Red Carpet Rundown: 2014 American Music Awards

The stars light up the red carpet in L.A.

Nicki Minaj - The Young Money rapstress loves a good LBD! Here she is striking a pose in an Alexander Wang Spring 2015 referee mock neck dress. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Nicki Minaj - See the stars who shined on the red carpet at the 2014 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. By Britt Middleton Barbz, are you loving Nicki’s stylish Alexander Wang cutout dress as much as we do? The MC never fails to slay.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Hip Hop Star - Rapper A$AP Rocky gets his rock star on in skinny black jeans, a leather moto jacket and several gold chains on the red carpet of the 2014 American Music Awards.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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A$AP Rocky - The rapper loves working leather into his ensembles, and it’s working for him. A cool leather jacket paired with a crisp button-down and second-skin trousers is always a hit.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Jennifer Lopez - Also at the AMAs, J.Lo does some major slayage in a daring blush Reem Acra Spring 2015 wrap dress. She saves the booty for the stage and gives us serious ab envy! (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Lopez - J.Lo proves why her name stays on our lips: that body! The singer positively stuns in a blush, skin-baring dress, sparkly, rose gold pumps and peachy gold makeup to finish.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Rita Ora - The “Black Widow” songstress looks every bit chic at the AMAs in a strapless, lemon Zac Posen gown with a long, mermaid hem. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Rita Ora - The British beauty sets a new trend for the evening, rocking a strapless yellow Zac Posen gown and a fierce top knot. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Ne-Yo - December 17, 2014 - Mister "Let Me Love You" stopped by to wish 106 a special goodbye. Watch a clip now!  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Ne-Yo - The “She Knows” crooner strikes a pose in a funky print Anthony Franco blazer and trousers, finished with a navy fedora and patent Prada loafers. Nice.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Christina Milian - The songstress turns up the heat in a sleek lace halter dress, adding a hot pink lip and edgy gold earrings for maximum impact.  (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/AMA2014/FilmMagic)

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Christina Milian - The songstress turns up the heat in a sleek lace halter dress, adding a hot pink lip and edgy gold earrings for maximum impact.  (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/AMA2014/FilmMagic)

Mary J. Blige - Add this look to her hit list! Mary is looking fine in a fringed black gown with sheer mesh inserts.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Mary J. Blige - Add this look to her hit list! Mary is looking fine in a fringed black gown with sheer mesh inserts.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Terrence Jenkins and Giuliana Rancic - The E! News hosts are lookin’ good, no? Terrence steps out in a burgundy Ermenegildo Zegna suit while Giuliana turns heads in a one-shouldered Alex Perry gown and Christian Louboutin pumps.  (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)

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Terrence Jenkins and Giuliana Rancic - The E! News hosts are lookin’ good, no? Terrence steps out in a burgundy Ermenegildo Zegna suit while Giuliana turns heads in a one-shouldered Alex Perry gown and Christian Louboutin pumps.  (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Tracee Ellis Ross - The Black-ish star is a classic beauty in a long-sleeved velvet turtleneck dress and pointy mesh pumps. Her topknot and red-orange lippie set her look off right, too.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Tracee Ellis Ross - The Black-ish star is a classic beauty in a long-sleeved velvet turtleneck dress and pointy mesh pumps. Her topknot and red-orange lippie set her look off right, too. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Diana Ross - Not to be outdone by her daughter, the Motown legend cements her diva status in a slinky, black gown styled with a feathered shawl and perfect corkscrew curls.   (Photo: REUTERS /DANNY MOLOSHOK /LANDOV)

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Diana Ross - Not to be outdone by her daughter, the Motown legend cements her diva status in a slinky, black gown styled with a feathered shawl and perfect corkscrew curls. (Photo: REUTERS /DANNY MOLOSHOK /LANDOV)

