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<p>See the Show-Stopping Looks That Lit Up The VH1 Divas Holiday Red Carpet</p>

The 2016 VH1 Divas Holiday special brought out the most fabulous celebrities! Rocking conversation-worthy looks, everyone from Mariah Carey to Chaka Khan stepped out in their best for the event. See the fierce ladies (and gents) that lit up red carpet here!

By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 26, 2020
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Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey gives a nutcracker inspired performance onstage during 2016 VH1’s Divas Holiday in New York City.
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Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan gives a heart felt performance during the 2016 VH1’s Divas Holiday in New York City.
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Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle
Legendary divas Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle hit the stage and perform during 2016 VH1’s Divas Holiday in New York City.
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Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor dazzles in a sequin white jumpsuit as she performs during 2016 VH1’s Divas Holiday in New York City.
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Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams sings a sweet song onstage during 2016 VH1’s Divas Holiday in New York City.
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Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey stuns in a pretty pink gown at the VH1’s Divas Holiday in New York City.
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Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor looks like a true diva as her hair blows perfectly in wind at VH1’s Divas Holiday in New York City.
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Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams strikes a pose as she attends VH1’s Divas Holiday in New York City.
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LaLa Anthony
LaLa Anthony rocks a green sequin dress at the VH1 Holiday Divas concert that totally puts us in holiday spirit.
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Mack Wilds

Mack Wild looks dapper in his burgundy holiday blazer at the VH1 Holiday Divas concert in NYC.

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Serayah
Serayah looks fun and flirty in her animal print mini dress as she attends the VH1 Holiday Divas concert in NYC.
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Yandy Smith

Yandy Smith and cast members from ‘Love and Hip Hop’ look fierce as they attend the 2016 VH1’s Divas Holiday concert in New York City.

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Peter Gunz and Rich Dollaz
Peter Gunz and Rich Dollaz pose together at the 2016 VH1’s Divas Holiday concert in New York City.
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Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan still knows how to work it on the red carpet as she attends the 2016 VH1’s Divas Holiday concert in New York City.
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Papoose and Remy Ma
Papoose and Remy Ma take a sweet photo together at the 2016 VH1’s Divas Holiday concert in New York City.
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Ariane Davis

Ariane Davis shimmers in a fiery red jumpsuit while attending the 2016 VH1’s Divas Holiday concert in New York City.

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Tami Roman

Tami Roman is fierce in her all black frock while attending the 2016 VH1’s Divas Holiday concert in New York City.

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