The much-awaited return of the live audience at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) has finally happened on September 12, Sunday (US time) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City.
The 40th anniversary of the iconic awards night was graced by both the hottest artists and legendary figures in the music industry.
Queen of Pop Madonna opened the awards night, while fellow music icons such as Jennifer Lopez and Cyndi Lauper.
The three-hour event was hosted by “Say So” singer Doja Cat and packed with performances from Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Camilla Cabello, Alicia Keys, Lil Nas X, Twenty One Pilots, and many others.
Among the big winners of the 2021 MTV VMAs are Justin Bieber, who won Artist of the Year and led the nominations this year; Foo Fighters, who received the Global icon Award; and Fil-Am singer Olivia Rodrigo, who aside from winning her first-ever moonman, also won three awards out of her five nominations.
Check out some of the hottest red carpet and performances looks at the 2021 MTV VMAs in the gallery below.
Fil-Am singer Olivia Rodrigo looks stunning in her archive Versace pink dress paired with archive Richard Kerr pink butterfly earrings from Aralda Vintage.
Jennifer Lopez looks drop dead gorgeous in a black sexy lace-up crop top and a matching sequin-embellished mini skirt by David Koma.
Our very own Bretman Rock slays in a thigh-high black leather boots and a yellow and black zebra-print Roberto Cavalli dress, which is actually the exact same dress that the late music icon Aaliyah wore at the 2000 VMAs.
Fil-Am singer and TikTok star Bella Poarch's 2021 MTV VMA outfit is also on point. She styled her hair in two pigtails and wore a dramatic all-black ensemble, which consists of a black lace jumpsuit with flared pants and a long black cape.
Megan Fox sizzles in a sheer Mugler gown with crystals, while her rapper-rocker boyfriend Machine Gun Kelly looks sharp in a red Dolce Gabbana suit.
The Queen of Pop Madonna opens the 2021 MTV VMAs in a Burberry coat and a cheeky leathery body suit and cap.
Shawn Mendes goes for a chic all-white look from Mans.
'Cinderella' actress and singer Camilla Cabello is eye-catching in a fuchsia pink and red Alexis Mabille dress with a stunning bow.
Hailey Bieber sits next to her hubby and big winner of the night, Justin Bieber, who went for a more casual look with an oversized brown blazer, black hoodie and baggy jeans.
Lil Nas X looks stunning in a custom off-shoulder lilac Versace ensemble.
Pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne rocks a pink tartan suit and trouser from Area, with a huge heart cut-out in the chest and two slits just below the derriere. She walked the 2021 MTV VMA red carpet with boyfriend and fellow artist Mod Sun.
Alicia Keys dons an edgy, stylish look from Louis Vuitton.
Billie Eilish walks the 2021 MTV VMA red carpet with her brother Finneas in a simple yet stylish oversized black sweater and skirt.
Ed Sheeran and his new artist Maisie Peters don Versace outfits at the 2021 MTV VMA red carpet.
Boyband idols from the late '90s and early 2000s Lance Bass of N'SYNC, Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees and AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys rock their individual styles at the 2021 MTV VMA red carpet.
Charli XCX is clad in a sexy custom black Shawna Wu dress.
Doja Cat rocks a hot Vivienne Westwood outfit.
Normani wows in a sexy, all-white vegan leather ensemble from Patrycja Pagas.
Rita Ora looks gorgeous in her all-black Vera Wang look.
Fil-Am rapper Saweetie channels Mariyln Monroe in her silver Valentino dress.