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The 40th MTV Video Music Awards celebrated today’s biggest stars and songs, as well as iconic moments from its own history. Here are some of the night's best moments and biggest winners.

The network's decision to scale back Sunday's event follows Drew Barrymore's decision to withdraw from hosting duties in solidarity with striking writers, who had planned to picket the ceremony.

It was Lady Gaga's night, BTS finally got its due, Keke Palmer impressively hosts and the lines between "live performances" and "music videos" were blurred like never before.

Nevins, 80, has some 1,500 credits to her name, and is best known for running HBO's prestigious documentary division. "At my age, most people would think that I would be out to pasture," she says.

Along with performances by Pink and Lorde, Lamar's opening medley provided a clear highlight of a disjointed three-hour telecast, hosted by Katy Perry.

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