It was an exhilarating Sunday night for the music industry. The MTV Video Music Awards were held at the Prudential Center in New Jersey on August 28 and the who’s who from the industry made an appearance at the event. Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow and LL Cool J were hosts for the evening.
Johnny Depp made a cameo dressed as the show’s mascot — the moon person. He appeared on the stage after Jack Harlow, Fergie and Lizzo’s performance. This marked Depp’s first TV appearance after his highly-publicised defamation trial with former wife Amber Heard. He appeared digitally, seemingly floating over the arena. During his appearance, Depp joked that he needed the work. In a later segment of the awards show, he even offered his professional services.
Taylor Swift won the top honour at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards for her hit song ‘All Too Well: The Short Film’ (10-minute version). She surprised fans by announcing her new album, which will release on October 21, during her acceptance speech.
Harlow and Lil Nas X were recognized for their chart-topping collaboration ‘Industry Baby.’
Here’s a look at the complete list of the winners.
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift – ‘All Too Well’
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bad Bunny
SONG OF THE YEAR
Billie Eilish – ‘Happier Than Ever’
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Harry Styles – ‘Harry's House’
BEST NEW ARTIST
Dove Cameron
PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
December 2021: SEVENTEEN – ‘Rock With You’
BEST COLLABORATION
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – ‘INDUSTRY BABY’
BEST POP
Harry Styles – ‘As It Was’
BEST HIP-HOP
Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby – ‘Do We Have A Problem?’
BEST ROCK
Red Hot Chili Peppers – ‘Black Summer’
BEST ALTERNATIVE
Måneskin – ‘I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE’
BEST LATIN
Anitta – ‘Envolver’
BEST R&B
The Weeknd – ‘Out Of Time’
BEST K-POP
LISA – ‘LALISA’
VIDEO FOR GOOD
Lizzo – ‘About Damn Time’
BEST METAVERSE PERFORMANCE
BLACKPINK The Virtual | PUBG – YG Entertainment / Interscope Records
BEST LONGFORM VIDEO
Taylor Swift – ‘All Too Well’ (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Harry Styles – ‘As It Was’
BEST DIRECTION
Taylor Swift – ‘All Too Well’ (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)
BEST ART DIRECTION
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – INDUSTRY BABY
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – INDUSTRY BABY
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Doja Cat – Woman
BEST EDITING
ROSALÍA – SAOKO
SONG OF SUMMER
'First Class' - Jack Harlow
GROUP OF THE YEAR
BTS
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