Now that you’ve witnessed all the on-camera action, sneak a peek at the VMA moments that were not televised. In these candid backstage pics, Drake takes a bite out of Lady Gaga’s meat purse, while a pink-haired Nicki Minaj gets frisky with Katy Perry and reunites with her one-time tourmates Rihanna and Ke$ha. Plus, the newly-crowned Best New Artist Justin Bieber receives some lovin’ from Nicki, Rihanna, and Katy. Some guys get all the girls.

Drake and Lady Gaga

Cher and Lady Gaga

will.i.am and Drake

Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj

Katy Perry, Rihanna, Ke$ha, and Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj and Hayley Williams

Tyga and Nicki Minaj

Rihanna, Ke$ha, and Nicki Minaj

Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry

Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry

Young Money

Lil Jon, Ciara, and Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo and Rihanna

Jay Sean and Ne-Yo

Jaden Smith and Justin Bieber

Photos via MTV.com