The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have been handed out Wednesday night time in New York. The Hollywood Reporter has rounded up the most important moments from the present.
Taylor Swift Remembers 9/11…
Taylor Swift took a second to recollect the tragedy of the 9/11 terrorist assaults when she accepted her first award in the course of the telecast on the 2024 MTV VMAs. Taking the stage to simply accept her finest collaboration Moon Particular person with “Fortnight” collaborator Put up Malone, Swift started by reflecting on the twenty third anniversary of the 2001 terrorist assault on New York’s World Commerce Heart. “Waking up this morning in New York on September 11, I’ve simply been desirous about what occurred 23 years in the past — everybody who misplaced a beloved one and everybody that we misplaced,” Swift mentioned. “And that’s the most necessary factor about at this time. And every little thing that occurs tonight falls behind that.” Learn extra. — Hilary Lewis
…And Wins Large
Swift took house essentially the most coveted award of the night time on the MTV Video Music Awards, breaking a number of information with the win. The famous person received video of the yr for her tune “Fortnight,” that includes Put up Malone. Swift received seven VMAs this yr, bringing her all-time whole to 30, tying her with Beyoncé for many VMA wins of all time. After being introduced the trophy by VMAs host Megan Thee Stallion, Swift took to the stage to share her appreciation for her followers and everybody who helped convey the music video to life. Learn extra. — Carly Thomas
Chappell Roan Calls Out Photographer on Crimson Carpet…
Chappell Roan stood up for herself on the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards after a impolite encounter. Roan, who made her VMAs efficiency debut Wednesday night time, posed on the pink carpet in a medieval-inspired getup. In a clip shared by Leisure Tonight, a photographer appeared to inform her to “Shut the fuck up” after she turned away from the digital camera. The “Sizzling to Go” singer shortly reacted, telling the photographer, “You shut the fuck up!” She added, “Don’t! Not me, bitch!” Somebody within the background was heard cheering her on, remarking, “Inform ’em, woman!” When requested concerning the incident by an Leisure Tonight reporter, Roan defined, “It’s fairly overwhelming and fairly scary. I feel for somebody who will get…numerous…anxiousness round folks yelling at you…the carpet is horrifying.” Learn extra. — Tatiana Tenreyro
…And Presents Fierce Efficiency of “Good Luck, Babe”
Roan took to the stage to carry out her hit tune “Good Luck, Babe.” After being launched by Sasha Colby as “your favourite drag queen’s favourite artist,” the singer appeared in a medieval armor–impressed costume as a citadel erupted in flames behind her. All through the fierce efficiency, Roan didn’t maintain again on her vocals as dancers wearing medieval-inspired apparel confirmed off their strikes round her. Learn extra. — Carly Thomas
VMAs Host Megan Thee Stallion: “I Deserve a Gold Medal for Being a Unhealthy B****”
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion acted as an brisk and interesting host the VMAs. The 29-year-old kicked off the night time in a one-shoulder leotard, harking back to one which is perhaps worn by an Olympic gymnast. Megan gave a shout-out to gold medalist and fellow Houston native Simone Biles, joking that Biles let her borrow the outfit and she or he made a number of adjustments. “I deserve a gold medal for being a nasty bitch,” Megan joked. The VMAs spent the night time celebrating 40 years of the award present, trying again on massive moments of the previous. Megan opted to pay homage herself, popping out with an actual snake in honor of Britney Spears’ iconic 2001 efficiency. She even sported Spears’ instantly recognizable outfit. Learn extra. — Nicole Fell
Shawn Mendes Debuts New Single “No one Is aware of”
Shawn Mendes debuted his new single “No one Is aware of” off his upcoming self-titled album, on the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. The tune seems to touch upon his breakup with Camila Cabello, who additionally carried out Wednesday night time, as he questions, “While you’re so in love and souls contact nevertheless it’s nonetheless not sufficient the place does it go? No one is aware of.” In distinction to the opposite performances of the night time, Mendes’ was extra pared down, with the artist enjoying acoustic guitar, accompanied by drums and electrical guitar. Learn extra. — Tatiana Tenreyro
Sabrina Carpenter Offers Out of This World Efficiency
Sabrina Carpenter gave a efficiency on the MTV Video Music Awards that was fairly actually out of this world Wednesday night time. After being launched by legendary singer Cyndi Lauper, Carpenter carried out a few of her greatest hits from this summer season, together with “Please Please Please,” “Style” and “Espresso.” Sporting a silver, sparkly outfit, the artist kicked off her efficiency from the sky on a swing with “Style.” After being lowered to the stage, Carpenter was then joined by an alien and astronaut as they danced round on a set that resembled the moon in area. Learn extra. — Carly Thomas
