MMVAs 2018: All the behind-the-scenes action from Canada's biggest street party

#GirlSquad! Awkwafina and fashion legend Tyra Banks posed for a glamorous snapshot backstage. <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
Bebe couldn't contain her excitement after picking up her win for best collaboration. The New York native was also nominated for best song of summer and took the stage with country star Brett Kissel. <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
Chrissy Metz found herself in a 98 Degrees sandwich backstage, as the group showed off their megawatt smiles for the camera. <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
Even they looked shocked to be meeting each other! Reality star Kristin Cavallari, Canadian crooner Shawn Mendes and <em>Jersey Shore</em> star Jennifer Farley (JWoww) chatted backstage. <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
"My pre-show ritual" was the caption on this sweet kiss between Meghan Trainor and her fiance, Daryl Sabara. The singer took the stage to belt out “No Excuses” and “Let You Be Right” from her new album <em>Treat Myself</em>. <p>Photo: &copy; Instagram/@meghan_trainor
Lovebirds Ashlee Simpson-Ross and Evan Ross were on hand for a backstage photo with <em>Very Cavallari</em> star Kristin Cavallari. <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
Bebe Rexha stopped for a chat with Canadian star Alessia Cara. <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
JWoww's high school dreams came true! The star shared a fun photo on her Instagram, posing with the four members of 98 Degrees. "My high school self is dying right now," she wrote in the caption. <p>Photo: &copy; Instagram/@jwoww
The hostess with the mostess! Awkwafina shined bright like a diamond in head-to-toe glitter. <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
Canadian singer Alessa Cara took home the award for best video for her song "1-800-273-8255," which is the number for the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention. The track aims to bring awareness to mental health issues, something the 22-year-old is very passionate about. <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
A quick outfit change found host Awkwafina, who starred in the latest series instalment <em>Ocean's 8</em>, in an amazing checkered pantsuit. <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
Ashlee Simpson and her husband, Evan Ross, who share one child together, looked super loved-up backstage. It was a big night for Diana Ross's son, who turned 30 that day! <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
Rock on! Derek Hough got comfortable behind the scenes before hitting the stage. <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
Meghan Trainor was all about that ponytail! The blond bombshell made a stunning appearance at the awards show, as she was nominated for best pop artist or group. She performed a medley of her hit tracks "No Excuses" and "All About That Bass." <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
Canadian country star Brett Kissel stopped for a snapshot with beloved TV star Chrissy Metz of <em>This Is Us</em>. Brett also had the crowd going wild when he performed his duet with Bebe Rexha. <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
Alessia Cara showed off her unique fashion sense, donning an androgynous look as she took the stage at the awards show, singing her hit "Growing Pains." <p>Photo: &copy; Courtesy of CTV
The iHeartRadio MMVAs touched down in Toronto on Aug. 26, bringing out some of the best in the industry, from Canadian crooner Shawn Mendes to a nostalgia-laden 98 Degrees reunion! Hilarious host and <em>Crazy Rich Asians</em> star Awkwafina kept the crowd laughing between awards and star performances, like the ultimate duo Bebe Rexha and Brett Kissel, and beloved singer-songwriter Alessia Cara, who took home the win for best video. <p>But aside from the amazing on-stage performances, there are always a few sweet snaps and LOL-worthy photos behind the scenes. <strong>Click through for the best candid moments from the 2018 MMVAs...</strong></p>
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