Hadids stun in all-nude VMAs outfits

Two of music's biggest female stars are expected to dominate today's MTV Video Music Awards, with Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift both leading nominations with 12 each.

The ceremony will air live on Foxtel channel MTV from 10am today, with an hour of red carpet highlights airing beforehand.

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Hosted by US comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, the ceremony will feature performances from Taylor Swift, the Jonas Brothers, new couple Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello, and today's Video Vanguard award winner Missy Elliott.

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Before all that: the red carpet. The MTV VMAs rarely disappoints when it comes to extreme celeb fashions …

Hello to singer Quin, who clearly decided a thigh-high split just wouldn't do and instead opted for a hip-high split on her dress - apparently without underwear, too. Let's hope it's not windy:

Supermodel sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid wore head-to-toe nude shades:

Superstar Taylor Swift released her colourful new album Lover last week - and she's bringing the colour to the red carpet with this oh-so-80s look:

Look kinda familiar though? Weirdly, it's a dead ringer for an outfit she wore to another major award show only weeks ago - here she is at the Teen Choice awards on August 11:

Reality TV personality Tana Mongeau channelled one of the most iconic VMAs moments ever - Britney's 2001 snake-handling Slave 4 U performance:

Reggaeton artist Bad Bunny is taking no chances this flu season:

Rapper Justina Valetine also went with a slogan-printed dress - she's a 'NASTY WOMAN':

Actual queen Lizzo is channelling vintage Liz Taylor bombshell in this rich red number - emblazoned with the word 'SIREN', in case you needed telling:

Singer Bebe Rexha's dress feels... stiff? Costumey? About six inches too short? Circle appropriate.

Swedish singer Zara Larsson is giving us Little Bo Peep vibes - where are the sheep?

Sweet But Psycho singer Ava Max's music sounds like Lady Gaga circa 2010 - and she's biting her style too:

Here's US radio personality Nessa in a figure-hugging ruched nude dress:

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion looks ready for battle in studded thigh-high boots:

And here's Megan again after a quick costume change:

More to come …