The 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards took place from all over the world, with Little Mix hosting the event from the United Kingdom, Alicia Keys and Maluma performing from Los Angeles and Miami respectively, and David Guetta streaming his blowout set from the Széchenyi Bath in Budapest, Hungary (casual). And while the event came to us virtually, it didn’t stop the stars from taking the chance to get dressed up for the occasion.
Our favorite stars lit up the virtual red carpet in diamanté, embellished, and studded outfits – like Doja Cat’s sheer black maxi dress covered in crystal embellishments, Alicia Keys‘s diamanté-detail crop top, Maluma’s silver-studded vest, and Madison Beer and Anne-Marie’s satin dresses with sparkling details. When it comes to dress trends, satin and ruffles were a popular choice, while Rita Ora and Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards wore standout tulle gowns, which were two of the most memorable outfits of the night.
Read through to see every appearance we spotted on stage or behind the scenes.
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Rita Ora at the 2020 MTV EMA
Rita Ora wears a ruffled yellow tulle minidress by Giambattista Valli.
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Alicia Keys at the 2020 MTV EMA
Alicia Keys wears a diamanté cropped top with khaki high-waisted cargo trousers, matching boots, and an oversize brown leather jacket with a white shearling trim.
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Alicia Keys at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Doja Cat at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Sam Smith at the 2020 MTV EMA
Sam Smith wears a lightwash denim jacket with mid-indigo jeans, a black shirt, and black boots.
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Maluma at the 2020 MTV EMA
Maluma wears a white shirt and trousers with a light-pink studded vest.
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Madison Beer at the 2020 MTV EMA
Madison wears a custom chocolate Vivienne Westwood dress.
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Anne-Marie at the 2020 MTV EMA
Anne-Marie wears a light-blue satin minidress and adorable matching heels.
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Perrie Edwards at the 2020 MTV EMA
Perrie wears a black tuxedo-detail leotard with a ruffled blue tulle trim by Act N°1.
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Jade Thirlwall at the 2020 MTV EMA
Jade Thirlwall wears a pink Annakiki tuxedo dress.
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Leigh-Anne Pinnock at the 2020 MTV EMA
Leigh-Anne Pinnock wears a custom white Luis De Javier sheer logo-covered matching set.
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Little Mix at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Leigh-Anne Pinnock at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Jade Thirlwall at the 2020 MTV EMA
Jade Thirlwall wears a black velvet Saint Laurent dress rented from Front Row London.
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Bebe Rexha at the 2020 MTV EMA
Bebe Rexha wears a custom monochrome Christopher Kane minidress.
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Winnie Harlow at the 2020 MTV EMA
Winnie Harlow wears a candy-striped Moschino dress with jewels from Gismondi 1754.
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Zara Larsson at the 2020 MTV EMA
Zara Larsson wears a sparkling aubergine Versace minidress and Bulgari jewels.
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Anitta at the 2020 MTV EMA
Anitta wears a black Dolce & Gabbana gown.
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Becca Dudley at the 2020 MTV EMA
Becca Dudley wears Nadine Merabi’s Bella jumpsuit in red.
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Karol G at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Iann Dior at the 2020 MTV EMA
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24kGoldn at the 2020 MTV EMA
