There were plenty of eye-catching moments on stage at the MTV VMAs, which took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday evening.One was Madonna’s riveting performance with guest stars such as Sabrina Carpenter, another was Taylor Swift’s shoutout to Dolly Parton.But there were plenty of interesting moments that took place behind the scenes that are worth discussing.One was Swift’s bonding moment with pal Dakota Johnson as they put their arms around each other backstage while laughing, proving how close they really are.Another was Paris Hilton’s photo op with new pal Charli XCX. And Emily Ratajkowski – who did not walk the red carpet for some reason – was spied leaning on her boyfriend Romain Gavras while in the audience.Also seen was Lisa Rinna networking with some new friends such as Leland, Troye Sivan and Bebe Rexha.Then there was a newcomer’s crying meltdown backstage. British beauty Sienna Spiro, 21, turned on the water works while in the press room of the VMAs. Taylor Swift held up her award at the VMAs as she held on to friend Dakota Johnson Swift also put her arm around MadonnaIt’s was quite the night for music as rapper Snoop Dogg hosted the ceremony, which aired on CBS and MTV.Madonna dominated the night as the top winner with seven awards out of her nominations, including Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration (for Bring Your Love with Sabrina Carpenter), and Best Dance for her Confessions II short film.Swift won Video of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia and received the first-ever MTV VMA Artist Director Honors, extending her all-time record for the most VMA wins in history.BTS won three awards, while Carpenter and LISA also picked up wins during the female-dominated ceremony.Swift is having another good year – just months after her lavish wedding to Travis Kelce, the pop superstar on Sunday made history by becoming the most awarded artist at the MTV Video Music Awards.The 36-year-old Swift had been even with Beyonce for the most Moonman statuettes with 30, but broke the tie with the inaugural Artist Director Honors, bestowed on ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ singer for her work behind the camera on visual storytelling. Swift waved to photographers as she made her way off the carpet Swift showed off her wedding rings from Travis Kelce as well as her blingy manicure She also had a moment with host Snoop DoggShe also won Video of the Year, which she dedicated to country legend Dolly Parton, praising the recently deceased performer’s music and saying ‘every single song she wrote, her storytelling was so vivid.”She handled this fame with such grace and love and gratitude,’ she added.Swift used the occasion to premiere the video for her new single Patient Zero, which stars actors Colin Farrell and Johnson.In the track, Swift warns a woman about her partner, with whom the singer had a toxic relationship. Paris Hilton, Charli XCX and Raye said hello Julia Garner chatted up Charli XCX Teyana Taylor and Raye became pals Sisters Nicky Hilton and Paris matched the silver Moon Person Lisa Rinna, Leland, Troye Sivan and Bebe Rexha made a photo op Moon Person posed with Emma Bunton who flashed a peace sign’If he’s killing you / I got you / I was patient zero,’ she sings.But Swift struck out in some of the show’s biggest categories, including Artist of the Year, which went to the queen of pop, Madonna.While accepting the prize, Madonna reminisced about how her manager scolded her backstage at the very first MTV awards show, where she briefly mooned the audience in a performance fumble.’My manager said my career was over,’ she said, adding that he wasn’t her manager anymore.Known for creating an indelible VMAs moment when she kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera onstage during a 2003 medley, Madonna also opened the show with her first performance at the event since that night. Backstage, singer Sienna Spiro broke down in tears She sobbed as she looked down at her award The star looked to be overcome with emotion Spiro got touched up before her performanceSporting knee-high boots and her platinum tresses loose, the 68-year-old pop queen sang Bring Your Love alongside Carpenter before medleying with Charli XCX for Danceteria.While accepting the award for Best Collaboration after their performance, Madonna and Carpenter joked about how the material girl direct messaged via social media to get them into the studio for the collaboration.Grunge band Nirvana received the Video Vanguard award. They are the first group to receive the top honor in more than 20 years. Frontman Kurt Cobain died by suicide in 1994, after studio albums Nevermind and In Utero skyrocketed to success.’Nirvana continues to resonate so deeply because people are still hungry for authenticity,’ bass player Krist Novoselic said after a video retrospective of the band’s videos.’Something real, something uncompromising. Something that tells you it’s just okay to come as you are.’ There was a Taylor Sheridan moment as Brandon Sklenar from 1923 posed with Yellowstone vet Hassie Harrison Emily Ratajkowski leaned on her boyfriend Romain Gavras Adam Lambert and Sombr looked like pals in matching outfits LOS ANGELES – SEPTEMBER 27: Dave Grohl was with his family Snoop chatted up a woman holding an award Shaboozey flashed his blingy teeth Dom Fenison showed off his chest behind the stage Before the show, Ashton Ray opened his fuzzy coatThai artist LISA, a member of girl group Blackpink, won the award for best pop for Dream, featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi.The vast majority of awards were doled out offstage during an evening far better known for its performances and stage antics than its prizes.Kacey Musgraves headlined a tribute to late country legend Parton, while Teddy Swims, Sombr and Raye offered a soulful tribute to crooner George Michael, 40 years after the release of his landmark album Faith.