Beauty Rewind: 2011 MTV Video Music Awards

Check out our recap of the show's electric beauty.

Kelly Rowland on Beyoncé’s pregnancy:\r  - “I have known for quite a while, and she’s happy, and Jay is happy, and that’s all that counts."\r(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

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Kelly Rowland\r - Kelly Rowland looked fabulous as usual, with her signature bangs and long, shiny black tresses. The singer had one of the best-beat faces of the night, with flawless skin, fluttery lashes and rosy cheeks. \r\r(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

Zoe Saldana\r - Zoe Saldana captured several oohs and ahhs with her plunging neckline and perfect "cat eye" makeup. Her pulled-back tresses helped to highlight a nude lip.\r\r(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

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Zoe Saldana\r - Zoe Saldana captured several oohs and ahhs with her plunging neckline and perfect "cat eye" makeup. Her pulled-back tresses helped to highlight a nude lip.\r\r(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

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Beyoncé - The singer, who joyfully announced that she’s pregnant with her first child, wore this playful side ponytail that complemented her glowing smile. \r\r(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

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Beyoncé - The singer, who joyfully announced that she’s pregnant with her first child, wore this playful side ponytail that complemented her glowing smile. \r\r(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

Amber Rose (@DaRealAmberRose)\r - TWEET: “Congrats to @thegame for having the #1 Album... Watch the Throne is Wack as @kanyewest’s D*ck anyway” \rObviously tweeted from a hacker, who apparently keeps getting a hold of Amber Rose’s passwords, Rose still felt the need to tweet apologies and clarifications after this one. \r(Photo: Mark Davis/PictureGroup)

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Amber Rose - Amber Rose bypassed her usual eye-catching garb for this understated white jumpsuit with minimalist makeup. The blonde bombshell smiled with dreamy lashes, creamy skin and fabulously arched brows. We see you, Amber! (Photo: Mark Davis/PictureGroup)

Nicki Minaj - @NickiMinaj: Sending my love to the victims of 9/11. Remembering the heroism. The brave men & women. The troops. We become alive in the time of fear. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Nicki Minaj\r - Nicki Minaj lit Twitter ablaze with a zany costume and face to match. The raptress took on turquoise eyeshadow and a pink, yellow and blonde ice cream cone-shaped ‘do. She also wore one around her neck. We’re sure the "Barbs" loved it. \r\r(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Kim Kardashian - The reality star took to Twitter to "vent about the execution of Troy Davis." She says she believes he is innocent.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Kim Kardashian\r - Sans her new hubby, Kim Kardashian came with the "usual suspects" in her makeup and hair palette – a smoky eye and long black mane. \r\r(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Lil' Mama on rumors of beef with Lil’ Kim   - “There was never any animosity. She came to my show…the greeting was beautiful.”(Photo: Mark Davis/PictureGroup)

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Lil Mama\r - Lil Mama switched up her hair color for the awards and served up a short, red bob. Her coral-hued eye makeup wasn’t too bad, either. \r\r(Photo: Mark Davis/PictureGroup)

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