Stars pose on VMA 2026 red carpet in Los Angeles

Celebrities gathered on the red carpet in Los Angeles ahead of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), posing for photographers before the ceremony got under way. Among those spotted arriving were singers Taylor Swift and Charli XCX, whose appearances drew considerable media attention.

The VMAs are one of the best-known annual awards shows in the music industry, organised by television network MTV to honour the year's standout music videos and artists. The red carpet segment has long been treated as an event in its own right, bringing together musicians from different genres alongside other entertainment figures. Their arrivals, outfits and interactions are typically covered extensively by outlets even before the main ceremony begins.

This year's red carpet took place in Los Angeles, with a number of well-known names posing for cameras. The presence of both Taylor Swift and Charli XCX reflects the prominent profile both artists have maintained in popular music in recent years.

Detailed information about the ceremony itself, including nominees or winners, has not yet been made available — the coverage so far has focused solely on the red carpet arrivals. Footage and photographs of celebrities arriving at such events typically spread quickly across social media and news outlets, underscoring the VMAs' continued prominence within popular culture.