They say if you take a picture it’ll last longer, which is why we’re glad we have so many photos of the biggest summer event of the year, the 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs. If you need a new Kris Wu screensaver or a Shawn Mendes large format poster to add to your shrine, look no further.
We’ve captured all the candids, smoulders, and action of the iHeartRadio MMVAs. Check out our gallery of high-quality moments featuring performers and presenters such as 5 Seconds of Summer, 98 Degrees, Meghan Trainor, Halsey, Tyra Banks, and Kristin Cavallari or hit replay and watch the show here.
Photos by Sandra-Lee Layden.

Shawn Mendes opens the show with a performance of “Lost in Japan.”

Your 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs host Awkwafina makes her grand entrance.

The iHeartRadio MMVAs stage takes on Toronto’s Queen St. West as Canada’s biggest block party of the summer.

Meghan Trainor performs a medley of her hits “No Excuses,” “All About That Bass,” “Me Too,” and “Let You Be Right.”

Meghan Trainor performs a medley of her hits “No Excuses,” “All About That Bass,” “Me Too,” and “Let You Be Right.”

Meghan Trainor performs a medley of her hits “No Excuses,” “All About That Bass,” “Me Too,” and “Let You Be Right.”

Tyra Banks inspires with a speech and introduces Best Collaboration nominees.

Bebe Rexha takes home the Best Collab iHeartRadio MMVA for her song “Meant To Be” featuring Florida Georgia Line.

Awkwafina and Sonequa Martin-Green get real about representation and introduce performer Halsey.

Halsey sets the stage on fire with her performance of “Sorry” and “Bad At Love.”

Halsey sets the stage on fire with her performance of “Sorry” and “Bad At Love.”

Halsey sets the stage on fire with her performance of “Sorry” and “Bad At Love.”

Prince Michael Jackson makes his iHeartRadio MMVAs debut by introducing performer bülow.

The young performer bülow takes the stage with “Not A Love Song.”

The young performer bülow takes the stage with “Not A Love Song.”

The young performer bülow takes the stage with “Not A Love Song.”

The iHeartRadio MMVA’s in-house DJ’s Loud Luxury keep the party going all night.

Tyler Shaw and Tyrone Edwards award Loud Luxury for their Song of the Summer “Body” featuring Brando.

Derek Hough shows Awkwafina and the international audiences a few dance moves.

Marshmello wins Best EDM/Dance Artist or Group, but a more familiar face surprisingly accepts the award his behalf.

Tyrone Edwards and New City introduce Canadian icon and Grammy award winner, Alessia Cara.

Alessia Cara delivers a powerful performance of her single “Growing Pains.”

Awkwafina shines on and keeps the energy going as your iHeartRadio MMVAs host.

Bebe Rexha is stunning during her solo “I’m A Mess.”

Brett Kissel subs in Florida Georgia Line for “Meant To Be” joining Bebe Rexha for a duet.

Chrissy Metz talks 90s throwbacks for her intro to a blast from the past, 98 Degrees.

98 Degrees reunite for a medley of their hits “Because of You,” “The Hardest Thing,” and “Give Me Just One Night.”

98 Degrees take us back to the 90s.

Lovebirds Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross announce the nominees for Best Pop Artist or Group.

Our Canadian fav Shawn Mendes steals our hearts and yet another win at the iHeartRadio MMVAs.

Shawn Mendes takes home the Best Pop Artist or Group iHeartRadio MMVA.

The Reklaws and Tyrone Edwards transition to R&B sensation Kris Wu.

Kris Wu turns it up with his remix of “18,” “Like That,” and “Deserve” and get things bumping.

Kris Wu turns it up with his remix of “18,” “Like That,” and “Deserve” and get things bumping.

Kris Wu turns it up with his remix of “18,” “Like That,” and “Deserve” and get things bumping.

Reality TV stars JWoww and Kristin Cavallari spin it off to 5 Seconds of Summer.

5 Seconds of Summer amplify the streets of Toronto with their pop-rock hit “Youngblood.”

5 Seconds of Summer amplify the streets of Toronto with their pop-rock hit “Youngblood.”

No surprises as Sofi Tukker announces Shawn Mendes of another iHeartRadio MMVA.

Shawn Mendes takes home the award for Fan Fave Video.

Awkwafina, Madison Beer, and Gus Kenworthy send off Marshmello and Anne-Marie for their performance.

Anne-Marie and Marshmello stay in the friend zone and let everyone know during their performance of smash hit “Friends.”

Anne-Marie and Marshmello stay in the friend zone and let everyone know during their performance of smash hit “Friends.”

Homegrown talent Scott Helman and Francesco Yates hand off the award for Artist Of The Year to fellow Canadian, Shawn Mendes.

Shawn Mendes takes the night and gratefully accepts another iHeartRadio MMVA.

Jus Reign and Craig McMorris crack a couple jokes and give the stage to The Beaches.

The Beaches are rocker chic and give off 70s vibes during their powerful performance of “T-Shirt.”

The Beaches are rocker chic and give off 70s vibes during their powerful performance of “T-Shirt.”

Alexandra Shipp and Colton Haynes name the nominees for Video Of The Year.

Logic’s “1-800-273-8255” featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid is awarded Video Of The Year.

Shawn Mendes closes the show with a mesmerizing performance of “In My Blood.”

Shawn Mendes closes the show with a mesmerizing performance of “In My Blood.”