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The VMAs Tribute to Robin Williams Was Exactly 23 Seconds Long

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The VMAs tend to be highly organized, with introductions for every award and every act. But Robin Williams’ tribute went unannounced, lasted only 23 seconds, consisted of a few pictures and ended immediately without applause or explanation. Also, it was set, somewhat inexplicably, to Coldplay.

Expect the late comedian to get a much longer tribute at the 2014 Emmys.

See Photos of Celebrities on the Red Carpet at the 2014 VMAs

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Taylor Swift attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.Kevin Mazur—WireImage/Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet
Jennifer Lopez attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Larry Busacca—Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
Ke$ha attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.Jason Merritt—Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet
Miley Cyrus attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Larry Busacca—Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
Kelly Rowland attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Frazer Harrison—Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet
Iggy Azalea attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.Jeff Kravitz—FilmMagic/Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
Solange Knowles attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Steve Granitz—WireImage/Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
Singer Demi Lovato attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Jason Merritt—Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
Laverne Cox attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Steve Granitz—WireImage/Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet
Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Kevin Mazur—WireImage/Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet
Actress Julianne Hough attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California..Jeff Kravitz—FilmMagic/Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet
Gwen Stefani attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.Christopher Polk—Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet
Ed Sheeran and Sway attend the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Kevin Mazur—WireImage/Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
Nicki Minaj attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Steve Granitz—WireImage/Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
Chloë Grace Moretz attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Frazer Harrison—Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
Alexandra Shipp attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Jason Merritt—Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
Charli XCX attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.Jason Merritt—Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet
Sarah Hyland attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Kevin Mazur—WireImage/Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
Ariana Grande attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Jason Merritt—Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
Tyler Oakley attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.Jason Merritt—Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals
Lucy Hale attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. Steve Granitz—WireImage/Getty Images
2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet
Greer Grammer attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California..Kevin Mazur—WireImage/Getty Images

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