The VMAs were held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn ; it was the first time the show has been held in New York in four years . Drake 's Video Music Awards were held in Hollywood for the first time in 2013 . Miley Cyrus ' returned to the stage ; Miley Cyrus ' racy performance surprised fans . Macklemore and Miley Cyrus ' took the spotlight to advocate for marriage equality .
Drake 's Video Music Awards were held in Hollywood for the first time in 2013 . Miley Cyrus ' returned to the stage ; Miley Cyrus ' racy performance surprised fans . Macklemore and Miley Cyrus ' took the spotlight to advocate for marriage equality .