We missed seeing Justin Bieber walk the red carpet at the MTV VMA's Thursday night, but looks like he had other plans in the recording studio.

The 18-year-old pop star stepped out of the LA studio wearing an oversized denim jacket, MC Hammer-style pants and hi top black sneakers.

We're lovin' how even with that baby face, Biebs is trying his best to look rough and tough.

Sexy denim dude!

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Wonder if this kiss between exes Chris Brown and Rihanna was just a celebratory moment ... or something more?

Brown, 23, and RiRi, 24, locked lips at the MTV VMA's following Rihanna's Video of the Year win for "We Found Love."

These former flames certainly look cozy. Perhaps things are cookin' up again!

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Rihanna certainly set things off right during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards when the singer debuted the remix to her Talk That Talk single Cockiness for the show's first performance!

Sporting her fresh new haircut, skintight red leather pants, sheer red top and matching head wrap, RiRi took command of the stage in typical fashion. A$AP Rocky, who's featured on the remix, arrived to belt out his lyrics as Rihanna and her dancers got into their groove. The two performers even shared a smooch at the end!

Rihanna also gave fans a chance to party alongside her as she jumped in the crowd to perform her hit We Found Love, for which she won the video of the year award for. Check out her sizzling performance in the video below!

After chopping off her her locks last month, Miley Cyrus stood out on the red carpet for the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards as she debuted her new faux mohawk!

The former Hannah Montana star arrived sans fiance Liam Hemsworth in a sleek Emilio Pucci black long dress with a low-cut neckline along with a silver Edie Parker clutch.

While she wasn't up for an award or slated to perform, she still managed to steal the spotlight with her new 'do. Rock it Miley!

One Direction, Rihanna, Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj owned the night! The MTV Video Music Awards brought together all the biggest names in music and all our favorites are on the winner's list! Check it out:

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"

While she didn't win a Moonman this year, Taylor Swift still made the most of her night when she performed her latest hit, Never Ever.

Dressed in red-and-white striped sweater, black shorts and bright red sneakers, Taylor looked casual and content as she sang about the guy she's "never ever ever" going to date again. To add more playfulness to the performance, she was accompanied by band members dressed in furry costumes dancing on stage.

Swift even showed off a little 'tude as she swung her ponytail around and even donned a pair of black sunglasses. Loving the look T-Swift!

Meanwhile, her red carpet look was more demure. The singer wore an all-white suit with nude heels and bright red lipstick ... still a touch of sexy with those bright lips and low-cut vest!

Chris Brown took home the MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video for his hit Turn Up The Music, beating out his friend-turned-rival Drake!

“Well, uh, I’ll make it real short. First and foremost I want to thank Team Breezy. This is my first time actually being able to direct a video by myself — and bring [my] vision to life. So I just want to thank everybody — all my management team, RCA, MTV, I thank everybody. I love ya’ll — my fans,” Chris said during his acceptance speech.

In addition to his Best Male Video win, Chris also won Best Choreography for the same video. Not bad for Team Breezy!

Nicki Minaj has got another award under her belt!

The Queens-bred rapper earned a Moonman for Best Female Video for her video Starships during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards and she didn't hide her shock for a second.

"Oh my God!" Minaj said while clutching her trophy in her skintight black and red bodysuit. "I really didn't expect this. Barbz, I know you're out there, I love you so much. To my Barbz, my Ken Barbz, Young Money Cash Money. I just can't believe this even happened."

This is Nicki's second VMA win after claiming the top spot last year for her video Superbass. Congrats!