The MTV Video Music Awards, everyone's favourite musical circle jerk, went off live, without a hitch from Los Angeles's Staples Center. Rihanna's "We Found Love" (attached below) won Video of the Year.

Toronto (and sometimes Rihanna) boy Drake also fared well, taking home the Moonman statue for Best Hip-Hop Video for "HYFR," featuring Weezy. Aubrey Drake Graham: Making minorities look legit since 1986.

One Direction also won a bunch of stuff. But nobody over the age of 12 gives a rat's ass rash.

The rest of the winners are listed below.

Video of the Year: Rihanna, "We Found Love"

Best New Artist: One Direction

Best Female Video: Nicki Minaj, "Starships"

Best Male Video: Chris Brown, "Turn Up The Music"

Video With a Message: Demi Lovato, "Skyscraper"

Best Hip-Hop Video: Drake feat. Lil Wayne, "HYFR"

Best Rock Video: Coldplay, "Paradise"

Best Pop Video: One Direction, "What Makes You Beautiful"

Best Electronic Dance Music Video: Calvin Harris, "Feel So Close"

Most Share-Worthy Video: One Direction, "What Makes You Beautiful"