Pop star Beyonce has stolen the MTV Video Music Awards spotlight in Inglewood, California.
After a riveting closing performance, Beyonce was greeted by her daughter and husband Jay Z to accept the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award, the VMA's lifetime achievement award.
The duo won best collaboration for the hit, "Drunk in Love".
"I have nothing to say but I am filled with so much gratitude."
But Beyonce lost video of the year to Miley Cyrus, who let a homeless man accept her award.
"My name is Jesse and I am accepting this award on behalf of the 1.6 million runaways and homeless youth in the United States who are starving, lost and scared for their lives right now."
The two-hour show was tamer than past VMAs: the most shocking moment was Nicki Minaj's wardrobe malfunction when she joined Ariana Grande and Jessie J for "Bang, Bang."
Taylor Swift was a crowd favorite when she performed her new single "Shake It Off."
The night also featured a serious social message: a 15-second spot aired referencing the shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, urging viewers to take action to eliminate bias.
Lorde won best rock video and Ed Sheeran won best male video.
