. >> reporter: the buzziest moments go to nicki minaj for her rather bizarre acceptance speech -- >>e misspelling of his last name as he accepted the lifetime achievement award. >> kerry washington. >> reporter: and one of the first outings for scandal star, kerry washington, who gave birth two months ago. life treating you well? >> extraordinary. >> reporter: well, you just -- you definitely miss that, right? >> yeah, i've been good. my hands have been full, and i've been really blessed. but nice to be out. >> reporter: but the surprise of the night. >> chris brown. >> reporter: brown's first time on stage since being released earlier this month for violating probation. all in all, an action-packed night that was wrapped in rock. for "good morning america," rachel smith, abc news, los angeles. >>> and that was the number one thing on twitter. the top ten items. >> the performance was incredible. haven't seen missy elliott in a long time. >> when beyoncÉ walked in, it was like a serial. >> and lionel rituchie, right? right now -- i don't sing on command. >> naturally. >> kerry washin