MTV Video Music Awards 2022 WINNERS: Taylor Swift reigns supreme as she earns THREE including top honor video of the year… and SHOCKS Swifties as she announces new album release date
Taylor Swift was the top winner of the night as she earned three Moon Persons including top honor video of the year at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.
But perhaps the biggest news was her shocking announcement that she will be releasing a new album in October.
The 32-year-old megastar had her Swifties on the edge of their seats at the star-studded event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey as she announced that her latest record will be coming out on October 21st.
Epic: Taylor Swift was the top winner of the night as she earned three Moon Persons including top honor video of the year at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards
She concluded her speech by saying: ‘I had sort of made up my mind that if you were going to be this generous and give us this, I thought it might be a fun moment to tell you that my brand-new album comes out October 21st. And I will tell you more at midnight.’
Taylor bested quite the field for the top prize as she beat out Doja Cat – “Woman”, Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”, Ed Sheeran – “Shivers”, Harry Styles – “As It Was“, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “Industry Baby”, and Olivia Rodrigo – “brutal”.
When the Pennsylvania native hit the stage she made sure to note there was a historic moment involving the category as she explained: ‘I’m so honored to have been recognized alongside such amazing artists and directors in this category, and I just want to say I am so heartened by the fact that, for the first time in VMA history, four of the directors nominated in this video of the year category are women.’
‘I thought it might be a fun moment to tell you’: The 32-year-old megastar had her Swifties on the edge of their seats at the star-studded event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey as she announced that her latest record will be coming out on October 21st
Heavy-competition: Taylor bested quite the field for the top prize as she beat out Doja Cat – “Woman”, Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”, Ed Sheeran – “Shivers”, Harry Styles – “As It Was“, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “Industry Baby”, and Olivia Rodrigo – “brutal”
When the Pennsylvania native hit the stage she made sure to note there was a historic moment involving the category as she explained: ‘I’m so honored to have been recognized alongside such amazing artists and directors in this category, and I just want to say I am so heartened by the fact that, for the first time in VMA history, four of the directors nominated in this video of the year category are women’
‘You emboldened me to do that’: As the new version of All Too Well was included in Taylor’s version of Red that she rerecorded and rereleased last year, she made sure her Swifties that they were the inspiration behind her bold career move
As the new version of All Too Well was included in Taylor’s version of Red that she rerecorded and rereleased last year, she made sure her Swifties that they were the inspiration behind her bold career move.
She said: ‘You guys, I’m just so proud of what we made, and I now that every second of this moment that we wouldn’t have been able to make this short film if it weren’t for you, the fans. Because I wouldn’t be able to rerecord my album if it weren’t for you. You emboldened me to do that.’
Earlier in the night she honored with best longform video for while joined by Dylan O’Brien who starred in the music video as she hit the podium for her acceptance speech which began: ‘So I had… you know, before this, before this I had directed and written my music videos but I had never made a short film before.
‘So I want to first start out by saying thank you to Sadie Sink, Dylan O’Brien, my amazing cinematographer, my producer, and the rest of our incredible crew for trusting me, for lending me their brilliance, their talent, their time.
Showstopper: Earlier in the night she honored with best longform video
‘We put our entire hearts into this, trying to make something that might be worthy of the love that you, the fans, have shown this song. Thank you for this beautiful indication that we did something right. Love you guys.’
She beat out an impressive field including Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles, Foo Fighters – Studio 666, Kacey Musgraves – star-crossed, and Olivia Rodrigo – driving home 2 u.
Lizzo was also a major winner as she earned video for good for hit About Damn Time.
Deservedly: Lizzo was also a major winner as she earned video for good for hit About Damn Time
The 34-year-old Minnesota native – born Melissa Viviane Jefferson – said: ‘B****! Thank you so much, thank you to Christian [Breslauer], who directed the video, Kenny, I don’t know what music video for good means, but I do know what your vote means, and that’s a f***ing lot’
Lizzo went on to address her critics as she defiantly said: ‘And now, to the b****es that got something to say about me in this dress — You know what? I’m not going to say nothing. They be like “Lizzo, why don’t you clap back? Why don’t you clap back?” Because b**** this is winning ho!’
She beat out Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5”, Latto – “P*ssy”. Rina Sawayama – “This Hell”, and Stromae – ”Fils de joie”.
