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The MTV Video Music Awards have sewn together the finest in the entertainment industry yet again. The award-giving organization hosts its annual awards show to honor phenomenal and captivating works of art. The VMAs showcase only the best pieces, from a punchy KPop song to American music with sentimental overtones.
The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, hosted the 2022 MTV VMAs on August 29. Jack Harlow, LL Cool J, and the “Queen of Rap” Nicki Minaj will serve as hosts.
Performances by Lizzo, Eminem, Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, and Panic! at the Disco will perform on stage leading up to the announcement of the category winners. Naturally, it goes without saying that artists will wear clothes in a way that best mirrors their intended identity.
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There have been nominations in 25 categories for various performers and genres. Taylor Swift’s All Too Well (10 Minute Version) on Republic Records, Doja Cat’s “Woman,” Ed Sheeran’s “Shivers,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “brutal,” Harry Styles’ “As It Was,” Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy,” and others were all nominated for Video of the Year. “INDUSTRY BABY,” a song by Future & Young Thug and Lil Nas X, also joined the group.
Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Drake, and Bad Bunny were among the artists nominated for Artist of the Year.
Likewise, nominated in several categories are K-pop bands. Group of the Year, Best KPop Group, and Best Metaverse Performance nominations went to the girl group BLACKPINK. A nomination was also made for the burgeoning K-pop group SEVENTEEN.
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The announcement that Taylor Swift’s new album would be released on October 21 sparked a frenzy among Swift fans when the singer-songwriter and her team were called on stage to accept her recognition for Best Longform Video. What a manner in which the Grammy-winning musician made the announcement.
Meanwhile, a former One Direction member, Harry Styles’ “Harry House” album won Album of the Year.
Following is a list of every category along with its winners:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift — “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) — Republic Records
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bad Bunny — Rimas Entertainment *WINNER
SONG OF THE YEAR
Billie Eilish — “Happier Than Ever” — Darkroom / Interscope Records
BEST NEW ARTIST
Dove Cameron — Disruptor Records / Columbia Records
PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
December 2021: SEVENTEEN — “Rock With You” — PLEDIS Entertainment / Geffen Records
BEST COLLABORATION
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow — “INDUSTRY BABY” — Columbia Records
BEST POP
Harry Styles — “As It Was” — Columbia Records
BEST HIP-HOP
Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby — “Do We Have A Problem?” — Young Money / Cash Money / Republic Records
BEST ROCK
Red Hot Chili Peppers — “Black Summer” — Warner Records
BEST ALTERNATIVE
Måneskin — “I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE” — Arista Records
BEST LATIN
Anitta — “Envolver” — Warner Records
BEST R&B
The Weeknd — “Out Of Time” — XO / Republic Records
BEST K-POP
LISA — “LALISA” — YG Entertainment / Interscope Records
VIDEO FOR GOOD
Lizzo — “About Damn Time” — Atlantic Records
BEST METAVERSE PERFORMANCE
BLACKPINK The Virtual | PUBG — YG Entertainment / Interscope Records
BEST LONGFORM VIDEO
Taylor Swift — “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) — Republic Records
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Harry Styles — “As It Was” — Columbia Records
BEST DIRECTION
Taylor Swift — “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) — Republic Records
BEST ART DIRECTION
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow — “INDUSTRY BABY” — Columbia Records
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow — “INDUSTRY BABY” — Columbia Records
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Doja Cat — “Woman” — Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
BEST EDITING
ROSALÍA — “SAOKO” — Columbia Records
GROUP OF THE YEAR
BTS *WINNER
SONG OF THE SUMMER
Jack Harlow — “First Class”
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Harry Styles — “Harry’s House”
Source: CNN
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