11 Moments You Missed From the 2023 VMAs

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When Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift Reunited

selena gomez and taylor swift at the 2023 mtv video music awards held at prudential center on september 12, 2023 in newark, new jersey photo by christopher polkvariety via getty images

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The besties were photographed chatting and hugging backstage, and Selena was even seen going up to Taylor after the “Lover” singer’s acceptance speech to congratulate her on her big wins.

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Shakira Matched With Her Sons

shakira c with milan pique and sasha pique at the 2023 mtv video music awards held at prudential center on september 12, 2023 in newark, new jersey photo by christopher polkvariety via getty images

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The superstar, who was honored with this year’s coveted Video Vanguard Award, brought her sons, Milan, 10, and Sasha, 8, as her dates for the night. All three adorably matched in Versace, with Shakira wearing a backless golden sequin gown, and her boys staying comfy in black-and-yellow sweatsuits.

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Taylor Swift Absolutely Vibing to Shakira

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We couldn’t handle Shakira’s iconic performance of her biggest hits, and neither could Taylor.

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Still Vibing

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NSYNC Reunited

newark, new jersey september 12 l r joey fatone, lance bass, justin timberlake, jc chasez, and chris kirkpatrick of nsync speak onstage the 2023 mtv video music awards at prudential center on september 12, 2023 in newark, new jersey photo by theo wargogetty images for mtv

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The iconic boy band—comprised of Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, and Chris Kirkpatrick—reunited on stage to present a VMA Moon Person. The award went to fellow global superstar Taylor Swift—who is a huge (huge!) NSYNC fan.

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See Her Reaction Here

newark, new jersey september 12 l r taylor swift accepts the best pop award for anti hero from joey fatone, lance bass, justin timberlake, jc chasez, and chris kirkpatrick of nsync onstage the 2023 mtv video music awards at prudential center on september 12, 2023 in newark, new jersey photo by theo wargogetty images for mtv

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“I had your dolls!” Taylor told the group after winning the Best Pop VMA for “Anti-Hero.” “You’re pop personified, so to receive this from your golden pop hands is really too much.”

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Olivia Rodrigo Changed Into a Y2K Set to Perform

newark, new jersey september 12 olivia rodrigo performs onstage during the 2023 mtv video music awards at prudential center on september 12, 2023 in newark, new jersey photo by theo wargogetty images for mtv

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The “Vampire” singer changed out of her glamorous sparkly silver gown and into a red Y2K skirt and bra set to perform at the award show. Her backup singers matched her in Barbie-pink sets.

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When Sabrina Carpenter Improv‘d

newark, new jersey september 09 sabrina carpenter performs onstage during the 2023 video music awards pre tape at prudential center on september 09, 2023 in newark, new jersey photo by jason kempingetty images for mtv

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During the VMA’s pre-show, Sabrina Carpenter performed her hits “Nonsense” and “Feather,” and even improv’d a VMAs-themed outro: “He said that it’s bigger than a Moonman, guess that means I’m gripping it with two hands. VMAs, I love you—I’m a huge fan.” At that, the crowd lost it.

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Cardi B Swung on a Crystal Ball

newark, new jersey september 12 cardi b performs onstage during the 2023 mtv video music awards at prudential center on september 12, 2023 in newark, new jersey photo by mike coppolagetty images for mtv

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During her performance, the rapper lounged atop a crystal chandelier ball, wrapping her legs around the pole. A sight to see!

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Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake Met

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Fans speculated that the rapper and former NSYNC member got into a disagreement during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, after a backstage video showed the two talking passionately. But there is no beef between the stars after all. A backstage eyewitness told Variety that there was “zero fight.” “He said, ‘It’s so nice to meet you,’ and she said ‘No, no, this don’t count, this don’t count. We gotta meet proper.’ It was very cute,” the insider explained.

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When Ice Spice and Taylor Swift Grabbed Drinks

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All that dancing had them parched.

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