2019 MTV Video Music Awards: Miley Cyrus unveils tattoo while performing break-up track Slide Away after Liam Hemsworth split… while rebound girlfriend Kaitlynn Carter supportswith kiss backstage
- Miley’s appearance was her first public event since news of her split from Liam earlier this month
- The pop star was joined by new flame Kaitlynn Carter backstage, but the couple skipped the red carpet
- Cyrus also debuted a new tattoo at the VMAs
- The delicate cursive ink displayed lyrics from the Pixies song The Thing
- ‘My head was feeling scared, but My heart was feeling free,’ the tattoo read
- Miley and Kaitlynn have been nearly inseparable since they were seen getting hot and heavy in Italy together
- Kaitlynn is in the midst of her own breakup with Brody Jenner
It was her first big public appearance since her split from Liam Hemsworth.
And Miley Cyrus wasn’t afraid to bare her soul when she took the stage during the 2019 awards held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Monday August 26.
The singer, 26, sent chills up and down audiences spines as she performed her new song Slide Away for the crowd.
Center stage: Miley Cyrus bared her soul during her performance at Monday’s MTV Video Music Awards, her first performance since her split from Liam Hemsworth
By her side: After her performance Miley was seen making her way backstage besides her new flame Kaitlynn Carter
Breakup ink: Cyrus debuted a new post-breakup tattoo during her appearance
While she’s known for her avant-garde outfit choices, Miley appeared stripped down as she saddled up to the microphone wearing a slinky little black dress and wet tresses.
The singer let a collection of chains fall into her cleavage and she piled on rings and bracelets to match.
Hinting at her Malibu roots and fighting spirit, Miley added a shark tooth necklace. Her makeup featured just a hint of shimmer on her lids, giving it the perfect amount a stage presence.
Miley’s sultry little black dress let her show off her tattoo collection, which included brand new break-up ink on her inner left arm.
Delicate cursive scrawl read: ‘My head was feeling scared, but My heart was feeling free,’ a lyric from the Pixies’ song The Thing.
Sing out: Miley appeared stripped down as she saddled up to the microphone wearing a slinky little black dress and wet tresses
Noir: Making things all the more dramatic, the star was lit so she appeared in black and white
Heartbreak: ‘Move on, we’re not 17 / I’m not who I used to be,’ Cyrus sang, continuing: ‘You say that everything changed / You’re right, we’re grown now’
Hear me roar! Cyrus proved her vocal prowess as she belted out the song
A group of string musicians backed her up as Miley sang bittersweet lyrics about moving on.
Cyrus proved her vocal prowess as she belted out the emotionally charged song.
Making things all the more dramatic, the star was lit so she appeared in black and white.
Tough cookie: Hinting at her Malibu roots and fighting spirit, Miley added a shark tooth necklace
Inked: Miley’s sultry little black dress let her show off her tattoo collection, which included brand new break-up ink on her inner left arm
‘Move on, we’re not 17 / I’m not who I used to be,’ Cyrus sang, continuing: ‘You say that everything changed / You’re right, we’re grown now.’
Ahead of her performance Miley was seen backstage besides her new flame Kaitlynn Carter, who she was first seen locking lips with earlier this month during a romantic Italian vacation.
Carter, who is in the midst of her own split with Brody Jenner, tried to keep a low profile, donning a big blazer over a white tee shirt and blue jeans as she escorted her new gal pal.
While the couple skipped the red carpet and did not take any seats in the audience, they were seen sharing a kiss backstage.
Single ladies: Carter is in the midst of her own split with Brody Jenner
Simple: Carter tried to keep a low profile donning a big blazer over a white tee shirt and blue jeans as she escorted her new gal pal
Hot and heavy: Miley and Kaitlynn were seen packing on the PDA during a vacation to Italy earlier this month, above
Exit: Miley looked gracious as she made her way from the stage, likely looking to get back to new flame Kaitlynn ASAP
Taylor Swift kicked off the top of the show in technicolor style with a rendition of You Need To Calm Down.
The country-crossover was in full pop star attire as she teamed a gold lame bodysuit with a sparkling pair of hot pants and little silver ankle boots.
As Taylor performed, a diverse team of backup dancers shimmied and shook it off behind her.
Keep calm and carry on: Taylor Swift kicked off the top of the show in technicolor style with a rendition of You Need To Calm Down
Supporting cast: As Taylor performed, a diverse team of backup dancers shimmied and shook it off behind her
Pop princess: The country-crossover was in full pop star attire as she teamed a gold lame bodysuit with a sparkling pair of hot pants and little silver ankle boots
Echoing the song’s message of love and acceptance, a rainbow arched over the back of the stage while holograms of the song’s key lyrics popped across the stage.
