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  • Noah Cyrus
    Noah CyrusReuters
  • Nick Jonas
    Nick JonasReuters
  • Gavin DeGraw
    Gavin DeGrawReuters
  • Heidi Klum
    Heidi KlumReuters
  • Taylor Schilling
    Taylor SchillingReuters
  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan TrainorReuters
  • Singer Becky G
    Singer Becky G arrives at the 42nd American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California November 23, 2014.REUTERS/Danny Moloshok
  • Actress Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth BanksReuters
  • Heidi Klum
    Heidi KlumReuters
  • Actress Danica McKellar
    Actress Danica McKellarReuters
  • Taylor Swift
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The most popular stars in the music industry hit the red carpet for the prestigious 42nd American Music Awards (AMA) 2014 on 23 November 2014 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

The event, hosted by Pitbull, featured performances by Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Mary J. Blige, Imagine Dragons, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Charli XCX, Fergie, Garth Brooks, Iggy Azalea, MAGIC!, Lorde, Sam Smith, Jessie J, Wyclef Jean, 5 Seconds of Summer and Skylar Grey.

Like every year, AMA 2014 was a night full of surprises with the best and craziest performances.

Before the performances, the stars hit the red carpet flaunting some classy and not-so-classy styles. From cut outs to Bleona Qereti nude style, the night witnessed some of the most stunning and debatable looks of the celebrities.

Twenty two-year-old singer-actor-model Nick Jonas was seen in a double-breast pin-stripe suit, which complimented his stylish looks.

Keeping in tune with Miley Cyrus' flambyoanyt style, sister Noah Cyrus wore a lacy jumper showing off her long, toned legs. The former child actress completed the ensemble with a Chanel purse and strappy black heels. Though the dress was little short, the 14-year-old carried it with perfect elan. 

Pop sensation Meghan Trainor, 20, arrived at the Nokia Theatre, showing off her perfectly svelte waist in a fitted black lace top and satin flared skirt, and completed her look with emerald drop earrings.

"Orange is the New Blackactress Taylor Schilling looked classic in her Ionnet black and white dress paired with Brian Atwood shoes, Lee Savage clutch, a Neil Lane ring, and a Repossi ear cuff.

Singer Gavin DeGraw arrived for the event in a maroon suit, striped tie and his signature fedora. While the entire looked perfect, polished shoes would have added to the charm. 

Becky G's white dress with see-through horizontal and vertical panels complimented her toned figure and the singer paired the outfit white classic white pumps.  

Fourty one-year-old actress Elizabeth Banks looked glamourous in her V-neck dress, which was a combination of bright colours and silver tulle.

Check the above slideshow to see the best dressed celebrities at the AMA 2014.