Craziest Moments at the VMAs

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Will.i.am's Blackface Performance

The Black Eyed Peas frontman shocked viewers by performing in blackface during his pre-show performance with Nicki Minaj.

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Katy's Branded Nails

Katy Perry accessorized her Marchesa frock with images of her fiance Russell Brand's face on her nail decals.

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Surprise! It's RiRi!

Though Rihanna claimed she wouldn't be attending the awards, the singer joined Eminem onstage to open the show with their No. 1 hit, "Love the Way You Lie."

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Lindsay Returns!

Making her first post-rehab appearance, Lindsay Lohan spoofed her recent troubles with host Chelsea Handler in a pre-taped skit. "Don't embarrass me!" Lohan instructed.

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Are You a Belieber?

Justin Bieber performed a medley of three songs outside the Nokia Theatre (which included a drum solo and child dancers).

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Taylor Strikes Back

One year after Kanye West stole her big VMA moment, Taylor Swift debuted a new song, "Innocent," inspired by her infamous run-in with the rapper.

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Chelsea's Pregnant!

After climbing in the hot tub with the Jersey Shore cast, host Chelsea Handler showed off her rapidly growing "baby bump" to prove how fertile they are.

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Cher Turns Back Time

Cher rocked one of her iconic costumes (from the "If I Could Turn back Time" music video) as she presented Lady Gaga with the Video of the Year award.

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Meaty Couture

Clad in a dress made of raw meat, Lady Gaga accepted the Video of the Year moonman -- and then sang a few bars from Born This Way, her third studio album.

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Kanye Salutes D-Bags

As Kanye West closed the show, the rapper toasted "scumbags" and "douchebags" in his new song "Runaway."