Kanye gave Amber a shout-out.
Britney returned to the stage.
And Beyonce slayed. Once again.
The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards aired on Sunday, August 28, leaving the world of pop culture with many indelible moments.
Here are the most memorable scenes and developments, in GIF form…
Jimmy Fallon as Ryan Lochte
Jimmy Fallon came out on stage at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards dressed as Ryan Lochte. He then gave an eerily awesome impression of the swimmer.
Britney Spears Refuses G-Eazy Kiss
Britney Spears refused to kiss G-Eazy on stage while they were performing at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. And it was awkward. Very awkward.
G-Eazy Winks Britney Spears Sings
G-Eazy winks at the audience after he and Britney Spears perform at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. Spears refused an on-stage kiss just moments earlier.
Rihanna on the VMA Mic
Rihanna sang a medley of hits at the 2016 Video Music Awards. She was honored at the event with a lifetime achievement award.
Ariana Grande Reacts
Ariana Grande is an entertaining singer. She also made for an entertaining audience member at the 2016 VMAs.
Drake Reacts to Rihanna
Drake is nearly brought to tears here by Rihanna. He made it clear at the 2016 Video Music Awards that he loves her a lot.
Kim Kardashian Reacts
Kim Kardahian did not perform at the 2016 Video Music Awards. But she did sit back in the crowd and react!
Key and Peele Open the VMAs
We love Key and Peele. But we did not love their skit to open the 2016 Video Music Awards.
What? Clap?!?
Okay, fine. I’ll clap. But just this once. Don’t expect me to do it again.
Drake is In Love
Oh, Drake. We hope Rihanna knows how very lucky she is to have you in her life.
Beyonce on VMA Stage
Has Beyonce ever NOT owned an awards show? Here she is on the 2016 VMA stage.
Britney Spears Returns!
Britney Spears had not performed at the VMAs since 2007. But she made up for lost time in 2016.
Rihanna Dancing
Rihanna should dance at every awards show. Is there any way we can make that into a thing?
Joe Jonas at the 2016 VMAs
Joe Jonas sings here at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. He can serenade us any time!
Halsey at the VMAs
Halsey performed at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. Check out this GIF from the show.
I See You, Amber!
Would any celebrity other than Kanye West give a shout-out to his ex-girlfriend and the man who banged his wife in a sex tape while on stage? We doubt it.
Come Hither
This is basically what Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj are saying here.
Beyonce and Blue Ivy
Beyonce stole the actual show with her “Lemonade” performance. But she also stole the pre-show with her daughter.
All Hail…
… Queen Bey. Yes, we say this every awards show. But that’s because it’s always true!