Kendrick Lamar dominates the VMAs with SIX awards... while Fifth Harmony, Ed Sheeran and newcomer Khalid also take home Moon Men
- Kendrick Lamar dominated the competition with six of the evening's awards
- Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran took home the award for Artist Of The Year
- Rookie Khalid made his mark with the Best Newcomer Award
- Best Collaboration went to superstars Zayn and Taylor Swift for the track I Don't Wanna Live Forever, but neither appeared at the ceremony
Kendrick Lamar came out on top of this year's MTV Video Music Awards, dominating the winner's list with six of the evening's 15 awards.
The Compton-born rapper had the honor of taking home six Moon Men tonight, earning honors for Video Of The Year, Best Hip Hop and more.
While the Damn rapper dominated the field other artists also enjoyed their victories, with rookie Khalid winning Best Newcomer and songwriter Ed Sheeran earning Best Artist Of The Year.
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Team of trophies! Kendrick Lamar came out on top of this year's MTV Video Music Awards, dominating the winner's list with six of the evening's 15 awards.
Kendrick, 30, earned a handful of other awards for his video HUMBLE., taking home the trophies for Best Direction, Visual Effects, Cinematography, and Art Direction for his video co-creators.
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Posing up a storm backstage, the performer appeared in great spirits as he lined up his accolades from the annual awards ceremony in front of photographers.
Clad in a quirky ensemble, Lamar donned a pair of tailored trousers with a printed shirt and oversized jacket - sporting a slew of chunky silver jewellery around his neck and wrists.
Celebrating his win: The rapper was congratulated by DJ Khaled and the star's son Asahd Tuck Khaled
Catching up: The music talents stole a friendly moment with one another during the ceremony
Damn good video! Lamar earned six honors for the HUMBLE music video off of his album Damn
High-flyer! He appeared in great spirits as he posed with his bevy of awards backstage
Success: Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot had presented Kendrick with his gong for Video of the Year
The rapper was then seen celebrating his win with DJ Khaled and the star's son Asahd Tuck Khaled, as they enjoyed an exchange during the ceremony.
Pink performed a medley of her hits before taking home the night's prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
She had been presented with the gong by Ellen DeGeneres and the duo were seen cuddling up together with huge smiles on their faces as they exited the stage together.
Posing with her award backstage, Pink cut an ever so glamorous figure in a stunning coral wrap-over dress that teased a hint of cleavage with its low-cut design.
Solid gold Moon Person! Pink performed a medley of her hits before taking home the night's prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
In the moment: She had been presented with the gong by Ellen DeGeneres and the duo were seen cuddling up together with huge smiles on their faces as they exited the stage together
And pose! Posing with her award backstage, Pink cut an ever so glamorous figure in a stunning coral wrap-over dress that teased a hint of cleavage with its low-cut design
Finishing touches: She paired the frock with a pair of velvet lace-up boots, huge gold hoop earrings and a personalised necklace that was of her husband Carey Hart's surname
She paired the frock with a pair of velvet lace-up boots, huge gold hoop earrings and a personalised necklace that was of her husband Carey Hart's surname.
Raising her award for photographers, Pink seemed thrilled with her win.
Fifth Harmony and collaborator Gucci Mane snagged the evening's Best Pop awards for their track Down.
They had taken to the stage during the night and put on a sultry performance, as they provocatively frolicked in water while entertaining the star-studded crowd.
Pucker up! Fifth Harmony and collaborator Gucci Mane snagged the evening's Best Pop awards for their track Down
Steamy: The girls had taken to the stage in their risque getups and seductively frolicked in water while entertaining the crowds
Gucci's girls! Fifth Harmony and collaborator Gucci Mane were in great spirits as they accepted their award for Best Pop Video
Gorgeous: The girlband made sure to bring the glamour on stage
Crowd pleasers: They were seen high fiving with fans as they strutted their way over to the winning podium
Making his mark! Location singer-songwriter Khalid won Best Newcomer at the ceremony
Fan club! Fifth Harmony had celebrated Khalid's win after the El Paso, Texas born singer-songwriter
The girl group celebrated Khalid's win after the El Paso, Texas born singer-songwriter was dubbed Best Newcomer at the ceremony.
EMD mainstay Zedd took home the award for Best Dance with his Stay collaborator Alessia Cara.
She had taken to the stage along to accept the accolade, clad in a casual all-black ensemble and trainers.
Charismatic Atlanta rapper Young Thug received the Best Editing VMA for the track Wyclef Jean's video by directing team Pomp&Clout.
Ginger sweet! Red headed wonder Ed Sheeran earned the Best Artist Of The Year honor
Triumph: He had beaten the likes of Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and Ariana Grande
Proud moment: Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown had presented him with the gong
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And Best Collaboration went to former One Directioner Zayn Malik and Taylor Swift for their track I Don't Wanna Live Forever, which was featured on the soundtrack for Fifty Shades Darker.
Twenty One Pilots lead the rock category with their single Heavydirtysoul.
Despite hosting all night, Katy Perry lost all five of her nominated categories, including best pop video and best collaboration.
Teyana Taylor beat out Sia, Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, and Fifth Harmony for choreographing and starring in Kanye West's Fade music video.
The starlet looked sensational as she displayed her phenomenal physique at the bash, choosing to step out in a plunging crop top that showcased her ample bust and insanely toned stomach.
Abs-olutely fabulous! Teyana Taylor beat out Sia, Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, and Fifth Harmony for choreographing and starring in Kanye West's Fade music video
Head-turner: The starlet displayed her phenomenal physique in a plunging crop top that showcased her ample assets and insanely toned abs
Beat it! EMD mainstay Zedd (left) took home the award for Best Dance with his Stay collaborator Alessia Cara (right)
Flying solo! Alessia had taken to the stage alone to accept the award clad in a causal getup
Chop it up! Charismatic Atlanta rapper Young Thug received the Best Editing VMA for his video for the track Wyclef Jean
Dark stars rising! Best Collaboration went to former One Directioner Zayn Malik and Taylor Swift for their track I Don't Wanna Live Forever, from the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack
While T Swift took home the evening's Best Collaboration honor, she also got the privilege of debuting her spanking new music video to her single Look What You Made Me Do.
The highly anticipated video premiered during the prime-time awards show, only to cause a stir and provoke legions of commentary online, with Taylor being accused of taking a swipe at several celebrities, including exes Tom Hiddleston and Calvin Harris, Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West and rival Katy Perry who she has been embroiled in an ongoing feud with.
The vengeful video has already garnered 4.5million views on Youtube since its VMA premiere early Sunday evening.
Do or die: While T Swift took home the evening's Best Collaboration honor, she also got the privilege of debuting her spanking new music video for the track Look What You Made Me Do
Swish swish? Despite hosting all night, Katy Perry lost all five of her nominated categories, including best pop video and best collaboration
Surprise! She had joined Nicki Minaj on stage to perform their new track Swish Swish
Stunning: Katy had slipped into TEN different outfits while carrying out her hosting duties
Roar singer, Katy, meanwhile, had been hosting the entire affair.
She had been nominated in five different categories - including Best Pop Video and Best Collaboration - and had taken to the stage to perform her new single Swish Swish.
Katy had put on a basketball themed performance where she was joined on stage by Nicki Minaj who collaborates with her on the track.
Throughout the evening, the starlet had sported TEN different ensembles, leading the glamour at the star-studded ceremony. Other performers on the night included Miley Cyrus, Lorde, Shawn Mendes and a special collaboration between DNCE and Rod Stewart.
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