Photos: Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry, and more stars hit the MTV VMAs red carpet
Taylor Swift attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards took over the UBS Arena in New York Wednesday night with a stacked lineup of stars.
The annual ceremony, which turned 40 this year, returned to celebrate the hottest music videos and biggest music makers who’ve taken the industry by storm. Hosted by rapper Megan Thee Stallion, the evening saw a slew of big names perform, including Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem, LL Cool J, Karol G, Shawn Mendes, and more.
Meanwhile, megastar Taylor Swift led the pack with 12 nominations this year, while other stars up for awards included Post Malone, Charli XCX, and first-time nominee Chappell Roan, who was nominated for best new artist.
Check out below to see the night’s most memorable red carpet appearances and fashion looks.
Taylor Swift attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Jordan Chiles attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
Camila Cabello attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Megan Thee Stallion attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
From left: Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Sabrina Carpenter attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
From left: Paris Hilton and Nicky Rothschild attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
From left: Chuck D and Flavor Flav of Public Enemy attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV
Fro left: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Lil Nas X attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
Suki Waterhouse attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
Shawn Mendes attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
Halsey attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
Halle Bailey attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
Chet Hanks attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV
Cyndi Lauper attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
Chappell Roan arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
LISA arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
From left: Jackson Daly and Carson Daly attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
Tate McRae attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Tyla attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Addison Rae arrived to attend the MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. on Wednseday.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
Karol G arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Shaboozey attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
Teddy Swims attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
Dora Jar attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
French Montana attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Naomi Scott attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Miranda Lambert, left, and Brendan McLoughlin arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Justina Valentine arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
From left: Lauren Sorrentino and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Quavo attends attended the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y.Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV
DJ Khaled arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Tiago PZK arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Coco Jones arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Fat Joe arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Lenny Kravitz arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Myles B. O'Neal arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Kelley Heyer arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Chelsea Henriquez arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Lola Brooke arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
From left: Alejandra Villarreal, Daniela Villarreal, and Paulina Villarreal of The Warning arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Insane Clown Posse arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Chris Olsen arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Colton Haynes arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
