Selena Gomez was the opening act at the American Music Awards on Sunday.
And all eyes were on the starlet as she sauntered down the red carpet of LA’s Microsoft theater wearing a stunning Versace ensemble.
Selena, 27, looked sultry in a silken lime green number which expertly accentuated her curves.
The former Disney Channel star’s strapless minidress put both her chest and toned legs on display. Keeping to a single colored theme, she had heels that perfectly matched her frock.
Glamming things up, she piled on two layers of beautiful diamonds around her neck.
The pop star/actress/producer styled her shoulder length locks straight with a retro flip at the bottom while keeping her makeup subdued.
Mean green: Selena’s strapless Versace minidress put both her chest and toned legs on display. Keeping to a single colored theme, she had heels that perfectly matched her frock
In the spotlight: All eyes were on the Lose You To Love Me singer as she strutted down the red carpet at LA’s Microsoft Theater on Sunday
Chic: The pop star/actress/producer styled her shoulder length locks straight with a retro flip at the bottom while keeping her makeup subdued
Smile! The Wizards Of Waverly Place star caught up with fans and took a few selfies
Taylor Swift looked unreal as she was set to earn the Artist Of The Decade Award that evening.
The Lover songstress certainly looked like an icon, appearing he envy of everyone in a slinky olive-green dress which showcased her legs with a revealing slit.
Accentuating her stems, she teamed her dress with a pair of thigh-high boots.
Her hair was styled into a chic half-ponytail with a bit of beachy texture running through.
Olive you! Taylor Swift was the envy of everyone in a slinky olive-green dress which showcased her legs with a revealing slit
Life’s a beach: Her hair was styled into a chic half-ponytail with a bit of beachy texture running through
Carrie Underwood shined in a purple sequined dress which put her lean legs on full display. She also offered up a bit of chest with its low V-neckline.
Her dress brought the drama as the country queen swept a long, flowing cape over one shoulder.
Carrie’s look was accented with gold peep-toe platforms, a beautiful choker and smokey eyeshadow.
Getting a leg up: Carrie Underwood shined in a purple sequined dress which put her lean legs on full display
Go for the gold: Carrie’s look was accented with gold peep-toe platforms, a beautiful choker and smokey eyeshadow
In the buff: Camila Cabello radiated glamour in a gauzy nude number with a corset-like top
Camila Cabello radiated glamour in a gauzy nude number with a corset-like top. She wore her hair in a messy-chic braid which swung down to her hips.
Keeping things playful, the Havana singer went with glowy, natural looking skin.
She did not appear alongside boyfriend Shawn Mendes on the red carpet. But the Stitches singer did make a handsome show as he graced the red carpet solo, wearing a purple suit with teal lapels and no shirt beneath.
He drew extra attention to his chest with a pendant and a puka shell necklace.
Undone: She wore her hair in a messy-chic braid which swung down to her hips
Handsome: Camila’s boyfriend Shawn Mendes looked handsome as he graced the red carpet solo, wearing a purple suit with teal lapels and no shirt beneath
Lizzo looked lavish in a short and sweet tangerine number which showed off her lovely legs.
The Truth Hurts singer’s ruffle-heavy dress tilted off one shoulder for a bit of sass. She heightened the look with a pair of simple strappy white heels.
All the while, she carried along an itty-bitty white purse which definitely out-did any other examples of the tiny bag trend.
The star highlighted her eyes with some scarlet shadow while adding another sultry touch with a sleek ponytail.L
Orange crush: Lizzo looked lavish in a short and sweet tangerine number which showed off her lovely legs
In the bag: All the while, she carried along an itty-bitty white purse which definitely out-did any other examples of the tiny bag trend
Halsey went for ultra-elegant in a watercolor-hued floral number with ruffles throughout.
She went bold with her makeup, wearing bright pink and blue around her eyes while keeping her brows faint. Her dark looks were tied up with a small bow.
As she posed for the camera, the Without Me singer jutted a pink satin heel out with the utmost attitude.
Colorful: Halsey went for ultra-elegant in a watercolor-hued floral number with ruffles throughout
Strike a pose: The cameras couldn’t take their focus off of the Jersey-born pop star
The bold and the beautiful: She went bold with her makeup, wearing bright pink and blue around her eyes while keeping her brows faint
Christina Aguilera stood out in an avant-garde ivory look which dipped low upon her chest.
Details like a veil, wild shoulders and a chunky belt intensified the interesting ensemble.
