At the 40th annual MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday night, Taylor Swift once again stole the show, winning the coveted Video of the Year award for the third consecutive year. Her video for “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone, earned her a fifth win in the category—setting a new record. The star-studded event, broadcast live from the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., was more focused on performances than awards, offering fans a three-hour spectacle of music, nostalgia, and iconic moments.
The night was packed with big names, including Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry, and Lenny Kravitz, who lit up the stage. The show also took a trip down memory lane, highlighting memorable moments from its 40-year history, such as Madonna’s 1984 “Like a Virgin” performance and Britney Spears’ iconic snake moment in 2001.
For those who missed the action, here’s a full list of last night’s winners.
Video of the Year:
Taylor Swift ft. 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 ft. 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”
VMAs Most Iconic Performance:
Katy Perry – “Roar”