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Missy Elliott sends fans into a frenzy with a medley of her greatest hits, including “The Rain,” “Work It,” “Get Ur Freak On” and “Lose Control.”

To open the 2019 VMAs, Taylor Swift electrifies the stage with colorful performances of her hit songs "You Need to Calm Down" and "Lover."

Lizzo is the picture of female empowerment as she performs her acclaimed hit songs "Truth Hurts" and "Good as Hell" at the 2019 VMAs.

Rumored couple Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello perform a sultry rendition of their song "Senorita."

Miley Cyrus takes the VMAs audience by surprise with her emotional performance of her new song "Slide Away."

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J Balvin and Rosalia open up about their experiences at the 2019 VMAs.

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Hip-hop icons Queen Latifah, Redman, Fetty Wap, Naughty by Nature and Wyclef Jean close out the 2019 VMAs with a medley of their greatest hits.

J Balvin and Bad Bunny make a memorable VMAs debut by performing their hit "Que Pretendes."

Big Sean and A$AP Ferg join forces to deliver an unforgettable performance of their hard-hitting track "Bezerk."

Normani takes the stage at the 2019 VMAs to perform her hit single "Motivation."

MTV PUSH artist H.E.R. commands the stage at the 2019 VMAs as she performs her song "Anti."

2019 mtv video music awards

Sebastian Maniscalco hosted the event live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on August 26, 2019. Performers included Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Lil Nas X, Jonas Brothers, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Queen Latifah, Redman, Fetty Wap, Naughty by Nature, Wyclef Jean, J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Rosalía, H.E.R. and A$AP Ferg, and Missy Elliott received the Video Vanguard Award.