By Jessica Wedemeyer
4:59am PDT, Aug 31, 2020
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards certainly had a different look this year! In spite of major changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, many bold-faced names turned out to celebrate the year's best music moments. Wonderwall.com rounded up all the photos you need to see from the evening, starting with this shot of Lady Gaga posing backstage with her Moon Person trophies during the VMAs in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020. Now keep reading for more…
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The Weeknd performed "Blinding Lights" at Edge — the outdoor sky deck at Hudson Yards in New York City — as a helicopter hovered nearby during the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 30, 2020.
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Miley Cyrus's dress caught the light as she posed backstage during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Lady Gaga accepted the award for Artist of the Year during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Machine Gun Kelly kissed his Moon Person trophy for best alternative music video for "Bloody Valentine" during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
DaBaby stood on a cop car while performing with the Jabbawockeez during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Maluma cuddled his Moon Person trophy for best Latin music video for "Qué Pena" during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Keke Palmer went undercover as an aspiring male rapper — complete with fake facial hair! — during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Ariana Grande performed "Rain on Me" during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Joel Pimentel, Zabdiel De Jesus, Christopher Velez, Richard Camacho and Erick Brian Colon of CNCO performed "Beso" during the MTV Video Music Awards at the Skyline Drive-In in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
The Black Eyed Peas did the Wakanda Salute from "Black Panther" at the end of their performance during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Lady Gaga channeled a butterfly while accepting the award for best collaboration for "Rain on Me" during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Miley Cyrus performed "Midnight Sky" during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Nicole Richie presented an award during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Keke Palmer performed during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Lady Gaga accepted another award while wearing a wild face mask during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
The Weeknd recreated his beat-up look from his "Blinding Lights" music video during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Joey King presented an award during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
DaBaby sat on a cop car while performing during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Lady Gaga performed "Rain on Me" during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Doja Cat posed with her Moon Person trophy for Push Best New Artist during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Miley Cyrus performed "Midnight Sky" during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Maluma performed "Hawái" during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Lady Gaga accepted yet another award during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Sofia Carson presented an award during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Bebe Rexha blew a kiss while posing backstage during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Travis Barker presented an award during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Joel Pimentel, Zabdiel De Jesus, Christopher Velez, Richard Camacho and Erick Brian Colon of CNCO stood on cars at the Skyline Drive-In while performing during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Maluma smoldered while posing backstage during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Lady Gaga performed "911" during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Jaden Smith presented an award during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Travis Barker wore a face mask reading "Don't Trust Anyone" while posing backstage during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Tyga performed during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Madison Beer presented an award during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Machine Gun Kelly presented an award during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Lady Gaga performed "Stupid Love" during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Keke Palmer hosted the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
Doja Cat showed off her bling while posing backstage during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
DaBaby posed backstage with members of the Jabbawockeez during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Aug. 30, 2020.
