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MTV VMAs 2024 WINNERS: Taylor Swift thanks Travis Kelce as she becomes most decorated solo artist EVER with Video of the Year triumph


  Taylor Swift had Swifties tearing up as she thanked ‘magical’ boyfriend Travis Kelce while making history by earning her 30th award in her career at the MTV VMAs 2024 on Wednesday night.

The  34-year-old megastar made a rare comment about about her Kansas City Chiefs star beau, also 34, as she took home the biggest award of the night Video of the Year.

Earlier in the night Sabrina Carpenter had the biggest upset of the night as she defeated her mentor Taylor

The 25-year-old hitmaker earned the coveted Song Of The Year Moon Person over the pop megastar for her smash hit Espresso.

Sabrina was taken aback as she began her speech saying: ‘Oh! Well, well, well, hi! I’ve literally never won one of these, this is really special. The first people who won are the fans.

Taylor Swift had Swifties tearing up as she thanked 'magical' boyfriend Travis Kelce while making history by earning her 30th award in her career at the MTV VMAs 2024 on Wednesday night

Taylor Swift had Swifties tearing up as she thanked ‘magical’ boyfriend Travis Kelce while making history by earning her 30th award in her career at the MTV VMAs 2024 on Wednesday night

‘If you clap after everything I say, they’re going to call me off the stage so once I can but I just want to say, you guys are the reason I get to do what I love. But also the reason we could have so much fun and share music with each other. I just feel so grateful, you’re the best of all of us, it’s so cheesy, but I love you.’

The artist – who performed her three hit songs earlier in the evening – finished off her speech by addressing her gratitude.  

She concluded: ‘Thank you, thank you to my managers, thank you to my family, my cats and dogs at home watching, and thank you to the people who made Espresso with me. I love making music with you and I can’t wait to share more music with you. And thank you.’

Taylor was nominated for her song Fortnite which was a collaboration with Post Malone.

Earlier in the night Taylor was the first artist to take home the coveted Moon Person.

The 34-year-old megastar star earned the win in the Best Collab category alongside Post Malone at the MTV VMAs 2024 on Wednesday night.

Taylor and the 29-year-old rapper earned the major win for their music video for hit single Fortnight.

As the award show landed on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Taylor did not forget to recognize that dark day when she began her acceptance speech

She said:  ‘You guys, I wanted to say waking up this morning in New York on September 11th, I’ve been thinking about what happened 23 years ago. 

Sabrina Carpenter had the biggest upset of the night as she defeated her mentor Taylor Swift

Sabrina Carpenter had the biggest upset of the night as she defeated her mentor Taylor Swift

The 25-year-old hitmaker earned the coveted Song Of The Year Moon Person over the pop megastar for her smash hit Espresso

 The 25-year-old hitmaker earned the coveted Song Of The Year Moon Person over the pop megastar for her smash hit Espresso

Sabrina was taken aback as she began her speech saying: 'Oh! Well, well, well, hi! I've literally never won one of these, this is really special. The first people who won are the fans'

She continued: ''If you clap after everything I say, they're going to call me off the stage so once I can but I just want to say, you guys are the reason I get to do what I love. But also the reason we could have so much fun and share music with each other. I just feel so grateful, you're the best of all of us, it's so cheesy, but I love you'

Sabrina was taken aback as she began her speech saying: ‘Oh! Well, well, well, hi! I’ve literally never won one of these, this is really special. The first people who won are the fans’

The artist - who performed her three hit songs earlier in the evening - finished off her speech by addressing her gratitude.

 The artist – who performed her three hit songs earlier in the evening – finished off her speech by addressing her gratitude.

She concluded: 'Thank you, thank you to my managers, thank you to my family, my cats and dogs at home watching, and thank you to the people who made Espresso with me. I love making music with you and I can't wait to share more music with you. And thank you'

She concluded: ‘Thank you, thank you to my managers, thank you to my family, my cats and dogs at home watching, and thank you to the people who made Espresso with me. I love making music with you and I can’t wait to share more music with you. And thank you’

‘Everyone who lost a loved one, everyone that we lost, and that’s the most important thing about today. And everything that happens tonight.’

Taylor went on to thank her collaboration partner as she praised him for his professionalism and kind heartedness.

