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    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.

    1. Beyonce, Jay-Z and Blu Ivy Carter MTV VMAs 2014

      1. What a BEY-EAUTIFUL MOMENT! Beyonce, Jay-Z and Blue share the stage!

      Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

    2. Taylor Swift MTV VMA 2014

      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)

    3. Maroon 5 at the VMAs 2014

      3. Maroon 5 wow the MTV VMAs crowd with a live performance of their latest single 'Maps'

    4. Ed Sheeran wins Best Male Video at MTV VMA 2014

      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)

    5. Taylor Swift and Lorde at the VMAs 2014

      5. Valencia or X-Pro? Taylor Swift and Lorde take a VMAs selfie during the show

      Picture: Getty

    6. Miley Cyrus at the VMAs 2014

      6. Go on... give us a kiss! Ariana plants a smacker on Miley Cyrus as they celebrate their VMA wins

      Picture: Getty

    7. Iggy Azalea MTV VMA 2014

      7. Iggy Azalea brings along some SERIOUS attitude to her VMAs performance

    8. Taylor Swift and Jessie J backstage at the VMAs 20

      8. Two of our favourite ladies. Taylor Swift and Jessie J hang out backstage at The Forum in California

      Picture: Getty

    9. Nicki Minaj MTV VMA 2014

      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)

    10. Jason Derulo And Demi Lovato MTV VMA 2014

      10. Jason Derulo and Demi Lovato were MORE than happy to introduce Maroon 5 for their performance

    11. Iggy Azalea And Rita Ora MTV VMA 2014

      11. Forget Kill Bill... It's ALL about the pairing of 'Black Widow' singers Rita Ora & Iggy Azalea now!

    12. Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith and Katy Perry at the VMAs

      12. Who goes out on Sundays? Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith and Katy Perry get in on the #Selfie action.

      Picture: Getty

    13. 5SOS MTV VMA 2014

      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'.

    14. Beyonce MTV VMA 2014 Performance

      14. Beyonce proves why she's Queen Bey in her medley VMAs performance

      Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images

    15. Iggy Azalea MTV VMA 2014

      15. Iggy Azalea struts her stuff on the VMAs stage as she performs for the LA audience

    16. Ariana Grande MTV VMA 2014

      16. Three ladies you do NOT want to mess with... Ariana, Nicki & Jessie bring the talent to the VMAs

      (Picture: Getty)

    17. Taylor Swift MTV VMA 2014

      17. Surrounded by tuxedo'd gentleman... Taylor Swift keeps things CLASSY

      (Picture: Getty)

    18. Sam Smith MTV VMA 2014

      18. Sam Smith has his big moment... and blows the crowd away with 'Stay With Me'.

      (Picture: Getty)

    19. Beyonce at the VMAs 2014

      19. This year's Video Vanguard winner Beyonce shows the crowd what they're made of

      Picture: Getty

    20. Ariana Grande MTV VMA 2014

      20. This is... the part when... Ariana Grande 'Breaks Free' for her VMAs set

      (Picture: Getty)

    21. Katy Perry Wins MTV VMA 2014

      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)

    22. Jennifer Lopez MTV VMA 2014

      22. Jennifer Lopez makes her way through the crowd ready to introduce Iggy & Rita for their moment

    23. Nicki Minaj MTV VMA 2014

      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)

    24. 5SOS MTV VMA 2014

      24. Luke Hemmings from 5SOS takes the spotlight in the band's MTV VMAs debut! #GoBoys

    25. Rita Ora at the VMAs 2014

      25. Rita Ora standing out form the crowd (literally) as she enjoys the live VMAs entertainment

      Picture: Getty

    26. Kim Kardashian MTV VMA 2014

      26. Kim Kardashian was on hand to introduce her new BFF... Mr. Sam Smith... for his VMAs debut

    27. Jessie J, Ariana Grande And Nicki Minaj MTV VMA 20

      27. Strutting their stuff... it's Jessie J and Ariana Grande on stage for 'Bang Bang'!

    28. Ariana Grande MTV VMA 2014

      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)

    29. Beyonce, Jay-Z and Blu Ivy Carter MTV VMAs 2014

      29. Beyonce celebrates her Video Vanguard Award with Jay-Z... and lil Blue Ivy too!

      Picture: Michael Buckner/Getty Images

    30. Jessie J, Ariana Grande And Nicki Minaj MTV VMA 20

      30. WHAT a trio! Nicki, Jessie and Ariana kick off the show with their joint single 'Bang Bang'

    31. Ariana Grande MTV VMA 2014

      31. Ariana Grande and Jessie J put on one of the night's stand-out performances

      (Picture: Getty)

    32. Katy Perry Watching the MTV VMA 2014 show

      32. 'This Is How We Do' star Katy Perry takes in the big show!

      (Picture: Getty)

    33. Chris Brown And Tyga MTV VMA 2014

      33. Chris Brown and Tyga relax... and take in one of the biggest music shows of the year!

    34. Jim Carey MTV VMA 2014

      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

    35. MTV VMA 2014

      35. Fifth Harmony rock up after their pre-show performance at the VMAs 2014

    36. Jordin Sparks, Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift at the

      36. Jordin Sparks, Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift, at the VMAs.

      Picture: Getty

    37. Nick Young and Iggy Azalea at the VMAs 2014

      37. Nick Young and Iggy Azalea attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards

      Picture: Getty

    38. Rita Ora and Gwen Stefani at the VMAs 2014

      38. Designer Jeremy Scott and Rita Ora and Gwen Stefani

      Picture: Getty

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