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IN PICTURES: 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum

MTV VMAs, hosted by Katy Perry with performances by Miley Cyrus and Ed Sheeran, did not rely on the shock value and wild antics of past shows. Instead, touching performances and powerful speeches took centre stage. Glimpses from the show.
The 2017 MTV VMAs, hosted by Katy Perry with performances by Miley Cyrus and Ed Sheeran, did not rely on the shock value and wild antics of past shows. Instead, touching performances and powerful speeches took center stage. Glimpses from the show.
The 2017 MTV VMAs, hosted by Katy Perry with performances by Miley Cyrus and Ed Sheeran, did not rely on the shock value and wild antics of past shows. Instead, touching performances and powerful speeches took center stage. Glimpses from the show.
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Lamar's 'Humble' won video of the year, best hip-hop video, direction, cinematography, art direction and visual effects on Sunday at the Forum in Inglewood, California. In image: Lamar accepts an award from Gal Gadot.
Lamar's 'Humble' won video of the year, best hip-hop video, direction, cinematography, art direction and visual effects on Sunday at the Forum in Inglewood, California. In image: Lamar accepts an award from Gal Gadot.
He also gave an explosive performance of 'Humble' and 'DNA,' backed by ninjas dancing near fire.
He also gave an explosive performance of 'Humble' and 'DNA,' backed by ninjas dancing near fire.
Pink was also emotional when she accepted the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, telling the audience a story about her daughter, who was sitting in the crowd with her father Carey Hart. Pink said her daughter recently told her that 'I'm the ugliest girl I know ... I look like a boy with long hair.'
Pink was also emotional when she accepted the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, telling the audience a story about her daughter, who was sitting in the crowd with her father Carey Hart. Pink said her daughter recently told her that 'I'm the ugliest girl I know ... I look like a boy with long hair.'
Pink performs a medley at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Pink performs a medley at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Rock singer and Oscar winner Jared Leto remembered Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, who hanged himself in July. Leto also mentioned Chris Cornell, who hanged himself in May.
Rock singer and Oscar winner Jared Leto remembered Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, who hanged himself in July. Leto also mentioned Chris Cornell, who hanged himself in May.
Kendrick Lamar was the king of the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, winning six awards on a night full of emotional performances, political moment.
Kendrick Lamar was the king of the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, winning six awards on a night full of emotional performances, political moment.
Sarah Kate Ellis, GLADD president and CEO, third from left, and transgender service members arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Sarah Kate Ellis, GLADD president and CEO, third from left, and transgender service members arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Dave Meyers, from left, Kendrick Lamar, and Dave Free pose in the press room with the awards for best direction, best cinematography, best art direction, best visual effects, best hip hop video and video of the year for 'HUMBLE.' at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Dave Meyers, from left, Kendrick Lamar, and Dave Free pose in the press room with the awards for best direction, best cinematography, best art direction, best visual effects, best hip hop video and video of the year for 'HUMBLE.' at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Ed Sheeran accepts the award for artist of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Ed Sheeran accepts the award for artist of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Dinah Jane, from left, Normani Kordei, Lauren Jauregui, and Ally Brooke of Fifth Harmony perform a medley at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Dinah Jane, from left, Normani Kordei, Lauren Jauregui, and Ally Brooke of Fifth Harmony perform a medley at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Julia Michaels performs 'Issues' at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Julia Michaels performs 'Issues' at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Miley Cyrus performs 'Younger Now' at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Miley Cyrus performs 'Younger Now' at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Alessia Cara accepts the award for best dance video for 'Stay' at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Alessia Cara accepts the award for best dance video for 'Stay' at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Lorde performs 'Homemade Dynamite' at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Lorde performs 'Homemade Dynamite' at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Host Katy Perry is lowered onto the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Host Katy Perry is lowered onto the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Kendrick Lamar accepts the award for video of the year for 'HUMBLE.' at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Kendrick Lamar accepts the award for video of the year for 'HUMBLE.' at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
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