Stars heading to tonight’s American Music Awards (AMAs) in Las Vegas have to stick to a set of venue rules — and a few of them might catch people off guard.
This year’s nominations bring together huge names across the industry — from Charli XCX and Harry Styles to Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga — setting the stage for another packed night of celebrity appearances.
And while the trophies matter, the red-carpet arrivals are often a major talking point in their own right, as fans wait to see what everyone turns up in.
Last year, Jennifer Lopez hosted the AMAs and made a show of the fashion side of the event too, switching through eight different looks in just two hours.
There were also outfits that sparked plenty of debate online, including Olympic champion Jordan Chiles wearing a dress that revealed her chest — and had some viewers convinced the gymnast had put it on backwards.
Tonight’s ceremony is back in Las Vegas again, but the show is being held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena this time — and the venue has its own policies on what guests can wear and what they’re allowed to bring inside.
According to the MGM website, there are multiple categories of clothing that can be refused entry under the arena’s guidelines.
The rules also state that anyone arriving without a shirt or shoes won’t be permitted into the arena — though it’s easy to assume that, for high-profile attendees, enforcement may not look quite the same in practice.
After all, it’s hard to picture a headline performer being turned away over a bold accessory choice — like Katy Perry showing up in a Met Gala mask-style look.
The venue itself acknowledges there can be exceptions depending on who is involved with the event.
It states: “Artists, tours, promoters, and/or MGM Grand Garden Arena reserve the right to modify this policy as needed.”
Beyond wardrobe guidelines, MGM event rules also prohibit a wide range of items — including selfie sticks, fanny packs, flammable liquids, outside food and drink, skateboards, and animals or pets unless they’re a ‘trained, harnessed, and housebroken service animal’.
Some people won’t be thrilled, but the selfie stick ban is one rule plenty of attendees likely won’t miss.
