Here are the highlights, lowlights, and more from inside The Forum in Inglewood, California.
Another tip: High fives are good while grabbing is bad.
The tutorials even continued around Kendrick Lamar as he kneeled onstage prior to his opening act.
The Los Angeles native took home six Moon Person trophies, including the ultimate prize forVideo of the Year.
Yet, maybe an even more impressive honor was Lamar giving the nights most crowd-pleasing performance.
Kicking off the show with a medley of DNA.
But that didnt extend to the commercial breaks.
But we couldnt have expected it to be this painful, right?
Despite having a brand new single to promote,Taylor Swift passed on attending the VMAs.
Tears were shed and fans were gained.
The unique efforts of 30 Seconds to Mars was a different story but had a similar result.
The Jared Leto-fronted band was in The Forum, even though it didnt feel like it.
The visually compelling collaboration with Travis Scott had to have left a better impression on the viewers at home.
Everyone was afraid Perry would spoilGame of Thrones
Okay, maybe that was just us.
Speaking of, we better finally go watch…
