Alix Earle put on a daring display as she walked the red carpet at the star-studded MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Sunday evening.
The 24-year-old TikTok star, who is presenting at the awards show, modeled a mock-neck minidress that appeared conservative from the front but flashed major sideboob when she turned to the side.
Her Tom Ford dress featured an ultra-short hemline to showcase her long, toned legs in black, stiletto slingback heels.
There were also dramatic openings to showcase the sides of her body as she went braless underneath the chic dress.
Earle — who previously opened up about her breast augmentation while celebrating her one-year ‘boob-aversary’ — was roasted by fans over her VMAs look, which several compared to a ‘pillowcase’ or ‘napkin.’
Her attendance at the star-studded affair comes as the influencer is currently preparing to make her Dancing with the Stars debut — after a haunting family sex secret was revealed by insiders.
Alix Earle put on a daring display as she walked the red carpet the star-studded MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday evening
The 24-year-old TikTok star modeled a mock-neck minidress that appeared conservative from the front but flashed major sideboob when she turned to the side
She attended the awards ceremony with her younger sister Ashtin Earle as her plus-one.
Her sister wore a camel brown, leather dress with lace-up details as well as an asymmetrical neckline and hemline for an interesting look.
She paired the unique dress with metallic gold sandal heels and styled her dark brunette hair in the same beach waves as her sister.
On the same day, the social media sensation also took to Instagram to share a video of herself lying down to avoid wrinkling her dress while on the way to the awards ceremony with her sister and her team.
In response to her look as well as her post, she received a flurry of comments as fans shared their mixed reactions to her look.
Several gushed over her, praising her for her glamorous figure and her ‘stunning’ minidress.
Others compared the garment to a ‘napkin’ or a ‘pillowcase’ as they criticized the style of the dress.
Many people shared their dislike for her outfit as they compared the dress to household commonplace objects.
There were also dramatic openings to showcase the sides of her body as she went braless underneath the chic garment
Her Tom Ford dress featured an ultra-short hemline to showcase her long, toned legs in black, stiletto slingback heels
Earle — who previously opened up about her breast augmentation while celebrating her one-year ‘boob-aversary’ — left her long blonde hair down in messy beach waves
She attended the awards ceremony with her younger sister Ashtin Earle as her plus-one
Her sister wore a camel brown, leather dress with lace-up details as well as an asymmetrical neckline and hemline for an interesting look
One person asked on X, formerly Twitter, about her look: ‘What the f*** is she wearing?’
Another person shared a similar tweet as they wrote: ‘What in gods name is she wearing?’
One X user added: ‘Lol..this is a dress too?’
And there were also trolls that compared her minidress to ‘a white garbage bag.’
Many fans also took to the comments section of her Instagram post.
Some said she looked ‘gorgeous’ and ‘iconic’ while others said her look was ‘pillowcase af!’
A few of her followers also shared funny quips about her dress as well as the way she was being transported to the awards ceremony — lying down horizontally in the middle of a sprinter van.
Another Instagram user hilariously commented: ‘Do not crinkle the napkin!!!!’
On the same day, the social media sensation also took to Instagram to share a video of herself lying down to avoid wrinkling her dress while on the way to the awards ceremony with her sister and her team. In response to her look as well as her post, she received a flurry of comments as fans shared their mixed reactions to her look
A few of her followers also shared funny quips about her dress as well as the way she was being transported to the awards ceremony — lying down horizontally in the middle of a sprinter van
Many people shared their dislike for her outfit as they compared the dress to household commonplace objects. One person asked on X, formerly Twitter, about her look: ‘What the f*** is she wearing?’
Another person shared a similar tweet as they wrote: ‘What in gods name is she wearing?’
One X user added: ‘Lol..this is a dress too?’
And there were also trolls that compared her minidress to ‘a white garbage bag’
Many fans also took to the comments section of her Instagram post. Some said she looked ‘gorgeous’ while others said her look was ‘pillowcase af!’
Another Instagram user hilariously commented: ‘Do not crinkle the napkin!!!!’
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are being held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
No doubt all eyes will be on Lady Gaga as she is making her long-awaited return to the award show after a five-year absence.