Blackpink’s Lisa Is a Crimson-Sizzling “Rockstar” in Fiery Solo VMA Debut
Blackpink’s Lisa can add an electrical VMAs efficiency to her ever-growing listing of accolades this yr. The 27-year-old Thai singer and rapper, whose actual title is Lalisa Manobal, took to the stage early within the night time for her first solo efficiency at MTV’s Video Music Awards. Decked out in an all-red outfit, the singer kicked off a two-song medley along with her latest single “New Girl.” In the course of the quick efficiency of “New Girl,” which usually options Spanish singer and songwriter Rosalía, Lisa showcased her vocal vary and dancing talents, performing a portion of the tune dancing round matching pink chairs. Lisa shortly transitioned into her hit summer season single “Rockstar.” The energetic efficiency lit up the stage — fairly actually, because the star opted for added hearth results behind the stage. Learn extra. — Nicole Fell
Halsey Rocks Out in a Storage for Efficiency of “Ego”
Halsey returned to the MTV Video Music Awards stage Wednesday night time with a efficiency of her new tune “Ego.” After using as much as a home on the stage on a bicycle, the singer pulled up a storage door to disclose her band ready inside. Halsey shortly grabbed her guitar and proceeded to rock out within the storage, performing the one off her upcoming album, The Nice Impersonator. Halsey’s return to the VMA stage comes years after her final efficiency on the awards present in 2016, when she teamed up with The Chainsmokers for his or her collab “Nearer.” The “Unhealthy at Love” singer has additionally beforehand been nominated for seven VMAs. Learn extra. — Carly Thomas
Eminem Calls Again to Platinum-Blond Slim Shady Period With “Houdini” Efficiency
Eminem’s newest album could also be known as The Loss of life of Slim Shady, however for his first TV efficiency from the album, the rapper introduced again his platinum-haired alter ego, together with a horde of look-alikes. In a gap harking back to his 2000 VMAs efficiency of “Actual Slim Shady” and “The Approach I Am,” by which Eminem was accompanied by 100 look-alikes, the rapper kicked off the 2024 VMAs and his “Houdini” efficiency by coming into Lengthy Island’s UBS Area sporting a platinum-blond wig, joined by many males with the identical hair. Earlier than going inside the world, the 2024 MTV VMAs confirmed a Bat-Sign-like “E” within the sky. When Eminem and his doppelgängers reached the stage, he wove amongst them as he continued to carry out. He then segued into “Any individual Save Me,” ditching the wig for a black hat, trying extra like his fashionable self. Learn extra. — Hilary Lewis
Katy Perry Accepts Video Vanguard Honor
Katy Perry was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award on the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. She was launched by accomplice Orlando Bloom and carried out a medley of her biggest hits earlier than accepting her award. “Oh my God!,” Perry exclaimed. “I did that every one too on the primary day of my interval, for those who can consider it!” She thanked MTV for “believing in [her] weirdness from day one and for serving to artists lengthen their worlds.” “There are such a lot of issues that must align to have an extended and profitable profession as an artist,” she mentioned. “There aren’t any decade-long accidents.” She thanked her workforce, who has been along with her for “over 20 years” and her label, Capitol Data. “Belief me, it takes a village of robust folks, numerous wholesome discourse and numerous group chats.” Learn extra. — Tatiana Tenreyro
LL Cool J Brings Power With Medley of His Basic Hits and New Songs
LL Cool J hit the MTV VMAs stage with a medley of his traditional hits and new tunes to have a good time the fortieth anniversary of Def Jam Data. The rapper — whose efficiency featured an look by Public Enemy’s Taste Flav and Chuck D, who’re two of LL’s unique Def Jam labelmates — took to the stage towards the tip of the three-hour present. LL kicked off the high-energy efficiency with “Headsprung,” with the viewers members sporting the rapper’s signature Kangol hats, all in pink. The cameras then lower to a number of folks within the viewers holding indicators of goats, with LL rapping his tune “The G.O.A.T.,” when Taste Flav and Chuck D joined him onstage for a efficiency of their very own “Carry the Noise.” Learn extra. — Kimberly Nordyke
Camila Cabello Offers Angsty “June Gloom” Efficiency
Camila Cabello carried out “June Gloom” off her new LP C,XOXO on the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, airing reside from the UBS Area on Lengthy Island. The pop star’s efficiency began with a video clip that includes her blonde look from this album cycle, enjoying from a laptop computer. The digital camera then zoomed out to point out a brunette Cabello singing from a glass field, performing immediately right into a digital camera whereas surrounded by balaclava-clad dancers and flashing lights. In a stunning transfer, Cabello smashed the laptop computer and exited the encasement. Her dancers unmasked earlier than crowding round her, ending the efficiency by hanging a pose. Learn extra. — Tatiana Tenreyro
