Beyonce impressed fans with her numerous wardrobe changes at the MTV VMAs on Sunday. Winning eight awards, she saved her most elegant outfit for a celebratory dinner in New York City. The 34-year-old singer looked stunning in a white sheer dress with a bridal theme as she arrived at the upscale Italian restaurant Pasquale Jones with her husband, rapper Jay Z.
Radiant in a bridal-inspired white sheer gown, Beyonce made a stunning entrance at the upscale Italian restaurant, Pasquale Jones, alongside her husband Jay Z. Fresh from her successful appearance at the MTV VMAs, the singer turned heads with a daring plunging neckline that showcased her cleavage, complemented by intricate floral details that made her outfit truly memorable. This elegant ensemble marked the end of a series of extravagant costume changes for Beyonce, who first wore the striking dress while accepting the Video of the Year Award for her hit song “Formation”. Keeping her accessories to a minimum, all eyes were on Beyonce as she mingled with other celebrities at the after-party, letting her show-stopping outfit steal the spotlight.
Exposing: The daring neckline showcased the singer’s bosom, with eye-catching flower decorations making sure she turned heads as she entered the venue.
Look who’s making an entrance: Beyonce stole the show on Sunday night, taking home an abundance of awards at the MTV VMAs.
Taking center stage, the outfit stole the spotlight with minimal accessories as she joined a group of celebrities at the party after the event. Meanwhile, her husband Jay kept a low profile in a casual jacket and jeans paired with fresh white sneakers. Also in attendance were Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, with Kanye appearing somber following his long-winded speech at the ceremony. Kim flaunted her impressive post-baby weight loss in a tight black mini dress, while Kanye opted for an all-white ensemble similar to the one he wore on stage. Diddy and his girlfriend Cassie made an appearance at the bash after confirming their reconciliation at the MTV VMAs earlier that evening. Additionally, Canadian model Winnie Harlow turned heads in a vibrant printed dress as she arrived at the event.
The intricate lace design on Beyonce’s outfit gave a glimpse of her beautiful figure.
Taking charge: The vocalist stole the show as she confidently strode in front of her beaming partner.
Following in Beyonce’s shadow, Jay Z kept a low profile as they made their way to the post-ceremony party on Sunday night. Beyonce turned heads with her stunning presence, while Jay Z opted for a more understated approach.
Dressed to impress, the singer stunned in a gorgeous ensemble completed by silver peep toe pumps. Beyonce wowed the crowd at the MTV VMAs as she took home the Video Of The Year award, proving once again why she is the Queen Bey. Graciously accepting the honor, she gave thanks to her family, giving a special shoutout to her daughter and husband for their unwavering support. With her ethereal lace white dress, Beyonce looked every bit the superstar she is.
Beyonce and Jay Z were seen leaving the event with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who appeared somber after his lengthy speech earlier in the evening.
Reunited and It Feels So Good: Diddy and his girlfriend, Cassie, were spotted together at the MTV VMAs, ending any doubts about their relationship status.
Amazing: TV personality Kim, who is 35 years old, looked stunning in her figure-hugging black dress that showed off her impressive weight loss after giving birth.
Vibrant: Winnie Harlow, the fashion icon from Canada, showcased her impeccable style once again at the after-party event.
Get ready, because Kim and Kanye made a grand entrance alongside other celebrities at the glamorous New York event.
Celebrating her success at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, Beyonce took home not one but two awards – Video Of The Year and Best Female Video. Dressed in a stunning gold ensemble, Queen Bey graciously accepted her trophies from the golden Team USA gymnasts: Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian, and Laurie Hernandez. Unfortunately, Gabby Douglas was unable to attend due to a medical issue.
During her acceptance speech, Beyonce expressed her gratitude to director Jonas Auckland for his work on the video, thanked MTV for the recognition, and showed love to her devoted fans. It was a night of gold and glamour for the talented singer, made even more special by the support of the enthusiastic gymnasts.
Putting family above all else, the 34-year-old vocalist expressed her gratitude to her amazing husband and lovely daughter for their unwavering support as she accepted the top award of the evening.
Highlight of the evening: She appeared stunning in a delicate white lace dress that was sheer and revealing.
Late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon lent a helping hand to Beyoncé as she navigated down the stairs. Fallon was sporting the look of disgraced US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte while offering his assistance to Queen Bey.
Everything was gold: She received the Best Female Video award from the gold medallist gymnasts of Team USA, famously known as the Final Five.
