Highlights from the VMAs, from Mariah Carey’s first win to Lady Gaga’s magic act

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Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey and Busta Rhymes were among the stars who performed — and took home awards — at Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards. Notably, this year brings the VMAs — sometimes called “the Super Bowl for youth” — to the broadcast network with the oldest primetime audience. Mariah Carey and Busta Rhymes get their long-awaited honorsAriana Grande bows down to Mariah Carey as she presents her the Video Vanguard Award during the MTV VMAs on Sunday night. “I can’t believe I’m getting my first VMA tonight,” Carey later said while accepting the lifetime achievement award. Here’s the full list of winners:Ariana Grande accepts the Video of the Year Award for “Brighter Days Ahead” at Sunday’s VMAs.