Paris Hilton, Adrienne Bailon, Ashanti and Amber Rose lead the trend for daringly deep-cut white gowns as they heat up the red carpet at the BET Awards

The ladies shone regal at this year's BET Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday with white being the dominant gown colour of choice.



Paris Hilton lived up to her glamorous reputation in a sexy, dramatic number while rubbing elbows with equally chic Amber Rose and Adrienne Bailon who turned heads too in form-fitting dresses with low-cut necklines.

The 33-year-old Hilton hotel heiress chose a sparkly white, sequinned gown by Project Runway designer Michael Costello for the event, and t he standout frock featured cutaway sides and back, a gaping teardrop cut-out on the chest and two smaller ones on either side just below her shoulders .

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Very revealing: Paris Hilton cut a sexy figure in a shimmery white gown with plunging cleavage and cut-outs and high slit that showed lots of skin at the BET Awards in LA on Sunday The blonde bombshell also flashed her long, lean legs with a thigh-high slit on one side. RELATED ARTICLES Previous

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She wore her long sleek tresses in a pin-straight style with off-centre parting, tucked behind both ears, while her make-up was impeccably applied, with heavily kohl-lined eyes and smoky shadow bringing out her blue peepers, her lips and base kept golden and matte. Sultry sirens: Amber Rose sizzled in her low-cut white gown while Adrienne Bailon wowed in her plunging white number at the BET Awards Ice princess: The socialite was dripping in glittery jewels and sporting a sleek hairdo as she posed provocatively on the red carpet

'Love my @MCCOSTELLO31 dress I'm rocking to The #BET Awards today!' Paris couldn't wait to share her stunning white sequinned gown that was created by Project Runway designer Michael Costello Shady lady: Paris slipped on a pair of white-framed shades for added effect

Snow white: Amber Rose was sexy and classy in snowy white gown with buzzed white head to match

A little flirt never hurt: The model-singer blew a kiss to the crowd of spectators lining up at the red carpet Getting glam: Amber Rose showed off some of her make-up artist's incredible handiwork ahead of the show in a two-view snapshot

Fallen angels: Model Eva Marcille (left) added some interest to her floor-length, long-sleeved white gown with several sexy cut-outs featuring gold accents, while singer Sevyn Streeter barely protected her modesty in a daring slit to the pelvis maxi-skirt paired with flowy draped top

Paris wasn't the only one rocking the apparent trendy hue on the night.

Adrienne Bailon also got in on the action, accentuating her curves in a form-fitting white crisscross striped halterneck fishtail gown with plunging neckline that revealed a hint of cleavage.

The 30-year-old was sporting a head-to-toe golden glow, while she accessorised with a sparkly silver clutch and some pretty blinged-out rings and bracelets.

Her make-up was heavily applied, with dark smoky eyes enhanced by huge false lashes, a pop of colour added in the form of pretty glossy red lipstick while h er long ombre tresses were slicked back into a tight high bun.

Double trouble! Bria Murphy (left) donned a variation of the pristine hue, opting for a soft creamy-gold silk skirt and plunging crop top that exposed her taut midriff, while sister Shayne Murphy displayed her petite figure in a white one-shouldered bandage dress with asymmetric hemline

Twice as nice: The pair no doubt made dad Eddie Murphy proud, looking a million dollars as they hit the red carpet together in their perfectly put-together ensembles

Peachy! Holly Robinson Peete looked lovely in a cream one-shouldered column gown that featured a layered flowy asymmetric bodice Viva vavoom: Ashanti sizzled in clingy white number with lace plunging cut-out cleavage and trumpet skirt Evening attire: Faith Evans turned heads by wearing a dress coat over a black lace brassiere Mutual admirers: Faith Evans showed more that black bra as she greeted Charli Baltimore who shimmered in a silvery and space-inspired dress

Amber Rose was both classy and sexy in a form-fitting snow-white gown with long sleeves that featured ample cleavage thanks to a deeply cut neckline.

The model and recording artist sported her usual platinum-white buzz hairdo and rose-tinted lip gloss.

And she wore a shiny metallic belt around her waist to further accentuate her hourglass curves.

One-of-a-kind: Karrueche Tran, who was reporting live from the red carpet, kept cool on the swelteringly hot day in an unusual off-white mini-dress featuring a crisscrossed plaited rope design that dangled all the way to the floor in a skirt-like fashion and matching pretty laser-cut lace-up stilettos

All angles covered! The backless number also featured a high-low hemline, while the star kept her accessories to a minimum and teamed her beautifully curled golden tresses with picture-perfect complementary bronze make-up and smoky eyes

Model Eva Marcille gave Paris a run for her money in her sexy floor-length, long-sleeved gown.

