The Best Dressed Stars at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards

Celebs rocked ruffles, sexy suits and glam gowns for music's big night. Catch up on all the must-see looks from the star-studded red carpet

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Priyanka Chopra

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is gleaming in a glittery gold crystal mesh Dolce & Gabbana gown featuring a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit and gold harness belt, which she accessorizes with gold ankle-strap sandals and almost 40 carats worth of Bulgari jewels.

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Alicia Keys

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pops in a custom pink Valentino crop top, high-waisted pant and voluminous cape.

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Gabrielle Union

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in an embellished low-cut white Prada gown, paired with a top-handle bag and sandals (also Prada) and Bulgari jewels.

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Cynthia Erivo

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is spotted in her custom Carolina Herrera creation featuring tiered black and white ruffles, and shoes from Christian Louboutin's collaboration with Idris and Sabrina Dhowre Elba.

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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly

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have a sexy date night in head-turning looks. Fox goes ultra-sexy in a risqué Mugler cutout design with ruched midi skirt with Jimmy Choo pumps, while Kelly wears a deconstructed Balmain tuxedo with unbuttoned and untucked shirt, plus Mikimoto x Comme des Garçons pearl choker, Tasaki earrings and necklace and a black tongue.

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H.E.R.

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looks red hot in her sequin embroidered Dior jumpsuit with her signature shades, plus peep-toe pumps.

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Renée Elise Goldsberry

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shimmers in a gold lamé Dundas mini dress with asymmetrical ruffled neckline, Giuseppe Zanotti heels and Chopard jewelry.

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Pink

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arrives for her big night (she's accepting the Icon Award) in a bubblegum pink draped pleated gown with matching drop earrings and rings by Anabela Chan.

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Padma Lakshmi

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dazzles in her embellished white Christian Siriano pantsuit, with a glittery Tyler Ellis clutch covered in Swarovski crystals and Jacquie Aiche lariat necklace and bodychain.

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Saweetie

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pumps up the volume in her Giambattista Valli Haute Couture strapless ballgown with layered, ruffled skirt, paired with Casadei rose gold pumps and jewels from Anabela Chan and Le Vian.

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Nick Jonas

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color coordinates in his three-piece green Fendi outfit, paired with black boots.

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Tina Knowles-Lawson

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keeps it chic in a studded black suit with matching pumps.

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Lena Waithe

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rocks a cool and crisp mint green double-breasted suit (custom by Richfresh) with green shirt underneath and white loafers.

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Kathryn Hahn

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teams a silk satin Thom Browne corset with black trim with a pair of "mens' fit" trousers by the brand.

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Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini poses backstage for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on May 23, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.
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looks like a shining star in her celestial-print Nedo LBD with sheer accents, plus matching pumps and rings by JustDesi and Le Vian.

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Kehlani

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teams her bedazzled bra with a puff-sleeve cape and mermaid-style skirt, plus Bulgari necklaces and ring.

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Gabby Barrett

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brings the Goldmine vibes to the carpet in a Nicolas Jebran high-shine gown featuring a cape-like train and back bow, plus Stuart Weitzman heels.

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Chelsea Handler

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looks sunny in her one-shoulder pale yellow tea-length dress with matching pointy-toe pumps.

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