American Music Awards' Style Stars
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BEYONCé
Before performing a country version of “Irreplaceable” with Sugarland, the singer sizzled in a skintight satin Tina Knowles for House of Deréon gown and more than one million dollars of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds on the red carpet.
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MARY J. BLIGE
The singer stood out on the red carpet in a boldly patterned one-shoulder sequined Ungaro dress, Fendi heels and oversized Lorraine Schwartz earrings.
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD
The night’s big winner showed off her fit figure in a white lace Georges Chakra mini dress and strappy Rene Caovilla heels – accessorized with a Mary Norton clutch and Mikimoto pearl earrings.
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RIHANNA
Before changing into a dramatic Zac Posen for her performance, the singer sparkled on the red carpet in a black velvet and Swarovski crystal-encrusted Armani Privé dress.
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MILEY CYRUS
The teen sensation looked all grown-up in a red strapless Nuj Novakhett minidress, Christian Louboutin pumps and a Rebecca Minkoff clutch.
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FERGIE
The singer showed that less is more in her black Dsquared halter dress – the designers make a cameo in her “Clumsy” video!
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VANESSA HUDGENS
Minus boyfriend Zac Efron, the High School Musical star is the night’s golden girl in her shimmering Marc Bouwer minidress, Rene Caovilla sandals and long curls.
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ALICIA KEYS
The singer dazzled in a glamorous sequined Giorgio Armani dress, Ippolita crystal earrings, smoky eyes and soft curls.
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ASHLEY TISDALE
Before accepting the award for favorite soundtrack, the High School Musical 2 actress lit up the red carpet in a silver sequined Mandalay dress, Chanel jewelry, and Stuart Weitzman shoes
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AVRIL LAVIGNE
The often-punky singer glammed up for the red carpet in a ruched Dolce & Gabbana dress – but still showed off her daring pink streaks.
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CHRISTINA APPLEGATE
The Samantha Who? star was the epitome of chic in her origami pleated purple Donna Karan dress, Neil Lane platinum jewels and sleek bob.