T. Swift sent her point home as the words ‘Equality Act’ spanned across the screens as she closed the song. (Later on during an acceptance speech, she’d urge fans to sign a petition advocating for the piece of legislation.)
After You Need To Calm Down, Taylor took the stage with her guitar to perform the lead track of her new album Lover.
Loved up: Then she took the stage with her guitar to perform the lead track of her new album Lover
Sending a message: T. Swift sent her point home as the words ‘Equality Act’ spanned across the screens as she closed the song
Shawn Mendes couldn’t help but charm audiences as he regaled audiences with his song If I Can’t Have You.
The Canadian crooner strummed the guitar while a wash of watercolor lights swirled behind his backup band.
Shawn slung his guitar across his back as he tilted his mic towards the crowd to get them to sing along.
As the chorus rose, he broke into his falsetto, causing the audience to go wild.
Canadian charmer: Shawn Mendes couldn’t help but charm audiences as he regaled audiences with his song If I Can’t Have You
While my guitar gently weeps… The Canadian crooner strummed the guitar while a wash of watercolor lights swirled behind his backup band
Lizzo got the crowd going as she performed a medley of her anthems in front of a giant statue of a bodacious backside.
Starting with a rendition Truth Hurts, the singer sported a dual color coat with corset-like laces cinching the sides together.
All eyes were on the songstress as she bellowed the track’s empowering lyrics while dancing around stage full of sass.
Owning the stage: Lizzo got the crowd going as she performed a medley of her anthems
Star power: All eyes were on the songstress as she bellowed the track’s empowering lyrics while dancing around stage full of sass
Peachy! The singer performed in front of a giant statue of a bodacious backside
Back it up! While Lizzo was center-stage, a team of backup dancers went off in the background, turning around to show off some booty-baring thong leggings
While Lizzo was center-stage, a team of backup dancers went off in the background, turning around to show off some booty-baring thong leggings.
She threw off her coat to reveal a sparkling neon suit as she sailed into her track Good As Hell.
Afro-sporting dancers in cloud-patterned leotards leaned on the rising superstar.
Like sunshine: She threw off her coat to reveal a sparkling neon suit as she sailed into her track Good As Hell
After name checking tequila, one of her dancer passed off a bedazzled bottle, from which she took a huge swig.
Lizzo stopped the track to talk to the crowd, telling audiences ‘I’m tired of the bulls***’ before inviting them to feel ‘Good as hell’ with her.
‘It’s so hard trying to love yourself in a world that doesn’t love you back, am I right?’ she said before launching back into the chorus of her song.
Feeling good? Lizzo stopped the track to talk to the crowd, telling audiences ‘I’m tired of the bulls***’ before inviting them to feel ‘Good as hell’ with her
Sip it up: After name checking tequila, one of her dancer passed off a bedazzled bottle, from which she took a huge swig
The Jonas Brothers gave fans the thrill of a lifetime with a surprise performance of from The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
The trio looked like they were going for full rock star glory, sporting classic combos of ripped denim and tough leather inside the packed club.
As they sang Sucker the New Jersey natives made their way through the full crowd, high fiving and smiling at fans before heading outside to a full crowd of screaming Jonas enthusiasts.
Jersey Boys: The Jonas Brothers gave fans the thrill of a lifetime with a surprise performance of from The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey
Rock and roll high school: The trio looked like they were going for full rock star glory, sporting classic combos of ripped denim and tough leather
After making their way through throngs of fans, the boy band made their way onto an outdoor stage.
There, they broke into a version of the reggae-tinged Only Human as fireworks went off in the distance.
While Joe and Nick held down the vocals, Kevin shredded on guitar.
Gnar: While Joe and Nick held down the vocals, Kevin shredded on guitar
Lil Nas X took the stage after a warm intro from songmate Billy Ray Cyrus.
Instead of his summer ear worm Old Town Road, the openly gay artist performed new track Panini.
After poking fun at the endless amount of Old Town Road remixes in a cheeky intro, the newcomer stormed the stage.
His first VMAs: Lil Nas X took the stage after a warm intro from songmate Billy Ray Cyrus
Sandwich song: Instead of his summer ear worm Old Town Road, he performed new track Panini
Surrounded by a robotic looking squad of dancers, Lil Nas X looked Power Ranger chic in an iridescent white suit with a chrome breast plate and shoulder pads.
