The biggest stars in music were ready to rock and roll as they made their way to the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York on Wednesday night.
Taylor Swift opted for tartan in her very Reputation coded look – consisting of a yellow and black plaid top half and open skirt – revealing black hot shorts that matched her thigh-high boots and lace up gloves.
Taylor, 34, is wearing Dior Resort 2025, with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry including 30 carats pear shaped canary yellow diamond earrings surrounded by black jade.
Sabrina Carpenter, 25, channeled Marilyn Monroe in her shimmering sequin silver gown, adding touseled locks and red lipstick on her pout, as she led the best dressed on the VMAs red carpet.
Sabrina is wearing vintage Bob Mackie from his 1991 collection – the same dress that Madonna wore to the 1991 Academy Awards – while she was channeling Marilyn as well.
Katy Perry, 39, flashed her flat midriff in a shredded white bralette and maxi skirt, rocking wet looking locks and sultry makeup.
Katy is wearing Who Decides War from their spring 2025 collection.
Taylor looked incredible in the edgy Dior look, showcasing her statuesque frame.
The Grammy award winning singer – who is in a relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce – had all eyes on her in the plaid dress with the open center – revealing her tiny thigh-grazing shorts beneath.
The corset style dress put her cleavage on full display; the star added lace up gloves that went up to her shoulders, finishing up the look with boots.
Sabrina dazzled in the strapless number as she posed up a storm on the red carpet.
The vintage Bob Mackie gown from 1991 was sourced from Tab Vintage, according to WWD.
Taylor, 34, is wearing Dior Resort 2025, with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry including 30 carats pear shaped canary yellow diamond earrings surrounded by black jade
Taylor looked incredible in the edgy look – showcasing her statuesque frame
The Grammy award winning singer had all eyes on her in the plaid dress with the open center – revealing her tiny thigh-grazing shorts beneath
Madonna wore the exact Bob Mackie gown in 1991 for the Academy Awards in homage to Marilyn Monroe.
The iconic singer wore the dress while performing Sooner or Later at the 63rd Annual Academy Awards in 1991.
She also wore the gown to the after party, which she attended with Michael Jackson.
Madonna also wore it for the cover of Vanity Fair in 1991 prior to the awards show, per W Magazine.
Sabrina’s red carpet appearance comes after her album Short n’ Sweet – which she released on August 23rd – debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 charts.
The former Disney star’s new album has entered week two at number one, Billboard revealed days prior to the VMAs.
Sabrina channeled Marilyn Monroe for the 2024 VMAs; Sabrina pictured on the left on Wednesday and Marilyn pictured on the right in 1953
Sabrina also sported silver and white nails, which perfectly complimented her diamond rings she sported
Madonna wore the exact Bob Mackie gown in 1991 for the Academy Awards in homage to Marilyn Monroe. The iconic singer wore the dress while performing Sooner or Later at the 63rd Annual Academy Awards in 1991
She also wore the gown to the after party, which she attended with Michael Jackson; Madonna and Michael seen at the after party in 1991
MTV VMAs 2024 WINNERS: AT A GLANCE
Video Of The Year: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
Artist Of The Year: Taylor Swift
Best Pop: Taylor Swift
Best Collaboration: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
Best Direction: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
Best Editing: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
Song Of Summer: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
Taylor Swift earned seven MTV VMAs to become most decorated solo artist ever
Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Katy Perry
Song Of The Year: Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Best New Artist: Chappell Roan
Best Latin: Anitta – Mil Veces
Best Afrobeats: Tyla – Water
Best K-Pop: Lisa – Rockstar
Video For Good: Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For
VMAs Most Iconic Performance: Katy Perry – Roar
Katy looked incredible in the two-piece look, highlighting her incredibly fit figure.
The mom of one chose a shredded set – including one shoulder crop top with a low-slung maxi skirt in the same distressed fashion.
Katy styled the look with wet mermaid locks and glistening skin, adding shimmery eye makeup and no jewelry.
She had what appeared to be a temporary tattoo of a QR code, presumably leading fans to pre-save her new upcoming album 143, which is set to be released September 20.
She received the 2024 Video Vanguard Award at the ceremony, celebrating her achievements as an artist in her over two decades long career.
‘Katy is a musical powerhouse and true pop culture icon,’ said Bruce Gillmer, chief content officer of music at Paramount+ and president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount in a statement after she was announced as the next recipient of the Vanguard Award, according to AP.
‘With her game changing creative vision, she has become a global phenomenon and taken over the world’s biggest stages,’ added Gillmer.
Past winners of the Video Vanguard Award include David Bowie, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and Pink.