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Kendall Jenner, Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner - How kute is the Kardashian-Jenner clan? We love how these ladies each express their unique style on the red carpet.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Kendall Jenner, Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner - How kute is the Kardashian-Jenner clan? We love how these ladies each express their unique style on the red carpet.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Danai Gurira - The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira brightens up the night in a satin asymmetrical gown in shades of vivid lime and yellow.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Danai Gurira - The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira brightens up the night in a satin asymmetrical gown in shades of vivid lime and yellow.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker - The Real Housewives of Atlanta star and her hubby make a darling pair, don’t they? Kandi’s cream bodycon dress flatters her every inch.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker - The Real Housewives of Atlanta star and her hubby make a darling pair, don’t they? Kandi’s cream bodycon dress flatters her every inch.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Jaden Smith - The young musician-actor, who just dropped a new album, steps out in a cool streetwear-inspired getup that works for him. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jaden Smith - The young musician-actor, who just dropped a new album, steps out in a cool streetwear-inspired getup that works for him. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Jessie J in Love  - Jessie J appeared on The Real yesterday and gushed about her man Luke James. It took them a while to go public with their love affair but they decided to just go all the way in. "So I feel like going public, it was like…I love him, so why hide it or try and be a secret?" she said, adding that he was an amazing guy. She also revealed that James met her parents in London a few weeks ago and that her father remarked that the two of them together was like a musical. Cute! Watch the clip here. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jessie J and Luke James - The musical duo steps out in coordinating black and white, Jessie in a chic pantsuit while Luke channels James Dean in a leather moto jacket and slim denim.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Zendaya - Z is giving us all types of fly vibes. She shuts it down in a gold Georgine ensemble topped off with big hair. (Photo: son Merritt/Getty Images)

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Zendaya - The Disney Channel starlet is ab-solutely fabulous in this midriff-baring look, which includes a gold trench, matching wide-leg trousers and bralette. She's also giving us a major case of curl envy!  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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The Cast of Black-ish - It’s a family affair on the red carpet! Black-ish co-stars Miles Brown, Anthony Anderson, Yara Shahidi and Marcus Scribner keep coordinated in cool shades of blue. Love!  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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The Cast of Black-ish - It’s a family affair on the red carpet! Black-ish co-stars Miles Brown, Anthony Anderson, Yara Shahidi and Marcus Scribner keep coordinated in cool shades of blue. Love!  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Uzo Aduba - Orange may be the new black, but the actress is killing it in her black, off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood gown. She styles it with simple ankle-strap sandals and a spicy red lip.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Uzo Aduba - Orange may be the new black, but the actress is killing it in her black, off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood gown. She styles it with simple ankle-strap sandals and a spicy red lip.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Star Jones - The TV host shows off her playful side in an ensemble that includes a sequin and feather blazer, black tunic and embellished shorts. She finishes her look with lace stockings and ankle-strap velvet platforms.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Star Jones - The TV host shows off her playful side in an ensemble that includes a sequin and feather blazer, black tunic and embellished shorts. She finishes her look with lace stockings and ankle-strap velvet platforms.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Jordin Sparks - The songstress gives us ‘70s glam in a plunging bronze gown with seriously sexy slit. She styles it with Orit Mesica jewelry and strappy black sandals.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jordin Sparks - The songstress gives us ‘70s glam in a plunging bronze gown with seriously sexy slit. She styles it with Orit Mesica jewelry and strappy black sandals.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jhené Aiko - The Souled Out singer is the belle of the ball in her garnet Alice and Olivia gown with a statement collar necklace, braided updo and a metallic squared clutch.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jhené Aiko - The Souled Out singer is the belle of the ball in her garnet Alice and Olivia gown with a statement collar necklace, braided updo and a metallic squared clutch.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Rocsi Diaz - The Entertainment Tonight correspondent is ready for her closeup in a flirty print frock with sexy center cutout and nude sandals. We’re obsessed with her natural makeup, too. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Rocsi Diaz - The Entertainment Tonight correspondent is ready for her closeup in a flirty print frock with sexy center cutout and nude sandals. We’re obsessed with her natural makeup, too. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Garcelle Beauvais - The actress flaunts her ah-mazing frame in a red halter dress accessorized with a gold envelope clutch and metallic snake-skin sandals.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Garcelle Beauvais - The actress flaunts her ah-mazing frame in a red halter dress accessorized with a gold envelope clutch and metallic snake-skin sandals.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Fergie - She’s fergalicious! The pop star hits all the right notes in a stunning Halston gown, cinched with a thin, gold belt and Versus Versace stilettos that leave us weak in the knees.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Fergie - She’s fergalicious! The pop star hits all the right notes in a stunning Halston gown, cinched with a thin, gold belt and Versus Versace stilettos that leave us weak in the knees.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Wyclef Jean - The rapper rocks out in an all-leather ensemble, finished with bold stunna shades, of course.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Wyclef Jean - The rapper rocks out in an all-leather ensemble, finished with bold stunna shades, of course.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Aloe Blacc - The crooner goes back to basics — graphic tee, statement scarf, gray trousers, sharp fedora — and we love it.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Aloe Blacc - The crooner goes back to basics — graphic tee, statement scarf, gray trousers, sharp fedora — and we love it.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)