2016 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet Arrivals

2016 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet Arrivals

MTV has finally brought the Video Music Awards back to NYC — shutting down Madison Square Garden to hand out its moon men trophies to artists you love (and a few you’re not all that familiar with) as some of your faves hit the stage.

With a night full of twists turns and surprises — what’s Rihanna gonna wear and perform to open the show? What EXACTLY does Kanye plan to do with 4 free minutes of uninhibited airtime? What’s Beyonce about to do to get white folks upset again out here?? — first and foremost, we have to see what these entertainers are wearing for the big night, and as always, judge who looked more bangin as they strutted the stadium.

Let’s kick it off — of course — with the Queen Bey and her Princess Blue…

Beyonce stunned in an ethereal, feathered number with wing-like shoulders…

Hit the flip fore more…

Slimmy trimmy Kimmy rocked a somewhat naked dress, as usual…

And cuddled up with her hubby ‘Ye…

Nicki Minaj rocked a barely-there blue gown…

And hung on her boo Meek Mill’s arm looking happy and unbothered…

Britney popped back on the scene wearing all black..

It’s Britney bih…

Cassie kept it fun in shiny gold pants, a bright yellow wig…

…and little else. She skipped the shirt this time around…

Ashley Graham handed out heart attacks in a see-through get-up…

Amber Rose covered up a little bit…

Tinashe ravished in red…

Rita Ora went rocker chic…

Nick Cannon rocked all white and his favorite turban…

Ariana Grande rocked her signature high ponytail and bared her midriff…

And Jaden Smith rocked a very Jaden look.

So…who looked more bangin??