Red Carpet Rewind: 2013 American Music Awards

Rihanna, Ciara and more stars shine bright.

Rockstar 101 - Perhaps taking a cue from her hit “S&M,” the singer commands the scene in a dominatrix-inspired leather bra top and fitted corset skirt with mesh panels.   (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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Rihanna - Rihanna, Ciara and more stars shined bright at the American Music Awards. Read on for our recap of the night’s flyest fashions. By Britt Middleton Before accepting the first-ever icon award, presented by her mother, Monica Braithwaite, Rih stunned in a leather Jean Paul Gaultier bustier top and corset skirt with flowing lace train. (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

Jennifer Hudson - J.Hud shows us that she’s got legs for days in this poppin’ orange gown with a flirty cutout skirt. Her new copper highlights set the whole look off.   (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Hudson - J.Hud shows us that she’s got legs for days in this poppin’ orange gown with a flirty cutout skirt. Her new copper highlights set the whole look off. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Too Hot to Handle - We all know Ciara is smoking hot! She’s the first lady of Crunk & B and a sex siren, and her self-titled fifth studio album is burning up the charts.  We rounded up a collection of her most daring outfits, including this sheer J. Mendel halter gown she rocked at the 2013 American Music Awards.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Ciara - Ci Ci shines in this sheer halter gown that leaves little to the imagination. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Naya Rivera  - If you had any doubt about Naya’s vixen status, let this cleavage-baring Michael Kors gown persuade you. She shuts the red carpet down at the American Music Awards.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Naya Rivera - If you had any doubt about Naya’s vixen status, let this cleavage-baring Michael Kors gown persuade you. Big Sean is a lucky, lucky man. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

2 Chainz - You can’t miss the rapper in this getup. His Technicolor-print dress shirt and canary yellow kicks are little hard on the eyes, but we give him props for tying the look together with a fresh pair of dark denim.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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2 Chainz - You can’t miss the rapper in this getup. His Technicolor-print dress shirt and canary yellow kicks are little hard on the eyes, but we give him props for tying the look together with a fresh pair of dark denim. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Lopez - J.Lo absolutely glows in her beaded Zuhair Murad gown and statement clutch. She definitely still got it.  (Photo: Kevin Mazur/AMA2013/WireImage)

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Jennifer Lopez - J.Lo absolutely glows in her beaded Zuhair Murad gown and statement clutch. She definitely still got it. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/AMA2013/WireImage)

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Zoe Saldana - The actress steals the show in a flattering one-shouldered black-and-white Roland Mouret dress and super sleek blowout.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Zoe Saldana - The actress steals the show in a flattering one-shouldered black-and-white Roland Mouret dress and super sleek blowout. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Nicole Richie - The fashion designer is flawless in a floor-length Emilio Pucci dress with sexy cutout details and polished updo.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Nicole Richie - The fashion designer is flawless in a floor-length Emilio Pucci dress with sexy cutout details and polished updo. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Lady Gaga  - If the pop star’s lavender Versace gown looks familiar, it’s because it is the same one she sports in her new Spring 2014 ad campaign for the Italian fashion house. And her human-powered white horse is a nice touch.  (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

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Lady Gaga - If the pop star’s lavender Versace gown looks familiar, it’s because it is the same one she sports in her new Spring 2014 ad campaign for the Italian fashion house. And her human-powered white horse is a nice touch. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

Nelly  - The rapper keeps it casual in a graphic print sweatshirt, dark denim and crisp white sneakers, but we love how he makes the whole look pop thanks to his bling-ed out accessories.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Nelly - The rapper keeps it casual in a graphic print sweatshirt, dark denim and crisp white sneakers, but we love how he makes the whole look pop thanks to his bling-ed out accessories. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Jordin Sparks  - The typically sweet singer shows off her tough side in her gladiator-inspired gown with gold studded bodice and dramatic black skirt.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jordin Sparks - The typically sweet singer shows off her tough side in her gladiator-inspired gown with gold studded bodice and dramatic black skirt. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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R. Kelly  - If anyone can rock a leather tunic on the red carpet, it’s this man. The sexy crooner completes his bold look with a mixed texture jacket, slim denim and leather combat boots.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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R. Kelly - If anyone can rock a leather tunic on the red carpet, it’s this man. The sexy crooner completes his bold look with a mixed texture jacket, slim denim and leather combat boots. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

R Marks the Spot - Currently, Rocsi is on the cover of mark, which is Avon's megalog. She has partnered with mark Cosmetics and one of the celebrity faces of the brand.   (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Rocsi Diaz - The former 106 & Park host is ravishing in a sparkly red shift dress and matching pumps. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Chilli and T-Boz  - Flaunting her fit abs, Chilli brings the heat in a high-neck jeweled bustier and curve-hugging mermaid skirt. Not to be outdone, her partner-in-crime takes biker chic to the next level in a zippered moto jacket, leather bustier and studded, over-the-knee platform boots.  (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

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Chilli and T-Boz - Flaunting her fit abs, Chilli brings the heat in a high-neck jeweled bustier and curve-hugging mermaid skirt. Not to be outdone, her partner-in-crime takes biker chic to the next level in a zippered moto jacket, leather bustier and studded, over-the-knee platform boots. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

Lil’ Mama  - The singer-rapper lights up the red carpet with her emerald green and black ball gown and matching bob.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Lil’ Mama - The singer-rapper lights up the red carpet with her emerald green and black ball gown and matching bob. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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