Live Blogging the 2014 MTV VMAs

9:02: And we're off! Welcome to another Genius live blog!

9:13: Katy Perry (and Juicy J) take home the award for Best Female Video

9:21: Taylor Swift takes the stage for a performance of her newest single, "Shake It Off". Anyone else think she looks like she's wearing tinsel from a Christmas tree?

9:27: Ron Weasley - er, Ed Sheeran - wins the Male Video of the Year

9:32: So... now that Jay Pharoah is off the stage, can we get a performance of "Izzo"?

9:36: Ariana Grande wins Best Pop Video for "Problem"... looks like she won't have many problems tonight

9:39: Sam Smith performs "Stay With Me" to the shrieks of his many adoring female fans - you'd think he was a puppy or a Starbucks latte

9:40: Meanwhile, in Pop Chat, we have our answer as to why all these female artists are wearing dresses that look like they're made out of Christmas tree tinsel

9:48: Hold on, Drake's going home with a Moonman!

9:57: Usher and Nick Minaj take the stage for a collaborative performance

10:03: For anyone who's curious about what the Kardashians are doing in the audience...

10:07: Lorde wins Best Rock Video and promptly swears on stage

10:15: 5 Seconds of Summer is performing... something... I don't know, I muted the TV

10:25: The Artist to Watch is Fifth Harmony! Is this a March Madness upset or nah?

10:27: Before heading into a commercial break, MTV plays a short memorial segment for Robin Williams

10:32: Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora perform "Black Widow" with a serious spider theme

10:40: This just in... Taylor Swift was seen dancing AGAIN, this time to "Black Widow"

10:47: Miley Cyrus comes in like a wrecking ball and snatches the award for Best Video of the Year

10:56: Beyonce graces the crowd with a performance only she can provide