THE RED CARPET MOMENT: 2013 SOUL TRAIN MUSIC AWARDS

 

 This is the moment I so love.  The who’s who in R&B music, television, and film hit The 2013 Soul Train Music Awards on Friday night at the Orleans Arena in Vegas, sporting looks that certainly turned some heads on the red carpet, tons of celebs walked the red carpet for this year's Soul Train Awards.  And we've got all the pics. Enjoy the view below..

Ashanti slayed in this sheer & sexy Reeve dress and Louboutins with her new straight bob.  Hot look for her.

Now that we've got a close up look of Jenny's new hair, her wiggery is very nice.  Yep, we highly doubt she cut her actual tresses.

The fab chick rocked a belted mini dressby Balmain and Saint Laurent Studded Lace-Up Platform Boots that screamed rock and roll as she posed it up with Tyrese on the carpet.

Gladys Knight- the lady in red

K.Michelle, wearing Michael Costello, was nominated for Best New Artist and also performed during the show.

The Braxton Sisters took the opportunity to do some promo for "Braxton Family Values" which kicks off again soon.  Tamar spent Friday night hitting the stage at the Awards, and her besties from "Tamar & Vince"--LaShawn & April Daniels--were also there:

And so was Tamar's big sis Toni:

Toni (in an Amato Haute Couture gown) was promoting her and Babyface's upcoming duet collabo album Love Marriage & Divorce, due out February 4th.

 The ridiculously beautiful couple, Nicole Ari Parker Kodjoe and Boris Kodjoe--lit up the carpet.

Mike Epps' wife Mechelle made an appearance.

Bridget Kelly looked stunning in this black sheer gown.

And Bridget's stylist Kim V. and her husband Alaska Gideon--who both appeared on "Newlyweds: First Year" on Bravo--hit the carpet together.

Janelle Monae brought her mom as her date, and we see where she gets her flawless face and fashion taste!

Janelle selected Alexandre Vauthier for the red carpet.  She paired a DVF clutch and Jimmy Choo shoes with her ensemble.

Sommore and Larenz Tate hit the carpet still looking good.

Anthony Anderson brought his cutie son on the carpet.

 Singer Sevyn Streeter kept it cute in this flirty slightly sheer dress from LaQuan Smith.

"Hollywood Exes" stars Sheree Fletcher and Shamika Lawrence posed it up together.

Vanilla Ice also brought it down

The fellas of TGT--Tyrese & Tank--made the trip without Ginuwine it seems.

Cutie Candice Glover (the "American Idol" winner) hit the stage to perform "Still In Love With Me".

Where you been Jon B??

Vivica Fox kept it chic in this black Roberto Cavalli gown, a Barclays Jewelry statement necklace and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

Nobooooody.  Keith Sweat kept it cool on the carpet as one of the honorees of the Awards show.

Yep, Charlie Baltimore is really still in the mix these days.   She actually looked great in this Balmain mini dress and sparkling Louboutins.  Wonder if she caught up with her former Murder Inc. chick Ashanti.

Bill Bellamy and his wife Kristen kept it cute on the carpet.

 Vanessa Williams rocked a flirty patterned red frock.

Keshia Knight Pulliam kept it curve happy on the carpet.  Fab.

E! News correspondent Alicia Quarels rocked this dark blue Catherine Malandrino pantsuit paired with a clutch by Sunita Mukhi and a belt from BCBG MAX AZRIA.

 Ron Isley and his striped shoes hit the carpet with his woman.

Jamie Foster Brown and singer Lyfe made their way to the Awards.

Faith Evans looked great in this black and gold body con dress for Herve Leger and Giuseppe Zanotti heels.

E-40 and his wife Tracy popped up on the carpet.

Lil Mama and that green hair we love are back:

MC Lyte rocked her leather look.

Looks like Kenny Lattimore has officially moved on....

Malinda Williams looked her usual gorgeous self on the carpet. She wore a dress from Haus of Falenci'ago.

Tristan/Mack Wilds hit up the Awards.

Porsha Coleman rocked this black & white look.

Chrisette Michele looked cutesy in this frilly black cocktail dress from Alice + Olivia and red ankle strap platform pumps.

Michelle Williams rocked her printed mint green body con dress.

Mario Van Peeples and his wife Chitra Sukhu kept it...interesting.

And vets in the game--Big Daddy Kane and Dionne Warwick--made sure to hit up the big Awards show.

So the best dressed goes to.....?