2012 MTV VMAs Red Carpet
Tré Cool, Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt of Green Day arrive in their trademark leather, tee and jeans uniforms (and later, a Free Pussy Riot shirt) at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, with their performance later proving that Armstrong has prevailed triumphantly over his recent, severe parasite-related illness.
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Rihanna
Rihanna showed off a soignee new haircut at the 2012 MTV VMAs, and opted to wear a simple white backless, raw-edged gown by her personal designer, Adam Selman.
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Fun.
Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff and Nate Ruess of fun. opted for preppy casual attire for their first VMAs.
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One Direction
One Direction continue their plight for classy unified menswear as they arrive on the red carpet for this year's VMAs.
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Regina and Tom
VMA-nominated video director Adria Petty arrives to the ceremony with Regina Spektor, Dana York, Tom Petty at her side.
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj arrives in a typically confontational number – a catsuit in red gems and lace by Versace and rhinstone-encrusted Louboutins – at the 2012 MTV VMAs.
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift took a minimalist, mature turn in pin-straight hair and a J. Mendel white Le Smoking style suit at the 2012 MTV VMAs.
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Team USA
The 2012 U.S. Women's Gymnastics team – Gabby Douglas, Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney, Jordyn Wieber and Aly Raisman – make a colorful splash on the MTV VMAs red carpet.
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Katy Perry
Katy Perry kept up her recent streak for the darkly dramatic in a much-discussed sheer Oriental-themed Elie Saab dress and dramatic black hair extensions at the 2012 MTV VMAs.
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Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys arrives in a one-sleeved gown from French courtier Alexandre Vauthier at the 2012 MTV VMAs.
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Ke$ha
Ke$ha shocked VMA red carpet watchers by toning things down in a glitzy, but balletic Zaldy dress and Prada shoes.
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The Wanted
Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes, Max George and Tom Parker of the musical group The Wanted arrive in dapper suits at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus arrives in a daring floor-sweeping black Pucci gown and her much-debated new blonde undercut at the 2012 MTV VMAs.
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Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose
Proud parents-to-be Wiz Khalifa and a black lace-drenched Amber Rose arrive at the 2012 MTV VMAs.
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Ne-Yo
Presenter Ne-Yo scored high marks on the VMA red carpet in a swanky white suit and tweedy fedora.
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Rita Ora
Like Cyrus, Rita Ora opted for a showy Pucci look, this one a jumpsuit adorned in chevron motifs.
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Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore stars Sammi, Ronnie, Deena, Pauly D and Vinny arrive at the 2012 MTV VMAs.
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Mac Miller and Tyler Posey
Teen Wolf stars Mac Miller and Tyler Posey arrive in casual blazers and tees at the 2012 MTV VMAs.
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Pink and Carey Hart
P!nk arrived to the VMAs on the arm of husband Carey Hart, dressed in a custom look by Kathy Jeung, who also provided her spunky performance attire. Cover Girl conjured up special makeup for the singer, in light of her inclusion in their new campaign. The boldest statements entailed red leather appliques framing her eyes.
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RuPaul
RuPaul surprised VMA attendees with a flashback cameo that was a far cry away from his 90s drag glory.