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Home · Red Carpet

The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!

Ok, we're kind of dying over the red carpet slayage at this year's American Music Awards. Of course we're freaking out over Ciara's baby bump, but Teyana, Keke, Taraji and a slew of other hot celebs did not disappoint. Check out all the looks here!
By Joslyn Winkfield · Updated October 26, 2020
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Ciara
Ciara lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
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Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
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Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
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Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
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Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
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Emeli Sande
Emeli Sande lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
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Jay Pharoah
Jay Pharoah lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
Steve Granitz/WireImage
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Rocsi Diaz
Rocsi Diaz lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
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Major Lazer
Major Lazer lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
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Jeannie Mai
Jeannie Mai lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
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Kat Graham
Kat Graham lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
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Ty Dolla Sign
Ty Dolla Sign lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
Kevin Mazur/AMA2016/WireImage
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Tinashe

Tinashe lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
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Fifth Harmony
Fifth Harmony lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
Steve Granitz/WireImage
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DJ Khaled
DJ Khaled lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
Steve Granitz/WireImage
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Garcelle Beauvais
Garcelle Beauvais lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
Steve Granitz/WireImage
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Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen lights up the red carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 2016 American Music Awards Red Carpet Was On Fire!
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TOPICS:  Ciara Keke Palmer Tinashe
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