She explained: ‘But it’s so amazing to have the opportunity to thank and honor the people who work so hard with me on this video. There is a very clear reason why post Malone is everyone in music’s favorite person to collaborate with. 

‘And it is because you are so ridiculously talented, you are so versatile, and you are the most down-to-earth person. It honestly, so unfailingly polite, it has taken me forever to get him to stop calling me ma’am. Do you want to say something?’

Post then took over as he continued: ‘Absolutely lost for words, one of the most kind and talented people I have ever had the honor of knowing. Just the amount of work and care and love she puts into everything she does for the music video — I watched her tied up to like the operating table thing in the music video and she was just directing the music video from there. 

‘It was pretty bada**. But I just wanted to say thank you so very much for listening at thank you so very much, Taylor, and I love you very much.’

Another one of the biggest awards of the night came with this year’s recipient of the legendary Video Vanguard Award in Katy Perry. 

The 39-year-old singer – born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson – was presented the honor by fiance Orlando Bloom as she planted a massive kiss on him. 

The 34-year-old megastar star earned the win in the Best Collab category alongside Post Malone at the MTV VMAs 2024 on Wednesday night

The 34-year-old megastar star earned the win in the Best Collab category alongside Post Malone at the MTV VMAs 2024 on Wednesday night

Taylor Swift was the first artist to take home the coveted Moonperson

Taylor Swift was the first artist to take home the coveted Moonperson

Taylor and the 29-year-old rapper earned the major win for their music video for hit single Fortnight

As the award show landed on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Taylor did not forget to recognize that dark day when she began her acceptance speech

Taylor and the 29-year-old rapper earned the major win for their music video for hit single Fortnight

She said: 'You guys, I wanted to say waking up this morning in New York on September 11th , I've been thinking about what happened 23 years ago. Everyone who lost a loved one, everyone that we lost, and that's the most important thing about today. And everything that happens tonight'

She said: ‘You guys, I wanted to say waking up this morning in New York on September 11th , I’ve been thinking about what happened 23 years ago. Everyone who lost a loved one, everyone that we lost, and that’s the most important thing about today. And everything that happens tonight’

Taylor went on to thank her collaboration partner as she praised him for his professionalism and kind heartedness

Taylor went on to thank her collaboration partner as she praised him for his professionalism and kind heartedness

She began her acceptance speech by saying: ‘Thank you so much to MTV for believing in my weirdness from day one, and for being such a pivotal teacher to so many generations that an artist’s there are so many things that have to align to have a long and successful career as an artist. There are no decades-long accidents.’

Katy went on to acknowledge her team including record label Capitol Records and her management team.

She continued: ‘Trust me, it takes a village of strong people, a lot of healthy discourse, and a lot of group chats. My parents and my family, who are an endless source of support and the deepest roots I know. We don’t always agree, but what a lesson that those disagreements can still be full of love. 

‘Thank you to MySpace, Warped Tour, and all the bygone places where I found a voice identity, and community so early on. Thank you to my friends who go when my Jetta was repossessed, my Katycats who do, too, and my LGBTQ community, who I recognize I would not be here without, who showed me that you can be both kind and snatched.’

She then went on to reference her latest racy interview which made waves last week as she thanked her longtime partner. 

Katy said: ‘Thank you to Orlando for keeping me grounded and doing the dishes, and lastly my Daisy the only flowers I’ll ever need. I feel really excited when I look around music today and see all the amazing young artists who are operating with confidence, agency vulnerability, and authenticity. 

‘I’ve heard a lot of do this, don’t say that, where this, don’t cut your hair. One of the biggest reasons I’m standing here right now is because I learned how to block out all of the noise, that every single artist in this industry has to constantly fight against, especially women.’

She concluded the speech with a touching and inspiring message to her fans and viewers as a whole. 