The expressions of joy on Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian, and Laurie Hernandez’s faces were contagious as they shared a warm embrace with the famous Lemonade singer.
The Fantastic Four were missing their teammate Gabby Douglas, who couldn’t make it due to a health concern.
Glowing: Beyonce rocked a stunning gold outfit complete with a jumpsuit and cape, looking absolutely fabulous.
Big congratulations to the amazing singer! In her heartfelt acceptance speech, she expressed her love and gratitude to her fans who continuously inspire her. It was a remarkable night for her, scooping up a total of eight awards. Beyonce also dominated in the professional categories, with her Formation video taking home wins in Best Choreography, Best Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Editing. With these wins, she now holds the record for the most Moonmen of all time, surpassing Madonna’s previous mark of 20. With an impressive 11 nominations going into the night, she truly showed why she is considered a powerhouse in the music industry.
Absolutely mesmerizing: Beyonce had everyone in the audience on their feet as she wowed the crowd with a spectacular 16-minute medley of songs from her groundbreaking visual album, Lemonade.
Dazzling in white: The singer kicks off her show adorned in a white robe with a coordinating oversized hat.
Exciting: She quickly discarded her hat as she kicked off her performance of Pray If You Catch Me with a passionate voice.
She sauntered gracefully through her troupe of dancers, dressed in shining gold all over.
Trust fall: As she leans back, the man in black catches her and then gracefully removes his cloak.
The element of surprise kicks in when she unveils a stylish black bodysuit adorned with lace and paired with fishnet stockings.
Dancing and swaying: She is accompanied by dancers dressed in daring patent leather bandeaus and shorts.
Beyonce showed off her killer moves by adding some booty shaking to her performance of Hold Me Up. She totally slayed it!
As the flames crackled on stage, Beyonce’s expression turned dark, embodying the phrase ‘from ashes to ashes, and from dust to side chicks.’
Getting ready: Afterwards, she draped herself in a luxurious fur coat in shades of white, red, and black.
Bend it like beckham: Her emotive expressions played a vital role in the show.
During Beyonce’s grand finale performance of “Formation,” her dancers gracefully arranged themselves on the floor to form the iconic female gender symbol.
BFF: Tennis superstar Serena Williams kicked off the show
Stylish: The 34-year-old athlete flaunted her stunning physique in a little black dress with daring cutouts along the waist and thigh. Beyonce stole the show with an unforgettable performance of songs from her popular visual album Lemonade. Serena Williams introduced the fabulous Queen Bey, who made a grand entrance wearing a chic white hat and fur coat. Rihanna also dazzled the crowd with the first of her four career-spanning medley performances earlier in the evening.
Wow: Instead of Rihanna, the star of the show kicked things off by taking the stage and delivering a medley of her greatest hits from throughout her career.
Stunning in a soft shade of pink, the 28-year-old singer from Barbados and her dancers captivated the audience as they kicked off the performance with a lively rendition of Don’t Stop The Music.
Having a blast: Following a shortened version of the opening song, she smoothly transitioned into Only Girl (In The World) and then got the crowd moving with her energetic performance of We Found Love, her hit collaboration with Calvin Harris.
Stylishness: She rocked a pink bodysuit adorned with the ‘hood by air’ logo, paired with a coordinated jacket and some killer thigh-high boots.
Stunning: Her first performance came to a close with the song Where Have You Been.
Rihanna was visibly moved as she was met with a standing ovation from both her fans and fellow artists.
Skilled: Her follow-up show showcased popular songs such as Rude Boy, What’s My Name, and Work.
With her captivating presence, she lit up the stage during her thrilling performances of Pour It Up and BBHMM.
The talented singer captivated the audience with her fourth and final medley, which featured her popular hits Stay, Diamonds, and Love On The Brain. Opening the show with Don’t Stop The Music, she and her dancers looked fabulous in baby pink outfits. Sporting a pink bodysuit with ‘hood by air’ printed on it, she completed the look with a matching jacket and thigh-high boots. Rihanna effortlessly moved across the stage, delivering a stellar performance of select tracks from her successful music career. Transitioning from Only Girl (In The World) to her Calvin Harris collaboration We Found Love, she had the crowd on their feet and dancing along to the beat.
‘Since I was 22, I’ve had feelings for her’: Drake, who is rumored to be romantically involved with her, surprised her by giving her the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award and openly expressing his love for her.