The form-fitting number featured cut-outs just below the shoulders and another on the hip that was decorated with gold accents.



She wore her brown locks slicked back from her pretty face, while her make-up was kept neutral and bronzed.

Singer Sevyn Streeter also rocked the angelic colour, though her outfit was way more devil than angel.



She donned a draped maxi-dress with slits up both sides that went all the way up to the pelvic bones.



A flowy halterneck top with high-low hemline that exposed a hint of her midriff completed her look, while she rocked crimped cropped locks and fun pastel make-up.



Goddess attire: Pia Mia Perez wore a unique vest and skirt set with head wrap while Gabrielle Union added thigh-high black boots to liven up her Grecian goddess gown Mingling: Gabrielle Union happily posed with Russell Simmons at the star-studded event

Wow factor! Singer and actress Keke Palmer, 20, went for shock value in her risqué futuristic gold and white mini-dress, which featured daring cut-outs down the centre of the cleavage and on either side of her hips, which she teamed with white platform heels, slicked-back hair and bronze make-up Dressed to kill: Juicy was saucy in a get-up that featured sheer panels and gator skin

Ashanti sizzled in a clingy white gown with lace sleeves, plunging cut-out neckline and a trumpet skirt. Keke Palmer had people's gazes by showing up in a futuristic gold lamé frock with daring sheer panels down her midsection.

Chris Brown's other half, Karrueche Tran, was one of the first to hit the red carpet on the swelteringly hot day. Lady in white: Tamar Braxton tossed a wave to onlookers while strolling the carpet in a white halterneck number with high slit Artsy and bright: Latarsha Rose looked fetching in a black crop top and flaring skirt with interesting graphics while new mom Kerry Washington looked feminine in a floral frock Sunrise, sunset: Lil Mama warmed the scene in an orange textured mini-dress that matched her shoulder-length hair Bright and beautiful: Michelle Williams looked lovely in teal while Kenya Moore ravished in orange and Tatiana Ali enchanted in coral

The 26-year-old model, who was reporting on all the fashion hits and misses live from the event, kept cool in an unusual off-white mini-dress featuring a crisscrossed plaited rope design that dangled all the way to the floor in a skirt-like fashion.

She completed her look with a pair of matching pretty laser-cut stilettos that tied halfway up her lean, tanned legs, a delicate gold necklace, diamond stud earrings and several rings and bracelets.



Cool in blue: Naturi Naughton chose a deep-cut gown of cornflower blue that was adorned with a big sash

Luscious in leather: TV personality Angela Simmons wore a black leather and mesh dress embossed with swirling foliage

Her long golden tresses were worn in a pretty curled style, while her make-up was perfectly applied, with a glowing bronze complexion, glossy nude lips and her eyes played up with smoky shadow for maximum impact.

Faith Evans captivated attention by wearing a dressy white coat over a black lace brassiere, which provided ample views of her cleavage and tattoo.



A who's who of the entertainment industry came out for the prestigious event, which honours musicians, TV and film actors and sportspeople.



Stand out star: Claudia Jordan heated up LA in her own way by wearing a very revealing yellow gown dressed up with a thick necklace

Opposites attract! Tamera Mowry (left) and Jennifer Freeman happily posed together on the red carpet as they showed off their contrasting styles in their very different frocks

Hitting all the right notes: Tamera (left) flaunted her fabulous post-baby body in a tight midnight blue snakeskin print knee-length number with exposed zipper detail up the front and black leather panels on the sides, while Jennifer brought some much-needed colour to the event in her stunning neon pink halterneck gown

The event, which airs live on BET from 8pm Eastern, will see performances from the likes of Pharrell Williams, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Usher, as well as Australian newcomer Iggy Azalea and many, many more.



Rapper Drake is the one to watch, with the 27-year-old leading the night's nominations with five possible chances to win.



Of course, he took home the coveted Video Of The Year gong last year.



