MTV VMAs 2014: The 38 BEST Pictures From This Year's Video Music Awards
We saw iconic VMA performances from the likes of Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Usher and 5SOS plus surprise wins for Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry and more. Check out the best moments from the 2014 MTV VMAs in California.
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1. What a BEY-EAUTIFUL MOMENT! Beyonce, Jay-Z and Blue share the stage!
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2. Taylor Swift brings energy and passion to the VMAs... as she asks the crowd to 'Shake It Off'!
The '22' star gave one of her first live performances of the new single live at the MTV event. (Picture: Getty)
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3. Maroon 5 wow the MTV VMAs crowd with a live performance of their latest single 'Maps'
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4. Go Ed! 'Don't superstar Ed Sheeran walks home with Best Male Video at the event
The UK singer-songwriter's 2014 return single 'Sing' earned him the honour. (Picture: Getty)
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5. Valencia or X-Pro? Taylor Swift and Lorde take a VMAs selfie during the show
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6. Go on... give us a kiss! Ariana plants a smacker on Miley Cyrus as they celebrate their VMA wins
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7. Iggy Azalea brings along some SERIOUS attitude to her VMAs performance
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8. Two of our favourite ladies. Taylor Swift and Jessie J hang out backstage at The Forum in California
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9. Nicki Minaj does NOT hold back... as she hits the MTV stage for her set
The US star made sure NO ONE will be forgetting her 'Anaconda' performance in a while. (Picture: Getty)
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10. Jason Derulo and Demi Lovato were MORE than happy to introduce Maroon 5 for their performance
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11. Forget Kill Bill... It's ALL about the pairing of 'Black Widow' singers Rita Ora & Iggy Azalea now!
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12. Who goes out on Sundays? Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith and Katy Perry get in on the #Selfie action.
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13. 5SOS bring 'Don't Stop' to life on stage at the VMAs... as well as walking home with a gong!
The boys picked up Best Lyric Video for their recent Vodafone Big Top 40 smash 'Don't Stop'.
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14. Beyonce proves why she's Queen Bey in her medley VMAs performance
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15. Iggy Azalea struts her stuff on the VMAs stage as she performs for the LA audience
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16. Three ladies you do NOT want to mess with... Ariana, Nicki & Jessie bring the talent to the VMAs
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17. Surrounded by tuxedo'd gentleman... Taylor Swift keeps things CLASSY
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18. Sam Smith has his big moment... and blows the crowd away with 'Stay With Me'.
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19. This year's Video Vanguard winner Beyonce shows the crowd what they're made of
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20. This is... the part when... Ariana Grande 'Breaks Free' for her VMAs set
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21. Katy Perry can't stop smiling as she accepts her VMAs award for Best Female Video
The US superstar earned the award for her Ancient Egyptian themed video for 'Dark Horse'. (Picture: Getty)
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22. Jennifer Lopez makes her way through the crowd ready to introduce Iggy & Rita for their moment
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23. Nicki Minaj brings 'Anaconda' to life as she struts her stuff
The 'Pills 'N' Potions' star remained on stage to perform with Jessie J and Ariana Grande on 'Bang Bang'. (Picture: Getty)
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24. Luke Hemmings from 5SOS takes the spotlight in the band's MTV VMAs debut! #GoBoys
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25. Rita Ora standing out form the crowd (literally) as she enjoys the live VMAs entertainment
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26. Kim Kardashian was on hand to introduce her new BFF... Mr. Sam Smith... for his VMAs debut
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27. Strutting their stuff... it's Jessie J and Ariana Grande on stage for 'Bang Bang'!
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28. Ariana Grande brings new single 'Break Free' to life on the VMAs stage
The US superstar also performed 'Bang Bang' alongside Jessie J, while her hit single 'Problem' earned her a gong for Best Pop Video. (Picture: Getty)
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29. Beyonce celebrates her Video Vanguard Award with Jay-Z... and lil Blue Ivy too!
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30. WHAT a trio! Nicki, Jessie and Ariana kick off the show with their joint single 'Bang Bang'
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31. Ariana Grande and Jessie J put on one of the night's stand-out performances
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32. 'This Is How We Do' star Katy Perry takes in the big show!
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33. Chris Brown and Tyga relax... and take in one of the biggest music shows of the year!
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34. Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels bring some comedy fun to the VMAs stage
The Hollywood legends were on hand to present the award for Best Pop Video
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35. Fifth Harmony rock up after their pre-show performance at the VMAs 2014
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36. Jordin Sparks, Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift, at the VMAs.
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37. Nick Young and Iggy Azalea attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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38. Designer Jeremy Scott and Rita Ora and Gwen Stefani
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