Taylor Swift, Cardi B, Carrie Underwood, and more hit the 2018 AMAs red carpet
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift looked like she belonged at Studio 54 when she rocked a disco-ball-inspired Balmain dress, thigh-high boots, and — notably — a snake ring. Just one day after posting a controversial political message, Swift walked into the show knowing that she was nominated for four awards and scheduled to open the show. Does she look at all nervous to you? (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood, who’s expecting her second child, kept it simple with a black dress with gold details featuring a high slit and, of course, a baby bump. It was probably nice to enjoy an awards show from the audience, instead of hosting. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Cardi B
Cardi B has arrived. The rapper, who snagged the first award of the night, pulled out all the stops with a floral number and matching headpiece and sandals. (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
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Jennifer Lopez
All hail Jennifer Lopez, who stood out in a hot pink gown with cutouts — and a cape! — designed by Georges Chakra Couture. The entire look was very J.Lo. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Tyra Banks
The Life-Size star channeled her character in the Disney movie. Consider this a quick preview of December’s Life-Size 2. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for dcp)
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John Stamos
Music lover John Stamos rocked a Jonas Brothers T-shirt under his velvet blazer. As cool as always… (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Vanessa Hudgens
Pink was popular at the ceremony, thanks, in part, to Vanessa Hudgens’s Cushnie dress. The Grease Live! actress was one of the night’s presenters. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross was ready to work. The Black-ish actress arrived to host the night’s show, which she also executive produced, in a suit designed by Pyer Moss. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
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Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes suited up for the show, where he performed with Zedd. He also had two nominations. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Gladys Knight
The music legend attended the awards show to pay tribute to the late, great Aretha Franklin’s gospel roots and album Amazing Grace, alongside Ledisi, CeCe Winans, and others. Knight, who chose to wear black, said it was “an honor” to be performing. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Heidi Klum
At the show to present the award for Tour of the Year to Taylor Swift, the model stepped out in a black crochet dress with fringe. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Macaulay Culkin
While Macaulay Culkin is famous for his acting rather than music, he was excited to present on the big night. He wore a blue suit with a floral shirt underneath, and he even took off his bunny ears for the occasion. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Dua Lipa
Best New Artist nominee Dua Lipa bucked the night’s pink trend and went with a white Giambattista Valli gown. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Khalid
While Khalid wasn’t wearing a dress, he still went with pink. He was both one of the night’s winners and a performer on “Eastside,” with Halsey and Benny Blanco. (Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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NCT 127
Fresh off their debut on U.S. TV, courtesy of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the 10-member K-pop band was in the house. Listen closely, and you can probably hear the screams. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Ciara and son Future
Ciara had the cutest date in the place, no question: her 4-year-old son Future. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp)
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Jessie James Decker
Country singer Jessie James Decker opted for pants over a dress, by way of a black jumpsuit with strategically placed cut-outs, and she looked pretty happy with her choice. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
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Lil Dicky and Benny Blanco
The way rapper Lil Dicky posed with music producer Billy Blanco made for some awesome prom-style snapshots. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp)
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Zedd
Zedd was pumped to sing “Lost in Japan” with Shawn Mendes. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp)
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Kelsea Ballerini
Zebra-print and sequins were part of country singer Kelsea Ballerini’s fun look. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Busy Philipps
Busy Philipps, host of the upcoming show Busy Tonight, sported a glammed up version of a suit, with sequined pants and a bra top. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
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Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp)
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Post Malone
Post Malone attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Amber Heard
Amber Heard attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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The Chainsmokers
Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart of the Chainsmokers attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Bebe Rexha
Bebe Rexha attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp)
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Thomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp)
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Amandla Stenberg
Amandla Stenberg attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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G-Eazy and Halsey
G-Eazy (L) and Halsey attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct., 9, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for dcp)
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Florida Georgia Line
Brittney Marie Cole, Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard, and Hayley Stommel attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Poppy
Poppy attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Offset and Cardi B
Offset of Migos and Cardi B attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Ty Dolla Sign and Lauren Jauregui
Ty Dolla Sign (L) and Lauren Jauregui attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Rita Ora
Rita Ora attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images For dcp)
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Gwilym Lee, Rami Malek, and Joseph Mazzello
Gwilym Lee, Rami Malek, and Joseph Mazzello attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Kathryn Hahn
Kathryn Hahn attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
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Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson
Evan Ross (L) and Ashlee Simpson attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Chloe X Halle
Chloe X Halle attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Constance Wu
Constance Wu attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Leighton Meester
Leighton Meester attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Taran Killam and Cobie Smulders
Taran Killam (L) and Cobie Smulders attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp)
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LANCO
Jared Hampton, Tripp Howell, Brandon Lancaster, Chandler Baldwin, and Eric Steedly of LANCO attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Tiffany Young
Tiffany Young attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Becca Tilley
Becca Tilley attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Bad Bunny and J Balvin
Bad Bunny (L) and J Balvin attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Ella Mai
Ella Mai attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images For dcp)
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Erika Jayne
Erika Jayne attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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CeCe Winans
CeCe Winans attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp)
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Kane Brown
Kane Brown attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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PatrickStarrr
PatrickStarrr attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Qveen Herby
Qveen Herby attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp)
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Rickey Minor and Rachel Montez Minor
Rickey Minor (L) and Rachel Montez Minor attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Amara La Negra
Amara La Negra attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp)
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Marsai Martin
Marsai Martin attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
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Quavo
Quavo attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
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Miles Brown
Miles Brown attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
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Rambo Jennings and Tina Guo
Rambo Jennings (L) and Tina Guo attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Lauren Daigle
Lauren Daigle attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)

The American Music Awards are always star-studded, and this year was no exception. Check out the oh-so-glamorous looks that Taylor Swift, Tracee Ellis Ross, Cardi B, Carrie Underwood, Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes, Jennifer Lopez, Post Malone, and others wore for the 46th annual ceremony at Microsoft Theater in L.A.