Taylor Swift made a rare red carpet appearance on Thursday night as she joined the likes of Miley Cyrus and Nicole Scherzinger at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The Grammy Award-winning singer, 36, has been enjoying a hiatus from the spotlight in recent months following the release of her album The Life Of A Showgirl in October.
But Swift looked as comfortable as ever under the red carpet lights as she arrived just minutes before the ceremony commenced at the Dolby Theatre, where the Oscars were held just two weeks earlier.
While she may have walked the red carpet solo, Swift was joined inside the ceremony by her fiance Travis Kelce, 36.
Swift wowed onlookers in a leggy mint green coord that featured a fitted miniskirt and a low-cut corset top with sparkly pink fringe embroidery.
The Anti-Hero hitmaker, who is set to wed Kelce sometime this year, made sure to show off the massive diamond engagement ring on her left hand.
Taylor Swift made a rare red carpet appearance on Thursday night as she joined stars like Miley Cyrus at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles
The Grammy Award-winning singer, 36, has been enjoying a hiatus from the spotlight in recent months following the release of her album The Life Of A Showgirl in October
She completed her outfit with strappy heels and elegant silver jewelry, including crystal earrings.
As for her glam, Swift wore her sandy blonde hair in an effortless half up, half down style and opted for natural makeup.
Her blue eyes were framed with brown eyeshadow and mascara while her pout was painted a glossy pink shade.
Once the red carpet wrapped, Swift met up with soon-to-be-husband Kelce and they took their seats inside the Dolby Theatre.
The couple cheered on the many musical acts who took the stage and they also posed for photos with Sombr.
Swift went on to win the award for Best Pop Album for The Life Of A Showgirl, her 14th studio album that was released in October 2025.
Cyrus, who is being honored with the event’s coveted Innovator Award, cut an edgy figure in a leather jacket and pants.
The Disney Channel icon, 33, rocked her newly-dyed blonde hair and bangs.
She wore smokey black eyeshadow and her go-to glossy nude lip for the occasion in LA.
Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls put on a sizzling display in a strapless black vinyl gown and arm-length opera gloves.
The singer, 47, let her long raven tresses fall down her back in loose curls and she accessorized with drop earrings.
Nikki Glaser led the best dressed stars at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday night in Los Angeles.
The comedian and Taylor Swift superfan, 41, looked sensational in a strapless black gown that made her sun-kissed skin glow.
But Swift looked as comfortable as ever under the red carpet lights as she arrived just minutes before the ceremony commenced at the Dolby Theatre
For the occasion, Swift wowed onlookers in a leggy mint green coord that featured a fitted miniskirt and a low-cut corset top with sparkly pink embroidery with fringe
While she may have walked the red carpet solo, Swift was joined inside the ceremony by her fiance Travis Kelce, 36
Once the red carpet wrapped, Swift met up with soon-to-be-husband Kelce and they took their seats inside the Dolby Theatre
They shared a loving look during the hours-long ceremony
The couple cheered on the many musical acts who took the stage and they also posed for photos with Sombr
As for her glam, Swift wore her sandy blonde hair in an effortless half up, half down style
The Anti-Hero hitmaker, who is set to wed Kelce sometime this year, made sure to show off the massive diamond engagement ring on her left hand
Along with her engagement ring, Swift accessorized with dangly crystal earrings
She stood on strappy sky-high heels
Swift opted for natural makeup
Her blue eyes were framed with brown eyeshadow and mascara while her pout was painted a glossy pink shade
Swift posed for photos with (L-R) Rich Bressler, President, COO and CFO, iHeartMedia, Inc., John Sykes, President, Entertainment Enterprises, iHeartMedia, Inc., Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO, iHeartMedia, Inc. and Ashley Tabor-King
The icon flashed a huge smile during her red carpet stint
Miley Cyrus, who is being honored with the event’s coveted Innovator Award, cut an edgy figure in a leather jacket and pants
The Disney Channel icon, 33, rocked her newly-dyed blonde hair and bangs
She smoldered on the red carpet
She wore smokey black eyeshadow and her go-to glossy nude lip for the occasion in LA
Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls put on a sizzling display in a strapless black vinyl gown and arm-length opera gloves
The singer, 47, let her long raven tresses fall down her back in loose curls and she accessorized with drop earrings
Tori Spelling looked ravishing in a racy red gown featuring a see-through corset bodice and an elegantly draped skirt with a thigh-high slit.
