The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles (PHOTOS)

Tonight was the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards held at The Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on September 6th, 2012 and we have all the red carpet arrival pics for you.  One Direction scored big at tonight’s award show winning three awards for their hit What Makes You Beautiful.

The main list of winners from tonight’s award show was:

Best Video with a Message – Skyscraper by Demi Lovato

Most Share-Worthy Video – What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction

Best Pop Video – What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction

Best Male Video – Turn up the Music by Chris Brown

Best Hip Hop Video – Hyfr by Drake feat. Lil Wayne

Best Female Video – Starships by Nicki Minaj

Best New Artist – What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction

Video of the Year – We Found Love by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris

Best Electronic Dance Music Video – Feel So Close by Calvin Harris

Best Rock Video – Paradise by Coldplay.

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