Best and worst-dressed at the American Music Awards
THE stars are arriving at LA’s Microsoft Theatre for one of the biggest nights in music: The 46th Annual American Music Awards.
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross is set to host for the second year in a row, with Cardi B and Drake leading the list of nominations with eight nods each.
Expect performances from acts including Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey and Dua Lipa, as well as a special Aretha Franklin tribute performance.
But first — the red carpet …
She’s performing ‘I Did Something Bad’ tonight — but T-Swift’s outfit’s all good. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
One side-effect when you rock sequins on the red carpet: reflective glitter chin. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
From country superstar to human disco ball. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
Singer Poppy’s come as Mad Max Barbie. Picture: Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP
She’s gonna regret wearing that when she gets to the bar. Picture: APSource:AP
Ciara brought the best date: Her son, Future. Picture: Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP
Cardi B is in the house. Picture: APSource:AP
Rita Ora’s hitting up a funeral later. Picture: Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP
Jennifer Lopez is still going to look like this when she’s a hundred, isn’t she. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
Macaulay Culkin is here because why not? Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
Halsey’s pretty in pink. Picture: Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP
Camilla Cabello keeps it simple. Picture: /Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP
Post Malone got a haircut! Still needs a wash, though. Picture: Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP
Chantel Jeffries, because Kim Karashian couldn’t make it. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
L-R: Bad Bunny and J Balvin. No, I don’t know either. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
Dua Lipa is an 80s teen prom fantasy. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
Tyra Banks: Business on top, party on the bottom. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
Bebe Rexha goes old Hollywood glam. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
Ashlee Simpson and husband Evan Ross: He makes her want to La La. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
Host Tracee Ellis Ross is in business mode. Picture: Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP
Kelsea Ballerini mixes zebra and bumblebee prints. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images
Sibley Scoles, that’s a lovely dress you’re almost wearing. Picture: APSource:AP
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Jennifer Lopez attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)1 of 60
Jennifer Lopez attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)2 of 60
Jennifer Lopez attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)3 of 60
Leighton Meester attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP4 of 60
Future Zahir Wilburn (L) and Ciara attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP5 of 60
Amber Heard attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)6 of 60
Amber Heard attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)7 of 60
Cardi B arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)8 of 60
Migos (L) and Cardi B attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images For dcp)9 of 60
Cardi B arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)10 of 60
Heidi Klum attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)11 of 60
Rita Ora attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP12 of 60
Constance Wu arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)13 of 60
Post Malone attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)14 of 60
Post Malone attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP15 of 60
Vanessa Hudgens attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)16 of 60
Taylor Swift attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)17 of 60
Taylor Swift attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)18 of 60
US singer Taylor Swift arrives at the 2018 American Music Awards on October 9, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie MACON / AFP)19 of 60
Halsey attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP20 of 60
Kathryn Hahn arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)21 of 60
Bebe Rexha arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)22 of 60
Amandla Stenberg arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)23 of 60
Lexy Panterra arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)24 of 60
Carrie Underwood attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP25 of 60
Cobie Smulders attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)26 of 60
Marsai Martin attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)27 of 60
Patrick Starrr arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)28 of 60
Chantel Jeffries attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images For dcp)29 of 60
Evan Ross (L) and Ashlee Simpson attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)30 of 60
Evan Ross (L) and Ashlee Simpson attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)31 of 60
Ledisi arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)32 of 60
Camila Cabello attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP33 of 60
Bad Bunny (L) and J Balvin attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)34 of 60
Michael Trewartha (L) and Kyle Trewartha of Grey attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)35 of 60
Lauren Jauregui attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)36 of 60
Bebe Rexha attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)37 of 60
Ty Dolla Sign (L) and Lauren Jauregui attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP38 of 60
Halle Bailey (L) and Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle attend the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP39 of 60
Ella Mai attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images For dcp)40 of 60
Tyra Banks attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)41 of 60
Macaulay Culkin attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)42 of 60
Poppy arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)43 of 60
Liza Koshy arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)44 of 60
Jessie James Decker arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)45 of 60
Sibley Scoles arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)46 of 60
Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP47 of 60
Laura Marano arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)48 of 60
Scott Evans attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)49 of 60
Renee Bargh attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)50 of 60
Keltie Knight attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)51 of 60
Erika Jayne arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)52 of 60
Zuri Hall attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)53 of 60
Liza Koshy attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)54 of 60
Tina Guo attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images For dcp)55 of 60
Shawn Mendes attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)56 of 60
Tiffany Young attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)57 of 60
Charisse Mills attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)58 of 60
Poppy attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP59 of 60
Loren Gray attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)60 of 60
