Shocks, tears and skimpy outfits as celebrities turn out for MTV Video Music Awards

There were shocks, tears and skimpy outfits at the star-studded MTV Video Music Awards in LA.

Miley Cyrus stole the show with her barely-there red carpet outfit, just hours after posting a naked selfie of herself on Instagram ahead of hosting the awards in LA.

She went on to change outfits several times during the show.

Justin Bieber arrives with a new hair style Credit: Reuters

Meanwhile Justin Bieber, who sported a new hairstyle, appeared to get quite emotional during his performance.

And while Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj appeared to have put the past behind them by performing on stage together at the awards, the same can not be said for Minaj and Miley Cyrus.

Nicki Minaj arrives at awards Credit: Reuters

After accepting the best hip-hop video award for 'Anaconda', Minaj said: "Back to this b**** who had a lot to say about me the other day in the press. Miley what's good?".

Other celebrities attending the event included Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Brooklyn Beckham and Britney Spears.

Watched by his pregnant wife, Kanye accepted the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award before going on a long rant and claiming he had decided to run for president in 2020.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Credit: Reuters