In pictures: 2021 MTV Video Music Awards

Updated 12:35 AM EDT, Mon September 13, 2021

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Lil Nas X performs onstage during the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on Sunday, September 12, in Brooklyn, New York. Lil Nas X won Video of the Year for his song "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)."

The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards took place Sunday, August 12 at the Barclay Center in New York. The show was hosted by the 2020 Best New Artist winner Doja Cat, and featured performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X, Kacey Musgraves and more.

See a full list of this year's winners.

Olivia Rodrigo accepts her award for Song Of The Year.
Olivia Rodrigo accepts her award for Song Of The Year.
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Normani performs "Wild Side" during the 2021 MTV VMAs.
Normani performs "Wild Side" during the 2021 MTV VMAs.
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Kacey Musgraves walks the red carpet ahead of the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
Kacey Musgraves walks the red carpet ahead of the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Shawn Mendes interacts with the crowd while performing "Summer of Love."
Shawn Mendes interacts with the crowd while performing "Summer of Love."
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Doja Cat hosts the 2021 MTV VMAs. Along with her hosting duties, Doja Cat also performed and won Best Collaboration with SZA for their song "Kiss Me More."
Doja Cat hosts the 2021 MTV VMAs. Along with her hosting duties, Doja Cat also performed and won Best Collaboration with SZA for their song "Kiss Me More."
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Chloe Bailey performs "Have Mercy" during her solo VMAs debut.
Chloe Bailey performs "Have Mercy" during her solo VMAs debut.
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Madonna speaks onstage during the opening of the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
Madonna speaks onstage during the opening of the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Giveon and Justin Bieber accept the award for Best Pop. Bieber was also awarded Artist of the Year.
Giveon and Justin Bieber accept the award for Best Pop. Bieber was also awarded Artist of the Year.
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Olivia Rodrigo performs her hit song "good 4 u." Rodrigo went on to win the award for Best New Artist.
Olivia Rodrigo performs her hit song "good 4 u." Rodrigo went on to win the award for Best New Artist.
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Kim Petras, left, and Paris Hilton arrive at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
Kim Petras, left, and Paris Hilton arrive at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Spliff Star and Busta Rhymes perform onstage during the 2021 MTV VMAs.
Spliff Star and Busta Rhymes perform onstage during the 2021 MTV VMAs.
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Lil Nas X walks the red carpet.
Lil Nas X walks the red carpet.
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Kacey Musgraves performs "Star-Crossed" from her recently released album of the same name.
Kacey Musgraves performs "Star-Crossed" from her recently released album of the same name.
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Foo Fighters perform a medley of some of their biggest hits before receiving the first-ever US Global Icon Award.
Foo Fighters perform a medley of some of their biggest hits before receiving the first-ever US Global Icon Award.
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