MTV VMAs 2012: Red Carpet Photos

The most memorable fashions from the star-studded show

Nicki Minaj is no stranger to wowing red carpet onlookers; here, she shows off her curves in a sexy jumpsuit ensemble.

A recent queen of the Billboard charts, pop diva Katy Perry flaunts an elegantly flowing gown for Billboard's camera.

Though her hotly anticipated new LP is called "Red", Taylor Swift went with a whitewashed look at the 2012 VMAs.

With her sophomore effort due this fall, Ke$ha was sure to strut a sexy look to catch the eye of Billboard's camera.

With a big, show-opening performance ahead of her, Rihanna shows off her new haircut for the red carpet crowd.

Miley Cyrus has big plans in the near future (new album, marriage to actor Liam Hemsworth) though she took time to pose for Billboard's cameras just before the VMAs.

The Wanted's Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes, Max George and Tom Parker pose for Billboard's camera just after arriving at The Staples Center. We're sure glad they came!

Pop diva Pink and motorcyclist Carey Hart hit the red carpet as one of the VMAs' most buzzworthy couples.

Demi Lovato flaunts her stylish black dress, as well as one of the evening's first Moonmen for "Best Video with a Message."

UK boy band sensation One Direction take their fresh-faced charm to the red carpet amongst a raucous crowd of onlookers.

If there's anyone on the red carpet smooth enough to make camouflage pants and a fedora work, it's R&B crooner Ne-Yo.