Onstage & Behind the Scenes: Photos From the 2014 VMAs

Beyonce

Beyonce, recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, Video Music Awards for Best Collaboration, Best Cinematography, and Best Video with a Social Message, poses in the press room during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Blue Ivy Carter, Jay-Z and Beyonce onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on

Blue Ivy, Jay Z & Beyonce

Blue Ivy Carter, Jay Z and Beyonce onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Beyonce

Beyonce performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Beyonce

Beyonce performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Beyonce

INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Beyonce performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Maroon 5

Maroon 5 perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: My Friend's Place representative Jesse (L) accepts Video of the Year (on behalf of Miley Cyrus) fo

Jesse & Jimmy Fallon

My Friend's Place representative Jesse accepts Video of the Year (on behalf of Miley Cyrus) for 'Wrecking Ball' from Jimmy Fallon onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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5SOS

5 Seconds of Summer perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Fifth Harmony

Fifth Harmony members pose in the press room during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Recording artists Iggy Azalea (L) and Rita Ora perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awa

Iggy Azalea & Rita Ora

Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Usher

Usher performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Recording artists Nicki Minaj (L) and Usher perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards

Nicki Minaj & Usher

Nicki Minaj and Usher perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Recording artists Jason Derulo (L) and Austin Mahone attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The

Jason Derulo & Austin Mahone

Jason Derulo and Austin Mahone attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Sam Smith

Sam Smith performs on stage at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA), August 24, 2014 at The Forum in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Rapper Riff Raff, recording artist Katy Perry, recording artist Sam Smith and singer Charli XCX at

Riff Raff, Katy Perry, Sam Smith & Charli XCX

Riff Raff, Katy Perry, Sam Smith and Charli XCX attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Singers Taylor Swift (L) and Demi Lovato attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Au

Taylor Swift & Demi Lovato

Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Jim Carrey, Ariana Grande and Jeff Daniels attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on

Jim Carrey, Ariana Grande & Jeff Daniels

Jim Carrey, Ariana Grande and Jeff Daniels attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at

Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj

Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Musicians Michael Clifford, Ashton Irwin, Calum Hood, and Luke Hemmings of 5 Seconds of Summ

5SOS

5 Seconds of Summer attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Lorde and Charli XCX attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Ing

Lorde & Charli XCX

Lorde and Charli XCX attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Rapper Juicy J (L) and recording artist Katy Perry attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The F

Juicy J & Katy Perry

Juicy J and Katy Perry attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 20

Miley Cyrus & Ariana Grande

Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Diplo and Katy Perry attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Ing

Riff Raff & Katy Perry

Riff Raff and Katy Perry attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Chris Brown and Jennifer Lopez attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2

Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez, Tyga

Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez, and Tyga attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Nicki MInaj

Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj (C) performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.

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