Inside the MTV VMAs (65 images)

Nominees, artists and celebrities attend the 36th annual MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on August 26, 2019.

Bad Bunny and J Balvin perform "Que Pretendes." Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Sophie Turner (L) and husband Joe Jonas share an intimate moment during the show. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Lizzo was nominated for Push Artist of the Year and Best New Artist. Competitors included Billie Eilish and H.E.R. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Taylor Swift was nominated for 10 awards including Video of the Year and Song of the Year. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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