The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards were out-of-this-world.
From the Moonperson trophies to the stars, the Sept. 12 event hosted by Doja Cat was truly stellar.
BTS, Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo took home the most statues of the night with three wins each, and Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish both received two Moonperson awards. The Foo Fighters also received the first-ever MTV VMAs Global Icon Award.
Bieber, the Foo Fighters, Lil Nas X and Rodrigo also performed, and they weren't the only ones: Busta Rhymes, Camila Cabello, Chlöe, Doja Cat, Jack Harlow, Kacey Musgraves, The Kid LAROI, Normani, Ozuna, Shawn Mendes, Tainy and Twenty One Pilots rocked out, as well. Some artists even sang new music. Ed Sheeran, for instance, belted out his recently released single "Shivers," and Alicia Keys and Swae Lee performed their new track "LALA." In addition, Travis Barker and Machine Gun Kelly jammed to their hit "papercuts."
Several other stars took the stage to present, including AJ McLean, Ashanti, Avril Lavigne, Billy Porter, Hailey Bieber, Halle Bailey, Jennifer Lopez, Kourtney Kardashian, Lance Bass, Megan Fox, Nick Lachey, Rita Ora, Simone Biles and more.
Like every award show, there were several candid moments throughout the night. To look back at a few, scroll on.
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and her blink-182 boyfriend packed on the PDA while making their red-carpet debut as a couple at the award show.
The Transformers actress and the "Bloody Valentine" artist turned up the heat while walking the red carpet. Before MGK took the stage with Travis for a performance of their song "papercuts," Megan and Kourtney introduced the duo and gave a shout-out to their "future baby daddies."
The Pose actor and the "I Will Never Let You Down" singer greeted each other on the red carpet with a warm embrace.
The host for the evening stunned in her VMAs red carpet ensemble made possible with help from Joico celebrity stylist J StayReady. "I was inspired by rock/90's glam," he shared. "This is my version of a London street style."
Mercy! Who wouldn't want to snap a selfie with the "Stitches" singer?
After noticing the singer on the red carpet in a showstopper by Michael Costello, the Masked Singer host was brought to his knees—literally.
A selfie with Paris? Loves it!
The Chloe x Halle stars dazzled on the red carpet ahead of Chlöe's performance. "Let's all prepare to see @chloebailey slay the stage," sis Halle supportively wrote on Instagram.
It was a big night for the "Old Town Road" artist. Not only did he take home three trophies, including Video of the Year, but he also performed a few of his hits, including "Industry Baby" with Jack Harlow and "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)." Lil Nas X also slayed on the red carpet with a custom lilac suit from Atelier Versace.
The singer enjoyed a perfect evening with his wife. Not only was Ed nominated in three categories, but he also performed his new single "Shivers."
Talk about a terrific trio! The businesswoman, "drivers license" star and "Heart to Break" singer were all smiles during the pre-show.
The star-studded sibling duo looked happier than ever at the VMAs.
Olivia and Lil Nas X each took home several Moonperson statues that night. Good 4 u!
The "Sicko Mode" rapper shared a laugh with the "bad guy" star.
The boy band members were totally NSYNC as they walked onstage, turning up the heat well above 98 Degrees and giving fans a moment that was truly larger than life.
It wasn't Skater boy rockin' up MTV that Avril was focused on. The singer held hands with the rapper while scrolling through her phone.
The Biebs won in the Best Pop and Artist of the Year categories.
Let's face it: Performing is in Shawn's blood.
Machine Gun Kelly, who won in the Best Alternative category, and Megan seemed to have a blast at the award show.
Fans will never be the same after seeing the singer's incredible performance of "Don't Go Yet."