It's the one awards show guaranteed to showcase some of the most outrageously glamorous and jaw-dropping red carpet looks.
And Monday night's MTV Video Music Awards didn't disappoint as Cardi B, Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez and Nicki Minaj made their mark in outfits ranging from glamorous to scandalous as the event kicked off at Radio Music Hall in New York.
Stealing the spotlight, new mom Cardi B looked stunning as she lead the celebrity arrivals for her first public appearance after welcoming daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus last month.
All eyes on her: Cardi B looked incredible for her first post-baby red carpet appearance at Monday's event
She's back! The 25-year-old rapper put on a busty display in a ruched velvet off-the-shoulder gown by Nicolas Jebran
The 25-year-old Bodak Yellow hitmaker put on a busty display in a fuchsia ruched velvet gown by Nicolas Jebran which showed off her trim post-baby figure.
Most strikingly of all Cardi rocked a demure pixie haircut which perfectly flattered her features and she set the look off with some statement green diamond earrings from Lorraine Schwartz.
The mother-of-one, who married beau Offset last year, completed the ultra glam look with some satin heels in a matching pink shade.
Looking ready for business, Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kylie rocked a white blazer dress tied at the waist with a belt.
The newly blonde reality star, who celebrated her 21st birthday earlier this month, looked leggy in some satin stilettos embellished with gems.
Post baby glam: The Bodak Yellow hitmaker, who welcomed daughter Kulture on July 10, showed off her trim figure in the form-fitting number
Kylie, whose boyfriend Travis Scott will be performing during the night, chose to pose separately on the red carpet.
Sporting Versace, JLo was a silver siren as she arrived in a one-shoulder gown with thigh-high slit.
Accessorizing the look the Waiting For Tonight hitmaker was adorned with diamond-encrusted accessories and carried a sparkly box clutch.
Some platform metallic stilettos completed the World of Dance star's look.
The 49-year-old singer was joined by boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, 43, who looked dapper in a maroon blazer and smart pants.
Makeup mogul: The newly blonde reality star, who celebrated her 21st birthday earlier this month, looked leggy and swept her hair back tight
Dripping in silver: The songstress looked flawless and accessorized with diamond encrusted jewels and a sparkly clutch
Power couple: The pop icon was joined by boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, 43, who looked dapper in a maroon blazer
One of the most outrageous looks of the night came courtesy of rapper Nicki, 35, who wore a very revealing Off-White dress consisting of a strappy nude bodysuit with transparent skirt layered over the top.
The Chun-Li hitmaker wore long black extensions in her hair and some diamond hoop earrings.
Elevating her 5ft 2in frame, Nicki wore glam diamond-studded ankle-strap heels.
Putting on a super loved up display on the red carpet Ariana Grande arrived with fiance Pete Davidson.
The couple, who got engaged in June after just a few weeks of dating, couldn't keep their hands off each other as they smooched for cameras.
Ariana, 25, wore a metallic mini dress with knitted gun metal over-the-knee boots.
So outrageous: Nicki Minaj was scandalous in an Off-White dress consisting of a strappy nude bodysuit with transparent skirt layered over the top
Into You: Ariana Grande, 25, brought along fiance Pete Davidson, 24, and the couple looked super loved up as they posed and kissed for cameras
Whirlwind romance: Comedian Pete couldn't stop smiling as the pop icon wrapped her arms around him
Camera ready: The No Tears Left To Cry hitmaker wore a metallic mini dress with knitted gun metal over-the-knee boots
Her comedian beau kept it low-key in a white sweatshirt, baggy pants and Adidas sneakers.
Aussie beauty Shanina Shaik, 27, looked flawless in a sheer plunging white jumpsuit which she teamed with statement diamond earrings and metallic stilettos.
Supermodel Winnie Harlow dazzled in a sheer beaded gown with long sleeves and center slit which revealed some leg.
The Canadian beauty wore her long brunette locks glossy and straight down her back.
