Watch the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards Performances
The MTV Video Music Awards are officially back. Taking place at The Forum in Ingelwood, California,
The MTV Video Music Awards are officially back. Taking place at The Forum in Ingelwood, California, the 31st annual show was kicked off by Ariana Grande, who opened the festivities with a double-header, performing “Break Free” featuring Zedd before inviting Nicki Minaj and Jessie J to perform their collaboration “Bang Bang.” Taylor Swift took over the stage responsibilities to perform her new single “Shake It Off” live for the first time ever before Nicki Minaj did the same and unleashed “Anaconda” for its stage premiere. Sam Smith offered a live version of his hit “Stay With Me” while Usher and Nicki Minaj teamed up for the live debut of of their single “She Came to Give It To You.” It was Beyoncé, however, that was really supreme this time as she offered a 17-minute heartfelt medley of her self-titled album. Watch the performances below as we will continue to update this post as more videos come in.
Ariana Grande, Zedd, Jessie J & Nicki Minaj – “Break Free” & “Bang Bang”
Taylor Swift – Shake It Off
Nicki Minaj – Anaconda
Sam Smith – Stay With Me
Usher & Nicki Minaj – She Came to Give It To You
Iggy Azalea & Rita Ora – Black Widow
Beyoncé – Medley
