2011 VMAs: Katy Perry Wins Big, Beyonce Makes Exciting Announcement

This year's VMA's were full of surprises, as usual. Katy Perry was the night's big winner, taking home three awards, including Video Of The Year for Firework. She also won two awards for her Kanye West-collaboration E.T. But there were more surprises in store. Click through for the best moments, and fashion hits and misses.

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