Red carpet pro: The blonde beauty looked flawless with an understated makeup look and tousled locks
Hell for leather: Iggy Azalea made a statement in a bustier mini dress with studded leather thigh-high boots
Oozing attitude: The 28-year-old Aussie rapper went for a wet look hairdo and gold crucifix earrings
Flawless: Shanina shimmery eye makeup, diamond earrings and wore her brunette locks in beachy waves
Buttoned up: Blake Lively was elegant in a cream suit with extreme wide-leg trousers
Cardi is the top contender with with 10 nominations. She will open Monday's show, which kicks off at 9 pm ET from Radio City Music Hall in New York.
The rapper is up for video of the year with Finesse, her collaboration with Bruno Mars. The song's video, inspired by the 1990s sketch comedy series In Living Color, is also nominated for four other honors.
For the top prize, Cardi B and Mars will compete with Childish Gambino's This Is America, Drake's God's Plan, Beyonce and Jay-Z's Apes**t, Camila Cabello's Havana and Ariana Grande's No Tears Left to Cry.
Taking the plunge! Actress Shay Mitchell and musician Tessa Brooks showed off cleavage as they wowed in textured dresses with shoulder pads adding some structure
Doting mom: Heidi, 31, made it a family affair as she posed with husband Spencer Pratt, 35, and baby Gunner
Monday night's show will air without a proper host, a representative for MTV confirmed last week.
But there is an impressive list of presenters to help take the reigns throughout the show including Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, Millie Bobby Brown, Liam Payne, Backstreet Boys, Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, Rita Ora and G-Eazy.
Most of the top nominees – including Drake, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Mars and Gambino – won't attend the VMAs.
Grande, who released a new album last week, is set to perform. Other performers include Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Shawn Mendes, the Backstreet Boys, Post Malone, Panic! At the Disco, Logic and Ryan Tedder.
So cheeky! Amber gave onlookers quite an eyeful in her fishnets and lace-up boots
Whiter shade of pale: Nicky Hilton Rothschild opted for a flirty mini while Madison Beer rocked a stunning pantsuit
Hot date: Rapper Gucci Mane looked like the cat who got the cream as he arrived with wife Keyshia Ka'Oir who put her curves on display in a jewel-encrusted catsuit
Top of the crops: Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown and dancer Maddie Ziegler were on the same style page with cropped tops and stylish pants
Hot to trot: Model and DJ Chantel Jeffries, 35, looked ready to party in a sparkly skintight cocktail dress with side train
Jennifer Lopez, who will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for lifetime achievement, will also hit the stage.
MTV also plans on honoring Aretha Franklin, who died last week from pancreatic cancer at age 76.
As for nominees, Beyonce and Jay-Z follow Cardi B with eight bids for Apesh–t, filmed at the Louvre museum in Paris.
Gambino's This Is America, which tackles racism and gun violence, earned him seven nominations, while Drake, who gave away $1 million dollars to Miami residents in his God's Plan clip, scored seven nods.
Girly glam: Sophie Kasaei from the UK's Geordie Shore flashed her legs in a sparkly pink mini and heels
Shock factor: Sky turned heads in a shimmering suit which she opened to flash onlookers
Mars, who has six nominations, is up for artist of the year alongside Cardi B, Drake, Post Malone, Cabello and Grande.
Taylor Swift was shut out of the major categories but did nab three nominations for technical awards: Her No. 1 hit, Look What You Made Me Do, is up for best art direction, best visual effects and best editing.
Cardi B's other nominations include best new artist, best hip-hop video for Bartier Cardi and best Latin video for Dinero with Lopez and DJ Khaled.
Others nominated for multiple VMAs include SZA, Ed Sheeran, Janelle Monae, Khalid, Alessia Cara and Dua Lipa.
Avicii, who died in April, is nominated for best dance and best visual effects for Lonely Together, which features Rita Ora.
Risque red carpet look: Musical artist Morgan Saint took a fashion risk wearing a sheer three-part pant suit
Bringing some drama: Model Rose Bertram and Youtuber Tana Mongeau showed off glam looks with creative uses of fabric