Lady Gaga performed as her alter ego, Jo Calderone, ripping out 'You and I' with guitarist Brian May
Up for 7 VMAs, Adele performed an simple, affecting ballad - 'Someone Like You'
Beyonce did a blow-out dance number of 'Love on Top,' then ripped open her jacket and rubbed her pregnant belly. Nice!
Kanye West and Jay-Z (responsible for the aforementioned bump) performed 'Otis' off their 'Watch the Throne' album
Beyonce on the red carpet
Katy Perry and hubby Russell Brand on the red carpet
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl looked kinda pissed on the red carpet, but he later won an award for Best Rock Video
Chris Brown brought down the house with a frenetic dance performance that had him flying on wires above the audience
Britney Spears accepted a VMA from Gaga, while they considered a girl-on-transvestite kiss. They passed.
The music world's stars were out at MTV's Video Music Awards on Sunday night.
Here's a look at some of the best moments.
