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 – who led the star-studded red carpet – 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 at the gala event held at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York.
She – who earned seven total awards this evening alone – was recognized for her collab with Post Malone titled Fortnight who also joined her on stage along with her team.
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. ‘
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.
It was a history making night for Taylor as she became the most decorated solo artist ever by earning 30 VMAs. 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.
She began her speech by saying: ‘Thank you. Directing this video and putting it together and writing was the most wonderful experience and that’s because of all the people that I got to make it with.
‘And that includes Ethan Hawke and Josh Charfles who were amazing that includes my amazing cinematographer who goes out of his way to work with a female director. And he’s a genius and I can’t believe I got to work with him as well as my amazing production designer. I worked with on the eras tour. Post Malone who we all love so much.’
Taylor beat out an impressive field including Ariana Grande ‘We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)’, Billie Eilish ‘Lunch’, Doja Cat ‘Paint The Town Red’, Eminem ‘Houdini’, and SZA ‘Snooze’.
The megastar concluded her speech by thanking her fans as she said: ‘To the fans, I’m always trying to figure out a way to say thank you to you for making my life what it is, for making the Eras Tour for what it’s become, to make the Poet’s Department for what it’s become.
‘It that’s all you guys for doing that in voting for this award, so thank you mtv, for giving me this opportunity. To thank the fans, so thank you.’
Earlier in the night, Taylor was the first artist to take home the coveted Moon Person.
The megastar earned the win in the Best Collab category alongside Post Malone at the MTV VMAs 2024 on Wednesday night.
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
She was recognized for her collab with Post Malone titled Fortnight who also joined her on stage along with her team
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’
Taylor said: 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’; the couple are seen at the US Open in New York over the weekend together
It was a history making night for Taylor as she became the most decorated solo artist ever by earning 30 VMAs. 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
Taylor posed for a cute snap with host Megan Thee Stallion
Taylor and Post are seen together in the award-winning music video for Fortnight
The dynamic duo were happy as they posed with their shiny new trophies together
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
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.
‘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.
Taylor 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
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
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’
Taylor posed with RuPaul’s Drag Race stars – seen from left to right – Amanda Tori Meating, Kerri Colby, Plasma, Dawn, Tayce, Xunami Muse, Morphine Love Dion, Plane Jane and Mirage
‘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.’
Fortnight also earned Best Direction, Best Editing, and Song of Summer as Taylor herself earned Artist of the Year and Best Pop bringing her evening total to seven.
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.
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.
‘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.’
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
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.
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’
Post Malone, Taylor Swift, and Sabrina Carpenter happily posed backstage with their shiny new Moon Persons
Taylor was nominated for her song Fortnight which was a collaboration with Post Malone. Beyonce ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’, Jack Harlow ‘Lovin On Me’, Kendrick Lamar ‘Not Like Us’, and Teddy Swims ‘Lose Control’ were also nominated.
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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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!’
The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award is a merit given to recording artists and music video director to recognize their ‘outstanding contributions’ and ‘profound impact’ on music videos and popular culture.
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.
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
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.
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’
Post Malone, Taylor Swift, and Sabrina Carpenter happily posed backstage with their shiny new Moon Persons
Taylor was nominated for her song Fortnight which was a collaboration with Post Malone. Beyonce ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’, Jack Harlow ‘Lovin On Me’, Kendrick Lamar ‘Not Like Us’, and Teddy Swims ‘Lose Control’ were also nominated.
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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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!’
The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award is a merit given to recording artists and music video director to recognize their ‘outstanding contributions’ and ‘profound impact’ on music videos and popular culture.
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.
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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 and performing some impressive aerial acrobatics
She even head-walked at one point
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
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
Katy then finished off her epic performance with newer track Lifetimes
Katy proudly posed backstage with her Video Vanguard Award as she also earned VMAs Iconic Performance for Roar
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.’
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.
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!’
Chappell and Tinashe shared a laugh as they walked off-stage with their arms wrapped around each other
‘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!’
Earlier in the evening Tyla was the big winner as she earned Best Afrobeats for her track Water.
The 22-year-old South African hitmaker – born Tyla Laura Seethal – made sure to promote African music as a whole during her acceptance speech as she said: ‘Oh my gosh! You guys know me and holding awards, I’m not strong enough. Thank you, I’m sorry. Thank you so much, oh, my gosh!
