The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are as well known for awarding the year's top music videos to recording artists as its zany antics, unforgettable performances and wacky black carpet moments.
Katy Perry brought home the most Moonmen, snagging the video of the year award.
Performances by Adele and Lady Gaga, rather her alter-ego Jo Calderone, rocked the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Aug. 28.
View the slideshow to see the VMA 2011 winners of Moonmen and on the black carpet.
Singer Beyonce places her hands on her belly as she poses at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011. Beyonce and husband, rapper Jay-Z, will welcome their first child next springReutersNicole "Snooki" Polizzi from the MTV reality series "Jersey Shore", poses at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011.REUTERS/Danny MoloshokTV personality Maria Menounos arrives at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011. Reuters.Ukrainian singer Mika Newton arrives at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, August 28, 2011. Reuters.Singer Selena Gomez poses on arrival at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011.REUTERSSinger Miley Cyrus arrives at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011. ReutersActress Katie Holmes poses as she arrives at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011.ReutersTV personality Kim Kardashian arrives at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011. ReutersActors Jack Black (L), Will Ferrell and Seth Rogen (R) perform as Beastie Boys from the future at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, August 28, 2011. REUTERSSinger Katy Perry holds her three awards, Video of the Year for "Firework", Best Collaboration,and Best Special Effects which she won at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011ReutersAdele poses on arrival at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011. REUTERS/Danny MoloshokBritney Spears (R) accepts the Video Vanguard award from presenter Lady Gaga at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011.ReutersDave Grohl (2nd L) and other members of the Foo Fighters accept the best rock video award for "Walk" at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, August 28, 2011. REUTERSSinger Nicki Minaj accepts the best hip hop video award for "Super Bass" at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, August 28, 2011.REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniKanye West, Adele, Bruno Mars lead Grammy choicesREUTERSSinger Justin Bieber accepts the award for best male video for "U Smile" at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, August 28, 2011.REUTERSRapper 'Tyler, the Creator' accepts the award for best new artist at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, August 28, 2011ReutersSinger Lady Gaga, who came dressed as a man, poses with her awards for Best Video with a Message and Best Female Video at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011.REUTERS/Danny Moloshok
