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Home · MTV Video Music Awards

<p>Live from the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards</p>

From Alicia Keys' comeback to Frank Ocean's first televised performance, see how the stars rocked the stage and red carpet for one of music's biggest nights.

 

By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 28, 2020
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Rihanna debuts a fabulous new pixie cut on the red carpet of the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Live from the 2012 VMAs

Alicia Keys’ performance of “Girl on Fire” included appearances by Nicki Minaj and Gabby Douglas at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Live from the 2012 VMAs

Frank Ocean sings “Thinking About You” for his first televised performance at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Live from the 2012 VMAs

Gabby Douglas performs onstage while Alicia Keys sings during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Live from the 2012 VMAs

Rihanna performs onstage during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. 

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Funnyman Kevin Hart arrives for his hosting duties at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Zoe Saldana arrives at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, California.

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Live from the 2012 VMAs

Alicia Keys arrives in a  gold one-shouldered gown for her turn at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Live from the 2012 VMAs

Famously outrageous Nicki Minaj kept her outfit tame at this year’s 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Gabby Douglas’ wish for more red carpet moments is slowly coming true. The gold medalist glowed for her arrival at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Live from the 2012 VMAs

Amber Rose reveals her baby bump at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Live from the 2012 VMAs

Rihanna debuts a fabulous new pixie cut on the red carpet of the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Live from the 2012 VMAs

Kat Graham arrives at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. 

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Host Kevin Hart dives into the audience during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. 

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Chris Brown accepts the award for Best Male Video onstage during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. 

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