2014 MTV VMAs Highlights
Best moments from Nicki's opening to Bey's flawless finish.
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A Family Affair - The Carter family capped off another year of incredible performances at the MTV Video Music Awards, with Jay Z and Blue Ivy presenting the Video Vanguard Award to Beyoncé.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
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This Is 45 - Jennifer Lopez shows off her body of work while introducing Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)
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Miss Booty - Though she took a tumble during rehearsals, Iggy Azalea was on her game when the lights were on for a performance of her new single "Booty."(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)
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Spider Webs - Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora perform their hit "Black Widow."(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)
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Flawless - Bey gave a flawless 15-minute performance featuring a medley of songs from her self-titled fifth album, leading up to tearfully accepting her Video Vanguard Award.(Photo: Kevin Winter/MTV1415/Getty Images for MTV)
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Rock Isn't Dead - Vampire Diaries' Nina Dobrev and Trey Songz present the Best Rock Video award to Lorde.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
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Mrs. West - Kim Kardashian introduced British soul singer and her pal Sam Smith.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
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Stay With Us, Sam - The audience was rapt listening to Smith belt out his hit "Stay With Me."(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
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Still Got the Voice - Usher proves he's still one of the best performers in the world with "She Came to Give It to You."(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
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White Heat - Nicki Minaj joins Ursh on stage—and gets an unexpected pat-down.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
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