Post then took over as he continued: 'Absolutely lost for words, one of the most kind and talented people I have ever had the honor of knowing. Just the amount of work and care and love she puts into everything she does for the music video -- I watched her tied up to like the operating table thing in the music video and she was just directing the music video from there'

Post then took over as he continued: ‘Absolutely lost for words, one of the most kind and talented people I have ever had the honor of knowing. Just the amount of work and care and love she puts into everything she does for the music video — I watched her tied up to like the operating table thing in the music video and she was just directing the music video from there’

He concluded: 'It was pretty bada**. But I just wanted to say thank you so very much for listening at thank you so very much, Taylor, and I love you very much'

He concluded: ‘It was pretty bada**. But I just wanted to say thank you so very much for listening at thank you so very much, Taylor, and I love you very much’

Katy finished by saying: ‘I want to say with my whole heart, do whatever it takes to stay true to yourself and true to your art. Turn off social media, safeguard your mental health, pause, touch grass. And do what you were born to do just like I was born to do this! 143 comes out September 20th, I love you!’

Past winners of the Video Vanguard Award include David Bowie, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and Pink. 

Before her acceptance speech, she performed several of her megahit songs for a medley which began with Dark Horse and ET as she did so while hung up by wires and performing some impressive aerial acrobatics.

She was then joined by rapper Doechii for new song I’m His, He’s Mine before jumping into chart-topping 2010 songs California Gurls and Teenage Dream.

Then she donned a pair of epic metallic wings as she performed the song which put her on the map in 2008 titled I Kissed A Girl before breaking out into beloved anthem song Firework.

Katy then finished off her epic performance with newer track Lifetimes.

Before the event Bruce Gillmer, chief content officer of music at Paramount+ and president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount in a statement about the move: ‘Katy is a musical powerhouse and true pop culture icon.

‘With her game changing creative vision, she has become a global phenomenon and taken over the world’s biggest stages.’

Another one of the biggest awards of the night came with this year's recipient of the legendary Video Vanguard Award in Katy Perry

Another one of the biggest awards of the night came with this year’s recipient of the legendary Video Vanguard Award in Katy Perry

The 39-year-old singer - born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson - was presented the honor by fiance Orlando Bloom as she planted a massive kiss on him

The 39-year-old singer – born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson – was presented the honor by fiance Orlando Bloom as she planted a massive kiss on him

She began her acceptance speech by saying: 'Thank you so much to MTV for believing in my weirdness from day one, and for being such a pivotal teacher to so many generations that an artist's there are so many things that have to align to have a long and successful career as an artist. There are no decades-long accidents'

Katy went on to acknowledge her team including record label Capitol Records and her management team

She began her acceptance speech by saying: ‘Thank you so much to MTV for believing in my weirdness from day one, and for being such a pivotal teacher to so many generations that an artist’s there are so many things that have to align to have a long and successful career as an artist. There are no decades-long accidents’

She continued: 'Trust me, it takes a village of strong people, a lot of healthy discourse, and a lot of group chats. My parents and my family, who are an endless source of support and the deepest roots I know. We don't always agree, but what a lesson that those disagreements can still be full of love'

She continued: ‘Trust me, it takes a village of strong people, a lot of healthy discourse, and a lot of group chats. My parents and my family, who are an endless source of support and the deepest roots I know. We don’t always agree, but what a lesson that those disagreements can still be full of love’

She concluded the speech with a touching and inspiring message to her fans as she said: ''I want to say with my whole heart, do whatever it takes to stay true to yourself and true to your art. Turn off social media, safeguard your mental health, pause, touch grass. And do what you were born to do just like I was born to do this! 143 comes out September 20th, I love you!'

She concluded the speech with a touching and inspiring message to her fans as she said: ”I want to say with my whole heart, do whatever it takes to stay true to yourself and true to your art. Turn off social media, safeguard your mental health, pause, touch grass. And do what you were born to do just like I was born to do this! 143 comes out September 20th, I love you!’

She waved to her adoring fans while walking off stage with Orlando

She waved to her adoring fans while walking off stage with Orlando

 The award comes as Perry prepares to release her upcoming seventh studio album 143 on September 20. 

Her comeback single from the album, Woman’s World, flopped in the charts following its release over the summer.

The coveted Best New Artist prize went to one of the hottest artists of the summer, Chappell Roan, as she beat out an impressive field including  Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, and Tyla.

 The 26-year-old Willard, Missouri native accepted the honor as she said: ‘Thank you! Can you believe it? We are at the VMAs! I’m going to read from — I wrote these from my diary. Thank you, MTV and Island Records, and my team and my family and friends.’

