The Red Carpet Photos We Can't Stop Staring At

We can't not ogle these candid pics
By Grace Gavilanes
Updated August 30, 2015 09:45 PM

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TAYLOR & HER SQUAD STEAL THE SHOW

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Why have one date to the VMAs when you can have nine? (Sorry, Calvin.) Swift and her BFFs' (a.k.a. the cast of "Bad Blood") arrival to the VMAs not only gives us major #squadgoals, but presents an opportunity for us to play "Where's Waldo?"

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VANESSA CUDDLES A PUPPY

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Because it was pretty genius of MTV to bring puppies (adoptable ones at that!) to the red carpet.

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FRANKIE GRANDE SHINES

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If you're not staring at Ariana's brother's glittery chest you must have your sunglasses on.

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GIGI GORGEOUS DRESSES BEST

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The YouTube star lives up to her last name in a VMAs look that can be described in two words: flawlessly fringe-tastic.

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THOUGH WALK THE MOON AIN'T BAD, EITHER

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You know their hit and now you'll remember their faces – or at least their paint-splattered suits.

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MILEY BACKS IT UP

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Cyrus shows us a different side of herself (though one we're pretty sure we've seen before).

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WHILE THE CYRUS FAMILY SHOWS SUPPORT

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There's so much to look at here, but what's most important is that the host's whole fam came to watch her, and that's pretty sweet.

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NICKI STUNS – AND KNOWS IT

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The VMAs' first performer of the night is all about her golden globes, er, goddess look, and we can't blame her.

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KIMYE MAKES THEIR ENTRANCE

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Sweats for him, a plunging dress for her, neutrals all around. Color us not shocked.

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EMILY RATAJKOWSKI SHOWS HER STEMS

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The We Are Your Friends star channels Angelina Jolie with her slit-to-there dress and sexy pose (you know what we're talking about).

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BIEBER DEBUTS A NEW 'DO

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Is that you, Justin? The singer shows off a totally different look with his side-swept, half-dyed hair.

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