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

by Jessica Baker

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.

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