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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet has begun and we’ll be updating this post all night long with the best photos of celebs stepping out for the exciting event.

CBS will be airing the MTV event, taking place live on Sunday (September 27) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Make sure to tune in for the VMAs tonight on CBS, beginning at 7:30pm ET and airing live from coast-to-coast. The show is being hosted by Snoop Dogg and there are so many performers and presenters expected to appear on stage throughout the night. Check out the full list of nominees and winners.

Keep scrolling to see all of the best photos from the red carpet…

Taylor Swift

61Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is wearing a Tamara Ralph Couture gown with Le Silla shoes, earrings by Leviev and Anita Ko, and rings by Forever Diamonds and Etho Maria. She’s nominated for many awards and will receive the special Artist Director Honors.

Lisa

61Lisa

Lisa is performing tonight and she’s nominated for four awards. She’s wearing a Quine Li coat and a The Attico dress.

Sombr

61Sombr

Sombr is performing tonight and he’s nominated for three awards. He’s wearing ERL.

Stella Lefty

61Stella Lefty

Stella Lefty is nominated for three awards, including Best New Artist and Best Country Video. She’s wearing Claire Pettibone.

Sienna Spiro

61Sienna Spiro

Sienna Spiro is nominated for Best New Artist and will be performing tonight. She’s wearing custom Valentino with Chopard jewelry.

Charli XCX

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Charli XCX is a presenter tonight and she’s also up for four awards. She’s wearing Saint Laurent.

Nirvana

61Nirvana

Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear are there to accept the Video Vanguard Award.

Teyana Taylor

61Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor is a presenter at tonight’s show. She’s wearing Zuhair Murad.

The Rescue’s Brandon Sklenar and Hassie Harrison

61Brandon Sklenar and Hassie Harrison

Brandon Sklenar and Hassie Harrison, who star in the upcoming movie The Rescue, will present at the show.

Belmont Cameli

61Belmont Cameli

Off Campus star Belmont Cameli is presenting at the show.

Ella Bright

61Ella Bright

Off Campus star Ella Bright is a presenter tonight.

Adam Lambert

61Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert is in attendance! He’s wearing a custom Charles De Vilmorin Couture look.

Orville Peck

61Orville Peck

Orville Peck is a presenter at the event tonight.

Raye

61Raye

Raye is performing tonight and she’s up for two awards. She’s wearing Georges Hobeika.

Public Enemy

61Public Enemy’s Chuck D and Flavor Flav

Chuck D and Flavor Flav are on the carpet!

Teddy Swims

61Teddy Swims

Teddy Swims is performing tonight.

Lisa Rinna

61Lisa Rinna

FYI: Lisa is wearing SEKS on the red carpet.

Bebe Rexha

61Bebe Rexha

FYI: Bebe Rexha is wearing a Dreaming Eli dress, Loree Rodkin jewelry, and Jimmy Choo heels.

JoJo

61JoJo

FYI: JoJo is wearing a Nué top.

Slayyyter

61Slayyyter

Slayyyter is up for two awards.

Chloe Bailey

61Chloe Bailey

Chloe Bailey bared some skin in a sheer look.

Haley Kalil

61Haley Kalil

Haley Kalil took four flights to get from Europe to VMAs after a fashion week trip! She’s wearing Marc Bouwer.

Magnus Ferrell

61Magnus Ferrell

Magnus Ferrell is nominated for Best New Artist.

PinkPantheress

61PinkPantheress

PinkPantheress has five nominations for “Stateside.” She’s wearing Nina Ricci.

Alex Warren

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Alex Warren is presenting during the show.

Normani

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Normani is wowing on the red carpet.

Mr. Irrelevant’s David Corenswet and Isabel May

61David Corenswet and Isabel May

David Corenswet and Isabel May, who star in the upcoming movie Mr. Irrelevant, will present together at the show.

Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton

61Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton

The Hilton sisters are enjoying a night out together! Paris is wearing The Blonds.

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61Meek

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61Chris Olsen

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