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21 Moments You Might Have Forgotten That Happened At The VMAs

So glad to be reminded.

1. Britney Spears changed out of a tuxedo and into a nude sparkling ensemble.

2. Beyoncé was shown in the audience cheering enthusiastically.

3. Halsey made an incredible declaration.

4. The cast of RuPaul's Drag Race replicated iconic VMA outfits.

5. Maria Carey did a quick outfit change while presenting with Whitney Houston.

6. Gigi Hadid danced like this with a glass of... water?

7. Blue Ivy was seen grooving while Beyoncé performed "Flawless."

8. Lizzo twerked on stage and took home several awards, including Best New Artist.

9. The Chainsmokers performed and this singing accidentally made it look like someone's face was being eaten.

10. Chloe X Halle rocked some truly incredible nose jewelry on the red carpet.

11. Tiffany Haddish danced next to Pete Davidson on stage and he did not know what to do.

12. Justin Bieber got emotional after singing "What Do You Mean."

13. Rihanna gave a show-stopping performance in a matching pink get-up with her backup dancers.

14. Jimmy Fallon announced Beyoncé's Video of the Year win for Formation with bleached white hair.

15. Cardi B thanked Jesus in her acceptance speech.

16. Tana Mongeau took a play out of Britney's handbook and brought a snake to the VMAs.

17. The US Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team presented Beyoncé with an award.

18. Key & Peele acted as news commentators and said some pretty outlandish stuff.

19. Queen Latifah closed out the show in 2019 with Fetty Wap and Wyclef and the world wasn't ready.

20. Fifth Harmony looked a little morose in their collective all-black look.

21. Kanye West announced he would run for president in 2020 and we all though he was joking.