Sabrina Carpenter took home the MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year for her hit “Espresso,” giving a special shoutout to her fans in her acceptance speech. Taylor Swift and Post Malone won the Best Collaboration award for their song “Fortnight,” with Swift paying tribute to the victims of 9/11 before praising Malone. The night featured a performance by Chappell Roan in a medieval-inspired set, drag queen Sasha Colby introducing her as a favorite artist, and performances by artists like Tyla, Katy Perry, and Eminem.
The event was hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, who also performed, and featured performances by artists like Karol G, Halsey, Blackpink’s LISA, and Shawn Mendes. Anitta took the stage with DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, and Tiago PZK, while Benson Boone performed his hit “Beautiful Things.” Katy Perry received the Video Vanguard Award and teased a new song in her acceptance speech.
The night was dominated by female artists, with a total of 12 nominations for Taylor Swift, who led the pack. The show also included flashbacks to memorable moments from past VMAs and a star-studded lineup of performers like GloRilla, Lenny Kravitz, and LL COOL J. With Swift potentially breaking records for the most VMA wins, the event promised a night of celebration and recognition for the music industry’s biggest names.
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