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Beyoncé stole the show at this year’s VMAs with a 15 minute whistle-stop performance of her entire self-titled album.
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On the stage where she announced her pregnancy three years ago, the Texan singer performed a stellar 15-minute medley that saw her dance in front of a giant neon ‘Feminist’ sign, which has since drawn criticism on Twitter .
Wearing a sparkly leotard throughout the performance, Beyoncé’s set had the audience – including Katy Perry – on its feet, with the crowd chanting “we love Bey, we love Bey” at the end.
The artist led the nominations at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards with eight nods, a reflection on her dedication to the music video format that saw her “visual album” BEYONCE last year.
Video: Beyonce's 15-minute performance The singer joined Jay Z and their daughter Blue Ivy , who both presented the singer with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for lifetime achievement.
Blue Ivy cheered “go mummy” into the microphone, momentarily stealing Beyoncé's limelight, before Jay Z called the singer “the greatest living entertainer” as he presented her with the award.
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MTV VMAs 2014 Live Shots Beyonce Beyonce performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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MTV VMAs 2014 Live Shots Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter and Beyonce Recording artist Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy Carter present the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award to honoree Beyonce onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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MTV VMAs 2014 Live Shots Beyonce Beyonce performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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MTV VMAs 2014 Live Shots Ariana Grande Recording artist Ariana Grande performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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MTV VMAs 2014 Live Shots Taylor Swift Taylor Swift performs on stage at the MTV Video Music Awards
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MTV VMAs 2014 Live Shots Jessie J Singer Jessie J performs onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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A breathless Beyoncé said: “I have nothing to say, but I’m filled with so much gratitude. I just thank God for this moment, I love y’all so much.
“Little Blue I love you, my beloved I love you, my fans I love you, MTV I love you, goodnight.”
Watch the 2014 MTV VMAs Monday at 9pm on MTV UK Get More: mtv.co.uk
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