The Only Things You Need to Know About the MTV VMAs

Updated on 8/25/2014 at 12:11 PM

The MTV Video Music Awards always bring memorable moments, and Sunday night's event was no different. While there were some stretches of the show that left stars bored and confused in the audience, there were plenty of other things that got our attention (see: Beyoncé). Scroll through to get the scoop on the VMAs moments everyone's talking about. Source: MTV

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Katy Perry Paid Homage to Britney Spears

And then Britney herself weighed in!

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Amber Rose Showed Up in This

And everyone compared it to Rose McGowan's 1998 look.

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Nicki Minaj Had a Wardrobe Malfunction

But somehow managed to hold it together.

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Taylor Swift Wore This

Yes, that's an alphabet onesie.

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J Lo Wore This

And took the stage to introduce Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora, who performed "Black Widow."

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The Kardashians Were There

Kim and her sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner walked the carpet together and turned heads when they texted during the moment of silence for Ferguson, MO.

There Was a Tribute to Robin Williams

But it was only 23 seconds long.

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Beyoncé Owned the Stage

For 16 whole minutes. Of course she did.

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Gwen Stefani Looked Like This

Age defying, no?

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Miley Cyrus Had a Former Homeless Man Accept Her Award

And it was a really touching moment.

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Blue Ivy Danced Like This

And nearly stole the show from her mom.

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Taylor Swift Danced Like This

And like this.

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Nicki Minaj Danced Like This

Her opening performance of "Anaconda" was all about her booty.

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And Most Importantly, This Happened

When Jay Z and Blue took the stage to present Beyoncé with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

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The Only Things You Need to Know About the MTV VMAs

Katy Perry Paid Homage to Britney Spears

Amber Rose Showed Up in This

Nicki Minaj Had a Wardrobe Malfunction

Taylor Swift Wore This

J Lo Wore This

The Kardashians Were There

There Was a Tribute to Robin Williams

Beyoncé Owned the Stage

Gwen Stefani Looked Like This

Miley Cyrus Had a Former Homeless Man Accept Her Award

Blue Ivy Danced Like This

Taylor Swift Danced Like This

Nicki Minaj Danced Like This

And Most Importantly, This Happened

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