MTV Video Music Awards 2024: Celebrating 40 Years of Iconic Music Moments
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) marked a significant milestone, celebrating the 40th anniversary of this iconic music event. This year's VMAs featured a series of unforgettable performances and standout moments, showcasing some of the most popular artists of the year.
The Event and Host
Held at the UBS Arena in New York, the event was hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, who brought her signature energy and charisma to the show. Her presence set the tone for a night filled with exciting performances and memorable highlights.
Katy Perry's Video Vanguard Award
One of the night's biggest surprises was Katy Perry receiving the prestigious Video Vanguard Award. This honor recognized her enduring influence on both music and pop culture. She delivered a stunning performance accompanied by her fiancé, actor Orlando Bloom, making it one of the night’s most talked-about moments.
Taylor Swift's Dominance
As expected, Taylor Swift dominated the awards, taking home seven awards from her ten nominations. Among her accolades was her collaboration with Post Malone for the hit song *"Fortnight,"* which earned her several top honors, including Video of the Year and Best Pop Music.
Sabrina Carpenter and New Artists Shine
Sabrina Carpenter took home the Moon Person for Song of the Year with her track *"Espresso,"* further solidifying her status as a rising star. In addition, Chappell Roan was named Best New Artist, highlighting the VMAs' tradition of honoring emerging talents in the industry.
Megan Thee Stallion's Big Wins
Megan Thee Stallion also had a standout night, winning awards for Best Art Direction and Best Trending Music Video for her track *"Mamushi,"* a collaboration with Yuki Shiba. Her wins underscored her continued influence in both the music and visual arts realms.
Complete 2024 MTV VMAs Winners List:
- Video of the Year – Taylor Swift – *Fortnight*
- Artist of the Year – Taylor Swift
- Song of the Year – Sabrina Carpenter – *Espresso*
- Best New Artist – Chappell Roan
- Best Performance of the Year – June 2024: Le Sserafim – *Easy*
- Best Collaboration – Taylor Swift and Post Malone – *Fortnight*
- Best Pop Music – 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 Act – Anitta – *Mil Veces*
- Best Afrobeats – Tiwa – *Water*
- Best K-Pop – Lisa – *Rock Star*
- Video for Good – Billie Eilish – *What Was I Made For?* (From *Barbie*)
- Best Direction – Taylor Swift and Post Malone – *Fortnight*
- Best Cinematography – Ariana Grande – *We Can't Be Friends (Waiting For Your Love)*
- Best Editing – Taylor Swift and Post Malone – *Fortnight*
- Best Choreography – Dua Lipa – *Houdini*
- Best Visual Effects – Eminem – *Houdini*
- Best Art Direction – Megan Thee Stallion – *BOA*
- VMAs Most Iconic Performance – Katy Perry – *Roar*
- Best Trending Video – Megan Thee Stallion – *Mamushi*
- Best Group – *Seventeen*
- Song of the Summer – Taylor Swift and Post Malone – *Fortnight*
Finally
The 2024 MTV VMAs celebrated four decades of music excellence while recognizing today’s biggest artists and their incredible achievements. With stars like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Megan Thee Stallion shining bright, this year’s VMAs will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most exciting and influential in the award show's history. Fans and artists alike look forward to what the next chapter holds for this iconic event.