The actress, 52, stood on tall silver platform heels and wore her bleach blonde hair in a sleek bob.
Kehlani, 30, showed off her impressive tattoo collection in a striking black and red ballgown.
The eye-catching frock featured a red corset bodice and a billowing black skirt with a daring slit up one leg.
Teddi Mellencamp, whose musician father John Mellencamp is the 2026 Icon Award recipient, looked ultra sexy in a low-cut black satin slip dress and heels.
The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills alum, 44, is currently battling stage four cancer, which was first diagnosed as melanoma in 2022 that later metastasized to her lungs and brain.
She looked thrilled to be attending the star-studded ceremony in support of Mellencamp, 74, who is among America’s biggest heartland rock icons.
Jenny McCarthy sizzled as she flaunted her gym-honed figure in a black strapless dress with a daring thigh-slit.
The model, 53, rocked her signature blonde hair and sky-high heels.
She was joined by her pop star husband Donnie Wahlberg, 56, who walked the red carpet separately in a stylish black dress shirt and skinny slacks.
The red carpet was stacked with music legends, including Sandra Denton, DJ Spinderella and Cheryl James of Salt-N-Pepa.
Nikki Glaser was also on hand for the festivities in LA
The comedian and Taylor Swift superfan, 41, looked sensational in a strapless black gown that made her sun-kissed skin glow
Tori Spelling looked ravishing in a racy red gown featuring a see-through corset bodice and an elegantly draped skirt with a thigh-high slit
Spelling stood on sparkly silver platforms
Kehlani, 30, showed off her impressive tattoo collection in a striking black and red ballgown
The eye-catching frock featured a red corset bodice and a billowing black skirt with a daring slit up one leg
Teddi Mellencamp, whose musician father John Mellencamp is the 2026 Icon Award recipient, looked ultra sexy in a low-cut black satin slip dress and heels
The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills alum, 44, is currently battling stage four cancer, which was first diagnosed as melanoma in 2022 that later metastasized to her lungs and brain
Jenny McCarthy sizzled as she flaunted her gym-honed figure in a black strapless dress with a daring thigh-slit
McCarthy’s look showed off plenty of leg
McCarthy was joined by her pop star husband Donnie Wahlberg, 56, who walked the red carpet separately in a stylish black dress shirt and skinny slacks
The longtime couple made sure to pose together
The iconic hip-hop group posed up in coordinating dark green looks, all of which featured busty corsets.
Maxine Jones, Cindy Herron and Terry Ellis of En Vogue were also on hand for the festivities in Los Angeles.
Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean flashed a peace sign as he arrived to the annual awards ceremony in a fuzzy red coat, baggy trousers and platform high-top sneakers.
Raye put her cleavage on display in a plunging black frock with cap sleeves and a curve-clinging skirt.
The acclaimed singer-songwriter, 28, added a pop of color to her look by wearing bright red lipstick.
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu, 20, let her famous ‘halo’ hairstyle pull focus by posing up in an elegant black halter dress.
Zombies star Meg Donnelly, 25, took the plunge in a very low-cut black gown featuring a semi-sheer skirt and train.
Country singer Ella Langley, 26, channeled Y2K glamour in a plunging black A-line dress with frilly black mesh trim.
The red carpet was stacked with music legends, including Sandra Denton, DJ Spinderella and Cheryl James of Salt-N-Pepa
The iconic hip-hop group posed up in coordinating dark green looks, all of which featured busty corsets; (L-R) Sandra Denton and DJ Spinderella
Tinashe, 33, put on a busty display in a sexy curve-clinging dress with a black skintight bodice and a draped skirt boasting shades of pink, purple and red
The singer was among the night’s awards recipients
Maxine Jones, Cindy Herron and Terry Ellis of En Vogue were also on hand for the festivities in Los Angeles
NSYNC star AJ McLean flashed a peace sign as he arrived to the annual awards ceremony in a fuzzy red coat, baggy trousers and platform high-top sneakers
Raye put her cleavage on display in a plunging black frock with cap sleeves and a curve-clinging skirt
The acclaimed singer-songwriter, 28, added a pop of color to her look by wearing bright red lipstick
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu, 20, let her her famous ‘halo’ hairstyle pull focus by posing up in an elegant black halter dress
Zombies star Meg Donnelly, 25, took the plunge in a very low-cut black gown featuring a semi-sheer skirt and train
Country singer Ella Langley, 26, channeled Y2K glamour in a plunging black A-line dress with frilly black mesh trim
Shaboozey showed off a shiny white gold grill in his mouth, which the country rapper styled with his go-to cowboy hat, a fitted leather jacket and straight-leg jeans
Shaboozey posed for a photo with Kehlani
Shaboozey showed off a shiny white gold grill in his mouth, which the country rapper styled with his go-to cowboy hat, a fitted leather jacket and straight-leg jeans.