The 39-year-old music superstar is up for the most awards of the night as she was nominated for 12 including top honor Video Of The Year for her duet with Bruno Mars titled Dying With A Smile.
Gaga already has 18 VMA wins under her belt and her fans are anticipating her to add even more accolades this year.
This year also marks the third time that Gaga led MTV’s list of VMA nominees.
She previously topped the list with 13 nods in 2010 and again in 2020 tying for first with nine total nominations.
No doubt all eyes will be on Lady Gaga as she is making her long-awaited return to the award show after a five-year absence
The last time Gaga performed at the VMAs, she took the stage with Ariana Grande to perform their chart-topping dance-pop collaboration, Rain On Me, in 2020
Sabrina Carpenter is also set to perform at the event as she will compete against Gaga for top honor Video of the Year for Manchild
The Bad Romance hitmaker is followed by her collaborator Bruno Mars who has 11 nominations and Kendrick Lamar has the third most nominations with ten.
Taylor Swift did not release a single or album in the last year so she is only up for one award in the Artist Of The Year category.
Last week, Gaga — born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta — announced that she would also be returning to the stage for a performance.
She will be joining the highly anticipated lineup including Doja Cat, Mariah Carey, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Post Malone, Tate McRae and J Balvin among many more.
The last time Gaga performed at the VMAs, she took the stage with Ariana Grande to perform their chart-topping dance-pop collaboration, Rain On Me, in 2020.
Presenters for the event include the likes of Ciara, Ashlee Simpson Ross, Drew Barrymore, Jessica Simpson, Nikki Glaser, Paris Hilton, Livvy Dunne, and Ice Spice.
Rapper and actor LL Cool J is host of the event which will air for the first time on major network CBS as it will also stream on the premium tier of Paramount+ and simulcast on MTV.
MTV Video Music Awards 2025 winners in full
Video of the Year, Presented by Burger King®
Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead – WINNER
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti – Timeless
Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
Beyoncé
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga – WINNER
Morgan Wallen
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Taylor Swift’s lone nomination was in the Artist of the Year category
Song of the Year
Alex Warren – Ordinary
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Doechii – Anxiety
Ed Sheeran – Sapphire
Gracie Abrams – I Love You, I’m Sorry
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Lorde – What Was That
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt. – WINNER
Tate McRae – Sports Car
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti – Timeless
Best New Artist
Alex Warren
Ella Langley
Gigi Perez
Lola Young
Sombr
The Marías
Best Pop Artist
Ariana Grande
Charli XCX
Justin Bieber
Lorde
Miley Cyrus
Sabrina Carpenter
Tate McRae
Justin Bieber is one of the names in star-studded category Best Pop Artist
MTV Push Performance of the Year, Presented by Bacardí® Rum
Ayra Starr – Last Heartbreak Song
Damiano David – Next Summer
Dasha – Bye Bye Bye
Gigi Perez – Sailor Song
Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani
Katseye – Touch – WINNER
Lay Bankz – Graveyard
Leon Thomas – Yes It Is
Livingston – Shadow
Mark Ambor – Belong Together
Role Model – Sally, When the Wine Runs Out
Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Best Collaboration, Presented by Under Armour
Bailey Zimmerman & Luke Combs – Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – Luther
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile – WINNER
Post Malone Featuring Blake Shelton – Pour Me a Drink
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco – Sunset Blvd
Best Pop
Alex Warren – Ordinary
Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead – WINNER
Ed Sheeran – Sapphire
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Sabrina Carpenter is up for Best Pop for her music video for Manchild
Best Hip-Hop
Doechii – Anxiety
Drake – Nokia
Eminem Featuring Jelly Roll – Somebody Save Me
Glorilla Featuring Sexyy Red – Whatchu Kno About Me
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
LL Cool J Featuring Eminem – Murdergram Deux
Travis Scott – 4×4
Best R&B
Chris Brown – Residuals
Leon Thomas & Freddie Gibbs – Mutt (Remix)
Mariah Carey – Type Dangerous
PartyNextDoor – No Chill
Summer Walker – Heart of a Woman
SZA – Drive
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti – Timeless
Best Alternative
Gigi Perez – Sailor Song
Imagine Dragons – Wake Up
Lola Young – Messy
MGK & Jelly Roll – Lonely Road
Sombr – Back to Friends
The Marías – Back to Me
Best Rock
Coldplay – All My Love
Evanescence – Afterlife (From the Netflix Series “Devil May Cry”)
Green Day – One Eyed Bastard
Lenny Kravitz – Honey
Linkin Park – The Emptiness Machine
Twenty One Pilots – The Contract
Best Latin
Bad Bunny – Baile Inolvidable
J Balvin – Rio
Karol G – Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido
Peso Pluma – La Patrulla
Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos – Khé?