Making a move: The 29-year-old rapper appeared to be leaning in for a kiss.
Uncomfortable situation: He awkwardly passed the highly desired golden Moonman award to her.
Gentle peck: He planted a kiss on her neck in the end.
In the finale of the show, Rihanna and Drake appeared to be in high spirits as they posed together. After her powerful performance of “Where Have You Been,” she was moved to tears by the standing ovation from her fans and peers. To top off the night, Rihanna was honored with the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award, recognizing her significant impact on MTV culture. Past recipients of this esteemed award include music legends such as David Bowie, The Beatles, Guns N’ Roses, U2, Beyoncé, and of course, the award’s namesake, Michael Jackson.
Taking the spotlight: Kanye West took the chance to speak before unveiling his latest music video for the song Fade.
In a recent interview, the 39-year-old rapper discussed various subjects, such as gun violence in Chicago and his controversial Famous music video.
He made an amusing gesture by singling out his former girlfriend Amber Rose in the audience and jokingly bringing up his wife’s ex, Ray J.
His previous love interest, Amber, found humor in Kanye’s playful portrayal of her in the music video and shared a laugh about it.
Kanye shared his admiration for his idols, referring to them as artist-merchants. He listed a select few historical figures who have influenced him, including Truman, Ford, Hughes, Disney, Jobs, and himself.
Impressive: Kanye’s music video for Fade showcased the remarkable physical fitness of 25-year-old singer Teyana Taylor. To top it off, the golden Moonman award was presented to her by none other than her rumored love interest Drake. During his speech, the 29-year-old singer of the hit song One Dance expressed his admiration for her, stating: ‘She’s someone I’ve been in love with since I was 22 years old. She’s one of my closest friends in the world. Throughout my adult life, I’ve looked up to her, despite her being younger than me.’
Fingers crossed for Kim as she hoped Kanye would take home the Best Male Video award, but unfortunately, the rapper didn’t walk away with any trophies that night. Good luck next time, Kanye!
Ouch: Her disappointment was clear as day when Calvin Harris beat him.
Champion: The 32-year-old DJ from Scotland clinched the victory, sending in a video message to graciously accept the award. Despite having a gig in the UK, he made sure to acknowledge his win. Interestingly, he didn’t mention his ex, Taylor Swift, who collaborated with him on the winning song.
Close buddies: Kim was thrilled to have her best friend Jonathan Cheban by her side.
The woman was surrounded by the American gymnastics team as they posed for a selfie.
Focused on the goal: Kim takes another photo with Aly and Laurie.
Ariana Grande gave Kim a friendly peck on the cheek.
Kim, who is well-liked among her peers, engaged in a lively discussion with Alicia Keys.
Curvy: Kim snapped a picture of Ashley Graham, a Sports Illustrated cover model with killer curves.
Just the two of them: Kanye made a brief appearance to present his video, then returned to the front row to chill with Kim.
Kim’s two partners, Kanye and Jonathan, chuckled together in unison.
Cuddled close: Kanye embraced his wife tightly as they watched the show together with joy.
Hip-hop legends: Kanye West was spotted taking a photo with his “idol” P Diddy.
Desiigner and 2 Chainz, two well-known rappers, were also present in Atlanta with Kanye, striking a pose for a photo together.
Guess who was seen hanging out together? The famous rapper Yeezus was seen posing with none other than Joe Jonas, while Jaden Smith also joined in on the fun.
Described as a true icon in the music industry, Rihanna was honored with the prestigious Michael Jackson Vanguard Award in 2016.
Drake was quick to snag the prize for Best Hip Hop Video for Hotline Bling at the awards ceremony. Despite being unable to retrieve the award right away due to being “stuck in traffic,” presenter P. Diddy assured the audience that Drake eventually made it to the stage to collect his well-deserved award.
Active woman: Kim not only enjoyed the show, but also had the opportunity to introduce Britney Spears.
Provocative: The 34-year-old pop star showcased her chart-topping song “Make Me” in a revealing outfit.
Stunning: Britney rocked a vibrant yellow sequined bodysuit paired with knee-high boots in the same hue.
Let’s get wild: Rapper G-Eazy teamed up with her.
Too steamy for television: Britney unexpectedly grabbed the rapper’s crotch from behind.
Snuggling up: The 27-year-old rapper enjoyed some quality time cuddling with his music partner.
