A stacked slate of artistes lit up MTV's 40th annual Video Music Awards on Monday (Sept 13), returning in full force to Brooklyn's Barclays Center after last year's scaled-back pandemic show.
The 2021 VMAs – a show known more for ostentatious performances, made-for-Twitter moments and wild costumes than the actual awards – was back with its signature elaborate performances before a masked full audience after a 2020 show that saw many celebrities accept prizes via video stream.