‘Personally, thank you, thank you MTV , everyone, this is such a big moment for Africa, African music. Like, guys, the global impact that it’s had on the world proves that African music can be pop music too! Like, this is just so special, butalso bittersweet because I know there is tendency to group all African artists under Afrobeats. It’s a thing and even though Afrobeats has open so many doors for us, African music is so diverse. It’s more than just Afrobeats. I come from South Africa, I represent my culture.’
Earlier in the evening Tyla was the big winner as she earned Best Afrobeats for her track Water
The 22-year-old South African hitmaker – born Tyla Laura Seethal – made sure to promote African music as a whole during her acceptance speech as she said: ‘Oh my gosh! You guys know me and holding awards, I’m not strong enough. Thank you, I’m sorry. Thank you so much, oh, my gosh!’
She was nominated alongside Ayra Starr and Burna Boy whom she gave a shoutout to toward the end of her speech
She was nominated alongside Ayra Starr and Burna Boy whom she gave a shoutout to toward the end of her speech.
Another big winner was Lisa who earned the Best K-Pop honor for her Rockstar music video.
The 27-year-old Thai rapper and singer – born Lalisa Manobal – kept her speech short and sweet as she said: ‘Thank you, MTV and VMA for this award.
Rockstar Lisa, it was a meaningful come back for me after Lalisa. This is very, very special to me me. And thank you to our family. And Blink and Lillies all around the world, thank you so much for this award!’
Another big winner was Lisa who earned the Best K-Pop honor for her Rockstar music video
The 27-year-old Thai rapper and singer – born Lalisa Manobal – kept her speech short and sweet as she said: ‘Thank you, MTV and VMA for this award
She beat out heavy competition including Jung Kook ft. Latto, NCT Dream, NewJeans, Stray Kids, and Tomorrow X Together
The stunner had a massive smile on her face as she walked off stage with her new Moon Person
Lisa had a massive smile on her face as she proudly posed with the trophy backstage
The hitmaker slipped into a racy black sheer gown as she posed backstage with her gong in hand
She beat out heavy competition including Jung Kook ft. Latto, NCT Dream, NewJeans, Stray Kids, and Tomorrow X Together.
Anitta was also a massive winner as she earned the Best Latin Moon Person for her Mil Veces music video.
The 31-year-old Brazilian singer – born Larissa de Macedo Machado – beat out a field including Bad Bunny, Karol G, Myke Towers, Peso Pluma, Rauw Alejandro, and Shakira & Cardi B.
During her acceptance speech she said: ‘Oh my god! Thank you so much, everybody! I’m so happy for us! First of all, and what to say thanks to my fans who voted so much and they are always supporting me. What an amazing year for the Latin culture.
Anitta was also a massive winner as she earned the Best Latin Moon Person for her Mil Veces music video
The 31-year-old Brazilian singer – born Larissa de Macedo Mchado – beat out a field including Bad Bunny, Karol G, Myke Towers, Peso Pluma, Rauw Alejandro, and Shakira & Cardi B
Anitta finished off her speech to make sure that her country was recognized. She concluded: ‘Thank you for my country. They’re always supporting me. They are one reason why I’m always here, I always come back, it’s because I know Brazil always got my back’
The stunner smiled from ear-to-ear as she showed off her new Moon Person backstage
‘I need to acknowledge that Karol G had an amazing amazing year. And what an amazing tour. The whole world was watching, so I also want to say congratulations to all the nominees too.’
Anitta finished off her speech to make sure that her country was recognized.
She concluded: ‘Thank you for my country. They’re always supporting me. They are one reason why I’m always here, I always come back, it’s because I know Brazil always got my back.
‘For me to be here every year, being the only represent her of my country is very special to me, thank you for all of you guys.’
Katy’s aforementioned Video Vanguard performance was not the only high-profile performance of the evening.
Sabrina Carpenter left fans stunned during her passionate performance as she kissed an alien, while also paying homage to Britney Spears.
The hitmaker — who performed her three hits, Please Please Please, Taste, and Espresso — locked lips with a figure dressed in a blue alien suit while onstage.
Katy’s aforementioned Video Vanguard performance was not the only high-profile performance of the evening as Sabrina left fans stunned during her passionate performance as she kissed an alien, while also paying homage to Britney Spears
Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter left fans stunned during her passionate performance as she kissed an alien, while also paying homage to Britney Spears
The bizarre performance also featured backup dancers dressed up as astronauts, creating an otherworldly atmosphere as Carpenter performed sultry dance moves between them
The hitmaker performed her three hits, Please Please Please, Taste, and Espresso
During her performance Sabrina played the spoken interlude from Britney’s classic hit ‘Oops!…I Did It Again’
Britney’s 2000 video also featured an astronaut
The bizarre performance also featured backup dancers dressed up as astronauts, creating an otherworldly atmosphere as Carpenter performed sultry dance moves between them.
During her performance Sabrina played the spoken interlude from Britney’s classic hit ‘Oops!…I Did It Again.’
Britney’s 2000 video also featured an astronaut.
The singer, who’s currently dating Irish actor Barry Keoghan, 31, sizzled in a sparkling bodysuit with tassels, with her platinum blonde strands cascading down in loose curls. The star completed the look with glittering platform heels.
Sabrina went on to win ‘Song of the Year’ at the awards show, for her smash hit Espresso.
The beauty started out her performance by descending to the stage on a swing as she sang Please Please Please, from her most recent album Short n’ Sweet.
She then transitioned into her song Taste — which she debuted live for the first time — as the alien and astronaut danced together provocatively.
Carpenter, however, interrupted the dance by pushing the astronaut away and passionately kissing the alien.
Chappell Roan, 26, gave a fiery performance of her smash hit Good Luck, Babe!
The star looked like Joan of Arc in silver armor suit while singing the tune
Behind her was a medieval castle, and she lit it on fire with a crossbow
She was later joined by knight male dancers
The red-haired beauty had her tresses braided for the show
Camila Cabello, 27, returned to the VMAs stage for the third time
She sizzled in a tattered white dress that showed off her black lace bra and panties while performing Godspeed
Camila’s ex Shawn Mendes, 26, sang Nobody Knows from his forthcoming album, Shawn
He’s no stranger to performing at the VMAs, having previously rocked the stage in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021
Eminem, 51, got the show going with a performance of Houdini and Somebody Save Me
The hip hop mogul rocked a shaggy wig in a nod to his former signature blonde hair
He was joined by a number of blonde lookalikes
Lenny Kravitz, 60, took the stage at Wednesday’s event alongside Quavo and guitarist Craig Ross, performing a set that included a remix of Fly Away, Human and Are You Gonna Go My Way
He looked every inch the cool rocker
Quavo matched Lenny’s unique style in a white top and black leather pants
Her last hit of the night was Espresso.
Chappell Roan, 26, gave a fiery performance of her smash hit Good Luck, Babe!
The star — who snapped at one of the red carpet photographers — looked like Joan of Arc in silver armor suit while singing the tune.
Behind her was a medieval castle, and she lit it on fire with a crossbow.
She was later joined by knight male dancers.
Camila Cabello, 27, returned to the VMAs stage for the third time.
She sizzled in a tattered white dress that showed off her black lace bra and panties while performing Godspeed.
Camila’s ex Shawn Mendes, 26, sang Nobody Knows from his forthcoming album, Shawn.
He’s no stranger to performing at the VMAs, having previously rocked the stage in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021.
Brazilian superstar Anitta, 31, sent temperatures soaring with a performance of Savage Funk, Alegria, and Paradise.
The singer showed off her toned abs in a mesh bodysuit. At one point she was joined by Tiago PZK.
Megan Thee Stallion, 29, hosted the show and was also part of the formidable list of performers
She sauntered onto the stage to perform a sizzling medley of her hits in perhaps her most eye-catching outfit of the night
Megan flaunted her physique in a flesh-flashing yellow outfit comprised of straps winding around her body, leaving little to the imagination
‘Everybody in here tonight need to be on they feet,’ she said as she strolled onto the stage. ‘I go by Megan Thee Stallion, aka the Hot Girl Coach’
GloRilla, 25, gave a heart-pumping performance of her hits Yeah Glo! and TGIF
She started out the show in a sparkling striped suit and tie, before tearing it off to reveal a matching bra and underwear set
The star, who won Best New Artist at the 2023 VMAs, showed off her famous choreography, doing a number of sizzling moves in the skimpy outfit
Halsey, 29, opted for a punk rock look, sporting a fiery red pixie cut, with a white shirt vest and oversized jean shorts
The singer performed her song Ego from her upcoming album The Great Impersonator
Karol G, 33, wowed in a skimpy top and bell bottoms as she performed Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido
The Colombian singer resembled Shakira as she swayed her hips and rocked long blonde tresses
Brazilian superstar Anitta, 31, sent temperatures soaring with a performance of Savage Funk, Alegria, and Paradise
At one point she was joined by Tiago PZK
GloRilla, 25, gave a heart-pumping performance of her hits Yeah Glo! and TGIF.
She started out the show in a sparkling striped suit and tie, before tearing it off to reveal a matching bra and underwear set.
