Vocal powerhouses Cardi B, Mariah Carey and Tate McRae ensured they were dressed to impress as they partied the night away after the MTV VMAs.

The crème de la crème of music royalty were out in force for the awards ceremony in New York on Sunday night, before splintering off to let their hair down at various soirees.

Days after being cleared of assault, Cardi looked ready to let loose as she headed to Raising Cane’s bash in a plunging leopard print gown.

The rapper, 32, risked a wardrobe malfunction as she grabbed her ample assets in the racy dress, which also featured a thigh high split.

Adding to the look, she donned a pair of sheer stockings and black stilettos, while accessorising with silver chandelier earrings.

Also wowing was Mariah, 56, who looked sensational in a leather mini dress as she sashayed into The Twenty Two hotel.

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Cardi B grappled with her assets in a low-cut gown as she led the vocal powerhouses who were dressed to impress as they partied the night away in New York City after the MTV VMAs

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Also wowing was Mariah Carey, 56, who looked sensational in a leather mini dress as she sashayed into The Twenty Two hotel in a leather look

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Ensuring she would also turn heads with her look was Tate McRae, 22, who looked phenomenal as she headed to Sabrina Carpenter’s afterparty in Brooklyn.

The Fantasy hitmaker looked every inch the diva as she sported oversized sunglasses while dripping with diamond jewellery.

Mariah completed her look with racy lace boots and semi-sheer tights.

Ensuring she would also turn heads with her look was Tate, 22, who looked phenomenal as she headed to Sabrina Carpenter’s afterparty in Brooklyn.

She put her fantastic figure on display in a sheer bodysuit, with artful panels protecting her modesty.

The stars were keen to party after a wild night celebrating the best of the year’s music.

Ariana Grande shocked as she triumphed over Lady Gaga who had the most nominations at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on night where the Abracadabra hitmaker upset Taylor Swift.

The 32-year-old hitmaker – who made the worst dressed list on the red carpet – ended the night by earning top honor for Video of the Year for Brighter Days Ahead.

Ariana concluded her acceptance speech with a sweet message about optimism.

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Days after being cleared of assault , Cardi looked ready to let loose as she headed to Raising Cane’s bash in a plunging leopard print gown

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Adding to the look, she donned a pair of sheer stockings and black stilettos, while accessorising with silver chandelier earrings

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Fantasy hitmaker Mariah looked every inch the diva as she sported oversized sunglasses while dripping with diamond jewellery

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Tate put her fantastic figure on display in a sheer bodysuit, with panels protecting her modesty

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Tate had all eyes on her as she sashayed into the event with a friend on her arm

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Lupita Nyong’o looked effortlessly chic in an oversized leather trench coat and brogues

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Justine Skye showcased her incredible figure in a black mini dress with a keyhole cut out while Alix Earle also dazzled in a mocha bodycon mini dress and heels

She said: ‘This project is about the hard work that is healing all different kinds of drama and coming home to our young selves including safety and our own lives which is a lifelong process on a daily exercise.

‘If you’re on their journey please continue because I promise there are brighter days ahead. This is ridiculous.’

The top honor was the second award Ariana earned as earlier in the evening she took home Best Pop also for Brighter Days Ahead.

The award show kicked off in fantastic form as Lady Gaga took home the first Moon Person of the night.

The 39- year-old performer earned the major win as they upset megastar Taylor Swift in the coveted Artist of the Year category at the star-studded award show on Sunday night.

Gaga also earned Best Collaboration alongside Bruno Mars for their smash hit Die With A Smile.

As Gaga was performing her Mayhem Tour date at Madison Square Garden, she was unable to accept the award in person as she left the award show early.

This was her big return to the award show after a five year hiatus as she led all nominees with 12 nods and ultimately took home four new Moon Persons.

Sabrina Carpenter triumphed over Gaga in the Best Album category for Short N Sweet.

Song of the Year was given to Rosé and Bruno Mars for their hit track Apt.

Mariah Carey was honored with one of the most coveted awards as she was presented the Video Vanguard Award by Ariana.

Before that she performed a medley of some of her biggest hits including Fantasy, Heartbreaker, Obsessed, and We Belong Together.

Ricky Martin was honored with the first ever Latin Icon Award as he performed a medley of his hits including Livin La Vida Loca and The Cup Of Life.

Busta Rhymes was honored with the Rock The Bells Visionary Award after performing a medley of his hits including Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See and Break Ya Neck.