The 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs) took place at the UBS Arena in Elmont, NY, marking a return to a new venue after two years at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Taylor Swift emerged as a standout, winning her fifth Video of the Year award for "Fortnight," a collaboration with Post Malone. Despite a noticeable decline in the VMAs' cultural impact, the event continues to celebrate musical excellence.
Eminem kicked off the evening with a high-energy performance reminiscent of his memorable 2000 VMAs appearance, setting the tone for a night of notable achievements and performances. Swift, who led with 10 nominations, secured the first televised award of the night for Best Collaboration with "Fortnight."
Sabrina Carpenter won Song of the Year for "Espresso," while Taylor Swift and Post Malone took home the award for Best Collaboration. The ceremony featured a strong representation of female artists, with Chappell Roan delivering a captivating medieval-themed performance.
Megan Thee Stallion hosted the event for the first time, humorously dubbing the VMAs as the "voluptuous Megan awards" and also performing. BLACKPINK’s LISA made waves with solo performances of her new singles "New Woman" and "Rockstar," while Shawn Mendes made a noteworthy return to the stage.
Here are the key winners from the 2024 VMAs:
Video of the Year: Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – "Fortnight" Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift Song of the Year: Sabrina Carpenter – "Espresso" Best New Artist: Chappell Roan Best Collaboration: Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – "Fortnight" Best Pop: Taylor Swift Best Hip-Hop: Eminem – "Houdini" Best R&B: SZA – "Snooze" Best Alternative: Benson Boone – "Beautiful Things" Best Rock: Lenny Kravitz – "Human" Best Latin: Anitta – "Mil Veces" Best Afrobeats: Tyla – "Water" Best K-pop: LISA – "Rockstar" Video for Good: Billie Eilish – "What Was I Made For (From Barbie)" MTV Push Performance of the Year: Various winners VMAs Most Iconic Performance: Katy Perry – "Roar" (2013) Best Trending Video: Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba – "Mamushi"Technical awards recognized excellence in various areas:
Best Direction: Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – "Fortnight" Best Cinematography: Ariana Grande – "we can’t be friends (wait for your love)" Best Visual Effects: Eminem – "Houdini" Best Art Direction: Megan Thee Stallion – "BOA"The 2024 VMAs celebrated both seasoned stars and emerging talent, offering a night full of memorable performances and achievements.
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