Katy attended the awards show with fiance Orlando Bloom, 47; the lovebirds share daughter Daisy, four.
She had what appeared to be a temporary tattoo of a QR code, presumably leading fans to pre-save her new upcoming album 143, which is set to be released September 20
The mom of one chose a shredded set – including one shoulder crop top with a low-slung maxi skirt in the same distressed fashion
Katy attended the awards show with fiance Orlando Bloom; the lovebirds share daughter Daisy, four
They shared a smooch on the red carpet at the VMAs
Megan Thee Stallion, who hosted this year’s MTV VMAs, looked beautiful in a black corset style bodysuit with a sheer overlay and a statement making mermaid-style hemline.
The see-through number showcased her fit figure, with the a diamond bangle and rings as sparkling accents.
Megan, 29, sported short chin-grazing locks with a heavy fringe, adding dark red lipstick and shimmery eye makeup.
Camila Cabello dyed her hair back to dark brown, after rocking platinum blonde hair for months.
Camila, 27, was sporting the platinum locks one day prior while out and about during New York Fashion Week, so it appears she re-dyed it back to her natural color on Wednesday before the awards show.
She looked ethereal in black and nude lace gown with sheer and beaded elements; the June Gloom singer wore a large cross necklace and multiple rings, paired with her long fringed hair loose and slightly wavy around her.
Megan Thee Stallion, who was the host for this year’s MTV VMAs, looked beautiful in a black corset style bodysuit with a sheer overlay and a statement making mermaid-style hemline. The see-through number showcased her fit figure, with the a diamond bangle and rings as sparkling accents
Megan sported short chin-grazing locks with a heavy fringe, adding dark red lipstick and shimmery eye makeup
Camila Cabello dyed her hair back to dark brown, after rocking platinum blonde hair for months
She looked ethereal in black and nude lace gown with sheer and beaded elements; the June Gloom singer wore a large cross necklace and multiple rings
Camila, 27, was sporting the platinum locks one day prior while out and about during New York Fashion Week, so it appears she re-dyed it back to her natural color on Wednesday before the awards show; seen September 10 in NYC
Halsey stood out in her red and black cheetah printed frock, which perfectly complimented her fire engine red locks.
The artist, 29, showcased her tattoos in the sleeveless sequin accented number.
Chappell Roan stood out on the red carpet – rocking a medieval sword as an accessory.
Chappell paired the sheer frock with a striking green medieval style cape.
The Good Luck, Babe! singer, 26, flashed her underwear in the sheer number, as well as her armor-style boots beneath and her claw-style nails.
Chappell appeared to have her own knight, who rocked a medieval look like her; the singer passed her sword to him.
Chappell Roan stood out on the red carpet – rocking a medieval sword as an accessory
Chappell paired the sheer frock with a striking green medieval style cape
The singer flashed her underwear in the sheer number, as well as her armor-style boots beneath and her claw-style nails
Chappell appeared to have her own knight, who rocked a medieval look like her; the singer passed her sword to him
Addison Rae wore a racy look for the VMAs, opting to sport what appeared to be an underwear, bra and tutu style accent.
The 23-year-old Diet Pepsi singer showcased her flat midriff in the barely there ensemble, as well as her ample cleavage.
Addison’s bra top had feathered accents and a very futuristic shape, with high-cut bottoms and a very voluminous puff accent behind her.
She styled her ombre locks with a simple hair clip, opting for shimmery eye makeup and a pink red lip.
Anitta channeled a bride in her white mini ruched dress, complete with a cap and sheer stockings.
Coco Jones chose a sheer silver gown, highlighting her slim form.
Lisa from BLACKPINK looked beautiful in her cream corset gown, complete with a hood and gloves.
Paris Hilton, Ayra Starr, GloRilla and Tinashe chose striking looks for the 2024 MTV VMAs.
Tate McCrae channeled Britney Spears in her outfit – specifically Britney’s 2001 VMAs Dolce & Gabbana look. Tate is wearing Roberto Cavalli.
Tate showcased her flat midriff and her toned legs in the sheer black lace look, revealing her thong bottoms and her bra top.
