MTV Video Music Awards | Photos

Updated August 25 2014 - 3:48pm, first published 1:19pm
Singers Jordin Sparks (L) and Jason Derulo attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Award.
PHOTO: Getty Images
Singers Jordin Sparks (L) and Jason Derulo attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Award. PHOTO: Getty Images
Musician Adam Levine and model Behati Prinsloo attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Musician Adam Levine and model Behati Prinsloo attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artist Snoop Dogg and Cori Broadus attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artist Snoop Dogg and Cori Broadus attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Actress Lucy Hale (L) and Miley Cyris attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Actress Lucy Hale (L) and Miley Cyris attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Kelly Rowland attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Kelly Rowland attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Jennifer Lopez attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Jennifer Lopez attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artist Ariana Grande performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artist Ariana Grande performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Beyonce performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Beyonce performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
Singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Beyonce performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Beyonce performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artist Usher performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artist Usher performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artist Taylor Swift attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artist Taylor Swift attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner arrive at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner arrive at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Musicians Calum Hood, Ashton Irwin, Michael Clifford and Luke Hemmings of 5 Seconds of Summer attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Musicians Calum Hood, Ashton Irwin, Michael Clifford and Luke Hemmings of 5 Seconds of Summer attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
TV personality Jimmy Fallon speaks onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
TV personality Jimmy Fallon speaks onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
Recording artists Jason Derulo (L) and Demi Lovato onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artists Jason Derulo (L) and Demi Lovato onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artists Iggy Azalea (L) and Rita Ora perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artists Iggy Azalea (L) and Rita Ora perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
Fifth Harmony members (L-R) Normani Hamilton, Camila Cabello, Dinah Jane Hansen, Ally Brooke and Lauren Jauregui accept the Artist to Watch award for 'Miss Movin' On' onstage with TV personality Jay Pharoah during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Fifth Harmony members (L-R) Normani Hamilton, Camila Cabello, Dinah Jane Hansen, Ally Brooke and Lauren Jauregui accept the Artist to Watch award for 'Miss Movin' On' onstage with TV personality Jay Pharoah during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Nicki Minaj and Usher perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Nicki Minaj and Usher perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artists 5 Seconds of Summer perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artists 5 Seconds of Summer perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artists 5 Seconds of Summer perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artists 5 Seconds of Summer perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artists 5 Seconds of Summer perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Recording artists 5 Seconds of Summer perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
 (L-R) Actresses Uzo Aduba, Laverne Cox and Taylor Schilling onstage at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
(L-R) Actresses Uzo Aduba, Laverne Cox and Taylor Schilling onstage at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
Beyonce Knowles arrives to the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Beyonce Knowles arrives to the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
Singer Sam Smith attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Sam Smith attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Actors Jim Carrey (L) and Jeff Daniels speak onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Actors Jim Carrey (L) and Jeff Daniels speak onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Actors Jim Carrey (L) and Jeff Daniels speak onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Actors Jim Carrey (L) and Jeff Daniels speak onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet & Show
Singer Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Actress Laverne Cox at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Actress Laverne Cox at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Gwen Stefani attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Gwen Stefani attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Ed Sheeran (R), winner of Best Male Video for 'Sing,' PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Ed Sheeran (R), winner of Best Male Video for 'Sing,' PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Katy Perry and Juicy J. perform on stage at the MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Singer Katy Perry and Juicy J. perform on stage at the MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Maroon 5 at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images
Maroon 5 at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: Getty Images

Miley Cyrus's Wrecking Ball was the big winner, taking out the Video of the Year award. In one of the few surprising moments she chose to have a young homeless man accept the prize in her place to raise awareness of homelessness. Iggy Azalea and Sia missed out in that category, but Azalea did pick up a prize in the Best Pop Video category, where her collaboration with Ariana Grande on Problem won.

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