Shakira – Soltera
Karol G will be facing off against Bad Bunny in the Best Latin category
Best K-Pop
Aespa – Whiplash
Jennie – Like Jennie
Jimin – Who
Jisoo – Earthquake
Lisa Featuring Doja Cat & Raye – Born Again
Stray Kids – Chk Chk Boom
Rosé – Toxic Till the End
Best Afrobeats
Asake & Travis Scott – Active
Burna Boy Featuring Travis Scott – TaTaTa
Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea – Shake It to the Max (Fly) (Remix)
Rema – Baby (Is It A Crime)
Tems Featuring Asake – Get It Right
Tyla – Push 2 Start
Wizkid Featuring Brent Faiyaz – Piece of My Heart
Tyla is up for Best Afrobeats
Best Country
Chris Stapleton – Think I’m in Love With You
Cody Johnson & Carrie Underwood – I’m Gonna Love You
Jelly Roll – Liar
Lainey Wilson – 4x4xU
Megan Moroney – Am I Okay?
Morgan Wallen – Smile
Best Album
Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Lady Gaga – Mayhem
Morgan Wallen – I’m the Problem
Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet – WINNER
The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem is up for Best Album a she has the most nominations with 12
Best Long Form Video
Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead
Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos (Short Film)
Damiano David – Funny Little Stories
Mac Miller – Balloonerism
Miley Cyrus – Something Beautiful
The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow
Video for Good
Burna Boy – Higher
Charli XCX – Guess Featuring Billie Eilish
Doechii – Anxiety
Eminem Featuring Jelly Roll – Somebody Save Me
Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco – Younger and Hotter Than Me
Zach Hood Featuring Sasha Alex Sloan – Sleepwalking
Best Direction
Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead
Charli XCX – Guess Featuring Billie Eilish
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Best Art Direction
Charli XCX – Guess Featuring Billie Eilish
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Lorde – Man of the Year
Miley Cyrus – End of the World
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
Charli xcx and Billie Eilish are up for three awards for their Guess (Remix) video
Best Cinematography
Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead
Ed Sheeran – Sapphire
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Miley Cyrus – Easy Lover
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Best Editing
Charli XCX – Guess Featuring Billie Eilish
Ed Sheeran – Sapphire
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching (From F1® the Movie)
Best Choreography
Doechii – Anxiety
FKA twigs – Eusexua
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Tyla – Push 2 Start
Zara Larsson – Pretty Ugly
Best Visual Effects
Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching (From F1® the Movie)
The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow
Best Group
Aespa
All Time Low
Backstreet Boys
Blackpink
Coldplay
Evanescence
Fuerza Regida
Grupo Frontera
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
Katseye
The Marías
My Chemical Romance
Seventeen
Stray Kids
Twenty One Pilots
Katseye face heavy competition for Best Group
Song of the Summer
Addison Rae – Headphones On
Alex Warren – Ordinary
Benson Boone – Mystical Magical
BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman – All the Way
Chappell Roan – The Subway
Demi Lovato – Fast
Doja Cat – Jealous Type
Huntr/x – Golden
Jessie Murph – Blue Strips
Justin Bieber – Daisies
Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea – Shake It to the Max (Fly) (Remix)
Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae – What I Want
Ravyn Lenae Featuring Rex Orange County – Love Me Not
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Sombr – 12 to 12
Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching (From F1® the Movie)
