Best and worst-dressed at the American Music Awards

THE biggest names in music are at the American Music Awards. Taylor Swift’s bold new look is a winner, but WTF has this singer come as?

Taylor Swift. Picture: Getty

THE stars are arriving at LA’s Microsoft Theatre for one of the biggest nights in music: The 46th Annual American Music Awards.

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross is set to host for the second year in a row, with Cardi B and Drake leading the list of nominations with eight nods each.

Expect performances from acts including Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey and Dua Lipa, as well as a special Aretha Franklin tribute performance.

But first — the red carpet …

She’s performing ‘I Did Something Bad’ tonight — but T-Swift’s outfit’s all good. Picture: Getty

One side-effect when you rock sequins on the red carpet: reflective glitter chin. Picture: Getty

From country superstar to human disco ball. Picture: Getty

Singer Poppy’s come as Mad Max Barbie. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

She’s gonna regret wearing that when she gets to the bar. Picture: AP

Ciara brought the best date: Her son, Future. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

Cardi B is in the house. Picture: AP

Rita Ora’s hitting up a funeral later. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

Jennifer Lopez is still going to look like this when she’s a hundred, isn’t she. Picture: Getty

Macaulay Culkin is here because why not? Picture: Getty

Halsey’s pretty in pink. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

Camilla Cabello keeps it simple. Picture: /Getty Images/AFP

Post Malone got a haircut! Still needs a wash, though. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

Chantel Jeffries, because Kim Karashian couldn’t make it. Picture: Getty

L-R: Bad Bunny and J Balvin. No, I don’t know either. Picture: Getty

Dua Lipa is an 80s teen prom fantasy. Picture: Getty

Tyra Banks: Business on top, party on the bottom. Picture: Getty

Bebe Rexha goes old Hollywood glam. Picture: Getty

Ashlee Simpson and husband Evan Ross: He makes her want to La La. Picture: Getty

Host Tracee Ellis Ross is in business mode. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

Kelsea Ballerini mixes zebra and bumblebee prints. Picture: Getty

Sibley Scoles, that’s a lovely dress you’re almost wearing. Picture: AP

2018 American Music Awards red carpet fashion

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