US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift arrives to attend the MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776147125 ORIG FILE ID: 2170703402
The stars of music flocked to New York City on Wednesday night for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
Taylor Swift was among the guests, and the 14-time Grammy winner donned an elaborate — and very rock 'n' roll — corset and short get-up with tall boots. Swift, who is nominated for 12 of the coveted Moon Men, added a dramatic cat eye with a muted red lip and strappy leather gloves.
The "Fortnight" singer is hoping to take home Video of the Year, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, among other awards.
Here are some of the best photos from the VMA red carpet before the show.
ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Taylor Swift attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776147125 ORIG FILE ID: 2171410868
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift arrives to attend the MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776147125 ORIG FILE ID: 2170701909
ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Taylor Swift attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776147125 ORIG FILE ID: 2171410866
ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Taylor Swift attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV) ORG XMIT: 776194876 ORIG FILE ID: 2171410847
ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Taylor Swift attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV) ORG XMIT: 776194876 ORIG FILE ID: 2171410855
ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Taylor Swift attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV) ORG XMIT: 776194876 ORIG FILE ID: 2171410829
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift arrives to attend the MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776147125 ORIG FILE ID: 2170702296
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift arrives to attend the MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776147125 ORIG FILE ID: 2170702096
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift arrives to attend the MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776147125 ORIG FILE ID: 2170702345
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift arrives to attend the MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776147125 ORIG FILE ID: 2170702099
