For the social media generation, the fact that an award show is aired live just isn't enough anymore. We need pre-coverage, post-coverage, and (most importantly) Insta-coverage. Thankfully, celebrities were getting their snap on during last night's VMAs, posting everything from red carpet moments to backstage selfies all night long. Click through for some of our favorite celebrity Instagrams of the 2014 VMAs, featuring J.Lo, Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, and more!
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