iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025: See what Gracie Abrams, Benson Boone, Bad Bunny and more stars wore on the red carpet
The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most popular and most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app in 2024.
Hosted by LL Cool J, the annual awards show features a starry lineup. Among this year's most-nominated artists are Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen, who are tied with 10 nods apiece. Swift will also be receiving a special honor tonight, the prestigious Tour of the Century Award, for her record-breaking 'Eras Tour,' which kicked off two years ago today.
Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone and Sabrina Carpenter are all tied for the second-most nominations, with nine each. Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey will also be honored at the show. Gaga will be given the Innovator Award, while Carey will receive the Icon Award.
The 2025 awards show will also set the stage for showstopping performances from artists including Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Gracie Abrams.
Before the festivities begin, the stars are showcasing their spectacular looks on the red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Here are some of the standout fashion moments from the 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards.
All eyes were on Gracie Abrams, who is nominated for Best New Artist (Pop) and Best Lyrics. The 'I Love You, I'm Sorry' singer-songwriter wore a chic, khaki green dress by Khaite, which she paired with gauzy black gloves that covered her arms.
Nikki Glaser wore a semi-sheer, silver mesh gown by Stella McCartney.
Bad Bunny, who is nominated for Latin Pop/Urban Artist of the Year and Latin Pop/Urban Song of the Year, looked business casual in a black V-neck sweater with a white dress shirt and metallic gray tie underneath it. For accessories, the 'Perro Negro' singer wore rectangular-shaped glasses and held a bouquet of pink roses.
Benson Boone, who is nominated for six awards, including Song of the Year, put on a fashionable display in a sheer, black lace dress shirt and off-white slacks. He topped off the look with oversized shades.
R&B Artist of the Year nominee Victoria Monét kept things simple in a well-tailored strapless gown with ruched detailing.
Rapper GloRilla made a daring fashion statement in a black gown that featured a lingerie-inspired bodice, sheer paneling along the midriff and a fitted sequined skirt.
Rapper and singer Nelly wore a leather tracksuit by Prada.
Jenny McCarthy wore a sheer mesh gown with rhinestone detailing and a cowl neckline.
Kelsea Ballerini commanded attention in a slinky, sparkly strapless black gown. The country star's dress featured a bandeau-inspired bodice, thigh-high slit and cutout along the midriff.
It was date night for Bachelor Nation stars Charity Lawson and her fiancé, Dotun Olubeko. Lawson wore a beaded silver minidress, while Olubeko donned a teal suit.
JoJo Siwa stepped out in a coordinating, rhinestone-encrusted denim look, which she wore atop light pink Versace undergarments. Siwa's hair-wrapped headpiece with pink rhinestones was the star of her outfit.
Grammy winner Muni Long wore a sequined champagne gown with a plunging neckline and lace-up detail along the midriff.
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Tori Kelly shimmered in a sparkly all-black look.
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