The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards take place on Thursday, live from Staples Center in Los Angeles.
But before the VMAs get underway, the stars are walking the red carpet!
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Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys and One Direction are among the night’s scheduled performers, with presenters including Miley Cyrus, Ke$ha, Andy Samberg and The Wanted.
The show itself gets underway at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.