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New Artist: Tyler, the Creator, "Yonkers"

Pop Video:Britney Spears, "Till the World Ends"

Story: Lady Gaga, Katy Perry big winners at VMAs

Rock Video: Foo Fighters, "Walk"

Hip-Hop Video: Nicki Minaj, "Super Bass"

Female Video: Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"

Story: Beyonce announces pregnancy at VMAs

Male Video: Justin Bieber, "U Smile"

Collaboration: Katy Perry, featuring Kanye West, "E.T."

Video with a Message: Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"

Choreography: Beyonce, "Run the World (Girls)"

Cinematography: Adele, "Rolling in the Deep"

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Direction: Adele, "Rolling in the Deep"

Editing: Adele, "Rolling in the Deep"

Special Effects: Katy Perry featuring Kanye West, "E.T."

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Photos: 2011 MTV Video Music Awards

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  1. Kanye West and Katy Perry

    Singers Kanye West and Katy Perry accept the award for best collaboration for "E.T." at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 28. (Mario Anzuoni / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
  2. Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian announced Justin Bieber as winner of best male video for “U Smile.” (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  3. Cloris Leachman, 'Jersey Shore' women

    The women of "Jersey Shore" joined Cloris Leachman to present an award. Leachman joked that people her age didn't know who the "Jersey Shore' cast were, and people their age thought she was Betty White. (Matt Sayles / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
  4. Chris Brown

    Chris Brown took flight during a performance. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  5. Nicki Minaj

    Singer Nicki Minaj accepts the best hip-hop video award for "Super Bass." (Mario Anzuoni / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
  6. Jay-Z and Kanye West

    Jay-Z and Kanye West perform at the awards. Jay-Z will become a father next spring when wife Beyonce gives birth to their first child. (Matt Sayles / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
  7. Foo Fighters

    The Foo Fighters accept the award for best rock video for "Walk." (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  8. Britney Spears

    Britney Spears accepts the award for best pop video for "Till The World Ends." (Matt Sayles / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
  9. Katy Perry, Russell Brand

    Katy Perry and actor Russell Brand arrive at the awards. (Christopher Polk / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  10. Lady Gaga, Brian May

    Lady Gaga performs with Brian May of Queen. (Matt Sayles / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
  11. Beyonce

    Singer Beyonce revealed her pregnancy at the awards. (Danny Moloshok / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
  12. Selena Gomez

    Singer Selena Gomez arrives at the awards. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  1. Image: West and Perry accept the award for best collaboration for "E.T." at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles
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  2. Image: Mitch Winehouse, the father of deceased British singer Amy Winehouse, arrives at Golders Green Crematorium in London
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    Slideshow (28) Amy Winehouse: 1983-2011
  3. Lady Gaga Sighting In London - September 17th, 2012
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    Slideshow (88) Fashion gone Gaga
  4. Image: 3rd Annual "Change Begins Within" Benefit Celebration - Arrivals
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    Slideshow (27) Katy Perry
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