Addison Rae wore a racy look for the VMAs, opting to sport what appeared to be an underwear, bra and tutu style accent
he 23-year-old Diet Pepsi singer showcased her flat midriff in the barely there ensemble, as well as her ample cleavage
Addison’s bra top had feathered accents and a very futuristic shape, with high-cut bottoms and a very voluminous puff accent behind her
Anitta channeled a bride in her white mini ruched dress, complete with a cap and sheer stockings
Lisa looked stunning in her VMAs look, with her makeup perfectly highlighting her natural beauty
Coco Jones chose a sheer silver gown, highlighting her slim form
Britney seen in her iconic Dolce & Gabbana look she wore to the 2001 MTV VMAs
Miranda Lambert flashed her cleavage in a velvet suit for the awards show; she arrived with her handsome husband Brendan McLoughlin
Margaret Qualley and husband Jack Antonoff struck a pose on the red carpet
Karol G smoldered in a striking flame hued bodycon maxi dress for the awards show.
The stunning artist posed in the yellow, orange and white number, rocking red glossy lips and her blonde hair sleek and center parted around her.
Tyla looked pretty in a bold yellow gown that had cut-out detailing and fringe accents, revealing her green undergarments; meanwhile, Alessandra Ambrosio wore a blue ruched mini dress to the awards show.
Taylor took home the biggest award of the night, Video of the Year, for her collab with Post Malone – titled Fortnight; Posty also joined her on stage along with her team.
She made history with the win: Taylor has now won the Video of the Year award five times and earned her 30th VMA award in her career.
She is technically tied with Beyonce at that number but the Cowboy Carter artist had previously won 2 with her former girl group Destiny’s Child.
While on stage, Taylor thanked her boyfriend Travis Kelce, even tearing up.
Taylor recognized her boyfriend of nearly a year Travis and his contribution to the music video during her speech as she said: ‘And you know, the things that this video seems very sad when you watch it, but it was like the most fun video to make and something I will always remember is that when I would finish I take and I would say cut and we’d be done with the take, I would always just here someone cheering and like woo from across the studio where we were shooting it and that one person was my boyfriend Travis.
‘Everything this man touches turns into happiness and find a magic so I want to thank him for adding that to our shoot because I will always remember that. ‘
Earlier in the night Taylor was the first artist to take home the coveted Moon Person.
The megastar star earned the win in the Best Collab category alongside Post Malone at the MTV VMAs 2024 on Wednesday night.
Angela Simmons wowed in a red latex skintight gown, paired with matching heels
The stunning artist posed in the yellow, orange and white number, rocking red glossy lips and her blonde hair sleek and center parted around her
Tyla looked pretty in a bold yellow gown that had cut-out detailing and fringe accents, revealing her green undergarments; Alessandra Ambrosio wore a blue ruched mini dress
Summer Walker (left) wowed in a leopard print mini dress, adding a lip shaped handbag and painting her pout the same crimson hue; Snooki (right) from Jersey Shore fame rocked a mini cheetah print drees, adding a jacket and designer bag
Chanel West Coast wore an eye-catching ensemble for the awards show, flashing her midriff in the unique number
Paris seen with her sister Nicky Rothschild on the red carpet; Nicky chose a red look
Lenny Kravitz looked handsome in leather bottoms and a matching leather jacket – wearing a tie and no shirt
Lil Nas X chose a cropped jacket and matching trousers, adding a helmet
Kid Laroi chose a casual look that consisted of a black jacket, jeans, an open button up, a T-shirt and tie, adding a bag as well
Benson Boone wore a sheer lace top with black trousers and studded boots
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.
‘Everyone who lost a loved one, everyone that we lost, and that’s the most important thing about today. And everything that happens tonight.’
Meanwhile, 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.
She also took the stage to perform some of her hits – including Taste, Please Please and Espresso.
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 – after she performed a medley of hits.
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.’
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.
Taylor later changed into colorful frock that featured what appeared to be a spaceship; pictured with Karol G inside the venue
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 – after she performed a medley of hits
Katy seen during her medley performance at the VMAs
She also took the stage to perform some of her hits – including Taste, Please Please and Espresso
Post Malone pictured with Taylor; the duo worked together on her song Fortnite
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 – WINNER
Taylor Swift earned seven MTV VMAs to become most decorated solo artist ever
The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
Katy Perry – WINNER
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
Taylor was bested by Sabrina Carpenter in the Song Of The Year category
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 – WINNER
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 – WINNER
BEST HIP-HOP
Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy “ – OVO / Republic Records
Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records – WINNER
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
Eminem earned the Best Hip-Hop Honor for his Houdini music video
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.
Tyla earned Best Afrobeats for her Water music video
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
Taylor Swift and Post Malone’s Fortnight took home both Best Direction and Editing
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 – WINNER
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
Dua Lipa took home Best Choreography for Houdini
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
Host Megan Thee Stallion earned Best Trending Video for Mamushi
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 – WINNER
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 – WINNER
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”
Katy Perry earned VMAs Most Iconic Performance for Roar