The 34-year-old Minnesota native – born Melissa Viviane Jefferson – said: ‘B****! Thank you so much, thank you to Christian [Breslauer], who directed the video, Kenny, I don’t know what music video for good means, but I do know what your vote means, and that’s a f***ing lot.
‘Your vote means everything. For me, it means making a change in this country. So remember when you’re voting for your favorite artist, vote to change some of these laws that are oppressing us. I want to thank say thank you so much for supporting me and loving on me.’
Lizzo went on to address her critics as she defiantly said: ‘And now, to the b****es that got something to say about me in this dress — You know what? I’m not going to say nothing. They be like “Lizzo, why don’t you clap back? Why don’t you clap back?” Because b**** this is winning ho!’
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow took home the first Moon Person of the night in the best collaboration category.
The 32-year-old megastar was joined by Dylan O’Brien who starred in the music video as she hit the podium for her acceptance speech which began: ‘So I had… you know, before this, before this I had directed and written my music videos but I had never made a short film before’
She concluded: ‘We put our entire hearts into this, trying to make something that might be worthy of the love that you, the fans, have shown this song. Thank you for this beautiful indication that we did something right. Love you guys’
Quite the category: She beat out an impressive field including Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles, Foo Fighters – Studio 666, Kacey Musgraves – star-crossed, and Olivia Rodrigo – driving home 2 u
The rap duo were given the award for their hit Industry Baby as they faced stiff competition including Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa, Post Malone & The Weeknd, ROSALIA feat. The Weeknd, and The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber.
They were presented the shiny silver trophy by Offset and DJ Khaled.
Jack said: ‘Yo, I know we both won this award but I want to say take a minute to say thank you to nas. Obviously this song started with him, so I am super grateful for the opportunity, the chance. B**** I told you!’
Lil Nas X took to the mic as he said: ‘Wow. I am up here like, half naked, but, look, I want to say something. I really appreciate you, mtv, you know, I worked really hard last year, you know, me and my boy Jack.
‘Thank you for the love, and hopefully I am back up here and I have something better to say. But I love y’all and I’ll see some of y’all on the long live Montero Tour.’
Champions: Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow took home the first Moon Person of the night in the best collaboration category as the MTV Video Music Awards 2022 kicked off
Nas took to the mic as he said: ‘Wow. I am up here like, half naked, but, look, I want to say something. I really appreciate you, mtv, you know, I worked really hard last year, you know, me and my boy Jack’
Offset and DJ Khaled presented the first award of the night .
Harry Styles was not in attendance but he appeared via satellite before his concert in Madison Square Garden as he said: ‘Hi, VMAs, I hope you’re having a nice time, I’m Harry, thank you all so much for this award for album of the year. I know this is a fan-voted award.
‘I would like to say thank you to all of my fans who voted. Thank you so, so much. I obviously would be holding it if it wasn’t for you. I’d like to thank Tom and Tyler, who I made the album with, and everyone that worked on the album with me.
Harry Styles was not in attendance but he appeared via satellite before his concert in Madison Square Garden as he said: ‘Hi, VMAs, I hope you’re having a nice time, I’m Harry, thank you all so much for this award for album of the year. I know this is a fan-voted award’
‘I’m sorry can’t be with you tonight, about to go on stage just down the road. Have a wonderful evening and thank you so much. Thank you.’
LISA from Blackpink shocked many as she earned Best K-pop for her hit LALISA.
The Thai rapper – born Lalisa Manobal – couldn’t believe she won as she bashfully covered her face as she hit the stage and said: ‘Hi, New York. Hi, everyone. First of all, I want to say thank you to MTV for this wonderful honor. I want to think all of my collaborators in my fellow projects. It made “Lalisa” so much more special.
‘Blinks, you are like the most important ones. Thank you so much for making this happen’: LISA from Blackpink shocked many as she earned Best K-pop for her hit LALISA
‘Blinks, you are like the most important ones. Thank you so much for making this happen. And, girls! I love you! Thank you for loving “Lalisa” so much. Have a wonderful night, guys. Thank you.’
She beat out: BTS – “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)”, ITZY – “LOCO”, SEVENTEEN – “HOT”, Stray Kids – “MANIAC”, and TWICE – “The Feels”.
