Call it the <em>Bey</em>-MAs. Beyonce turned out the MTV 2014 Video Music Awards at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on August 24. As the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, Beyonce proved why she's the greatest living entertainer, as her husband Jay Z put it. Beyonce performed a medley of songs from her recent self-titled album that got everyone -- including her daughter Blue Ivy -- clapping along. See more highlights from the show.
The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards —
Call it the Bey-MAs. Beyonce turned out the MTV 2014 Video Music Awards at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on August 24. As the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, Beyonce proved why she's the greatest living entertainer, as her husband Jay Z put it. Beyonce performed a medley of songs from her recent self-titled album that got everyone -- including her daughter Blue Ivy -- clapping along. See more highlights from the show.
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Beyonce performs at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Beyonce performs at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Beyonce performs at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards —
Beyonce performs at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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My Friend's Place representative Jesse accepts the video of the year award (on behalf of Miley Cyrus) for "Wrecking Ball" from TV host Jimmy Fallon.
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My Friend's Place representative Jesse accepts the video of the year award (on behalf of Miley Cyrus) for "Wrecking Ball" from TV host Jimmy Fallon.
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Fifth Harmony (from left, Normani Hamilton, Camila Cabello, Dinah Jane Hansen, Ally Brooke and Lauren Jauregui) wins artist to watch award for "Miss Movin' On."
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Fifth Harmony (from left, Normani Hamilton, Camila Cabello, Dinah Jane Hansen, Ally Brooke and Lauren Jauregui) wins artist to watch award for "Miss Movin' On."
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Lorde accepts the VMA for best rock video for "Royals."
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Lorde accepts the VMA for best rock video for "Royals."
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Meet your new boy band: 5 Seconds of Summer (from left, Michael Clifford, Ashton Irwin, Luke Hemmings, and Calum Hood).
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Meet your new boy band: 5 Seconds of Summer (from left, Michael Clifford, Ashton Irwin, Luke Hemmings, and Calum Hood).
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Sam Smith performs at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Sam Smith performs at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Nicki Minaj and Usher perform at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards —
Nicki Minaj and Usher perform at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Common calls for a moment of silence for Michael Brown at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards —
Common calls for a moment of silence for Michael Brown at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Iggy Azalea, right, and Rita Ora perform at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Iggy Azalea, right, and Rita Ora perform at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Jennifer Lopez presents at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Jennifer Lopez presents at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Taylor Swift performs her new song "Shake It Off" at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Taylor Swift performs her new song "Shake It Off" at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Jim Carrey, left, and Jeff Daniels get "Dumb and Dumber" on stage at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Jim Carrey, left, and Jeff Daniels get "Dumb and Dumber" on stage at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Jessie J. performs at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Jessie J. performs at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Ariana Grande, Jessie J and Nicki Minaj perform at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards —
Ariana Grande, Jessie J and Nicki Minaj perform at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Nicki Minaj performs her sexy new track "Anaconda" at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards —
Nicki Minaj performs her sexy new track "Anaconda" at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani present at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani present at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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