The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards air live from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., tonight (Aug. 24) and before the show gets underway, the stars hit the red carpet to show off their best attire. From chain-link lingerie looks worn by Amber Rose to Solange's sleek pantsuit, the bold and the beautiful were out in full force. And we can't forget about the guys like Sam Smith, who was suited up, and Jason Derulo shine bright in all-white. Check out The Boombox rundown of the red carpet below.

Beyonce

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Larry Busacca, Getty Images
Larry Busacca, Getty Images

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj
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Nicki Minaj

Chris Brown

Chris Brown
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Chris Brown

Amber Rose

Amber Rose
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Amber Rose

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande
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Ariana Grande

Solange

Solange Knowles
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Solange Knowles

Jordin Sparks & Jason Derulo

Jordin Sparks Jason Derulo
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Jordin Sparks Jason Derulo

Sam Smith

Sam Smith
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Sam Smith

Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea
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Iggy Azalea

Kelly Rowland

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Frazer Harrison, Getty Images
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez

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Frazer Harrison, Getty Images
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

Snoop Dogg

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Frazer Harrison, Getty Images
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

Michelle Williams

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Frazer Harrison, Getty Images
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

Rita Ora

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Jason Merritt, Getty Images
Jason Merritt, Getty Images

Usher

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Jason Merritt, Getty Images
Jason Merritt, Getty Images

Riff Raff & Katy Perry

Riff Raff Katy Perry
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Riff Raff Katy Perry

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