Taylor Swift stuns at iHeartRadio Music Awards; Jason and Brittany Aldean turn heads during date night

The music industry's biggest stars shone brightly at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Celebrities rocked the red carpet at the Dolby Theater Thursday, March 26, on their way to watch Ludacris host the award show honoring the best of the best in entertainment.

Hollywood power couple Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy walked the red carpet together. Wahlberg posed for photos in a classic black suit with a black and white design on the collar, while McCarthy opted for a black dress with a low back and a thigh-high slit, which she paired with a silver sparkling clutch.

Country music royalty, Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany, posed for photos side by side on the red carpet. Jason sported an all-black look, including a leather jacket and a black cowboy hat, while Brittany wore a pink long-sleeve dress with ruffles, which she paired with an updo and a diamond necklace. 

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Teddi Mellencamp walked the red carpet in a black silk dress with lace on the neckline, which she paired with open-toed nude shoes, a diamond statement necklace and multiple rings. She styled her short hair slicked back and kept her makeup minimal with bold lashes and a nude lipstick.

During the award show, Teddi got emotional as she presented her dad, John Cougar Mellencamp, with the Icon Award, calling him a rock star. While accepting the award from her, he handed the award back to Teddi, telling her it belongs to her.

WATCH: Taylor Swift won best pop album at the iHeartRadio Music Awards

Taylor Swift turned heads on the red carpet when she posed for photos in a corseted green outfit with sequined designs on either side, pairing the look with soft makeup and dangly diamond earrings and a ring.

Once inside the award show, Swift met up with her fiancé, Travis Kelce, and they both gave a standing ovation to Alex Warren following a performance and danced along while Lainey Wilson performed.

Swift also took home the award for best pop album,.

WATCH: Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg walk the red carpet at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

"90210" star, Jennie Garth, also posed for photos at the award show, opting for pink satin dress pants with a matching blazer and a white tank top underneath, which she paired with red high heels. The actress kept her makeup look natural and wore her blonde hair in beach waves.

Garth's co-star on the hit show, Tori Spelling, stunned on the red carpet in a risqué red dress that featured a low-cut neckline with a sheer corseted top and a thigh-high slit, which she paired with sparkly silver high-heeled shoes.

Nikki Glaser stunned on the carpet in a black dress with a thigh-high slit and high strapless neckline, which she paired with a pair of silver dangle earrings and bracelets and a black clutch.

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Country superstar Ella Langley wore a short sheer black dress with a plunging neckline, which she paired with a diamond necklace and a black purse.

Once inside, Langley ran into Swift and her fiancé and shared a hug with the couple.

Miley Cyrus turned heads when she walked the red carpet in a black buttoned-up jacket, which she paired with black pants made with the same material. She styled her hair in beach waves and opted for dramatic eye makeup.

The "Hannah Montana" star was awarded the Innovator Award during the show, which was presented to her by country superstar Lainey Wilson.

WATCH: Miley Cyrus poses for photos on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Music Awards

Singer Nicole Scherzinger also rocked black on the carpet, wearing a floor-length strapless dress, which she paired with black opera gloves. She also accessorized with big dangling earrings and wore her long black hair in waves.

The host of the evening, rapper Ludacris, was all smiles as he walked the red carpet in an all-black outfit featuring a textured black suit jacket and matching pants, which he paired with a necklace.

WATCH: Miley Cyrus accepting the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards

Russell Dickerson also walked the red carpet, sporting a brown jacket with fringe and black pants, which he paired with sunglasses and a black cowboy hat.