2020 VMAs confirms it: The red carpet is dead amid COVID-19

MTV VMAs aired last night, and while much of the show was pre-recorded due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, that doesn't mean the ceremony was free of any awkward moments. Turns out that even when celebs aren't actually together on the red carpet, they can still manage to bring the cringe.

A pandemic-era MTV Video Music Awards ceremony took place last night in a surprisingly seamless fashion, with host Keke Palmer ably providing the glue to hold everything together. Much of the fanfare of the evening was devoted to Lady Gaga, an artist who has historically out-crazied the ordinarily-quite-bonkers VMAs at every turn, from her masked archival Alexander McQueen outfit in 2009 to 2010's notorious meat dress to her 2011 performance of "You and I" in boy drag.

2020 MTV Video Music Awards, many viewers took Twitter and started wondering where is Fergie, who Fergie’s replacement is, and why they had no clue that Fergie left the group in 2017. Well, if you are also confused and desperately looking for answers, we are here to help clarify some stuff.

Will Thorne Staff WriterThe 2020 MTV Video Music Awards performed pretty strongly in the ratings department, given the unprecedented COVID-19 circumstances.This year’s ceremony, hosted by “Hustlers” star Keke Palmer, was down only 5% on last year in terms of total linear viewership.

The Weeknd caused a stir and Sunday's 2020 MTV VMAs. The 30-year-old singer showed up to this year's ceremony with a bloodied face, causing many to question the reason behind his appearance.It's not just The Weeknd that had fans asking questions on Sunday, though.

Miley Cyrus made a bold fashion statement and lit up the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in a sheer and sequinned strapless Mugler gown. The 27-year-old singer, who was attending her first big event since lockdown, wore the strapless dress with matching sheer gloves from Mugler's autumn/winter 2020 collection, and styled her hair into a platinum blonde mullet.

READ MORE: Everything You Need To Know About The MTV VMAsSofia Carson's ruffled gown by Giambattista Valli certainly wins the showstopper award of the night.Nicole Richie presented an award in this stunning mini dress with train.Madison Beer made us all hanker for the days of the LBD (remember when parties were a thing?) in this Mugler dress.The awards were Lady Gaga's night with the singer picking up five awards.

Black Eyed Peas closed the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards with an epic performance Sunday.

2020 MTV VMAs may have looked a little different than fans are used to, but the show didn’t fall short of memorable moments.On Sunday, August 30, host Keke Palmer opened the show with a touching tribute to Chadwick Boseman, who died two days earlier. The late Black Panther star was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016, succumbing after a four-year battle throughout his iconic career.

Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande performing onstage again is the entertainment we needed during this pandemic. The powerhouse singers teamed up to perform their latest hit, “Rain on Me,” at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, and needless to say, the ladies delivered.

The winners have been crowned at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards!

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorNot even a pandemic was going to stop Lady Gaga from serving up some seriously iconic looks at the 2020 MTV VMAs.

one Twitter user commented.Wearing a barely-there nude bodysuit, the singer frolicked around the stage with mask-clad dancers bumping and grinding to the mashup.The Los Angeles native was nominated for three awards this year, including song of the year for “Say So,” which pit her up against heavy-hitters Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and Post Malone. She was also nominated for the Push best new artist category and best direction for the song’s music video.

Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande performing onstage again is the entertainment we needed during this pandemic. The powerhouse singers teamed up to perform their latest hit, «Rain on Me,» at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, and needless to say, the ladies delivered.Gaga pulled out all the stops for her stage look, starting out in lime green to perform her track «911,» before «changing real quick» into her fuchsia «Rain on Me» ensemble, both looks complete with a digitized face mask.

Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande performed their collab, "Rain on Me," together for the first time at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. "Rain on Me," which debuted in May, is in the running for Video of the Year and already took home the Best Collaboration award.

her infamous “Wrecking Ball” video at the 2020 VMAs.During what appeared to be a pre-recorded performance of her new single “Midnight Sky,” the 27-year-old thew it back to her 2013 hit, straddling a large disco ball and swinging from the ceiling.In the music video for “Wrecking Ball,” off the former Disney star’s album “Bangerz,” Cyrus rode a construction ball in underwear and boots.In tonight’s ’80s inspired performance, Cyrus rocked a vintage mullet — not unlike the business in the front,