The star, who won Best New Artist at the 2023 VMAs, showed off her famous choreography, doing a number of sizzling moves in the skimpy outfit.
Benson Boone, 22, made his VMAs debut months after releasing his first studio album, Fireworks & Rollerblades.
Boone started out his performance on the piano, before getting up to reveal his sparkly navy jumpsuit.
Eminem, 51, got the show going with a performance of Houdini and Somebody Save Me.
The hip hop mogul rocked a shaggy wig in a nod to his former signature blonde hair. He was joined by a number of blonde lookalikes.
Blackpink singer Lisa, 27, made her solo debut at the VMAs
The star sizzled in red while singing her recent single New Woman
Benson Boone, 22, made his VMAs debut months after releasing his first studio album, Fireworks & Rollerblades
Boone started out his performance on the piano, before getting up to reveal his sparkly navy jumpsuit
Halsey, 29, opted for a punk rock look, sporting a fiery red pixie cut, with a white shirt vest and oversized jean shorts.
The singer performed her song Ego from her upcoming album The Great Impersonator.
Karol G, 33, wowed in a skimpy top and bell bottoms as she performed Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.
The Colombian singer resembled Shakira as she swayed her hips and rocked long blonde tresses.
Lenny Kravitz, 60, took the stage at Wednesday’s event alongside Quavo and guitarist Craig Ross, performing a set that included a remix of Fly Away, Human and Are You Gonna Go My Way.
He also remembered his late mother Roxie Roker as he collected the honors for Best Rock Video for his track Human.
‘Wow, this is incredible, I am so grateful,’ said the Manhattan native in an interview on MTV. ‘Thirty-one years ago, my mother was with me at an award show, was at the VMAs, so I dedicate this to her.
‘I thank God for this journey, this incredible journey. I thank Jesus for life.’
Roker died of cancer at 66 in December of 1995.
LL Cool J, 56, celebrated a number of his own hits during a dynamic performance
Camila Cabello in gothic gown at 2024 MTV Video Music Awards
Megan Thee Stallion, 29, hosted the show and was also part of the formidable list of performers.
She sauntered onto the stage to perform a sizzling medley of her hits in perhaps her most eye-catching outfit of the night.
Megan flaunted her physique in a flesh-flashing yellow outfit comprised of straps winding around her body, leaving little to the imagination.
The sleek little bob she had sported earlier in the evening was gone, replaced by a voluptuous Afro, and she danced confidently in a set of go-go boots.
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; pictured: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Katy Perry
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
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
Sabrina Carpenter oozes Hollywood glam on 2024 MTV VMAs carpet
The Short n’ Sweet singer, 25, dazzled in the strapless number as she posed up a storm on the red carpet
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
Katy looked incredible in the two-piece look, highlighting her incredibly fit figure
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
‘Everybody in here tonight need to be on they feet,’ she said as she strolled onto the stage. ‘I go by Megan Thee Stallion, aka the Hot Girl Coach.’
She began the medley with her new single BOA, then integrated pieces of her songs Hiss, Mamushi and B.A.S. into the performance.
Her Mamushi duet partner, Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba, made his VMAs debut onstage with Megan that night, performing in his native language.
LL Cool J, 56, celebrated a number of his own hits during a dynamic performance.
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
Halsey rocked a bold red and black leopard print dress that perfectly matched her crimson hued locks
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
Earlier in the night the star-parade entered the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York and it featured some incredible looks.
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.
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
Anitta channeled a bride in her white mini ruched dress, complete with a cap and sheer stockings
Lisa from BLACKPINK looked beautiful in her cream corset gown, complete with a hood and gloves
Coco Jones chose a sheer silver gown, highlighting her slim form
Paris Hilton, Ayra Starr, GloRilla and Tinashe chose striking looks for the 2024 MTV VMAs
Tate McRae channeled Britney Spears in her outfit – specifically Britney’s 2001 VMAs Dolce & Gabbana look. Tate is wearing Roberto Cavalli
Britney seen in her iconic Dolce & Gabbana look she wore to the 2001 MTV VMAs
Cyndi Lauper and Doechii both wore black and white ensembles for the awards show
Suki Waterhouse, Naomi Scott and Tayshia Adams opted for all black outfits while Miranda Lambert chose a black, white and teal set
Miranda Lambert flashed her cleavage in a velvet suit for the awards show; she arrived with her handsome husband Brendan McLoughlin
Halle Bailey (right) looked gorgeous in a dark red strapless dress with cut out detailing; Angela Simmons (right) 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
Paris seen with her sister Nicky Rothschild on the red carpet; Nicky chose a red look
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.
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
