Video: 2011 MTV Video Music Awards Performances

Watch all the performances from the big show.

Aug 29, 2011

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The stars gathered inside the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California for the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards which featured performances from Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Adele, and a special surprise performance from Jay-Z and Kanye West. Watch all of the show's performances in case you missed it below.

Lil Wayne "How To Love/John"

Lady Gaga "Yoü and I"

Beyoncé "Love On Top"

Chris Brown "Beautiful People"

Amy Winehouse Tribute

Pitbull & Ne-Yo "Give Me Everything"

Adele "Someone Like You"

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