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.
WHO: Ciara
WHAT: Host
WEAR: Phillip Plein dress; Casadei shoes.
WHO: Rihanna
WHAT: Performer
WEAR: Neil Lane jewelry.
WHO: Zendaya
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Montblanc jewelry.
WHO: Kesha
WHAT: Performer
WEAR: Gucci Metallic Leather Pump (£530).
WHO: Ariana Grande
WHAT: Performer
WEAR: Neil Lane jewelry; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
WHO: Halsey
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Fausto Puglisi dress.
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.
WHO: Serayah
WHAT: Nominee, Top Soundtrack for Empire: Original Soundtrack From Season 1
WEAR: In Baja East and Jimmy Choo.
WHO: Kate Beckinsale
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Hamel gown; Butani jewelry; Anya Hindmarch clutch; Brian Atwood shoes.
WHO: Heidi Klum
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Atelier Villalba.
WHO: Keke Palmer
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: House of Harlot dress; St. John jewelry.
WHO: Demi Lovato
WHAT: Nominee, Top Social Media Artist
WHO: Lucy Hale
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Zuhair Murad outfit; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
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.
WHO: Priyaka Chopra
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Versace dress.
WHO: Grace Helbig
WHAT: Comedian
WEAR: Nasty Gal outfit; & Other Stories shoes.
WHO: Laverne Cox
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Michael Costello.
WHO: Rachel Platten
WHAT: Nominee, Top Selling Song for “Fight Song”
WEAR: Alice and Olivia blazer and pants.
WHO: Meghan Trainor
WHAT: Performer
WEAR: Michael Costello dress; Le Vian jewelry.
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!
Jessica Baker is Who What Wear’s Executive Director, Entertainment, where she ideates, books, writes, and edits celebrity and entertainment features.