The Pink Pony Club hitmaker – who is lesbian – went on to thank the queer artists who have inspired her and sent out a message that she is hoping to inspire other queer kids too.

Chappell concluded: ‘I dedicate this to all the drag artists who inspire me, who inspire me. And I dedicate this to queer and trans people who fuel pop. To the gays who dedicate my songs to someone they love or hate. And thank you to the people who are fans who listen to me, who hear me when I share my joy and my fears. Thank you. 

‘And for all the queer kids in the Midwest watching right now, I see you, I understand you because I am one of you. And don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t be exactly who you want to be. Thank you!’

 Eminem opened up the evening’s festivities with a performance featuring hits Houdini and Somebody Save Me.

Before her acceptance speech, she performed several of her megahit songs for a medley which began with Dark Horse and ET

Before her acceptance speech, she performed several of her megahit songs for a medley which began with Dark Horse and ET

She was hung up by wires

She performed some impressive aerial acrobatics

She was hung up by wires and performing some impressive aerial acrobatics

She even head-walked at one point

She even head-walked at one point

She was then joined by rapper Doechii for new song I'm His, He's Mine

She was then joined by rapper Doechii for new song I’m His, He’s Mine

She then jumped into chart-topping 2010 songs California Gurls and Teenage Dream

 She then jumped into chart-topping 2010 songs California Gurls and Teenage Dream

Katy did not miss a beat

Katy did not miss a beat

Then she donned a pair of epic metallic wings as she performed the song which put her on the map in 2008 titled I Kissed A Girl before breaking out into beloved anthem song Firework

Then she donned a pair of epic metallic wings as she performed the song which put her on the map in 2008 titled I Kissed A Girl before breaking out into beloved anthem song Firework

Katy then finished off her epic performance with newer track Lifetimes

Katy then finished off her epic performance with newer track Lifetimes

Music’s biggest stars are back for another night of celebration at MTV’s legendary Video Music Awards.

This year’s festivities will be hosted by rapper Megan Thee Stallion and will be held at the UBS Arena in Long Island on September 11. 

Stallion, 29, is herself nominated for five awards, including best collaboration and best hip-hop. She previously won best power anthem for Hot Girl Summer.

The evening will be a who’s who of music superstars with Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry, Camila Cabello, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, Benson Boone, Halsey, LISA, Lenny KravitzAnitta, Karol G, LL Cool J, and Shawn Mendes all set to perform at the show. 

The MTV VMAs will air live on 8pm ET/PT.

As for accolades, Taylor Swift is the most-nominated artist at the event with an impressive 10 nods to her name. 

The hitmaker, 34, has the chance to make history as she could become the first artist to win Video Of The Year five times. She already holds the record for most Video of the Year victories with four trophies under her name. 

Her collaboration with Post Malone, the track Fortnight, is up for Video of the Year.  

The coveted Best New Artist prize went to one of the hottest artists of the summer, Chappell Roan, as she beat out an impressive field including Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, and Tyla.

The coveted Best New Artist prize went to one of the hottest artists of the summer, Chappell Roan, as she beat out an impressive field including Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, and Tyla.

The 26-year-old Willard, Missouri native accepted the honor as she said: 'Thank you! Can you believe it? We are at the VMAs! I'm going to read from -- I wrote these from my diary. Thank you, MTV and Island Records, and my team and my family and friends.'

The 26-year-old Willard, Missouri native accepted the honor as she said: ‘Thank you! Can you believe it? We are at the VMAs! I’m going to read from — I wrote these from my diary. Thank you, MTV and Island Records, and my team and my family and friends.’

The Pink Pony Club hitmaker - who is lesbian - went on to thank the queer artists who have inspired her and sent out a message that she is hoping to inspire other queer kids too

She looked stunning in a chain link number

The Pink Pony Club hitmaker – who is lesbian – went on to thank the queer artists who have inspired her and sent out a message that she is hoping to inspire other queer kids too

Chappell concluded: 'I dedicate this to all the drag artists who inspire me, who inspire me. And I dedicate this to queer and trans people who fuel pop. To the gays who dedicate my songs to someone they love or hate. And thank you to the people who are fans who listen to me, who hear me when I share my joy and my fears. Thank you'

Chappell concluded: ‘I dedicate this to all the drag artists who inspire me, who inspire me. And I dedicate this to queer and trans people who fuel pop. To the gays who dedicate my songs to someone they love or hate. And thank you to the people who are fans who listen to me, who hear me when I share my joy and my fears. Thank you’

'And for all the queer kids in the Midwest watching right now, I see you, I understand you because I am one of you. And don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't be exactly who you want to be. Thank you!'

