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Taylor Swift had all eyes on her as she took to the American Music Awards 2018.
The 28-year-old is gearing up to open the annual event – in her first performance at the awards in three years.
And she came dressed for the occasion, rocking a mirrorball mini-dress on the red carpet.
The Shake It Off singer showed off a futuristic vibe in a glittery outfit, adorned with what seemed like thousands of mini square mirrors.
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Tay-Tay completed her look with a pair of matching, thigh-high boots – and we are seriously obsessed.
It was revealed she will be opening the show with I Did Something Bad, taken from her latest album, Reputation.
Taylors close pal – and Reputation tour buddy – Camila Cabello went in the complete opposite direction for her AMAs outfit.
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The Havana singer stunned in a glitzy black corset top, with slouchy fitted black trousers and a pair of sky-scraper heels.
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Rita Ora also opted for an all-black outfit, but went for a floor-length sheer floral gown, with a poofy, cold-shoulder detail.
The I Will Never Let You Down star scraped her trademark blonde hair into a high pony-tail, with a chic flick.
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She was soon joined on the carpet by Shawn Mendes, who looked dapper as ever in a black suit, with a patterned white shirt – and deep maroon boots.
The In My Blood star couldnt stop grinning for the cameras on the red carpet – and seeing as hes been nominated for two gongs, we can see why.
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Hes going up against Ariana Grande, BTS and Cardi B for the Favourite Social Artist, and faces stiff competition from Pink and Ed Sheeran for Adult Contemporary artist.
Dua Lipa also turned heads on the red carpet, in a stunning white gown.
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She let her accessories do the talking in a blinging choker – and bright neon nails.
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Tonight marks the New Rules singers first ever AMA nomination – as shes battling against Cardi B, Khalid, Camila Cabello and XXXTentacion for New Artist of the Year.
Tyra Banks went for a festive outfit on the red carpet, opting for a tinsel mini-skirt.
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Does the Americas Got Talent star know weve got two months left until Christmas?
She completed the look with a low-cut plain white shirt, black cap and black boots.
Does this mean tinsel skirts are a thing?
The AMA nominations 2018 in full
Artists Of The Year
Drake
Imagine Dragons
Post Malone
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
New Artist Of The Year
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Khalid
Dua Lipa
XXXTENTACION
Collaboration Of The Year
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, “Havana”
Post Malone ft. 21 Savage, “Rockstar”
Bruno Mars & Cardi B, “Finesse”
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, “Meant To Be”
Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, “The Middle”
Tour Of The Year
Beyoncé & JAY-Z
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
U2
Video Of The Year
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, “Havana”
Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”
Drake, “Gods Plan”
Favourite Social Artist
BTS
Cardi B
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Shawn Mendes
Favourite Mae Artist – Pop/Rock
Drake
Malone
Ed Sheeran
Favourite Female Artist – Pop/Rock
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Taylor Swift
Favourite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
Migos
Favourite Album – Pop/Rock
Drake, Scorpion
Ed Sheeran, ÷(Divide)
Taylor Swift, reputation
Favourite Song – Pop/Rock
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, “Havana”
Drake, “Gods Plan”
Ed Sheeran, “Perfect”
Favourite Male Artist – Country
Kane Brown
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett
Favourite Female Artist – Country
Kelsea Ballerini
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood
Favourite Duo or Group – Country
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
LANCO
Favourite Album – Country
Kane Brown, Kane Brown
Luke Combs, This Ones For You
Thomas Rhett, Life Changes
Favourite Song – Country
Kane Brown, “Heaven”
Dan + Shay, “Tequila”
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, “Meant To Be”
Favourite Artist – Rap/HipHop
Cardi B
Drake
Post Malone
Favourite Album – Rap/HipHop
Drake, Scorpion
Lil Uzi Vert, Luv Is Rage 2
Post Malone, beerbongs & bentleys
Favourite Song – Rap/HipHop
Cardi B “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”
Drake “Gods Plan”
Post Malone ft. 21 Savage “Rockstar”
Favourite Male Artist — Soul/R&B
Khalid
Bruno Mars
The Weeknd
Favourite Female Artist –Soul/R&B
Ella Mai
Rihanna
SZA
Favourite Album — Soul/R&B
Khalid “American Teen”
SZA “CTRL”
XXXTENTACION “17”
Favourite Song — Soul/R&B
Khalid “Young Dumb & Broke”
Ella Mai “Bood Up”
Bruno Mars & Cardi B “Finesse”
Favourite Artist — Alternative Rock
Imagine Dragons
Panic! At The Disco
Portugal. The Man
Favourite Artist — Adult Contemporary
Shawn Mendes
P!NK
Ed Sheeran
Favourite Artist — Latin
J Balvin
Daddy Yankee
Ozuna
Favourite Artist — Contemporary Inspirational
Lauren Daigle
MercyMe
Zach Williams
Favourite Artist — Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
The Chainsmokers
Marshmello
Zedd
Favourite Soundtrack
Black Panther: The Album, Music From And Inspired By
The Greatest Showman
The Fate of the Furious: The Album
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