LEAN BACK
Is she warming up for a performance? Miley Cyrus busts a move on the red carpet of the 2013 MTV VMAs in Brooklyn, N.Y., Sunday while rocking a bejeweled outfit, sky-high heels and two mini buns in her hair.
NO SWEAT
It's time to work – out! A patterned and pretty Katy Perry has a pose-off with fitness guru Richard Simmons.
GIVING LIP
MTV's own Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi gets a little love from fiancé Jionni LaValle before heading into the show.
DRAMA QUEEN
What a dress! Singer Rita Ora stops to pose for a few selfies with fans as a handler keeps her fringed train in check.
MEGA MASH-UP
Old- and new-school VMAs stars come together as Busta Rhymes and Lady Gaga connect on the carpet.
FRIENDS FIRST
Besties (and Moonman winners!) Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez put their heads together before dancing along to performances from Justin Timberlake and Miley Cyrus.
DOUBLE TROUBLE
Another of the night's big winners, Macklemore, cozies up to less-colorful VMAs newbie Ed Sheeran inside the Barclays Center.
TAKE A SEAT
Willow Smith – at the show with big bro Jaden and dad Will – flashes a sauve sign from her VIP seat.
GETTING CHEEKY
Mwah! Miley Cyrus plants one on Robin Thicke after their buzzed-about "Blurred Lines" performance.
CARE TO SHARE?
Still clad in her performance garb – a mermaid-inspired bra top and thong – a wigged-out Lady Gaga shares some words of wisdom with the guys of One Direction.
BEST BUDS
After presenting "President of Pop" Justin Timberlake with the prestigious Video Vanguard award, Jimmy Fallon takes five with his pal backstage at the Barclays Center.
FUNNY FACES
Someone's getting goofy! One Direction's Harry Styles faces off with Rihanna between performances at the show.
