VMAs: the winners of the 2014 MTV Video Music awards

Beyoncé stole the show with an epic performance before accepting her Michael Jackson Vanguard award, while previous VMA winners Miley Cyrus, Drake and Lorde picked up Moonman awards

Video of the year: Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball

Hip-Hop video: Drake ft. Majid Jordan - Hold On (We’re Going Home)

Pop video: Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea - Problem

Rock video: Lorde - Royals

Male video: Ed Sheeran ft. Pharrell - Sing

Female video: Katy Perry ft. Juicy J - Dark Horse

Artist to watch: Fifth Harmony - Miss Movin On

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