Photos: MTV Video Music Awards | Show highlights

Nicki Minaj performs her “Anaconda” hit.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Nicki Minaj, front, possibly covering a wardrobe mishap, joined singers Jessie J and Ariana Grande in the first grouping of performers.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

“Saturday Night Live” performer and TV personality Jay Pharoah speaks.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

L.A. natives Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani talk on stage as presenters.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Taylor Swift sings to the crowd.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Taylor Swift performs a song from her “1989” album.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

TV personality Chelsea Handler presents an award after the Taylor Swift performance.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Recording artists Katy Perry and Juicy J accept the best female video award for “Dark Horse.”  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Actors Jim Carrey, left, and Jeff Daniels  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Recording artist Sam Smith performs.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Singer Ed Sheeran, flanked by director Emil Nava, accepts best male video for “Sing.”  (Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images)

“Orange Is the New Black” actresses Uzo Aduba, Laverne Cox and Taylor Schilling introduce a performance by Usher and Nicki Minaj.  (Mark Davis / Getty Images)

Recording artist Usher performs, surrounded by dancers and musicians.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Nicki Minaj and Usher perform.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Actors Chloe Grace Moretz and Dylan O’Brien  (Mark Davis / Getty Images)

Michael Clifford, left, Ashton Irwin, Luke Hemmings and Calum Hood of 5 Seconds of Summer perform.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Singers Jason Derulo and Demi Lovato  (Mark Davis / Getty Images)

Recording artist Trey Songz and actress Nina Dobrev mingle with fans as they prepare to present an award.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Recording artist Lorde accepts the award for best rock video for “Royals” as presenters Nina Dobrev and Trey Songz wait in the background.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Singer Jennifer Lopez introduces a performance by Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora.  (Mark Davis / Getty Images)

Rapper Iggy Azalea  (Mark Davis / Getty Images)

Rapper Iggy Azalea is joined by singer Rita Ora for their “Black Widow” song.  (Mark Davis / Getty Images)

A tribute to late actor Robin Williams on stage at the MTV Video Music Awards.  (Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images)

“The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon participates as a presenter.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award honoree Beyoncé performs.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

The MTV Video Music Awards Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award honoree Beyoncé and a few of her dancers are backlighted as she performs.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Recording artist Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy Carter present the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award to Beyonce.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)