Catch the primetime encore telecast tonight to relive the Pre-Show and Main Show at 7.00pm WIB , 8.00pm MY/SG/PH (pre-show) and 7.50pm WIB, 8.50pm MY/SG/PH (main show). The repeat telecast airs on the same day at 10.45pm (WIB), 11.45pm (SG/PH), 12.45am (28 August – MY).
The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards are broadcasting live tonight, August 26, from New Jersey’s Prudential Center. Below, check out a list of all of tonight’s award winners. Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande are tied this year for the title of most-nominated artist; they received 10 nods each. Billie Eilish follows with 9 nods; Lil Nas X got 8.
Missy Elliott received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Awardand performed a jaw-dropping, career-spanning medley that included her new song “Throw It Back.” Taylor Swift kicked off the main show with “You Need to Calm Down” and the first-ever live performance of “Lover.” Lizzo performed “Truth Hurts” and “Good As Hell” in front of a giant booty balloon. Lil Nas X performed his “Old Town Road” followup “Panini.”
Megan Thee Stallion opened the pre-show with a performance of “Big Ole Freak” and later performed a medley of “Hot Girl Summer” and “Cash Shit.” Rosalía performed her duet with Ozuna, “Yo x Ti, Tu x Me,” and “Aute Cuture.” Miley Cyrus performed her new single “Slide Away” backed by a string section. Lenny Kravitz introduced back-to-back performances from H.E.R. and Normani, who did her hit “Motivation.” Big Sean and A$AP Ferg performed their new song “Bezerk,” which they had released just hours before the show. Bad Bunny and J Balvin performed their Oasis hit “Que Pretendes” decked out in cartoonish costumes flanked by a twerking inflatable dinosaur.
Please find the list of VMAs winners, performances and presenters, as well as useful links to assets for your coverage.
WINNERS FOR THE 2019 MTV VMAS
SHOW PERFORMANCES AND MOMENTS: https://www.quicksite.io/vma2019press
FULL LIST OF NOMINEES: HERE
MICHAEL JACKSON VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift – “You Need to Calm Down” – Republic Records
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ariana Grande – Republic Records
SONG OF THE YEAR
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – “Old Town Road(Remix)” – Columbia Records
BEST NEW ARTIST, presented by Taco Bell ®
Billie Eilish – Darkroom/Interscope Records
BEST COLLABORATION
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – “Señorita” – Island Records
PUSH ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Billie Eilish – Darkroom/Interscope Records
BEST POP
Jonas Brothers – “Sucker” – Republic Records
BEST HIP HOP
Cardi B – “Money” – Atlantic Records
BEST R&B
Normani ft. 6lack – “Waves” – Keep Cool/RCA Records
BEST K-POP
BTS ft. Halsey – “Boy With Luv” – Columbia Records
BEST LATIN
ROSALÍA & J Balvin ft. El Guincho – “Con Altura” – Columbia Records
BEST DANCE
The Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha – “Call You Mine” – Disruptor/Columbia Records
BEST ROCK
Panic! At The Disco – “High Hopes” – Elektra Music Group
VIDEO FOR GOOD
Taylor Swift – “You Need to Calm Down” – Republic Records
BEST DIRECTION
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – “Old Town Road(Remix)” – Columbia Records – Directed by Calmatic
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Taylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco – “ME!” – Republic Records – Visual Effects by Loris Paillier & Lucas Salton for BUF VFX
BEST EDITING
Billie Eilish – “bad guy” – Darkroom/Interscope Records – Editing by Billie Eilish
BEST ART DIRECTION
Ariana Grande – “7 Rings” – Republic Records – Art Direction by John Richoux
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
ROSALÍA & J Balvin ft. El Guincho – “Con Altura” – Columbia Records – Choreography by Charm La’Donna
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – “Señorita” – Island Records – Cinematography by Scott Cunningham
BEST GROUP
BTS
BEST POWER ANTHEM
Megan Thee Stallion ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign“Hot Girl Summer”
SONG OF THE SUMMER, presented by Samsung
Ariana Grande & Social House – “boyfriend”