She dressed things up with matching baubles and pearl rings. For makeup the star went with alluring silver shadow and a full pout.
Mother superior: Christina Aguilera stood out in an avant-garde ivory look which featured a veil, wild shoulders and a chunky belt
Add the accessories: She dressed things up with matching baubles and pearl rings
Hostess Ciara wowed in a bright blue suit which she wore sans shirt.
Instead of a top, she masked her cleavage with a striking turquoise chest-piece.
Her hair was long and luxurious, sweeping down past her waist with small plaits woven throughout.
She’s got the blues: Hostess Ciara wowed in a bright blue suit which she wore sans shirt
Hints of skin: Instead of a top, she masked her cleavage with a striking turquoise chest-piece
Heidi Klum got a leg up on the competition wearing a short, short frock with a feathered skirt and glittering silver top half, which matched her stilettos.
She tied her hair up into an effortlessly chic half-ponytail while amping up her already model good looks with a bit of dark shadow.
On the red carpet, Heidi shared a kiss with her new hubby Tom Kaulitz.
In full plume: Heidi Klum got a leg up on the competition wearing a short, short frock with a feathered skirt and glittering silver top half, which matched her stilettos
Smooch: On the red carpet, Heidi shared a kiss with her new hubby Tom Kaulitz
Pretty in pink: Dua Lipa went for full Barbie Girl appeal in a strapless fuchsia look with a black velvet sash on her hip
Blonde ambition: She amplified the girly look with a blonde ponytail cascading from her crown
Date night: She took model beau Anwar Hadid along for the event
Kesha stunned in head-to-toe Versace as she appeared with New Orleans hip-hop icon Big Freedia.
My Own Dance singer Kesha showed off her chest in a plunging wrap dress tied together with a Greek key sash.
Patterned leggings tucked into matching stilettos ensured the Versace look made a statement.
Patterns that pop: Kesha stunned in head-to-toe Versace as she appeared with New Orleans hip-hop icon Big Freedia
Luxurious look: My Own Dance singer Kesha showed off her chest in a plunging wrap dress tied together with a Greek key sash
She accessorized with chunky chains and one of the Italian fashion house’s signature Medusa pendants.
The star rocked a wet-look hairstyle with dramatic eyeliner framing her baby blues.
Meanwhile, Freedia wowed in a patterned purple number with beautiful rainbow details repping the LGBTQ community. She also carried a chic clutch in rainbow hues.
Princess of Darkness: Kelly Osbourne exuded gothic glamour in a chic velvet frock which had long sleeves, piqued shoulders and a floor-sweeping skirt
Purple reign: She smoothed her purple fringe down sharply and tied the rest of her tresses up with a bow that matched her gown
Kelly Osbourne exuded gothic glamour in a chic velvet frock which had long sleeves, piqued shoulders and a floor-sweeping forest green skirt.
She smoothed her purple fringe down sharply and tied the rest of her tresses up with a dark bow that matched her gown.
Keeping to a theme, she carried a glittering black, envelope clutch.
Sexy: Lauren Jauregui took a wild approach to evening-wear in a snakeskin-patterned gown which dipped low to feature her elegant decolletage
Glam: The former Fifth Harmonizer wore her hair in waves which swept down towards her waist while playing up her eyes with some cat-eyed shadow
Lauren Jauregui took a wild approach to evening-wear in a snakeskin-patterned gown which dipped low to feature her elegant decolletage.
The former Fifth Harmonizer wore her hair in waves which swept down towards her waist while playing up her eyes with some cat-eyed shadow.
Regina King looked like true royalty wearing a figure-hugging beaded dress with a bold cut-out a top her chest. Her elegant high ponytail was given a boost with a beaded headpiece covering her fringe.
Cut it out! Regina King looked like true royalty wearing a figure-hugging beaded dress with a bold cut-out a top her chest
Pony up! Her elegant high ponytail was given a boost with a beaded headpiece covering her fringe
Billy Porter flaunted his signature style wearing a white dress and matching overcoat embroidered with a seahorse. A sponge-like headpiece tied together the semi-aquatic theme.
Constance Wu looked like a ballerina in her short petal pink Prada dress with studded laces criss-crossing her chest.
Making her look all the sweeter, she tied her locks up into twin buns. White heels completed her ensemble along with subdued beauty.