Jack Harlow kicked off the gala event with a performance of First Class.
However the best part of the performance was when former Black Eyed Peas member Fergie came out as a surprise to sing 2006 hit Glamorous as it was the original song that the Louisville native had sampled.
Mile high club: Jack Harlow kicked off the gala event with a performance of First Class
Legend: However the best part of the performance was when former Black Eyed Peas member Fergie came out as a surprise to sing 2006 hit Glamorous as it was the original song that the Louisville native had sampled
Rocking it: Next came megastar Lizzo who electrified the crowd by performing a medley of About Damn Time and 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)
Stunning: She wore a clinging pink ensemble
Next came megastar Lizzo who electrified the crowd by performing a medley of About Damn Time and 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready).
Host LL Cool J opened the show with a monologue.
One of the biggest honors of the night will go to Nicki Minaj who will be honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
The 39-year-old rap megastar will be presented with the highly-coveted trophy that is given to recording artists for outstanding contributions and profound impact on music video and popular culture.
Nicki will also be performing a medley of some of her greatest hits influenced by her catalogue of music videos.
Rock legends the Red Hot Chili Peppers will also perform as they are to be honored with the Global Icon Award.
The recognition celebrates ‘an artist or band whose unparalleled career, continued impact and influence have maintained a unique level of global success in music and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape.’
As for the regular awards, there is a three-way tie for most nominations between Lil Nas X, Kendrick Lamar, and Jack Harlow.
The three hip-hop acts are followed closely by Doja Cat and Harry Styles who received six nods each.
There is quite the field among those nominated for five awards as that list includes: Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd.
The most nominated group or duo were K-pop sensations BTS who earned four.
MTV expanded the number of nominees for its top award, video of the year, to seven for the very first time in its 39-year history.
Artist of the year, best collaboration, and best alternative have also been expanded to seven nominees.
Top prize of the night, video of the year, features quite the field including Doja Cat – Woman, Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – Way 2 Sexy, Ed Sheeran – Shivers, Harry Styles – As It Was, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – Industry Baby, Olivia Rodrigo – brutal, and Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version).
If Lil Nas X wins he will be the first artist to ever win back-to-back awards in the sought-after category.
There is also the video for good category which is for the best video with a message as the nominees include Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5, Latto – P****, Lizzo – About Damn Time, Rina Sawayama – This Hell. and Stromae – Fils de joie.
A new category that has been added this year is best metaverse performance with nominees including BLACKPINK The Virtual | PUBG, BTS | Minecraft, Charli XCX | Roblox, Justin Bieber – An Interactive Virtual Experience. Rift Tour ft. Ariana Grande | Fortnite, and Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience | Roblox.
Musical performances will also be a massive part of the event as Lizzo is set to perform 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready).
K-pop megagroup Blackpink will also be performing their megahit single which was just released titled Pink Venom.
Anitta, J Balvin, Kane Brown, Jack Harlow, Khalid and Marshmello, Måneskin, and Panic! At The Disco will all be hitting the stage during the show.
MTV Video Music Awards 2022 WINNERS
Video of the year
Doja Cat – “Woman” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy” – OVO/Republic
Ed Sheeran – “Shivers” – Atlantic Records
Harry Styles – “As It Was“ – Columbia Records
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “Industry Baby” – Columbia Records
Olivia Rodrigo – “brutal” – Geffen Records
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” – Republic Records – WINNER
Artist of the year
Bad Bunny – Rimas Entertainment – WINNER
Drake – OVO/Republic
Ed Sheeran – Atlantic Records
Harry Styles – Columbia Records
Jack Harlow – Generation Now / Atlantic Records
Lil Nas X – Columbia Records
Lizzo – Atlantic Records
Album of the year
Adele – “30” – Columbia Records
Bad Bunny – “Un Verano Sin Ti” -Rimas Entertainment
Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” – Darkroom and Interscope Records