‘And for all the queer kids in the Midwest watching right now, I see you, I understand you because I am one of you. And don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t be exactly who you want to be. Thank you!’

Chappell and Tinashe shared a laugh as they walked off-stage with their arms wrapped around each other

Chappell and Tinashe shared a laugh as they walked off-stage with their arms wrapped around each other 

Post Malone trails Taylor by just one nomination as he has earned nine total with most of them being from their collaboration.

The one nomination he received without Taylor’s assistance was for Best Collaboration for I Had Some Help, his track with Morgan Wallen.

Also up for six nominations are Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Eminem.

Like Megan Thee Stallion, SZA is up for five nominations.  

Meanwhile, Olivia Rodrigo, Teddy Swims, and Blackpink member Lisa all tied with four nods each. 

Finally Benson Boone, Anitta, Dua Lipa, Tyla, Bleachers, and GloRilla all have three nominations.

MTV Video Music Awards 2024 WINNERS

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Republic Records

Billie Eilish – “Lunch” – Darkroom / Interscope Records

Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records

Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records

SZA – “Snooze” – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records

 

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Ariana Grande – Republic Records

Bad Bunny – Rimas Entertainment

Eminem – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records

Sabrina Carpenter – Island

SZA – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records

Taylor Swift – Republic Records – WINNER

 

SONG OF THE YEAR

Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records

Jack Harlow – “Lovin On Me” – Generation Now / Atlantic Records

Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records

Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” – Island – WINNER

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records

Teddy Swims – “Lose Control” – Warner Records

 

BEST NEW ARTIST

Benson Boone – Night Street Records, Inc. / Warner Records

Chappell Roan – Island – WINNER

Gracie Abrams – Interscope Records

Shaboozey – American Dogwood / EMPIRE

Teddy Swims – Warner Records

Tyla – Epic Records

 

MTV PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

August 2023: Kaliii – “Area Codes” – Atlantic Records

September 2023: GloRilla – “Lick or Sum” – CMG / Interscope Records

October 2023: Benson Boone – “In the Stars” – Night Street Records, Inc. / Warner Records

November 2023: Coco Jones – “ICU” – Def Jam

December 2023: Victoria Monét – “On My Mama” – Lovett Music / RCA Records

January 2024: Jessie Murph – “Wild Ones” – Columbia Records

February 2024: Teddy Swims – “Lose Control” – Warner Records

March 2024: Chappell Roan – “Red Wine Supernova” – Island

April 2024: Flyana Boss – “Yeaaa” – Vnclm_/ Atlantic Records

May 2024: Laufey – “Goddess” – Laufey / AWAL

June 2024: Le Sserafim – “Easy” – Source Music / Geffen Records

July 2024: The Warning – “Automatic Sun” – Lava / Republic Records

 

 

BEST COLLABORATION

Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy “ – OVO / Republic Records

GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion – “Wanna Be” – CMG / Interscope Records

Jessie Murph ft. Jelly Roll – “Wild Ones” – Columbia Records

Jung Kook ft. Latto – “Seven” – Bighit Music / Geffen Records

Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen – “I Had Some Help” – Mercury / Republic / Big Loud

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – WINNER

 

BEST POP

Camila Cabello – Geffen / Interscope Records

Dua Lipa – Warner Records

Olivia Rodrigo – Geffen Records

Sabrina Carpenter – Island

Tate McRae – RCA Records

Taylor Swift – Republic Records

 

BEST HIP-HOP

Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy “ – OVO / Republic Records

Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records

GloRilla – “Yeah Glo!” – CMG / Interscope Records

Gunna – “Fukumean” – Young Stoner Life Records / 300 Entertainment

Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA” – Hot Girl Productions

Travis Scott ft. Playboi Carti – “FE!N” – Cactus Jack / Epic Records

 

BEST R&B

Alicia Keys – “Lifeline” – AK Records / Gamma

Muni Long – “Made For Me” – Def Jam

SZA – “Snooze” – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records – WINNER

