No, not even a pandemic could stop the stars celebrating the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards from dressing up in epic outfits ― some from the comfort of their own homes, some socially distanced on the red carpet.
The show’s primary broadcast aired live from New York City, with some celebrities IRL and many others serving serious looks on social media.
Here’s what our favorite artists brought to the unconventional VMAs.
Miley Cyrus
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Miley Cyrus attends the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, broadcast on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Vijat Mohindra/MTV VMAs 2020/Vijat Mohindra/MTV VMAs 2020 via Getty Images)
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UNSPECIFIED – AUGUST 2020: Lady Gaga attends the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, broadcast on Sunday, August 30th 2020. (Photo by Kevin Winter/MTV VMAs 2020/Getty Images for MTV)
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UNSPECIFIED – AUGUST 30: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced.) Doja Cat attends the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, broadcast on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for RCA)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: (L-R) apl.de.ap, will.i.am, and Taboo attend the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, broadcast on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Fury/MTV VMAs 2020/Getty Images for MTV)
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UNSPECIFIED – AUGUST 2020: DaBaby attends the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, broadcast on Sunday, August 30th 2020. (Photo by Kevin Winter/MTV VMAs 2020/Getty Images for MTV)
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