The excitement and glamour of one of music's biggest nights - the MTV Video Music Awards - kicked off last night with a bevy of stars coming out for exclusive industry parties in Hollywood.

Spotted at one of the parties - sponsored by TalentHouse.com and held at the Chateau Marmont hotel - were sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton, together with boyfriends Benji Madden and David Katzenberg.

Also on hand for the bash were record producer Russell Simmons, hip-hop performers Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupree and actress Hayden Panettiere.

Check back with ETonline for more details on tonight's VMAs!