Taylor Swift, Cardi B, Carrie Underwood, and more hit the 2018 AMAs red carpet

  • <p>Taylor Swift looked like she belonged at Studio 54 when she rocked a disco-ball-inspired Balmain dress, thigh-high boots, and — notably — a <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/taylor-swift-fans-troll-kim-124900656.html" data-ylk="slk:snake;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">snake</a> ring. Just one day after posting a controversial <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-makes-public-political-statement-career-says-cannot-support-marsha-blackburn-003239061.html" data-ylk="slk:political message,;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">political message,</a> 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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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 rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/carrie-underwoods-baby-bump-cutest-red-carpet-debut-001054552.html" data-ylk="slk:a baby bump;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">a baby bump</a>. It was probably nice to enjoy an awards show from the audience, instead of hosting. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>The <i>Life-Size</i> star channeled her character in the Disney movie. Consider this a quick preview of December’s <i>Life-Size 2</i>. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for dcp) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Music lover John Stamos rocked a Jonas Brothers T-shirt under his velvet blazer. As cool as always… (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Pink was popular at the ceremony, thanks, in part, to Vanessa Hudgens’s Cushnie dress. The <i>Grease Live!</i> actress was one of the night’s presenters. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Tracee Ellis Ross was ready to work. The <i>Black-ish</i> actress arrived to host the night’s show, which she also executive produced, in a suit designed by Pyer Moss. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Shawn Mendes suited up for the show, where he performed with Zedd. He also had two nominations. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
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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)

  • <p>The music legend attended the awards show to pay tribute to the late, great Aretha Franklin’s gospel roots and album <i>Amazing Grace</i>, alongside Ledisi, CeCe Winans, and others. Knight, who chose to wear black, said it was “<a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://twitter.com/MsGladysKnight/status/1049717635800125440" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:an honor" class="link ">an honor</a>” to be performing. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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 <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BouTqkhAu2_/?hl=en&taken-by=culkamania" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:bunny ears" class="link ">bunny ears</a> for the occasion. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Fresh off their debut on U.S. TV, courtesy of <i>Jimmy Kimmel Live</i>, the 10-member K-pop band was in the house. Listen closely, and you can probably hear the screams. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Ciara had the cutest date in the place, no question: her 4-year-old son Future. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Zedd was pumped to sing “Lost in Japan” with Shawn Mendes. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp) </p>
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    Zedd

    Zedd was pumped to sing “Lost in Japan” with Shawn Mendes. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp)

  • <p>Zebra-print and sequins were part of country singer Kelsea Ballerini’s fun look. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Busy Philipps, host of the upcoming show <i>Busy Tonight</i>, sported a glammed up version of a suit, with sequined pants and a bra top. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Post Malone attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Amber Heard attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Amandla Stenberg attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Poppy attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Kathryn Hahn attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Chloe X Halle attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Constance Wu attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Leighton Meester attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Tiffany Young attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Becca Tilley attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Erika Jayne attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Kane Brown attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
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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)

  • <p>PatrickStarrr attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Marsai Martin attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Quavo attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Miles Brown attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
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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)

  • <p>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) </p>
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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)

  • <p>Lauren Daigle attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
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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)

<p>Taylor Swift looked like she belonged at Studio 54 when she rocked a disco-ball-inspired Balmain dress, thigh-high boots, and — notably — a <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/taylor-swift-fans-troll-kim-124900656.html" data-ylk="slk:snake;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">snake</a> ring. Just one day after posting a controversial <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-makes-public-political-statement-career-says-cannot-support-marsha-blackburn-003239061.html" data-ylk="slk:political message,;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">political message,</a> 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) </p>
<p>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 rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/carrie-underwoods-baby-bump-cutest-red-carpet-debut-001054552.html" data-ylk="slk:a baby bump;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">a baby bump</a>. It was probably nice to enjoy an awards show from the audience, instead of hosting. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>The <i>Life-Size</i> star channeled her character in the Disney movie. Consider this a quick preview of December’s <i>Life-Size 2</i>. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for dcp) </p>
<p>Music lover John Stamos rocked a Jonas Brothers T-shirt under his velvet blazer. As cool as always… (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
<p>Pink was popular at the ceremony, thanks, in part, to Vanessa Hudgens’s Cushnie dress. The <i>Grease Live!</i> actress was one of the night’s presenters. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>Tracee Ellis Ross was ready to work. The <i>Black-ish</i> actress arrived to host the night’s show, which she also executive produced, in a suit designed by Pyer Moss. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>Shawn Mendes suited up for the show, where he performed with Zedd. He also had two nominations. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
<p>The music legend attended the awards show to pay tribute to the late, great Aretha Franklin’s gospel roots and album <i>Amazing Grace</i>, alongside Ledisi, CeCe Winans, and others. Knight, who chose to wear black, said it was “<a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://twitter.com/MsGladysKnight/status/1049717635800125440" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:an honor" class="link ">an honor</a>” to be performing. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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 <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BouTqkhAu2_/?hl=en&taken-by=culkamania" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:bunny ears" class="link ">bunny ears</a> for the occasion. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Fresh off their debut on U.S. TV, courtesy of <i>Jimmy Kimmel Live</i>, the 10-member K-pop band was in the house. Listen closely, and you can probably hear the screams. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
<p>Ciara had the cutest date in the place, no question: her 4-year-old son Future. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Zedd was pumped to sing “Lost in Japan” with Shawn Mendes. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For dcp) </p>
<p>Zebra-print and sequins were part of country singer Kelsea Ballerini’s fun look. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
<p>Busy Philipps, host of the upcoming show <i>Busy Tonight</i>, sported a glammed up version of a suit, with sequined pants and a bra top. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Post Malone attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
<p>Amber Heard attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Amandla Stenberg attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Poppy attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Kathryn Hahn attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Chloe X Halle attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
<p>Constance Wu attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
<p>Leighton Meester attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Tiffany Young attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) </p>
<p>Becca Tilley attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Erika Jayne attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Kane Brown attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
<p>PatrickStarrr attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Marsai Martin attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>Quavo attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>Miles Brown attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Lauren Daigle attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) </p>
Raechal Shewfelt
·Editor, Yahoo Entertainment

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.

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