The 2016 Video Music Awards was a spectacle in the best way possible! Rihanna took home the Vanguard Award, and Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ won a staggering EIGHT Moonmen. Let’s take a look back at the best moments from the night.
1. When Rihanna opened the show with a medley of her greatest hits. You gave us life, RiRi!
2. Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj performed their new song, ‘Side to Side:’
3. When Nick Jonas performed ‘Bacon’ — in a diner!
4. Calvin Harris won Best Male video ‘This Is What You Came For,’ but forgot to thank Taylor Swift! *shady*
5. Kanye West gave an interesting talk on fame. And yes, he actually called Taylor before releasing ‘Famous!’
6. When the #FinalFive was totally starstruck by Beyonce!
7. Beyonce brought the house down with her epic performance of ‘Lemonade:
8. Ariana Grande and Mac Miller kept us guessing… are they officially a couple?!
9. When Halsey and The Chainsmokers performed a stripped-down version of ‘Closer:’
10. Drake gave the most heartfelt speech as he presented Rihanna with the Vanguard Award: