The Billboard Music Awards 2016: Last Night's Red Carpet Was Intense

With epic performances by Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Madonna, to name just a few, and a star-studded presenter list, the Billboard Music Awards have outdone themselves this year. And the same goes for the event's fashion-filled red carpet, too. Kesha's purple embroidered suit and Ciara's revealing sequin number immediately come to mind. But that's just the beginning. Keep reading to see all the standout arrivals. 

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WHO: Ciara

WHAT: Host

WEAR: Phillip Plein dress; Casadei shoes.

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WHO: Rihanna

WHAT: Performer

WEAR: Neil Lane jewelry.

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WHO: Zendaya

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Montblanc jewelry.

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WHO: Kesha

WHAT: Performer

WEAR: Gucci Metallic Leather Pump (£530).

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WHO: Ariana Grande

WHAT: Performer

WEAR: Neil Lane jewelry; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

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WHO: Halsey

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Fausto Puglisi dress.

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WHO: Katherine Hahn, Mila Kunis, and Kristen Bell

WHAT: Stars of Bad Moms

WEAR: On Katherine: Altuzarra dress; On Mila: Zuhair Murad nude strapless crystal beaded cage dress with exaggerated hip detail; On Kristen: Jonathan Simkhai jumpsuit.

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WHO: Serayah

WHAT: Nominee, Top Soundtrack for Empire: Original Soundtrack From Season 1

WEAR: In Baja East and Jimmy Choo.

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WHO: Kate Beckinsale

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Hamel gown; Butani jewelry; Anya Hindmarch clutch; Brian Atwood shoes.

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WHO: Heidi Klum

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Atelier Villalba.

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WHO: Keke Palmer

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: House of Harlot dress; St. John jewelry. 

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WHO: Demi Lovato

WHAT: Nominee, Top Social Media Artist

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WHO: Lucy Hale

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Zuhair Murad outfit; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. 

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WHO: Britney Spears

WHAT: Honoree, Billboard Millennium Award

WEAR: Reem Acra long-sleeve romper with chiffon and lace detail train; Jacob & Co. jewellery; Schutz Karlyanna Boots.

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WHO: Priyaka Chopra

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Versace dress.

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WHO: Grace Helbig

WHAT: Comedian 

WEAR: Nasty Gal outfit; & Other Stories shoes.

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WHO: Laverne Cox

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Michael Costello.

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WHO: Rachel Platten

WHAT: Nominee, Top Selling Song for “Fight Song”

WEAR: Alice and Olivia blazer and pants.

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WHO: Meghan Trainor

WHAT: Performer

WEAR: Michael Costello dress; Le Vian jewelry.

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WHO: Tove Lo

WHAT: Singer

WEAR: Stella McCartney.

Who do you think was best dressed at the Billboard Music Awards? Tell us in the comments below!

Executive Director, Entertainment

Jessica Baker is Who What Wear’s Executive Director, Entertainment, where she ideates, books, writes, and edits celebrity and entertainment features.