After topping the charts, setting new records, and giving us one awesome song after another, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift once again proved their domination at this year’s MTV VMAs.
Each of these beloved artists managed to collect a total of three awards at the highly-anticipated ceremony, taking place on August 26th, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The ceremony was hosted by stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, who took on this duty for the first time.
Taylor Swift scooped three of twelve awards she was nominated for, including video of the year, video for good, and best visual effects. Grande came out victorious in the categories artist of the year, the song of summer and best art direction. Eilish was named best new artist and push artist of the year, in addition to winning best editing for “Bad Guy”.
FULL LIST OF 2019 MTV VMA AWARDS WINNERS:
Video
of the Year
Taylor Swift – “You Need to Calm Down”
Artist of the Year
Ariana Grande
Song of the Year
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – “Old Town Road (Remix)”
Best New Artist
Billie Eilish
Best Collaboration
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – “Señorita”
Push Artist of the Year
Billie Eilish
Best Pop
Jonas Brothers – “Sucker”
Best Hip Hop
Cardi B – “Money”
Best R&B
Normani ft. 6lack – “Waves”
Best K-Pop
BTS ft. Halsey – “Boy With Luv”
Best Latin
Rosalía & J Balvin ft. El Guincho – “Con Altura”
Best Dance
The Chainsmokers ft. Bebe Rexha – “Call You Mine”
Best Rock
Panic! At The Disco – “High Hopes”
Video for Good
Taylor Swift – “You Need to Calm Down”
Song of Summer
Ariana Grande, Social House – “Boyfriend”
Best Group
BTS
Best Editing
Billie Eilish – “bad guy”
Best Art Direction
Ariana Grande – “7 Rings”
Best Power Anthem
Megan Thee Stallion ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign “Hot Girl Summer”
Best Direction
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – “Old Town Road (Remix)”
Best Visual Effects
Taylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco – “ME!”
Best Choreography
Rosalía & J Balvin ft. El Guincho – “Con Altura”
Best Cinematography
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – “Señorita”
Video Vanguard Award
Missy Elliott
