Janet Jackson paid a thrilling tribute to her late brother Michael at last night's VMAs.

Whilst her brothers and sister have given multiple interviews about the tragic star, the Control singer let the music do the talking with an emotionally-charged performance of their hit duet Scream.

Some of the music's biggest stars including Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Alicia Keys went wild in the audience as Janet danced in synch with the Thriller star, as the song's video played on a giant screen behind her.

Even the villain of the night Kanye West looked to be enjoying himself as Janet lip-synched to the track wearing a single Jacko trademark white glove.

At the end of the tribute performance, the singer looked upwards and closed her eyes.

Madonna also saluted the King of Pop, and revealed her feelings of guilt after Michael's death for "abandoning" the troubled star.

The pop queen was close to tears as she opened the show by honouring Michael's memory and declaring: "Long live the king."

And the winners were:

Breakthrough Video - Lessons Learned by Matt & Kim
Best Female Video - You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift
Best Rock Video - 21 Guns by Green Day
Best Pop Video - Womanizer by Britney Spears
Best Male Video - Live Your Life by T.I.
Best Hip Hop Video - We Made You by Eminem
Best New Artist - Lady Gaga
Video of The Year - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce
Best Art Direction - Paparazzi by Lady Gaga
Best Choreography - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce
Best Cinematography - 21 Guns by Green Day
Best Direction - 21 Guns by Green Day
Best Editing - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce
Best Special Effects - Paparazzi by Lady Gaga

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