MTV VMAs Afterparties: See the Best Instagrams and Snapchats
The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards took place last night at New York City's Madison Square Garden, and it was certainly one for the history books. Beyoncé, who arrived dressed like a literal angel, stole the show with her Lemonade-driven performance. Kanye gave a motivational speech (and only mentioned Taylor Swift once.) Britney Spears made a comeback, Nick Jonas sung about bacon, and, oh yeah, DRAKE PROFESSED HIS LOVE TO RIHANNA ONSTAGE. The 2017 VMAs will have some major shoes to fill.
However, the fun didn't stop once the last Moonman was given out because (sing it with us now), "after the show, it's the afterparty!" Here are the greatest Instagrams and Snapchats from the post-VMAs celebration.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@beberexha1/12Bebe Rexha bonded with her role model.
Bebe captioned this photo, "Amazing moment hearing one of my idols perform MM&I tonight." She added the queen emoji, because Britney IS a queen.
Photo: Courtesy of Snapchat/@haileybaldwin2/12Hailey and Parris puckered up.
Hailey Baldwin shared this pic to her Instagram story after the VMAs as she hung out with choreographer and dancer Parris Goebel. Parris's dance moves were all over the VMAs last night, as she choreographed Rihanna's show-stopping performances.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@joejonas3/12Joe Jonas got a little silly with his DNCE bandmates.
Joe Jonas and the rest of DNCE showed off their Moonman and...a construction sign? They clearly have no fear of danger (no hardhat, no problem).
Photo: Courtesy of Snapchat/@troyesivan4/12Troye Sivan got a hug from Ariana Grande.
At the VMAs afterparty, Troye Sivan paused for a selfie with Ariana Grande, which he shared on his Instagram story. Troye's eyes may be closed, but it's a selfie with Ariana, so it's definitely post-worthy!
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@lavernecox5/12Laverne Cox was there!
For her caption, Laverne wrote, "I was tired of wearing my skirt." Um, slay!!!
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@aliciakeys6/12Alicia Keys found time for a quick snuggle.
Alicia shared this photo of herself and Swizz Beatz. Next to the photo she wrote, "Beautiful night." Alicia sure made a statement that evening; the singer showed up with no makeup (and obviously she looked gorgeous), and wowed the crowd with her a cappella singing voice.
Photo: Courtesy of Snapchat/@joejonas7/12Joe Jonas cozied up to Ansel Elgort and his girlfriend.
It's an Ansel/Violetta/Joe sandwich! Joe shared this photo of the three friends after the awards. Their facial expressions are all pretty hilarious, and we'd love to know what they're all thinking. (We also want Violetta's necklace.)
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@m_phelps008/12Many selfies were taken.
Michael Phelps and his fiancée Nicole Johnson joined Kimye for a black-and-white selfie after the show was over. Michael captioned the photo, "This one is for you bro!! Fun night !!"
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@lauriehernandez_9/12Laurie Hernandez and Simone Biles met Jake Miller!
Olympic gold medalists Laurie Hernandez and Simone Biles are all grins in this photo with musician Jake Miller. The Team USA ladies met a lot of their idols over the course of the evening, including Kim Kardashian and, oh yes, Queen Bey.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@britneyspears10/12And Britney made a comeback.
"Tonight was unforgettable," Britney wrote on Instagram underneath her selfie. "Thank you #VMAs and thank you to my amazing fans!"
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@champagnepapi11/12And...just...Drake and Rihanna.
Drake wrote, "This is a night for us all to be thankful for what you have done for us! You have affected so many of our lives in the best way possible. Tonight we celebrate you." Love is REAL, everyone.
