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Ariana Grande, center, performs "God is a woman" at the MTV Video Music Awards.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2018 | Show highlights

Ariana Grande, center, performs "God is a woman" at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande, center, performs “God is a woman” at the MTV Video Music Awards.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez and DJ Khaled accept the award for collaboration.

Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez and DJ Khaled accept the award for collaboration.

 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for MTV)

Brad Whitford, left, and Steven Tyler, right, of Aerosmith, perform with Post Malone at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Brad Whitford, left, and Steven Tyler, right, of Aerosmith, perform with Post Malone at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

Maluma performs at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Maluma performs at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

Sabrina Carpenter, from left, Amandla Stenberg and Algee Smith speak at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Sabrina Carpenter, from left, Amandla Stenberg and Algee Smith speak at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

Choreographer Sherrie Silver accepts the award for video with a message on behalf of Childish Gambino for his song "This Is America" at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Choreographer Sherrie Silver accepts the award for video with a message on behalf of Childish Gambino for his song “This Is America” at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for MTV)

Madonna presents a tribute to Aretha Franklin at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall. She later presented the award for video of the year.

Madonna presents a tribute to Aretha Franklin at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall. She later presented the award for video of the year.

 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for MTV)

Camila Cabello accepts the award for artist of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Camila Cabello accepts the award for artist of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

Sinuhe Cabello, left, hugs her daughter Camila Cabello, winner of the award for artist of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Sinuhe Cabello, left, hugs her daughter Camila Cabello, winner of the award for artist of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

James Blake performs at the MTV Video Music Awards.

James Blake performs at the MTV Video Music Awards.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

Jennifer Lopez, who received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, performs at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

Jennifer Lopez, who received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, performs at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for MTV)

Jennifer Lopez, center, performs onstage during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Jennifer Lopez, center, performs onstage during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for MTV)

Jennifer Lopez accepts the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

Jennifer Lopez accepts the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for MTV)

Travis Scott performs onstage during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Travis Scott performs onstage during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for MTV)

Cardi B, center, walks in the audience to accept the award for best new artist at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Cardi B, center, walks in the audience to accept the award for best new artist at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

Liam Payne and Shanina Shaik present Willy William with the award for best Latin video during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

Liam Payne and Shanina Shaik present Willy William with the award for best Latin video during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for MTV)

AJ McLean, left, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson and Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys speak at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

AJ McLean, left, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson and Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys speak at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively and The Rockettes perform at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively and The Rockettes perform at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for MTV)

Anna Kendrick, left, and Blake Lively speak as The Rockettes perform onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Anna Kendrick, left, and Blake Lively speak as The Rockettes perform onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

Shawn Mendes performs onstage during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Shawn Mendes performs onstage during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

 (Theo Wargo / Getty Images)

Cardi B comes onstage with what looks to be a baby -- maybe her recently born baby -- but it turns out to be a moon man statue.

Cardi B comes onstage with what looks to be a baby -- maybe her recently born baby -- but it turns out to be a moon man statue.

 (Theo Wargo / Getty Images)

Ariana Grande accepts the award for best pop video for "No Tears Left to Cry."

Ariana Grande accepts the award for best pop video for “No Tears Left to Cry.”

 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for MTV)

Ryan Tedder and Logic perform onstage during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Ryan Tedder and Logic perform onstage during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for MTV)

Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish walk onstage to present an award during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish walk onstage to present an award during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

 (Theo Wargo / Getty Images)

Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart present Nicki Minaj, right, with the award for best hip hop video during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart present Nicki Minaj, right, with the award for best hip hop video during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

 (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for MTV)

Jimmy Fallon introduces a performance by Panic! at the Disco at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Jimmy Fallon introduces a performance by Panic! at the Disco at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

Brendon Urie of Panic! At the Disco performs at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Brendon Urie of Panic! At the Disco performs at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic performs "One Day" onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic performs “One Day” onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards.

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

Post Malone, left, and 21 Savage accept the award for song of the year for "Rockstar."

Post Malone, left, and 21 Savage accept the award for song of the year for “Rockstar.”

 (Chris Pizzello / Invision/AP)

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