From Nicki Minaj dressing up like a fighter from Mortal Kombat to Lady Gaga dressing up as a restrained Elvis Presley the 2011 MTV Music Video Awards (VMAs) went down Sunday evening with several colourful highlights but none could quite top Beyonce’s announcement of her 4-month pregnancy for rapper Jay Z.

Wearing a long orange gown by Lanvin, the 29-year-old clutched her visible bump and told assembled press on the red carpet: “ I have a surprise!” Beyonce cheered on her husband Jay-Z, who performed new single Otis with Kanye West, before taking to the stage herself. Arriving onstage in a purple glittery blazer and black trousers by Dolce & Gabbana, the mother-to-be said: “I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside of me.”

After a fabulous performance of ‘Love On Top’ that attracted a standing ovation from the audience, Beyoncé ripped open her jacket and proudly rubbed baby bump. The cameras panned to the audience where Jay-Z was beaming, as his friend Kanye jumped up and down, smacking the father-to-be on the back and shaking him.

2011 MTV VMAs Winners:

Video of the Year: Katy Perry, “Firework”

Best Female Video: Lady Gaga, “Born This Way”

Best New Artist: Tyler, The Creator, “Yonkers”

Best Male Video: Justin Bieber, “U Smile”

Best Collaboration: Katy Perry featuring Kanye West, “E.T.”

Best Hip-Hop Video: Nicki Minaj, “Super Bass”

Best Rock Video: Foo Fighters, “Walk”

Best Pop Video: Britney Spears, “Till the World Ends”

Best Video With A Message: Lady Gaga, “Born This Way”

Best Choreography: Beyoncé, “Run the World (Girls)”

Best Visual Effects: Katy Perry featuring Kanye West, “E.T.”

Best Art Direction: Adele, “Rolling in the Deep”

Best Editing: Adele, “Rolling in the Deep”

Best Cinematography: Adele, “Rolling in the Deep”