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The MTV Video Music Awards are happening exactlysix monthsafter theAcademy Awards.

Doja Cat Megan Thee Stallion Saweetie at the VMAs

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We love to see a red carpet covered in broken beauty rules.

It’s a night for jaws to drop, trends to start, and glam teams to shine.

(Is that a pink bone?)

Doja Cat smiling on the VMA red carpet

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(We hear nail artistTemeka JacksonusedApres Nail Gel Couleur in New Year Wishesfor that metallic look.)

They almost distract from her remarkably long ponytail.

Very Old Hollywood glam with a touch of baby goth, don’t you think?

Megan The Stallion poses against an iridescent background in a strapless black dress

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Demi Lovato

You’ve heard of a single tear?

Well, Demi Lovato is serving a single tendril.

Karol G

Has anyone’s hair and makeup even been as in-synch as Karol G’s?

Saweetie poses in a pink dress with a bone accessory at the VMAs

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Her air-dried texture and simple eye makeup help keep this glam look refreshingly low-key.

Is that a completelack of a caston her red-manicured hands?

Oh, to be this gorgeousanda fast healer.

Olivia Rodrigo holds up black nail polish at the VMAs

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Her lids were positively coated in pink glitter, perfectly matching her lacy, lingerie-esque ensemble.

And we can’t argue with that considering how gorgeous her hair looks.

The voluminous, bouncy waves are giving ’90s supermodel, and herrecent return to brunetteis still going strong.

Demi Lovato attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

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More major looks you should probably see:

Now watch Anitta breaks down her most iconic music videos:

Karol G poses over her shoulder at VMAs

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Shakira poses in front of an iridescent sign

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Billy Porter poses with long blonde and black hair

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Selena Gomez poses in a red gown

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Nicki Minaj wears a pink veil and pink glitter eye shadow

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Emily Ratajkowski poses in a green halter top

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