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

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Wiz Khalifa - Although we were hoping to see his new wife Amber Rose with him, we’re not mad at the rapper’s solo red carpet look: a leather jacket, distressed denim and eye-catching accessories.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

Rocsi Diaz - Rocsi is all business and some play, hitting the red carpet to do some hosting duties for Entertainment Tonight in a colorful Pia Pauro mini.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

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Rocsi Diaz - Rocsi is all business and some play, hitting the red carpet to do some hosting duties for Entertainment Tonight in a colorful Pia Pauro mini.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

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August 25, 2013 – 'Work' - The Aussie-born rapper was nominated for a MTV Video Music Award for her video "Work," in which she showed everyone that she had a few twerks that she needed to get out of her system.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

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Iggy Azalea - Australian singer and model Iggy Azalea also dares to be bare in a sheer gown, sparkling in gold stitching and little else.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

Ashanti - Double trend alert! Ashanti's dress is not only sea-foam hued, but it also has a cutout design. Love it. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

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Ashanti - Double trend alert! Ashanti's dress is not only sea-foam hued, but it also has a cutout design. Love it. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

Drake - When all else fails, Drake never gets it wrong with his black on black. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

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Drake - When all else fails, Drake never gets it wrong with his black on black. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

Chanel Iman - The supermodel goes appropriately high-fashion in a plunging, long-sleeve designer gown.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for MTV)

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Chanel Iman - The supermodel goes appropriately high-fashion in a plunging, long-sleeve designer gown.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for MTV)

A$AP Rocky and Chanel Iman - A$AP Rocky and Chanel Iman have been spotted together since April in pics of them boo'd up on Instagram and canoodling on the red carpet of this year's MTV VMAs.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

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A$AP Rocky and Chanel Iman - Lovebirds Chanel Iman and A$AP Rocky put their passion on display. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

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Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins and Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas of TLC  - The ladies of TLC are back and looking good! “The @MTV #VMAs are about to start, tune-in to see a new #CrazySexyCool promo for our @VH1 movie!” TLC tweeted before the show. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

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Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins and Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas of TLC - The ladies of TLC are back and looking good! “The @MTV #VMAs are about to start, tune-in to see a new #CrazySexyCool promo for our @VH1 movie!” TLC tweeted before the show. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

Katy Perry - Celebs love to walk on the wild side and the “Roar” singer does just that at the MTV VMAs, donning a leopard-print, insect-embellished dress by Emanuel Ungaro.  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

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Katy Perry - Celebs love to walk on the wild side and the “Roar” singer does just that at the MTV VMAs, donning a leopard-print, insect-embellished dress by Emanuel Ungaro. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)