Tinashe, 33, put on a busty display in a sexy curve-clinging dress with a black skintight bodice and a draped skirt boasting shades of pink, purple and red.
Real Housewives star Heather Dubrow, 57, flashed her mesh bra under a fitted black velvet jacket as she cozied up to husband Terry Dubrow, 67, on the red carpet.
Sombr, 20,smoldered on the red carpet in a silky dress shirt, green tie and baggy black trousers.
Travis Barker’s nepo baby son Landon Barker, 22, who put his tattooed chest on display by leaving the silky black shirt under his teal velvet jacket unbuttoned.
Country crooner Jason Aldean, 49, rocked his cowboy hat and an edgy all-black outfit as he wrapped an arm around much-younger wife Brittany Aldean, 37.
Bruce Willis’s’ daughter Scout Willis flashed the flesh in a see-through white lace dress.
The singer, 34, twirled for shutterbugs during her red carpet stint.
Real Housewives star Heather Dubrow flashed her mesh bra under a fitted black velvet jacket as she cozied up to husband Terry Dubrow on the red carpet
Country crooner Jason Aldean, 49, rocked his cowboy hat and an edgy all-black outfit as he wrapped an arm around much-younger wife Brittany Aldean, 37
Bruce Willis’s’ daughter Scout Willis flashed the flesh in a see-through white lace dress
The singer, 34, twirled for shutterbugs during her red carpet stint
Sombr smoldered on the red carpet in a silky dress shirt, green tie and baggy black trousers
Travis Barker’s nepo baby son Landon Barker, 22, who put his tattooed chest on display by leaving the silky black shirt under his teal velvet jacket unbuttoned
The 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrate the year’s most-streamed hits and artists across both the iHeartRadio app and the network’s vast broadcasting stations.
The ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, is hosted by Ludacris, who is also set to be honored with the iHeartRadio Landmark Award.
Taylor Swift is the most-nominated artist this year with a total of nine nods, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia, from her hit 2025 record, The Life of a Showgirl.
It is a fitting coincidence that Swift’s first awards show outing of the year falls on the ceremony’s 13th anniversary, with fans speculating that the superstar might again use her lucky number to drop a major announcement.
She famously announced her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, during her 13th Grammy win back in 2024.
Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny and Alex Warren follow Swift with eight nominations each. Warren is also set to receive the Breakthrough Artist of the Year award.
Other nominated artists include Lady Gaga, Benson Boone, BLACKPINK, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Kendrick Lamar, Leon Thomas, LISA, Morgan Wallen, RAYE, SZA, GloRilla and Tate McRae.
Miley Cyrus will be honored with the Innovator Award. The prestigious honor is given to those who have made a significant impact on both the music industry and global culture through their career.
Jennie Garth looked pretty in a pink jacket and pants styled with bright red pumps
The night’s host Ludacris looked sharp in all-black for the occasion
RHOC star Tamra Judge made jaws drop in a racy black cutout gown
Too Hot To Handle alum Francesca Farago put her toned abs on display in a cutout gown
The show will see TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue perform together for the first time.
Other performers include Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, Kehlani and John Mellencamp.
The Hurts So Good hitmaker will also receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award and will perform ahead of his upcoming Dancing Words Tour.
The iHeartRadio Icon Award celebrates an artist’s enduring legacy in the music industry.
His daughter, Teddi Mellencamp, is set to present him with the honor.
Fan voting will decide the winners in a number of categories, including Favorite Broadway Debut, TikTok Dance, Debut Album, and Best Lyrics.
The show will feature special appearances by Alysa Liu, Ne-Yo, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, sombr, Weezer and more.
‘This is an annual awards show made exclusively for fans, celebrating the biggest songs and artists they’ve loved listening to on iHeartRadio stations and our iHeartRadio app all year long,’ said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises, and Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer of iHeartMedia.
‘FOX viewers will also get an exclusive preview of some of the songs they’ll be listening to in the Summer of ’26.’
The show kicks off at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on FOX. The event will also be heard on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
