Inside the 2023 VMAs: *NSYNC reunites, Taylor Swift wins (32 images)

By Wade Sheridan

*NSYNC reunites, Taylor Swift wins Song of the Year for "Anti-Hero" and legends of Hip Hop come together to close the 2023 Video Music Awards on Tuesday. Here's a look at key moments from inside the show and the press room.

Left to right, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, Justin Timberlake, J.C. Chasez, and Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC reunite and present Taylor Swift with the Best Pop award during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on September 12, 2023. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Taylor Swift accepts the Best Pop award for "Anti-Hero." Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Swift celebrates her big win. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Shakira accepts the Video Vanguard Award. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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