Penn Badgley
Maybe the VMAs sounded more fun than joining girlfriend Blake Lively in NYC for Fashion Week?
Katy Perry
Rocking colorful streaks in her hair, Katy Perry arrived at Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards with a Russell Brand manicure.
Ashley Greene
The Twilight franchise star hit the carpet at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live and struck a fashion-conscious pose before heading inside to present an award.
Rosario Dawson
Rosario Dawson struck a pretty pose in a form-fitting, purple strapless number.
Audrina Patridge
Former Hills star Audrina Patridge, who will soon show off her moves on Dancing With the Stars, served as a guest correspondent for the MTV pre-show.
Ke$ha
The pop star racked up the nominations at this year's VMAS, getting nods for Best Female Video, Best New Artist and Best Pop Video. Too bad she went home empty-handed.
Jersey Shore Cast
A party really isn't a party until the Jersey Shore cast runs through it! Snooki, JWoww, The Situation and the rest of the Seaside gang took a break from fist pumping and hit the MTV carpet.

