The 2010 Video Music Awards took place on September 12 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California
While filled with performances from Kanye West, Taylor Swift, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Jason Derulo and a surprise appearance from Rihanna, the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards belonged to Lady Gaga Sunday.
The "Alejandro" singer not only swept the awards with wins for the hit video and single "Bad Romance" but also received an award for a collaboration with Beyonce (see list below).
Winning a total of eight awards, Lady Gaga picked up Video of the Year, Best Dance Video, Best Pop Video, Best Female Video, Best Editing, Best Direction, and Best Choreography.
For "Telephone," the hit video that has received over 33 million views on VEVO, Lady Gaga and Beyonce earned Best Collaboration.
Justin Bieber was another big winner Sunday, earning his first MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.
Eminem, also performing during Sunday's celebration of music and pop culture, won Best Hip Hop Video for "Not Afraid."
As previously reported the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards were hosted by Chelsea Handler with presenters including Kim Kardashian, Cher, Trey Songz, Ne-Yo, Penn Badgley, Justin Timberlake and Emma Stone.
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Lady Gaga
Title: Bad Romance
BEST NEW ARTIST
Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
Title: Baby
BEST MALE VIDEO
Eminem
Title: Not Afraid
BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Lady Gaga
Title: Bad Romance
BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
Eminem
Title: Not Afraid
BEST POP VIDEO
Lady Gaga
Title: Bad Romance
BEST ROCK VIDEO
30 Seconds To Mars
Title: Kings and Queens
BEST DANCE VIDEO
Lady Gaga
Title: Bad Romance
BEST COLLABORATION
Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce
Title: Telephone
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES:
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Lady Gaga
Title: Bad Romance
BEST DIRECTION
Lady Gaga
Title: Bad Romance
BEST EDITING
Lady Gaga
Title: Bad Romance
BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
MUSE
Title: Uprising
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
Title: Empire State of Mind
Album: The Blueprint 3
BEST ART DIRECTION
Florence + The Machine
Title: Dogs Days Are Over
Album: Lungs
Director: LEGS
BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO
The Black Keys
Title: Tighten Up
