VMAs 2020: See Photos Of The MTV Video Music Awards

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August 26, 2022 9:44PM EDT

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MTV Video Music Awards – 2020 Arrivals & Show

MTV Video Music Awards – 2020 Arrivals & Show — Tonight’s the night! Though the show will look incredibly different this year, fans of the MTV Video Music Awards were thrilled to tune on Sunday Aug. 30th for the annual show, airing live on MTV and all their sister networks.

The 2020 VMAs was hosted by Keke Palmer, who led the telecast from the show’s home in New York City, the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn. The show went on with incredible performances from Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, BTS, Miley Cyrus, Doja Cat, J Balvin and CNCO. Now that’s a lineup!

While most of the show happened virtually, and the ‘red carpet’ looked incredibly sparase, there were still tons of memorable moments to enjoy from your favorite stars. Relive every performance, big win, and surprising moment from the big show here in photos, from start to finish.

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Ariana Grande Performs ‘Rain on Me’

Ariana Grande Performs ‘Rain on Me’ — A mask AND Double ponytails? Well, excuse us, Ariana Grande! The queen herself performed during the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards with Lady Gaga, performing ‘Rain on Me’, which also won Song of the Year.

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Lady Gaga performs Intergalactic Medley

Lady Gaga performs Intergalactic Medley — Now that’s a mask! Lady Gaga performed a medley of her hits from Chromatica at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. And did we mention she had 3 costume changes?!

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Artist Of The Year

Artist Of The Year — Lady Gaga accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage in a silver and white outfit worth of the VMAs.

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Lady Gaga Masks Up

Lady Gaga Masks Up — Leave it to Lady Gaga to level up the mask game as only she could! Gaga accepted the Song of the Year award for “Rain on Me” onstage during the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid — Bella Hadid introduced Lady Gaga ahead of her accepting the first ever Tricon Award, for her amazing work not only in music, but in humanitarin efforts.

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Lady Gaga Accepts the MTV Tricon Award

Lady Gaga Accepts the MTV Tricon Award — She knows how to make an entrance, that’s for sure. Lady Gaga accepted the first ever MTV Tricon Award onstage during the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Black Eyed Peas

Black Eyed Peas — apl.de.ap, will.i.am, Taboo, and J. Rey Soul of Black Eyed Peas perform a medly of hits at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.

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Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer — Let’s get physical! Keke Palmer performs during the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards at the Skyline Drive-In in New York City.

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Miley Cyrus Performs ‘Midnight Sky

Miley Cyrus Performs ‘Midnight Sky — Miley Cyrus is taking you to the red light district! Sexy! Miley stunned in a very sexy high slight black dress to perform ‘Midnight Sky’ at the VMAs

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Lady Gaga Wins First Award Of The Night

Lady Gaga Wins First Award Of The Night — Lady Gaga upped her face covering game as she came out to accept the award for the first VMA of the night — BEST COLLABORATION! She won for her video with Ariana Grande, “Rain On Me”

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The Weeknd Performs ‘Blinding Lights’

The Weeknd Performs ‘Blinding Lights’ — The Weeknd stepped back into his iconic red tuxedo for his 2020 VMAs performance of ‘Blinding Lights,’ kicking off the show high above the Manhattan skyline.

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DaBaby & THE Jabbawockeez Perform

DaBaby & THE Jabbawockeez Perform — In homage to the BLM movement, DaBaby and Jabbawockeez tore up the stage at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 30th 2020.

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Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus — Miley Cyrus glittered and shimmered down the red carpet at the 2020 show, wearing a Mugler Fall 2020 embellished dress and matching gloves. She’s also performing during the big show — Miley knows how to show up!

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Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga — Lady Gaga embodied the Moon Person she hoped to win ahead of her big performance at the 2020 MTV VMAs with Ariana Grande. Love the hair!

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The Weeknd

The Weeknd — The Weeknd looks busted — in a good way! The singer attended the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 30, 2020 and showed off his performance look on the red carpet ahead of the big show.

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Joey King

Joey King — Look at this Flower Child! ‘Kissing Booth’ star Joey King attended the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards on August 30th 2020, acting as a presenter during the big show.

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Madison Beer

Madison Beer — Another presenter on the prowl! Madison Beer wore a Mugler Spring 2020 look for the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards and dazzled the red carpet with the mini dress look.

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Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly — Machine Gun Kelly looked, yes, pretty in pink when he attended the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, on Sunday, August 30th 2020. He performed during the pre-show. Sadly, Megan Fox wasn’t with him.

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Sofia Carson

Sofia Carson — Star on the rise Sofia Carson attended the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, on Sunday, August 30th 2020 looking ravishing in red in a Giambattista Valli Fall 2020 Haute Couture gown.

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Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie — We’re jus going to say — that’s hot! Nicole Richie presented at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards,walking the minimal carpet looking green with envy.

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Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith — Jaden Smith flew solo but looked totally rad at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. Another flower power look? Are we back int the 60s.

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Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer — OR IS IT? Keke Palmer looked quite unrecognizable when she walked the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards ahead of taking the stage to host the big night.

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Jack Harlow Performs “What’s Poppin”

Jack Harlow Performs “What’s Poppin” — The pre-show for the VMAs was pretty damn lit, as stars like Jack Harlow were on hand to perform. Getthing things started with ‘What’s Poppin’, Jack got folks on their feet — even if they were just on their couches.

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Maluma

Maluma — Muy Caliente! Maluma attends the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, looking dapper AF in a very well chosen suit.

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Chloe x Halle Perform “Ungodly Hour”

Chloe x Halle Perform “Ungodly Hour” — Chloe x Halle performed “Ungodly Hour” at the 2020 Video Music Awards pre-show, looking very much like Whitney Houston in the ‘Bodyguard’. Legends paying homage to legends!

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