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Lizzo took center stage Sunday night as MTV celebrated music videos and sound-making artists of the year at the Video Music Awards in New Jersey.
The “Good as Hell” singer wore a strapless black Jean Paul Gaultier Couture gown with shimmering fabric attached to her bust, which plunged into a dramatic train. Her makeup artist, Alexx Mayo, brushed her hair back from her face and she wore triple gold earrings to match a lip ring.
The red carpet was buzzing with A-list stars ahead of the show at the Prudential Centre, which marks the return of the live program for the first time since 2019, before the shutdown of the coronavirus pandemic forced productions to restructure the awards ceremonies.
Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay rocked a fringed little black dress as she posed for photos before heading into the show, while Bachelor Nation co-star Tayshia Adams opted for jewel tones as she slipped into a green number silky with a thigh-grazing slit.
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Lizzo rocked a strapless black dress at the Video Music Awards on Sunday
Host LL Cool J hit the carpet wearing a sleek black leather ensemble, complete with a matching crop top, black combat boots and sunglasses.
His co-host, Jack Harlow, caught the leather memo and wore a chocolate brown suit with lenses to compliment the trendy color palette.
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Harlow told show host Kevin Kennay that he was “hungry and focused” heading into the big night.
“I haven’t won a lot of awards,” Harlow admitted before saying she was “hoping to clean up tonight” with eight nominations and the evening’s most decorated artist.
When asked to describe his upcoming performance, he used the word, “Unforgettable.”
Rachel Lindsay stunned in a little black dress at the Video Music Awards on Sunday.
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“Bachelorette” star Tayshia Adams rocks a green bejeweled gown on the 2022 MTV VMAs red carpet.
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Nev Schulman wore white pants and a white shirt with a peace sign button, while Laura Perlongo wore a blue top and slacks at the VMAs.
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Artist Sabrina Carpenter rocked a sparkling floral Moschino dress with a plunging neckline on the black carpet before chatting with correspondent Tate McRae.
“I’m really excited to be here, dressed down,” Carpenter said. “It’s like the most exciting and scary thing in the world.”
She said she was very excited to see K-Pop group BLACKPINK perform and admitted, “I’m a huge fan of BLACKPINK.”
The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award is given to an artist who has consistently released videos that have had a significant impact on the videos released by other artists and on pop culture in general. This year the award goes to rapper Nicki Minaj.
Sabrina Carpenter rocks a sparkling Moschino dress at the VMAs on Sunday in New Jersey.
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Jack Harlow is one of three hosts for the night at the VMAs in New Jersey.
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VMA host LL Cool J went for a leather ensemble ahead of the awards show on Sunday night.
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Musician Khalid sports color blocked ensemble at VMAS.
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“Nicki has broken barriers for women in hip-hop with her versatility and creative artistry,” Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount+, said in a statement. “She has changed the music industry and cemented her status as a global superstar with her crossover appeal, genre-defying style and continues to be unapologetically ‘Nicki.'”
Not only is Minaj taking home the coveted award, but she’s also returning to the VMAs stage after a four-year absence. She is expected to perform a medley of her biggest hits and is excited for her fans to tune in.
“I’m receiving the Video Vanguard Award at #VMA 2022!” she wrote on Instagram. “You DON’T !!!! AGAIN!!!! You NOTTTTTTT want to miss my performance.”
Kane Brown exclusively told Fox News Digital “it’s a huge honor” to make history as the first male country music artist to perform at the awards show.
“I feel like we all have moments and memories from watching the show’s performances and collaborations,” he said. “It’s such an iconic show to be a part of and I’m so honored that they asked me. I can’t give too much away, but I can say that they can expect it to be something they haven’t seen before. .”
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When speaking to Fox News Digital, Brown had a hard time deciding which artist he is most excited to see and which performer he would like to collaborate with in the future.
“I don’t even know if they’ve revealed the whole lineup yet, but there are too many amazing performances happening to pick one,” Brown explained. “I love doing collaborations. I always feel like different artists always have different things to contribute, and it’s such a great creative space when you can get in a room and learn and grow from each other and to create something that their fans and yours are proud of. too.”
Artists nominated for the night’s most coveted award, Video of the Year, include Doja Cat for “Woman,” Drake for “Way 2 Sexy,” Ed Sheeran for “Shivers,” Harry Styles for “As It Was,” Lil Nas. X and Harlow for “Industry Baby” and Olivia Rodrigo for “brutal.”
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