Beyonce announced her pregnancy at the 2011 MTV VMAs and she was aglow, lit from within.

Wearing her golden blond locks in a voluminous side ponytail while on the red carpet was the best choice the singer could have made, since it showed off her ear-to-ear grin and that with-child flush.

The intentionally messy side pony, fastened low on her neck, was earthy and sweet.

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