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If we had to pick the gold standard of the night, the award would undoubtedly go to Justin Timberlake.

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Rihanna wore a custom ruby red Azzedine Alaia gown.

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Jennifer Lopez’s Anthony Vaccarello gown seemed to be having an identity crisis.

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Carrie Underwood walked in wearing a Roberto Cavalli gown and 381 carats of diamonds.

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Adele managed to leave her comfort zone of retro-inspired little black dresses.