LL COOL J, NICKI MINAJ and JACK HARLOW hosted the 2022 MYV VMA’s Sunday night live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Minaj was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award presented to her by her fans plus. The legendary King of Pop MJ would have been 54 year old today. Nicki also won Best hip-hop song with Lil Baby “Do We Have A Problem?”
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Jack Harlow took flight at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, while Johnny Depp made a surprise float as the show’s Moon Person! Harlow kicked off his performance inside a mock airplane walking down aisle while performing his hit song “First Class” that samples by Fergie’s “Glamorous Life.” Harlow was joined by Fergie onstage who sang her 2006 hit. Depp made brief cameos wearing the iconic astronaut outfit with his face digitally inserted into the helmet. It was Depp’s first appearance nearly three months after the verdict in his defamation trial with his former wife Amber Heard.
Eminem and Snoop performed via the Metaverse
Lizzo went off on comedian Aries Spears who made fat comments about her and she responded to him and any haters and bullies by saying “I’m not gonna say anything… because B****, I’m winning
The Red Hot Chilli Peppers were honored with the Global Icon Award which was presented to them by Cheech & Chong.
Toronto’s very own Drake and The Weeknd were both nominated in 5 categories but Drizzy got shoutout while Abel picked up an award for Best R&B song for “Out of Time”
Taylor Swift won Video of The Year and announced a new album coming October 21st. After the show she posted on social media that the album is called “Midnights” and will feature 13 songs. “Midnights, the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life, will be out October 21. Meet me at midnight.”
MTV VMA WINNERS
Video of the year – Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)”
Best new artist – Dove Cameron
Best rock – Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Black Summer”
Artist of the year – Bad Bunny
Song of Summer – Jack Harlow – “First Class”
Best hip-hop – Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby – “Do We Have A Problem?”
Best Latin – Anitta – “Envolver”
Video for good – Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
Best K-pop – LISA – “LALISA”
Best Album – Harry Styles – Harry’s House
Best longform video – Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)”
Best collaboration – Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY”
Push performance of the year – December 2021: SEVENTEEN – “Rock With You”
Best metaverse performance – BLACKPINK The Virtual | PUBG
Best alternative – Måneskin – “I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE”
Song of the year – Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever”
Best pop – Harry Styles – “As It Was”
Best R&B – The Weeknd – “Out Of Time”
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”
Group of the Year – BTS
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