Fun won Best New Artist and Song of the Year, edging out the Lumineers and a tune by Mr. Sheeran.

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While the categories honored at the VMAs still include video of the year, best new artist, best video in the hip-hop, pop or rock genres and many others, the award show has become a celebration of the MTV family of programming and of the youth that it entertains.

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Fun. took home major awards best new artist, in something of an upset over Frank Ocean, and song of the year for the transcendent anthem "We Are Young, " featuring Janelle Monae.

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Fun's anthem We Are Young, featuring Janelle Monae, was named song of the year, with the New York band going on to win the best new artist prize.

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