The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards were presented on Tuesday.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift dominated MTV’s annual Video Music Awards on Tuesday, adding nine trophies to her collection as she claimed the top prize for her smash hit song “Anti-Hero”. Swift’s nine awards on Tuesday tied the record for the biggest VMA haul in one night, MTV said. Her accolades included song, artist and album of the year, bringing her lifetime VMA total to 23, second only to Beyonce.
Everyone went wild for a surprise appearance by *NSYNC, who hadn’t been onstage together since they performed at the 2013 VMAs. The group is rumored to be creating new music for the third installment of the “Trolls” film franchise.
Shakira became the first South American artist to win the coveted Video Vanguard Award. The crowd gave her a standing ovation after she performed a 10-minute medley of her biggest hits.
Sean “Diddy” Combs took home the Global Icon Award after he performed some of his iconic songs. He was introduced by his friend and fellow artist Mary J. Blige, as well as one of his daughters, Chance.
Grandmaster Flash, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and LL Cool J and other artists closed the show with an epic celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
Demi Lovato, Shakira, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B with Megan Thee Stallion, Diddy, Lil Wayne, Doja Cat and Fall Out Boy all performed during the ceremony.
HERE is the complete list of nominees and winners.