The 10 Things You Need To Know To Pretend You Went To The 2013 VMAs

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A lot has happened this year in pop music. And it was up to the VMAs, sans official host, to capture all the awesomeness and craziness that's circled around the Internet and IRL since January. Brooklyn pride was in full effect throughout the night, as celebrities made their way down the red carpet in front of Jay Z's Barclays Center. Everyone from Gaga to Justin Timberlake to Taylor Swift and best buddy Selena Gomez were there. There was some great style, a few “what just happened?” moments, and about as many incredible performances as you can fit into two hours. Click through to see the 10 Things You Need To Know To Pretend You Went To The 2013 VMAs.

Kevin Hart Unofficially Not Hosting The VMAs

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Pharrell Cruised In On His BMX Bike

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Lady Gaga Gave One Direction A Pep Talk Backstage

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Katy Perry Boxed Under The Brooklyn Bridge

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Lady Gaga Opened Up The Show With "Applause"

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Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez Are BFFs

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'90s Rave Style Is Officially Trending

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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Win Best Video, Give Amazing Speech On Equal Rights

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Justin Timberlake's Marathon Performance

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*NSYNC Reunites. Game Over.

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