The cityscape from his album cover popped up in the background of his futuristic performances.
Proving he could blend whatever genres he wants, Lil Nas X broke into full pop star choreography with his backup dancers.
It’s morphin’ time: Surrounded by a robotic looking squad of dancers, Lil Nas X looked Power Ranger chic in an iridescent white suit with a chrome breast plate and shoulder pads
Master mixer: Proving he could blend whatever genres he wants, Lil Nas X broke into full pop star choreography with his backup dancers
Guest of honor: One of the evening’s highlights was Missy Elliot’s performance in honor of her Video Vanguard award
Space case: The superstar rapper/producer slipped into an all silver look as she performed her new track Throw It Back surrounded by a space age looking group of dancers with platinum braids
One of the evening’s highlights was Missy Elliot’s performance in honor of her Video Vanguard award.
The superstar rapper/producer slipped into an all silver look as she performed her new track Throw It Back surrounded by a space age looking group of dancers with platinum braids.
As the track went on, the dancers flipped off their wigs, literally snatched bald by Missy’s greatness.
The song pivoted to The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly), seeing Elliot jump into the iconic plastic bag look from the 1997 video. While Missy floated around and rapped, dancers with umbrella hats backed her up.
Flying high: The song pivoted to The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly), seeing Elliot jump into the iconic plastic bag look from the 1997 video
Boot camp: Dancers suited up in camo and spikes as Missy spat out the rapid fire lyrics to Get Ur Freak On
Things turned strange as some contortionists took the stage for Get Ur Freak On. Dancers suited up in camo and spiked helmets as Missy spat out the hit’s rapid fire lyrics.
As her hit Work It began, a pair of yellow sweatsuit-clad break dancers acrobatically tumbled around the stage. It turns out one was noneother than Alyson Stoner, the girl who appeared as a pint-sized dancer in the original video.
Then, the center of the stage lifted up to reveal a corn field in the center as Missy rose up in the center to sing Pass That Dutch dressed like a scarecrow.
She finished the performance by performing Lose Control in a classic black and gold tracksuit.
If I only had a brain… The center of the stage lifted up to reveal a corn field in the center as Missy rose up in the center to sing Pass That Dutch dressed like a scarecrow
Control freak: She finished the performance by performing Lose Control in a classic black and gold tracksuit
Heating things up: Hot new couple Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello proved their chemistry was the real thing during the very first live performance of Senorita
Harmony: The duo took the candle lit stage, gazing into each other eyes as they crooned the dreamy ballad
Hot new couple Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello proved their chemistry was the real thing during the very first live performance of Senorita.
The duo took the candle lit stage, gazing into each other eyes as they crooned the dreamy ballad.
Shawn was the image of an old school hunk wearing just a white tank top which bared his brawny arms. Meanwhile Camila looked angelic in a netted cream skirt and top set scattered with shiny sequins.
The pair teased the crowd, leaning in to almost share a steamy kiss on stage. But the couple stopped short of touching lips and instead left the crowd wanting more as the song came to a close.
Close: The pair teased the crowd, leaning in to almost share a steamy kiss on stage
Nope! The couple stopped short of touching lips and instead left the crowd wanting more as the song came to a close
Spanish songstress Rosalia showcased her vocal talents as she stepped into the spotlight wearing a rhinestone encrusted gown.
Quickly, she slipped off the sparkling shell to reveal a slinky bustier dress with thigh-high latex boots linked to the bottom via garters.
Latin artist Ozuna joined her in performing their collab Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi.
Drama: Spanish songstress Rosalia showcased her vocal talents as she stepped into the spotlight wearing a rhinestone encrusted gown
Sultry: Quickly, she slipped off the sparkling shell to reveal a slinky bustier dress with thigh-high latex boots linked to the bottom via garters
Songstress/producer/multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. debuted her new song Anti at the awards.
She started off the track posing in front of a faux magazine cover before joining her backing band.
The virtuoso was hypnotic as she sang lyrics about struggling to live by society’s standards. As the song goes on the singer is seen rising above her band towards the ceiling.
Then, H.E.R. picked up a guitar and demonstrated her soloing skills.
Premiere: Songstress/multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. debuted her new song Anti at the awards
Cover girl: She started off the track posing in front of a faux magazine cover before joining her backing band
2019 MTV VMA Winners
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
21 Savage ft. J. Cole – a lot
Billie Eilish – Bad Guy
Ariana Grande – thank u, next
Jonas Brothers – Sucker
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix)
Taylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down – WINNER
SONG OF THE YEAR
Drake – In My Feelings
Ariana Grande – thank u, next
Jonas Brothers – Sucker
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – Shallow
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix) – WINNER
Taylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down
BEST COLLABORATION
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix)
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – Shallow
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – Señorita – WINNER
Taylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie – ME!
Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber – I Don’t Care
BTS ft. Halsey – Boy With Luv
BEST POP
5 Seconds of Summer – Easier
Cardi B & Bruno Mars – Please Me
Billie Eilish – Bad Guy
Ariana Grande – thank u, next
Jonas Brothers – Sucker – WINNER
Taylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down
Khalid – Talk
BEST R&B
Anderson .Paak ft. Smokey Robinson – Make It Better
Childish Gambino – Feels Like Summer
H.E.R. ft. Bryson Tiller – Could’ve Been
Alicia Keys – Raise A Man
Ella Mai – Trip
Normani ft. 6lack – Waves – WINNER
BEST LATIN
Anuel AA, Karol G – Secreto
Bad Bunny ft. Drake – MIA
benny blanco, Tainy, Selena Gomez, J Balvin – I Can’t Get Enough
Daddy Yankee ft. Snow – Con Calma
Maluma – Mala Mía
ROSALÍA & J Balvin ft. El Guincho – Con Altura – WINNER
BEST ROCK
The 1975 – Love It If We Made It
Fall Out Boy – Bishops Knife Trick
Imagine Dragons – Natural
Lenny Kravitz – Low
Panic! At The Disco – High Hopes – WINNER
twenty one pilots – My Blood
BEST DIRECTION
Billie Eilish – Bad Guy (Directed by Dave Meyers)
FKA twigs – Cellophane (Directed by Andrew Thomas Huang)
Ariana Grande – thank you, next (Directed by Hannah Lux Davis) – WINNER
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix) (Directed by Calmatic)
LSD ft. Labrinth, Sia, Diplo – No New Friends (Directed by Dano Cerny)
Taylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down (Directed by Drew Kirsch & Taylor Swift)
BEST EDITING
Anderson .Paak ft. Kendrick Lamar – Tints (Editing by Elias Talbot)
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix) (Editing by Calmatic)
Billie Eilish – Bad Guy (Editing by Billie Eilish) – WINNER
Ariana Grande – 7 Rings (Editing by Hannah Lux Davis & Taylor Walsh)
Solange – Almeda (Editing by Solange Knowles, Vinnie Hobbs, Jonathon Proctor)
Taylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down (Editing by Jarrett Fijal)
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Cardi B
Billie Eilish
Ariana Grande – WINNER
Halsey
Jonas Brothers
Shawn Mendes
BEST NEW ARTIST
Ava Max
Billie Eilish – WINNER
H.E.R.
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
ROSALÍA
PUSH ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bazzi
CNCO
Billie Eilish – WINNER
H.E.R.
Lauv
Lizzo
BEST HIP HOP
2 Chainz ft. Ariana Grande – Rule the World
21 Savage ft. J. Cole – a lot
Cardi B – Money – WINNER
DJ Khaled ft. Nipsey Hussle & John Legend – Higher
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix)
Travis Scott ft. Drake – SICKO MODE
BEST K-POP
BTS ft. Halsey – Boy With Luv – WINNER
BLACKPINK – Kill This Love
Monsta X ft. French Montana – Who Do You Love
TOMORROW X TOGETHER – Cat & Dog
NCT 127 – Regular
EXO – Tempo
BEST DANCE
The Chainsmokers ft. Bebe Rexha – Call You Mine – WINNER
Clean Bandit ft. Demi Lovato – Solo
DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B – Taki Taki
David Guetta, Bebe Rexha & J Balvin – Say My Name
Marshmello & Bastille – Happier
Silk City & Dua Lipa – Electricity
VIDEO FOR GOOD
Halsey – Nightmare
The Killers – Land of the Free
Jamie N Commons, Skylar Grey ft. Gallant – Runaway Train
John Legend – Preach
Lil Dicky – Earth
Taylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down – WINNER
BEST ART DIRECTION
BTS ft. Halsey – Boy With Luv (Art Direction by JinSil Park, BoNa Kim (MU:E))
Ariana Grande – 7 Rings (Art Direction by John Richoux) – WINNER
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix) (Art Direction by Itaru Dela Vegas)
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – Señorita (Art Direction by Tatiana Van Sauter)
Taylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down (Art Direction by Brittany Porter)
Kanye West and Lil’ Pump ft. Adele Givens – I Love It (Art Direction by Tino Schaedler)
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