Belly dancers: Raquel Lee showed off her toned tummy in a leather-looking two-piece ensemble while Lolo Jones opted for a short-cropped top and matching skirt in blue tie dye



Sporty chic: Leave it to Zendaya Coleman to come up with a winning outfit by blending baseball and red carpet glamour

Unique: Singer-songwriter Tinashe ditched the dress in favour of a black loose-fitting jumpsuit, which was unzipped to reveal her black bandeau top underneath, paired with funky black and white high-top wedge-heel sneakers with gold detail and plenty of chunky gold jewellery

Bum note: Singer Tiwa Savage's (left) odd deep plum draped satin gown featuring a completely sheer bodice with spotted design missed the mark, while Nhlanhla Nciza also won no awards for her garish black and white patterned gown, worn with a matching sheer black wrap Daring to bare! Actress Erica Hubbard chose an interesting sheer black high-neck gown with lace detail that featured a huge glittery silver heart design on the chest, her modesty only protected by a black leotard worn underneath Fine details: LeToya Luckett's sleek and draped black number featured an intricately designed cut-out in back

Liquid fire: Filmmaker Margaret Avery wore a flowing gold number The star is slated to perform during the event held at LA's Nokia Theatre. He will face off with some of the industry's best as his hit song Worst Behavior goes head to head with Beyoncé's Drunk In Love and Partition, as well as Pharrell's Happy and Chris Brown's Fine China in the Video Of The Year category.

Signs: Nick Cannon either had a tension headache or he was showing off one his rapper signs Here comes the crooner: John Legend looked ready for the show as he strolled down the arrivals line in black leather jacket and cool shades He's a charmer: John Legend made a point to pose with Debra L. Lee who is Chairperson and CEO of BET Let's get this party started: Lionel Richie looked oh so happy to be here Sadly, Beyoncé, who dominated the music industry this year, won't be in attendance at the awards show as she and husband Jay Z are currently performing to sold-out crowds on their co-headlining stadium On The Run Tour.

She is however nominated for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist with little competition aside from Rihanna.

Jay Z and Drake will also battle Kendrick Lamar, J Cole and Future for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. Looking good: Happy singer Pharrell Williams sported light denim jacket and his signature hat while actor Christian Keyes added glamour in a grey waistcoat and trousers with black shirt

Too cool for school! Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker took along his adorable kids - mini-me son Landon and daughter Alabama - as his dates, with the youngsters clearly having inherited their famous father's cool rockstar style in their fun get-ups

Hunk watch: Robin Thicke arrived to the BET Awards wearing a denim shirt and a smile

Ringside seats: Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather dazzled in a grey suit and black dress shirt as he arrived with a blonde companion Pat the tummy: Omarion couldn't resist giving Apryl Jones' bump a caress

Pharrell, who will perform during the night's proceedings, scored four nominations including Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration for Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines and the Viewer's Choice Award.

Beyoncé, Drake and rising newcomers August Alsina and Jhené Aiko are also up for the latter - a fan-voted award.

Thicke, who is set to release his new album Paula — an ode to his wife, from whom he is separated

- on Tuesday, will also perform on Sunday.



He sparkles: Rapper Nelly was spotless as he attended the show wearing a white shirt and white trousers with glittery bronze shoes Bad boy rap: Rapper French Montana - and Khloe Kardashian's current squeeze - arrived solo at the BET Awards sporting lots of bling around his neck Plaid is rad: Rapper T.I. went preppy cool in a blue and black checkered shirt with a matching sweater looped across his shoulders Men of the hour: August Alsina grabbed attention in a blue suit while Ginuwine kept it cool in a leather jacket over a white ensemble Dramatic entrance: Ne-Yo wore an inspired ensemble that featured a wide-brimmed black hat and cable knit sweater as he arrived at the BETs Mr. Popular: Ne-Yo found a couple of fans in Kenya Moore, left, and Adrienne Ballon

As well as both performing, Nicki Minaj and Iggy Azalea - whose anthemic Fancy has spent its fifth week on top of the Billboard charts - will compete for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, an award Minaj has won consecutively for four years.



Lionel Richie will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the show, to be hosted by Chris Rock.



Kerry Washington, Kevin Hart and Gabrielle Union are among this year's presenters.

BET Awards 2014 premieres Tuesday 1st July at 9pm on BET - Sky 187, Virgin 184 & Freesat 140



Orange appeal: Good Luck Charlie star Raven Goodwin added a little zest to her black and white-patterned dress with an orange clutch and orange lipstick

All-white on the night! Entertainment TV host Terri Seymour must have been hot in her sparkly silver high-neck top and crisp white blazer, though she balanced it out with matching white tailored shorts, which she paired with matching pointy pumps