The MTV VMAs are tonight, and, as always, promise to be dramatic and over the top. But the fun started last night, August 20, with the Kickoff Concert! Lots of celebs attended, included soon-to-be reality stars Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross. They watched a great show that included Rita Ora, Liam Payne, and Bebe Rexha. Click through the gallery to see all the photos!
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![Evan Ross Ashlee Simpson](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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![Celebrity Sightings in New York City - August 19, 2018 Ashlee Simpson Evan Ross](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Ashlee was just as brightly dressed in a bright yellow dress. It was shiny — maybe made of vinyl or leather. It didn't look particularly cool for the summer heat. The "Pieces of Me" singer finished the looked with a bright red clutch and sandals.
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![Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross were spotted hand-in-hand while out and about in New York City](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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![Celebrity Sightings in New York City - August 19, 2018 Liam Payne](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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One of the performers at the concert was Liam, 24. He's nominated for the Best Dance VMA with Zedd for "Get Low." The former One Directioner is also set to present.
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![MTV VMA Kickoff Concert Presented By DirecTV Now Bebe Rexha Winnie Harlow Rita Ora](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
Rita and Bebe also performed last night. Like Liam, Rita is nominated in Best Dance for "Lonely Together" with the late Avicii. That video is also up for Best Special Effects. Bebe is nominated for Best Collaboration with Florida Georgia Line for "Meant To Be." Model Winnie Harlow was also on hand for the festivities.
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![Celebrity Sightings in New York City - August 19, 2018 Ashlee Simpson Evan Ross](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)
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Will you be tuning in for tonight's MTV VMAs? Let us know in the comments!
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Ashlee was just as brightly dressed in a bright yellow dress. It was shiny — maybe made of vinyl or leather. It didn't look particularly cool for the summer heat. The "Pieces of Me" singer finished the looked with a bright red clutch and sandals.
Photo credit: Getty Images
One of the performers at the concert was Liam, 24. He's nominated for the Best Dance VMA with Zedd for "Get Low." The former One Directioner is also set to present.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Rita and Bebe also performed last night. Like Liam, Rita is nominated in Best Dance for "Lonely Together" with the late Avicii. That video is also up for Best Special Effects. Bebe is nominated for Best Collaboration with Florida Georgia Line for "Meant To Be." Model Winnie Harlow was also on hand for the festivities.
Will you be tuning in for tonight's MTV VMAs? Let us know in the comments!
Photo credit: Getty Images