WINNERS: MTV Video Music Awards

MTV’s Video Music Awards honoured rap legend Missy Elliott with the iconic Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. The event was held Monday night’s MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Missy Elliott was celebrated for her decades long, illustrious career. She is the first female emcee to be awarded the distinction. She was lauded by fellow artists and gave a show-stopping performance showcasing a slew of hits and even featured “Work It” dancer Alyson Stoner.

There were performances from some of music’s biggest stars, including Taylor Swift and Lil Nas X. Swift earning multiple awards, including one for video of the year. Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road earned him an award for song of the year.

Video Vanguard

WINNER: Missy Elliott

Video of the Year

WINNER: Taylor Swift: “You Need to Calm Down”

Artist of the Year

WINNER: Ariana Grande

Song of the Year

WINNER: Lil Nas X: “Old Town Road (Remix)” [ft. Billy Ray Cyrus]

Best New Artist

WINNER: Billie Eilish

Best Collaboration

WINNER: Shawn Mendes / Camila Cabello: “Señorita”

Push Artist of the Year

WINNER: Billie Eilish

Best Pop

WINNER: Jonas Brothers: “Sucker”

Best Hip-Hop

WINNER: Cardi B: “Money”

Best R&B

WINNER: Normani: “Waves” [ft. 6LACK]

Best K-Pop

WINNER: BTS: “Boy With Luv” [ft. Halsey]

Best Latin

WINNER: ROSALÍA / J Balvin: “Con Altura” [ft. El Guincho]

Best Dance

WINNER: The Chainsmokers: “Call You Mine” [ft. Bebe Rexha]

Best Rock

WINNER: Panic! At the Disco: “High Hopes”

Video for Good

WINNER: Taylor Swift: “You Need to Calm Down”

Best Group

WINNER: BTS

Best Power Anthem

WINNER: Megan Thee Stallion: “Hot Girl Summer” [ft. Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign]

Song of Summer

WINNER: Ariana Grande and Social House: “Boyfriend”

Fashion Trailblazer

WINNER: Marc Jacobs

Best Direction

WINNER: Lil Nas X: “Old Town Road (Remix)” [ft. Billy Ray Cyrus] (dir. Calmatic)

Best Visual Effects

WINNER: Taylor Swift: “ME!” [ft. Brendon Urie] (visual effects: Loris Paillier & Lucas Salton for BUF VFX)

Best Editing

WINNER: Billie Eilish: “bad guy” (editing: Billie Eilish)

Best Art Direction

WINNER: Ariana Grande: “7 rings” (art direction: John Richoux)

Best Choreography

WINNER: ROSALÍA / J Balvin: Con Altura [ft. El Guincho] (choreography: Charm La’Donna)

Best Cinematography

WINNER: Shawn Mendes / Camila Cabello: “Señorita” (cinematography: Scott Cunningham)