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Ariana Grande opens the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards with 'Break Free' in Inglewood, California.
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Nicki Minaj prevents a further wardrobe malfunction during her performance at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jessie J performs with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj sing 'Bang Bang' together at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Nicki Minaj performs 'Anaconda' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Nicki Minaj performs 'Anaconda' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Nicki Minaj performs 'Anaconda' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Nicki Minaj performs 'Anaconda' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Nicki Minaj performs 'Anaconda' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Nicki Minaj performs 'Anaconda' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Nicki Minaj performs 'Anaconda' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Nicki Minaj performs 'Anaconda' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jim Carrey does improv comedy with Jeff Daniels (and his scarf) at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels make the audience laugh at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jim Carrey shakes his booty at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Ariana Grande accepts the Moonman for Best Pop Video at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Ariana Grande accepts the Moonman for Best Pop Video at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Shake It Off' for the first time at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Chelsea Handler disses her own butt at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Chelsea Handler disses her own butt at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Ed Sheeran accepts the Moonman for Best Male Video at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Fifth Harmony accepts the Moonman for Artist to Watch at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Fifth Harmony accepts the Moonman for Artist to Watch at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jay Pharoah does his impression of Jay Z at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Common accepts the Moonman for Best Hip-Hop Video on Drake's behalf at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jay Pharoah does his impression of Kanye West at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jay Pharoah does his impression of Kanye West at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Lorde accepts the Moonman for Best Rock Video at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Lorde accepts the Moonman for Best Rock Video at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Katy Perry accepts the Moonman for Best Female Video with Juicy J at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Katy Perry accepts the Moonman for Best Female Video with Juicy J at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Katy Perry accepts the Moonman for Best Female Video with Juicy J at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Uzo Aduba, Laverne Cox, and Taylor Schilling compare the VMAs to 'Orange Is The New Black' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Uzo Aduba, Laverne Cox, and Taylor Schilling compare the VMAs to 'Orange Is The New Black' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Usher performs 'She Came To Give It To You' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Usher and Nicki Minaj perform 'She Came To Give It To You' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Iggy Azalea performs 'Black Widow' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Rita Ora performs 'Black Widow' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Iggy Azalea performs 'Black Widow' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Iggy Azalea performs 'Black Widow' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora perform 'Black Widow' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora perform 'Black Widow' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora perform 'Black Widow' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora perform 'Black Widow' at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jason Derulo and Demi Lovato introduce Maroon 5 at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jason Derulo and Demi Lovato introduce Maroon 5 at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jennifer Lopez presents at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jimmy Fallon sees which audience members will give $5 to their neighbor at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jimmy Fallon sees which audience members will give $5 to their neighbor at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Jimmy Fallon contributes one of the biggest highlights of the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Kim Kardashian West presents at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Kim Kardashian West presents at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Adam Levine of Maroon 5 performs at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Adam Levine of Maroon 5 performs at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Nina Dobrev presents the award for Best Rock Video at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Trey Songz presents the award for Best Rock Video at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Trey Songz and Nina Dobrev present the award for Best Rock Video at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Trey Songz and Nina Dobrev present the award for Best Rock Video at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Miley Cyrus looks on after she wins for Video of the Year at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Miley Cyrus looks on after she wins for Video of the Year at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Miley Cyrus and her date Jesse accept the award for Video of the Year at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Miley Cyrus wins for Video of the Year at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Beyonce gives a stunning performance at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Beyonce gives a stunning performance at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Beyonce gives a stunning performance at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Beyonce gives a stunning performance at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Beyonce gives a stunning performance at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Beyonce gives a stunning performance at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Beyonce accepts the Video Vanguard Award at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Beyonce shares the stage with Jay Z and Blue Ivy after her performance at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Beyonce shares the stage with Jay Z and Blue Ivy after her performance at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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Beyonce shares the stage with Jay Z and Blue Ivy after her performance at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California.
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