Drake – “Certified Lover Boy” -OVO Sound and Republic Records
Harry Styles – “Harry’s House” – WINNER
Song of the year
Adele – “Easy on Me” – Columbia Records
Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” – Darkroom / Interscope Records – WINNER
Doja Cat – “Woman” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
Elton John & Dua Lipa – “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)” – EMI / Interscope Records
Lizzo – “About Damn Time” – Atlantic Records
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “Stay” – Columbia Records
Best new artist
Baby Keem – Columbia Records
Dove Cameron – Disruptor Records / Columbia Records – WINNER
GAYLE – Atlantic Records / Arthouse Records
Latto – Streamcut / RCA Records
Måneskin – Arista Records
Seventeen – PLEDIS Entertainment/Geffen Records
Song of summer
Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone – “Me Porto Bonito”
Beyoncé – “BREAK MY SOUL”
Charlie Puth – “Left And Right (feat. Jung Kook of BTS)”
Doja Cat – “Vegas (From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS)”
Future ft. Drake, Tems – “WAIT FOR U”
Harry Styles – “Late Night Talking”
Jack Harlow – “First Class” – WINNER
Kane Brown – “Grand”
Latto x Mariah Carey – “Big Energy (Remix) ft. DJ Khaled”
Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
Marshmello x Khalid – “Numb”
Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl”
Nicky Youre, dazy – “Sunroof”
Post Malone with Doja Cat – “I Like You (A Happier Song)”
ROSALÍA – “BIZCOCHITO”
Steve Lacy – “Bad Habit”
Push performance of the year
September 2021: Griff – “One Night” – Warner Records
October 2021: Remi Wolf – “Sexy Villain” – Island Records
November 2021: Nessa Barrett – “i hope ur miserable until ur dead” – Warner Records
December 2021: SEVENTEEN – “Rock With You” – PLEDIS Entertainment / Geffen Records – WINNER
January 2021: Mae Muller – “Better Days” – Capitol Records UK
February 2022: GAYLE – “abcdefu” – Atlantic Records / Arthouse Records
March 2022: Sheneesa – “R U That” – Rich Immigrants / Interscope Records
April 2022: Omar Apollo – “Tamagotchi” – Warner Records
May 2022: Wet Leg – “Chaise Longue” – Domino Recording Company
June 2022: Muni Long – “Baby Boo” – Supergiant Records LLC / Def Jam Recording
July 2022: Doechii – “Persuasive” – Top Dog Entertainment / Capitol Records
Best collaboration
Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy” – OVO/Republic
Elton John & Dua Lipa – “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)” – EMI / Interscope Records
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records – WINNER
Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – “Sweetest Pie” – 300 Entertainment
Post Malone & The Weeknd – “One Right Now” – Mercury Records / Republic Records
ROSALÍA ft. The Weeknd – “LA FAMA” – Columbia Records
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “STAY” – Columbia Records
Best pop
Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” – Darkroom / Interscope Records
Doja Cat – “Woman” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
Ed Sheeran – “Shivers” – Atlantic Records
Harry Styles – “As It Was” – Columbia Records – WINNER
Lizzo – “About Damn Time” – Atlantic Records
Olivia Rodrigo – “traitor” – Geffen Records
Best hip-hop
Eminem & Snoop Dogg – “From The D 2 The LBC” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records
Future ft. Drake, Tems – “WAIT FOR U” – Freebandz / Epic Records
Kendrick Lamar – “N95” – pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath / Interscope Records
Latto – “Big Energy” – Streamcut / RCA Records
Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby – “Do We Have A Problem?” – Young Money / Cash Money / Republic Records – WINNER
Pusha T – “Diet Coke” – G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam
Best rock
Foo Fighters – “Love Dies Young” – RCA Records
Jack White – “Taking Me Back” – Third Man Records
Muse – “Won’t Stand Down” – Warner Records
Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Black Summer” – Warner Records – WINNER
Shinedown – “Planet Zero” – Elektra Music Group
Three Days Grace – “So Called Life” – RCA Records
Best alternative
Avril Lavigne ft. blackbear – “Love It When You Hate Me” – Elektra Music Group / DTA Records
Imagine Dragons x JID – “Enemy” – KIDinaKORNER / Interscope Records
Machine Gun Kelly ft. WILLOW – “emo girl” – Bad Boy / Interscope Records
Måneskin – “I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE” – Arista Records – WINNER
Panic! At The Disco – “Viva Las Vengeance” – Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group
Twenty One Pilots – “Saturday” – Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group
WILLOW, Avril Lavigne ft. Travis Barker – “G R O W” – MSFTSMusic / Roc Nation Records
Best Latin
Anitta – “Envolver” – Warner Records – WINNER
