Where's the party at? Nominees Beyonce and Jay Z skip the MTV VMAs... but can't resist the after-party

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Instead of joining the stars at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, the couple headed to the PH-D Rooftop in Manhattan to celebrate after the show.

Yelling: Beyonce was yelling at Diddy and the brawling partygoer to stop after the music mogul got into a fight with the party guest who was 'dancing too close to him'

Tensions flare: Beyoncé urged Diddy and the other partygoer to stop after the music mogul became involved in a clash with a guest who was reportedly “dancing too close to him”

They were seen arriving at the Dream Downtown hotel in lower Manhattan for the late-night party shortly after the VMAs concluded across the Hudson River.

Beyoncé made a stylish entrance in a figure-hugging black dress featuring sheer circular panels, completing the look with dramatically high heels.

She wore her newly cropped hair in soft blonde curls that framed her face.

No show: Despite being nominated, Beyonce and Jay Z skipped the big event
No show: Despite being nominated, Beyonce and Jay Z skipped the big event

Skipping the ceremony: Beyoncé and Jay-Z were nominated but did not attend the main VMAs event

The pair joined a host of celebrity friends at the after-party, including Rihanna, Rita Ora and Justin Timberlake.

Justin had already enjoyed a major night at the VMAs, taking home four Moonman trophies, including Video of the Year, the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, Best Direction and Best Editing.

Director David Fincher won Best Direction for the music video for Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z’s collaboration, Suit & Tie.
Superstars coming through! Beyonce was in high spirits as she smiled at people nearby

Star power: Beyoncé appeared in high spirits as she smiled and greeted people around her

Low-key: Despite her attendance, Beyonce made a swift exit from the party
Low-key: Despite her attendance, Beyonce made a swift exit from the party

Brief appearance: Despite attending the celebration, Beyoncé left the party soon afterward

  

Beyoncé was nominated for Best Video With a Social Message for I Was Here, but the award went to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert for Same Love.

Rihanna also chose an all-black look for the PH-D party after attending the awards ceremony earlier in a relaxed T-shirt and jeans ensemble.

Meanwhile, Jay-Z protégé Rita Ora traded the dramatic red carpet gown with its sweeping train for a playful short red dress.
A tribute to his daughter? Jay Z was dressed head-to-toe in Blue

A nod to his daughter? Jay-Z appeared dressed entirely in blue