A successful achievement: Their performance ended with a kiss on the cheek
In an exciting face-off, Calvin Harris and Kanye West competed for the Best Male Video award at the event.
Ultimately, the 32-year-old Scottish DJ emerged victorious, sending in a video message to accept the award due to his UK gig commitments.
In his speech, he skipped acknowledging Taylor Swift, his ex who co-wrote the song, but expressed gratitude to another collaborator, saying: ‘I owe a big thank you to Rihanna. You’re truly a superstar.’
Awesome: Ariana Grande delivered an amazing performance alongside Nicki Minaj.
How about a spin class? The 23-year-old vocalist kicked off the show while perched atop a stationary bike.
Get ready to pink out! Nicki Minaj teamed up with the showstopper on the stage.
Dazzling: The 33-year-old hip-hop artist confidently displayed her voluptuous physique.
Dynamic duo: The pair came together for an electrifying Side-To-Side collaboration on stage.
Their show concluded in a striking manner with two male dancers striking a pose with emphasis on their pelvic area.
Embracing each other: The artists shared a hug following their performance.
Shy out of nowhere? Ariana quickly put her hand over her mouth as she whispered something to Nicki.
No signs of sibling rivalry to be found! Ariana was seen planting a peck on her brother Frankie’s cheek.
Things seemed to be getting serious between them when she was seen with rapper Mac Miller, who is rumored to be her love interest. Kim Kardashian was spotted crossing her fingers in hopes that her man would win, but unfortunately luck wasn’t on their side as he ultimately lost. Despite not taking home any awards, Kanye did make an appearance to debut his new music video for Fade. During his time on the mic, the 39-year-old rapper went on a lengthy stream-of-consciousness monologue, discussing various topics ranging from Taylor Swift to Gun Violence.
Burning up: Alicia Keys gave an impassioned speech inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and even treated the audience to a spontaneous musical performance during her presentation.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell dazzled as she presented Rihanna’s second performance.
She’s definitely got skills: Heidi Klum flaunted her toned legs in a stunning short dress with intricate designs.
Hard work pays off: The talented group consisting of Lauren Jauregui, Camila Cabello, Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane Hansen, and Normani Kordei, better known as Fifth Harmony, not only presented the Best New Artist Award but also took home the prize for Best Collaboration.
Striking: Hailee Steinfeld rocked a complex, multi-hued outfit with intricate string detailing.
At the star-studded event at Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan, The Chainsmokers put on a captivating performance with their lead singer cozying up to Halsey on stage. In a light-hearted moment, he joked about potentially losing to Beyonce (which eventually happened) and even mentioned his infamous encounter with Taylor Swift at the same award show back in 2009. Kanye West humorously remarked, “Now later tonight ‘Famous’ might lose to Beyoncé but I can’t be mad. I’m always rooting for Beyoncé to win, so…”
Oops: Diddy was the one to announce the Best Hip Hop video award, but he quipped that Drake couldn’t accept it because he was supposedly ‘stuck in traffic’. However, the Canadian rapper did manage to make an appearance later on.
Being a bad boy runs in Diddy’s blood as he enjoyed a good time with his partner Cassie and colleague Swizz Beatz.
Chasing the top prize: Michael Phelps received a warm reception and enthusiastic chants of ‘USA’ as he kicked off a show by Future.
He was handed the keys: For his show, Future decided to sport a bold all-red outfit.
Head over heels: The adorned Olympian was accompanied by his soon-to-be wife, Nicole Johnson.
Powerful pair: Nick Cannon and Rita Ora were seen together in a photo.
Avoiding Deception: Nev Shulman shared a joyful moment with his partner Laura Perlongo at an event, making sure they were both truly themselves.
The star-studded lineup at the gala also featured performances by Britney Spears, Ariana Grande teaming up with Nicki Minaj, Future, Nick Jonas, and The Chainsmokers.
Celebrities such as Jimmy Fallon, Alicia Keys, Puff Daddy, and even the victorious Olympian Michael Phelps took the stage to present at the glamorous event.
In a touching tribute, the late David Bowie was honored with a posthumous award for Best Art Direction for his video “Blackstar.” The iconic musician, known for hits like “Ziggy Stardust,” passed away earlier in the year on January 10th.
It was a riot: Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele brought the laughs with their side-splitting social media skit throughout the entire evening.
Secret to triumph: DJ Khaled was in charge of the pre-show and provided exclusive coverage of the event from the VIP section.