Once again, the MTV Video Music Awards 2015, has taken over cable TV and broken the internet. From its wild host to its sensational performers to its controversial award presentations, the MTV VMA’s always makes sure they leave their audience entertained and left with something to talk about the next day. Here’s the full rundown of the evening’s winners and performances from last night’s MTV video music awards 2015:
Complete Award list:
Best Rock Video: Fall Out Boy, “Uma Thurman”
Best Pop Video: Taylor Swift, “Blank Space”
Best Male Video: Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk”
Best Hip-Hop Video: Nicki Minaj, “Anaconda”
Best Female Video: Taylor Swift, “Blank Space”
Best Video With a Social Message: Big Sean featuring Kanye West & John Legend, “One Man Can Change the World”
Artist to Watch: Fetty Wap
Video of the Year: Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar, “Bad Blood”
Best collaboration: Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood”
Best art direction: Snoop Dogg – “So Many Pros” (Jason Fijal)
Best choreography: OK Go – “I Won’t Let You Down” (OK Go, air:man and Mori Harano)
Best cinematography: Flying Lotus ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Never Catch Me” (Larkin Sieple)
Best direction: Kendrick Lamar – “Alright” (Colin Tilley & The Little Homies)
Best editing: Beyoncé – “7/11” (Beyoncé, Ed Burke, Jonathan Wing)
Best special effects: Skrillex & Diplo – “Where Are U Now” with Justin Bieber (Brewer)
Best performances and biggest moments:
Miley Cyrus:
Miley Cyrus hosted the VMA’s this year and she made sure to catch the attention of viewers by making several wardrobe changes throughout the night into her outlandish and at times revealing fashion choices.
One of the tensest moments of the VMA’s came after Cyrus and Nicki Minaj threw jabs at each other after Minaj called out Cyrus for recently taking aim at the “Anaconda” singer in the press.
The night ended with a surprise performance by Cyrus herself. The artist made an unexpected announcement that her new album was available online.
Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj:
Among the night’s best performances were Minaj’s jaw-dropping opening act. The singer surprised viewers by having Swift join her onstage for Minaj’s “The Night Is Still Young” and Swift’s “Bad Blood.”
Demi Lovato:
Demi Lovato performed her hit single “Cool for the Summer” with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea.
Justin Bieber:
Justin Bieber performed both his latest single, “What Do You Mean” and “Where Are U Now.” The artist appeared to get emotional at the end of his performance after thanking the audience.
Kanye West:
Perhaps the most talked about moment came when Kanye West went onstage to accept his video vanguard award. Ironically Taylor Swift presented Mr. West with this award,being sure to throw in her own personal funny jab by repeating Kanye’s famous line “Imma let you finish.”
While accepting his speech, The 38-year-old rapper criticized MTV for exploiting artists and said he would be running for president in 2020.
This years VMA’s, was definitely one to remember. Be sure to check out of the artist who won awards and performed last night and make sure you vote for Kanye in 2020. #KanyeforPresident
HCXO!