Under the sea: Billy Porter flaunted his signature style wearing a white dress and matching overcoat embroidered with a seahorse. A sponge-like headpiece tied together the semi-aquatic theme
Keeping on her toes: Constance Wu looked like a ballerina in her short petal pink Prada dress with studded laces criss-crossing her chest
Man, I feel like a woman: Shania Twain piled on the glamour with a silky blouse and glimmering skirt. She piled her caramel hair on top of her head for an extra degree of elegance
Bur-berry nice: Billie Eilish embraced her usually unique style wearing a Burberry suit with a studded and chainmail veil
Shania Twain piled on the glamour with a silky blouse and glimmering skirt. She piled her caramel hair on top of her head for an extra degree of elegance.
Billie Eilish embraced her usually unique style wearing a Burberry suit with a studded and chainmail veil.
Jameela Jamil was radiant in a sparkling black and silver dress which plunged low on her chest. The Good Place actress was joined by her musician boyfriend James Blake.
Jenna Dewan was darling as she cradled her growing baby bump wearing a sleek strawberry pink dress. She dressed things up with pink gem earrings, flushed cheeks, and a juicy pink lip.
Dazzler: Jameela Jamil was radiant in a sparkling black and silver dress which plunged low on her chest
On the town: The Good Place actress was joined by her musician boyfriend James Blake
Hot pink: Jenna Dewan was darling as she cradled her growing baby bump wearing a sleek strawberry pink dress
Megan Thee Stallion sizzled in a glittering red dress which plunged low on her chest while climbing high up her thigh. Her hair was styled in romantic curls which she swept over one shoulder and to the side.
Kelsea Ballerini offered an eyeful of chest in a sequined gold and scarlet number.
Katherine Langford was elegant in an off-the-shoulder crimson design, which she matched with red eyeshadow.
Alyson Stoner shined in an angular metallic bustier and a monochrome suit. She paired her cropped locks with winged eyeliner and neutral lip.
Cobie Smulders went for a thigh-skimming gold dress and matching jacket.
In the spotlight: Alyson Stoner shined in an angular metallic bustier and a monochrome suit
Top of the crop: She paired her cropped locks with winged eyeliner and neutral lip
Setting the gold standard: Cobie Smulders went for a thigh-skimming gold dress and matching jacket
Several of the evening’s gentlemen had some of the most striking looks.
Lil Nas X exuded pure drama in a lime green suit with wide shoulders and a neon zebra-print shirt underneath. He continued the look with glamorous gloves and a pair of dangling earrings.
Post Malone brought the yee-haw wearing a plaid suit with a bolo tie and custom white cowboy hat with his own name in Gothic lettering and a thorn design under the brim.
His earrings looked like the spurs worn on the back of a stylish pair of Western boots.
In the lime-light: Lil Nas X exuded pure drama in a lime green suit with wide shoulders and a neon zebra-print shirt underneath
Giddy up: Post Malone brought the yee-haw wearing a plaid suit with a bolo tie and custom white cowboy hat with his own name in Gothic lettering and a thorn design under the brim
While Gomez opened the show, plenty of other top acts were there to entertain.
Other performers at the event include Camila Cabello, nominated for collaboration of the year for Senorita with Shawn Mendes, and Dua Lipa, whose debut album is the most streamed album by a female artist in Spotify history.
The show will air live on ABC from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
So sweet: Thomas Rhett appeared with his pregnant wife Lauren at the affair
Taylor is nominated for five honors and will receive the artist of the decade award at the show.
Throughout her career, Swift has won 23 AMAs and she could break Michael Jackson’s record for most wins (the King of Pop won 24 trophies).
Swift will compete for the top prize — artist of the year — along with Post Malone, Ariana Grande, Drake and Halsey.
Dancing queen: Ballerina Misty Copeland was ethereal in white
Silver starlet: Disney star Sofia Carson, 26, from the show Austin & Ally, wore a shimmering sequinned dress
Eilish is competing for six AMAs, including favorite female pop/rock artist and favorite pop/rock album. Her debut — When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? — is one of the top-selling albums of the year. It launched multiple Top 40 hits including Bad Guy, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Lizzo, nominated for three AMAs, released her debut in 2013 but she achieved major success this year. Her two-year-old song Truth Hurts topped the Hot 100 chart for seven weeks and her three-year-old song Good As Hell just reached the Top 10 on the pop charts and is No 1 on the R&B charts. Lizzo released her major-label debut album, Cuz I Love You, earlier this year.
