If Twitter is for recapping award shows live, then Instagram is the place for all the behind-the-scenes glam.
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There was a lot of action at this year's MTV Video Music Awards. Pics were snapped by everyone—from Beyoncé to the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team.。

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Instagram revealed the most popular moments shared on the platform and you can check 'em out below. Hint: There's a lot of smiling and star-studded selfies. 
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SEE ALSO:Chrissy Teigen skipped the VMA's and chose delicious sandwiches instead 。

SEE ALSO:Chrissy Teigen skipped the VMA's and chose delicious sandwiches instead。

Drake Rihanna 4Ever 。

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Beyoncé now has the most VMAs in the history of the show 。

The greatest Olympian of all time met the greatest selfie taker of all time (oh, and Kanye West and the lovely mother of Boomer Phelps was present as well).。

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Team USA met Kim and snapped this All-American photo.。

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Greatness meets greatness.
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"Hi My Name Is Jaden, I Like Turtles And I Like Fruit."。

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The return of Britney.。

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Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Lauren Branche, Kim Kardashian and Cassie graciously took a group pic with some loyal fans.
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Nick Minaj and Meek Mill smiling on the white carpet.。

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Fifth Harmony celebrated their wins with a glamorous Instagram video.
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