The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will take place in Los Angeles on 24 August.
The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards took place in Los Angeles on 24 August. MTV

Celebrities were in their best looks at the 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards, which took place at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on 24 August.

American actress/singer Jennifer Lopez turned heads in a silver Charbel Zoe cut-out dress, which she teamed with Jimmy Choo shoes.

Beyonce stunned in a black lace and beaded Nicolas Jebran gown on the red carpet. The 32-year-old won four awards at the event – the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, Best Collaboration for Drunk in Love with Jay Z, Best Video with a Social Message for Pretty Hurts, and Best Cinematography for Pretty Hurts.

Miley Cyrus went for a more casual look in black Alexandre Vauthier couture.

Scroll down to take a look at the best outfits at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.

Actress Jennifer Lopez
Actress Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Recording artist Beyonce
Recording artist Beyonce attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Singer Miley Cyrus
Singer Miley Cyrus arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Singer Jessie J
Singer Jessie J arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Actress Sarah Hyland
Actress Sarah Hyland arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Singer Ariana Grande
Singer Ariana Grande arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Singer Nicki Minaj
Singer Nicki Minaj arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Singer Rita Ora
Singer Rita Ora arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Singer Demi Lovato
Singer Demi Lovato arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Singer Taylor Swift
Singer Taylor Swift arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Actress Lucy Hale
Actress Lucy Hale arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner
Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner arrive at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Amber Rose
Amber Rose arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Getty
Beyonce Kim Kardashian