Bad Bunny – “Tití Me Preguntó” – Rimas Entertainment
Becky G X KAROL G – “MAMIII” – Kemosabe Records / Sony Music Latin / RCA Records
Daddy Yankee – “REMIX” – Republic Records
Farruko – “Pepas” – Sony Music US Latin
J Balvin & Skrillex – “In Da Getto” – Sueños Globales, LLC /Universal Music Latino / Asylum Records UK
Best R&B
Alicia Keys – “City of Gods (Part II)” – AKW
Chlöe – “Have Mercy” – Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records
H.E.R. – “For Anyone” – RCA Records
Normani ft. Cardi B – “Wild Side” – Keep Cool/RCA Records
Summer Walker, SZA & Cardi B – “No Love (Extended Version)” – LVRN / Interscope Records
The Weeknd – “Out Of Time” – XO / Republic Records – WINNER
Best K-pop
BTS – “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)” – BIGHIT Music / Geffen Records
ITZY – “LOCO” – JYP Entertainment
LISA – “LALISA” – YG Entertainment / Interscope Records – WINNER
SEVENTEEN – “HOT” – PLEDIS Entertainment/Geffen Records
Stray Kids – “MANIAC” – JYP Entertainment
TWICE – “The Feels” – JYP Entertainment
Video for good
Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5” – pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath / Interscope Records
Latto – “P*ssy” – Streamcut / RCA Records
Lizzo – “About Damn Time” – Atlantic Records – WINNER
Rina Sawayama – “This Hell” – Dirty Hit
Stromae – ”Fils de joie” – Mosaert Label / The Darkroom / Interscope Records
Best metaverse performance
BLACKPINK The Virtual | PUBG – YG Entertainment / Interscope Records – WINNER
BTS | Minecraft – BIGHIT Music / Geffen Records
Charli XCX | Roblox – Atlantic Records
Justin Bieber – An Interactive Virtual Experience | Wave – Def Jam
Rift Tour ft. Ariana Grande | Fortnite – Republic Records
Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience | Roblox – Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group
Best longform video
Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles – Darkroom / Interscope Records
Foo Fighters – Studio 666 – RCA Records
Kacey Musgraves – star-crossed – Interscope Records / MCA Nashville
Madonna – Madame X – Interscope Records
Olivia Rodrigo – driving home 2 u – Geffen Records
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” – Republic Records – WINNER
Best cinematography
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “family ties” – Columbia Records
Camila Cabello ft. Ed Sheeran – “Bam Bam” – Epic Records
Harry Styles – “As It Was” – Columbia Records – WINNER
Kendrick Lamar – “N95” – pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath / Interscope Records
Normani ft. Cardi B – “Wild Side” – Keep Cool / RCA Records
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” – Republic Records
Best direction
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “family ties” – Columbia Records
Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” – Darkroom / Interscope Records
Ed Sheeran – “Shivers” – Atlantic Records
Harry Styles – “As It Was” – Columbia Records
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” – Republic Records – WINNER
Best art direction
Adele – “Oh My God” – Columbia Records
Doja Cat – “Get Into It (Yuh)” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy” – OVO / Republic Records
Kacey Musgraves – “simple times” – Interscope Records / MCA Nashville
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records – WINNER
Megan Thee Stallion ft. Dua Lipa – “Sweetest Pie” – 300 Entertainment
Best visual effects
Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” – Darkroom / Interscope Records
Coldplay X BTS – “My Universe” – Atlantic Records
Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5” – pgLang/Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath/Interscope Records
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records – WINNER
Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – “Sweetest Pie” – 300 Entertainment
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “STAY” – Columbia Records
Best choreography
BTS – “Permission to Dance” – BIGHIT Music/Geffen Records
Doja Cat – “Woman” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records – WINNER
FKA twigs ft. The Weeknd – “Tears In The Club” – Atlantic Records
Harry Styles – “As It Was” – Columbia Records
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records
Normani ft. Cardi B – “Wild Side” – Keep Cool / RCA Records
Best editing
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “family ties” – Columbia Records
Doja Cat – “Get Into It (Yuh)” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
Olivia Rodrigo – “brutal” – Geffen Records
ROSALÍA – “SAOKO” – Columbia Records – WINNER
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” – Republic Records
The Weeknd – “Take My Breath” – XO / Republic Records
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