The MTV Video Music Awards took place on Sunday, August 28 at New Jersey’s Prudential Center.
Artistes like Harry Styles, Doja Cat, Drake, Jungkook and Charlie Puth were among the big nominees of the award night. Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow and LL Cool J hosted the much-awaited music awards this year.
The star-studded audience was treated to an array of surprises throughout the night at the Prudential Center while Harry Styles and Taylor Swift led the way with award wins.
Johnny Depp was also a crowd pleaser as he made a virtual appearance as a moon man while Black Eyed Peas star Fergie also made a return to the stage alongside Jack Harlow.
Here is the complete list of winners.
Video Vanguard Award
Nicki Minaj
Global Icon Award
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Video of the Year
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)
Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
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Group of the Year
BTS
Song of the Year
Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever”
Album of the Year
Harry Styles – Harry’s House
Song of the Summer
Jack Harlow – “First Class”
Best New Artist
Dove Cameron
Push Performance of the Year
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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
Best Longform Video
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)
Best Cinematography
Harry Styles – “As It Was”
Best Direction
Harry Styles – “As It Was”
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”