The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) took place on Wednesday, gathering major names in the music industry to celebrate and recognize their talents with prestigious awards.
Leading the nominations was Taylor Swift, with 12 nods, predominantly for her collaboration with Post Malone on the single “Fortnight.” The music video is competing for Video of the Year, where Swift has the opportunity to secure her fifth win in this category. She is also nominated for Artist of the Year, alongside “Fortnight,” which is up for Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, and several technical awards.
Post Malone followed with nine nominations, largely attributed to “Fortnight,” and added another nod for Best Collaboration for his hit song with Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help.” Both Ariana Grande and Eminem received six nominations each, as did rookie nominee Sabrina Carpenter.
The Artist of the Year category features a competitive lineup including Swift, Grande, Eminem, Carpenter, Bad Bunny, and SZA. For Best New Artist, nominees include Benson Boone, Chapell Roan, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, and Tyla.
This year’s VMAs introduced 29 first-time nominees, with several receiving multiple nominations, such as Carpenter and Teddy Swims. Notable first-time nominees like Morgan Wallen, Burna Boy, Coco Jones, Gunna, and Tyler Childers also garnered their first nominations.
Megan Thee Stallion took on the role of host for the evening.
Winners from the event are set to be updated throughout the night, with several key categories highlighted below:
Video of the Year:
– Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
– Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)”
– Billie Eilish – “Lunch”
– Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red”
– Eminem – “Houdini”
– SZA – “Snooze”
Artist of the Year:
– Taylor Swift
– Ariana Grande
– Eminem
– Sabrina Carpenter
– Bad Bunny
– SZA
Song of the Year:
– Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
– Beyoncé – “Texas Hold Em”
– Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
– Jack Harlow – “Lovin On Me”
– Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
– Teddy Swims – “Lose Control”
Best New Artist:
– Benson Boone
– Chapell Roan
– Gracie Abrams
– Shaboozey
– Teddy Swims
– Tyla
Best Collaboration:
– Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
– Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy”
– Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen – “I Had Some Help”
– Jessie Murph ft. Jelly Roll – “Wild Ones”
– GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion – “Wanna Be”
– Jung Kook ft. Latto – “Seven”
Additionally, categories for Best Pop, Best Hip-Hop, Best R&B, and others saw strong contenders, showcasing a diverse range of talent within the industry. The night also celebrated significant performances and established icons in music history.