The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 24, 2014 at The Forum in Inglewood, California.

[3] It was the 31st annual MTV Video Music Awards.

Beyoncé and Iggy Azalea led the nominees with eight nominations each, while Eminem followed them with seven.

Beyoncé received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, following a 16-minute medley of her self-titled fifth studio album.

Miley Cyrus – "Wrecking Ball" Ed Sheeran (featuring Pharrell Williams) – "Sing" Katy Perry (featuring Juicy J) – "Dark Horse" Fifth Harmony – "Miss Movin' On" Ariana Grande (featuring Iggy Azalea) – "Problem" Lorde – "Royals" Drake (featuring Majid Jordan) – "Hold On, We're Going Home" Zedd (featuring Hayley Williams) – "Stay the Night" Beyoncé (featuring Jay-Z) – "Drunk in Love" DJ Snake and Lil Jon – "Turn Down for What" (Directors: DANIELS) Sia – "Chandelier" (Choreographer: Ryan Heffington) OK Go – "The Writing's on the Wall" (Visual Effects: 1stAveMachine) Arcade Fire – "Reflektor" (Art Director: Anastasia Masaro) Eminem – "Rap God" (Editor: Ken Mowe) Beyoncé – "Pretty Hurts" (Directors of Photography: Darren Lew and Jackson Hunt) Beyoncé – "Pretty Hurts" 5 Seconds of Summer – "Don't Stop" Beyoncé