16 Celebrities to Follow on Instagram Before and During the MTV Video Music Awards

Music's most outrageous night, aka the MTV Music Video Awards, is almost upon us! If you're like us and you can't wait to see what crazy moments will happen at this year's show, then it's time to start following your favorite performers on Instagram to get a preview of what's to come.

We rounded up 16 stars who are nominated or who will be taking the stage at this year's show, so you can get a first look at the festivities starting right now. From Katy Perry to John Legend, scroll down for the full list!

1. Beyoncé: @beyonce

I love you Dallas Texas!

A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Jul 24, 2014 at 10:04am PDT

2. Iggy Azalea: @thenewclassic

Thankyou guys so much!

A photo posted by Iggy Azalea (@thenewclassic) on Aug 8, 2014 at 7:13am PDT

3. Miley Cyrus: @mileycyrus

http://myfriendsplace.org/

A photo posted by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Aug 19, 2014 at 4:05pm PDT

4. Pharrell: @pharrell

Carbon fiber (no resin) woven hat. 1 of 1 @adidasoriginals

A photo posted by Pharrell Williams (@pharrell) on May 1, 2014 at 12:25pm PDT

5. Drake: @champagnepapi

Detroit

A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Aug 16, 2014 at 9:40pm PDT

6. Ed Sheeran: @teddysphotos

Osaka !!

A photo posted by @teddysphotos on Aug 6, 2014 at 5:08am PDT

7. John Legend: @johnlegend

Thank you Phoenix!! So much fun tonight!! #AllOfMeTour

A photo posted by John Legend (@johnlegend) on Aug 17, 2014 at 10:34pm PDT

8. Sam Smith: @samsmithworld

Life is a movie

A photo posted by Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) on Aug 17, 2014 at 2:51am PDT

9. Ariana Grande: @arianagrande

repost except flipped & black n white lmao. having the time of my life with these divas. love them more than words. both so down to earth and fierce. living for u @nickiminaj @isthatjessiej 💜

A photo posted by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on Jul 31, 2014 at 9:03pm PDT

10. Katy Perry: @katyperry

My favorite part of tonight was when I looked in the crowd at someone holding up a sign saying DESP-LOSER and it turning out to be the biggest loser of them all @rivfifi BEST.SURPRISE.EVER. 👭

A photo posted by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on Jul 18, 2014 at 10:09pm PDT

11. Lorde: @lordemusic

BATHED IN PALE AT FUJI ROCK // photo by @jamesklowe

A photo posted by Lorde (@lordemusic) on Jul 27, 2014 at 6:53pm PDT

12. Nicki Minaj: @nickiminaj

A photo posted by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Aug 7, 2014 at 6:33pm PDT

13. Usher: @howuseeit

Good morning

A photo posted by Usher (@howuseeit) on Aug 2, 2014 at 11:10am PDT

14. Taylor Swift: @taylorswift 

Usually this S represents 'Swift' but today I'm wearing it because SELENA IS 22!!!!

A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Jul 22, 2014 at 9:07am PDT

15. Rita Ora: @ritaora

Promo day in my new #DKNY for my new Fragrance with DKNY MY NEW YORK! #silver

A photo posted by Rita Ora (@ritaora) on Aug 19, 2014 at 6:56am PDT

16. Adam Levine: @adamlevine

It's hard to beat the enthusiasm of our amazing Korean fans. We love you!!!!

A photo posted by Adam Levine (@adamlevine) on Aug 10, 2014 at 6:39am PDT