Tyla – “Water” – Fax Records / Epic Records

Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – “Good Good” – Mega / Gamma

Victoria Monét – “On My Mama” – Lovett Music / RCA Records

 

BEST ALTERNATIVE

Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things” – Night Street Records, Inc. / Warner Records – WINNER

Bleachers – “Tiny Moves” – Dirty Hit

Hozier – “Too Sweet” – Columbia Records

Imagine Dragons – “Eyes Closed” – KIDinaKorner / Interscope Records

Linkin Park – “Friendly Fire” – This Compilation / Warner Records

Teddy Swims – “Lose Control (Live)” – Warner Records

 

BEST ROCK

Bon Jovi – “Legendary” – Island

Coldplay – “Feelslikeimfallinginlove” – Atlantic Records

Green Day – “Dilemma” – Reprise Records / Warner Records

Kings of Leon – “Mustang” – Capitol Records

Lenny Kravitz – “Human” – Roxie Records Inc. / BMG Rights Management – WINNER

U2 – “Atomic City” – Interscope Records

 

BEST LATIN

Anitta – “Mil Veces” – Floresta Records / Republic Records / Universal Music Latin Entertainment – WINNER

Bad Bunny – “Monaco” – Rimas Entertainment

Karol G – “Mi Ex Tenia Razon” – Bichota / Interscope Records

Myke Towers – “Lala” – Warner Music Latina

Peso Pluma & Anitta – “Bellakeo” – Double P Records

Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky” – Sony Music Latin / Duars Entertainment

Shakira & Cardi B – “Puntería” – Sony Music US Latin

 

BEST AFROBEATS

Ayra Starr ft. Giveon – “Last Heartbreak Song” – Mavin / Republic

Burna Boy – “City Boys” – Spaceship / Bad Habit / Atlantic Records

Chris Brown ft. Davido & Lojay – “Sensational” – Chris Brown Entertainment / RCA Records

Tems – “Love Me JeJe” – Since ’93 / RCA Records

Tyla – “Water” – Fax Records / Epic Records – WINNER

Usher, Pheelz – “Ruin” – mega / gamma.

 BEST K-POP

Jung Kook ft. Latto – “Seven” – Bighit Music / Geffen Records

Lisa – “Rockstar” – Lloud Co. / RCA Records – WINNER

NCT Dream – “Smoothie” – SM Entertainment / Virgin Music Group

NewJeans – “Super Shy” – ADOR / Geffen Records

Stray Kids – “Lalalala” – JYP Entertainment / Imperial / Republic Records

Tomorrow X Together – “Deja vu” – Bighit Music / Imperial / Republic Records

 VIDEO FOR GOOD

Alexander Stewart – “If Only You Knew” – FAE Grp

Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For (From the Motion Picture “Barbie”)” – Darkroom / Interscope Records – WINNER

Coldplay – “Feelslikeimfallinginlove” – Atlantic Records

Joyner Lucas & Jelly Roll – “Best for Me” – Twenty Nine Music Group

RAYE – “Genesis” – Human Re Sources

Tyler Childers – “In Your Love” – Hickman Holler Records / RCA Records

 

BEST DIRECTION

Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Republic Records – Directed by Christian Breslauer

Bleachers – “Tiny Moves” – Dirty Hit – Directed by Alex Lockett & Margaret Qualley

Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records – Directed by Rich Lee

Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA” – Hot Girl Productions – Directed by Daniel Iglesias Jr.

Sabrina Carpenter – “Please Please Please” – Island – Directed by Bardia Zeinali

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Directed by Taylor Swift – WINNER

 

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Republic Records – Cinematography by Anatol Trofimov – WINNER

Charli XCX – “Von Dutch” – Atlantic Records – Cinematography by Jeff Bierman

Dua Lipa – “Illusion” – Warner Records – Cinematography by Nikita Kuzmenko

Olivia Rodrigo – “Obsessed” – Geffen Records – Cinematography by Marz Miller

Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky” – Sony Music Latin / Duars Entertainment – Cinematography by Camilo Monsalve

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto

BEST EDITING

Anitta – “Mil Veces” – Floresta Records / Republic Records / Universal Music Latin Entertainment – Editing by Nick Yumul

Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Republic Records – Editing by Luis Caraza Peimbert

Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records – Editing by David Checel

Lisa – “Rockstar” – Lloud Co. / RCA Records – Editing by Nik Kohler

Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” – Island – Editing by Jai Shukla

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Editing by Chancler Haynes – WINNER

 

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

Bleachers – “Tiny Moves” – Dirty Hit – Choreography by Margaret Qualley

Dua Lipa – “Houdini” – Warner Records – Choreography by Charm La’Donna

Lisa – “Rockstar” – Lloud Co. / RCA Records – Choreography by Sean Bankhead

Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky” – Sony Music Latin / Duars Entertainment – Choreography by Felix ‘Fefe’ Burgos

Tate McRae – “Greedy” – RCA Records – Choreography by Sean Bankhead

Troye Sivan – “Rush” – Capitol Records – Choreography by Sergio Reis, Mauro Van De Kerkhof

 

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

Ariana Grande – “The Boy is Mine” – Republic Records – Visual Effects by Digital Axis

Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records – Visual Effects by Synapse Virtual – WINNER

Production, Louise Lee, Rich Lee, Metaphysic, Flawless Post

Justin Timberlake – “Selfish” – RCA Records – “Selfish” – RCA Records – Visual Effects by Candice Dragonas

Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA” – Hot Girl Productions – Visual Effects by Mathematic

Olivia Rodrigo – “Get Him Back!” – Geffen Records – Visual Effects by Cooper Vacheron, Preston

Mohr, Karen Arakelian, Justin Johnson

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Visual Effects by Parliament

BEST ART DIRECTION

Charli XCX – “360” – Atlantic Records – Art Direction by Grace Surnow

Lisa – “Rockstar” – Lloyd Co. / RCA Records – Art Direction by Pongsan Thawatwichian

Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA” – Hot Girl Productions – Art Direction by Brittany Porter – WINNER

Olivia Rodrigo – “Bad Idea Right?” – Geffen Records – Art Direction by Nicholas des Jardins

Sabrina Carpenter – “Please Please Please” – Island – Art Direction by Nicholas des Jardins

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Art Direction by Ethan Tobman

 

BEST TRENDING VIDEO

Beyoncé – “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” – Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records 

Camila Cabello ft. Playboi Carti – “I LUV IT” – Geffen / Interscope Records

Chappell Roan – “HOT TO GO!” – Amusement Records / Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Charli xcx – “Apple” – Atlantic Records

Megan Thee Stallion ft. Yuki Chiba – “Mamushi” – Hot Girl Productions – WINNER

Tinashe – “Nasty” – Nice Life Recording Company 

 

BEST GROUP

NSYNC – RCA Records

Coldplay – Atlantic Records

Imagine Dragons – KIDinaKorner / Interscope Records

NCT Dream – SM Entertainment / Virgin Music Group

NewJeans – ADOR / Geffen Records

SEVENTEEN – PLEDIS Entertainment / Geffen Records

TOMORROW X TOGETHER – BIGHIT MUSIC / IMPERIAL / Republic Records

Twenty One Pilots – Fueled By Ramen

 

SONG OF THE SUMMER 

Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” – Republic Records

Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things” – Night Street Records, Inc. / Warner Records

Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” – Darkroom / Interscope Records

Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!” – Amusement Records / Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – “Guess featuring Billie Eilish” – Atlantic Records

Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records

Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – “Like That” – Wilburn Holding Co. / Boominati / Epic / Republic

GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion – “Wanna Be” – CMG / Interscope Records

Hozier – “Too Sweet” – Columbia Records

Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records

Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen – “I Had Some Help” – Mercury / Republic / Big Loud

Sabrina Carpenter – “Please Please Please” – Island

Shaboozey – “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – American Dogwood / EMPIRE

SZA – “Saturn” – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records

Tommy Richman – “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” – ISO Supremacy / PULSE Records / Concord 

 

VMAS MOST ICONIC PERFORMANCE

Beyoncé – “Love on Top”

Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Missy Elliot – “Like a Virgin” & “Hollywood”

Eminem – “Real Slim Shady” & “The Way I Am”

Katy Perry – “Roar” – WINNER

Lady Gaga – “Paparazzi”

Madonna – “Like a Virgin”

Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”

 

 



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