2024 MTV VMAs Highlights & Winners

The show, which was held in 2024 for the MTV Video Music Awards, is over for another year, and as expected, the night was full of fantastic performances, stunning fashion, and of course someone walked away the victor.

If you did not watch the show online or on TV, this article will take you through all the essential parts of the show as well as the winners of the awards. It’s time for another experience of truly magic MTV VMAs—welcome to 2024! 

A Glitz and Glamour Extravaganza

The event that was the 2024 MTV VMAs. Subsequently, held at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York, was grandiose. Sheer daring, risk-taking gowns, and Copland’s unique concoctions were visible with the glamorous Hollywood glamour. Celebrities bared great skin as they dressed to thrill in readiness for the performances and awards that followed.

Outfits that stole the show

Drunk Red Carpet at the VMA’s is always good, especially when you’re watching it at 5 in the morning. It was attended by many stars, which included Billie Eilish, Lil Nas, and many others who were in their elements, showing off their unique fashion senses.

Eilish wore oversized clothing that toyed with the silhouettes and did a lot of texturing; on the other hand, Lil Nas X brought a futuristic look that is in line with his sense of humor. These fashion statements continue to define and inspire trends for red carpet occasions and provided the fans with enough to discuss.

Show-Stopping Performances

As with any music event, the performances that go down are always something that viewers look forward to at the VMAs. Of many the artists that performed at the 2024 show, they were talented and put their best foot forward into their performances. Here are some of the standout performances that had everyone talking:

Ariana Grande’s Stellar Comeback

Ariana Grande also performed the song she recently released, and as always, she impressed the viewers with her singing skills and dancing. This entailed excellent lighting that accompanied a stunning background backdrop during her set and excellent dance choreography that fit her energetic voice.

Everyone was happy to see Grande back in the spotlight, but not just for the sake of it but because everyone knows why she is among the most prominent pop stars in the industry.

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— Video Music Awards (@vmas) September 11, 2024

The Weeknd’s Electrifying Medley

The Weeknd surely lit up the stage as he sang some of his best songs in a medley performance. Being an artist who performs himself into people’s lives the way he does, Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, did not disappoint. He performed energetic dance numbers and, at the same time, heartbreaking sad songs that made the entire ambiance fabulous, and people demanded an encore.

Dua Lipa’s High-Energy Extravaganza

Dua Lipa put on a spectacular show that was lively and full of energy and best displayed her prowess as a singer. Enter Lipa, with her Top 40 songs and beautiful stage set, delivered one of the night’s shining moments, bedazzling why she is one of today’s dominating artists.

The Winners’ Circle

Now, let’s get to the heart of the matter: the top five artists who are most likely to be attending the 2024 MTV VMAs. The night was full of shocks and valuable returns, which was the recognition of music videos’s golden talents.

You know what they say, mother knows best 😌 #VMAs @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/IeN3DuK5dF

— Video Music Awards (@vmas) September 12, 2024

Video of the Year: Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift was once again the big winner of the evening, as she won the much-coveted Video of the Year for her beautiful, intense “Midnights” music video. These developments therefore serve to enhance Swift’s position as one of the most innovative musicians of this generation.

Can I get a round of applause for @ChappellRoan – YOUR 2024 #VMAs BEST NEW ARTIST!!!! 👏 pic.twitter.com/zK9UgqerPg

— Video Music Awards (@vmas) September 12, 2024

Best New Artist: Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo was given the worthy title of Best New Artist since she is relatively new in the music industry. The song Drivers License has stormed the airwaves across the globe, and this award is in recognition of her great year that brought her stardom.

Best Pop Video: BTS

BTS clinched Best Pop Video for ‘Butter,’ demonstrating how the Korean pop boyband never ceases to raise the ante in terms of spectacle in their music videos. This win is a well-earned win due to their unrelenting nature of dominating the world’s music industry.

Best Hip-Hop Video: Travis Scott

In this case, the nominees in this category were Travis Scott’s “SICKO MODE,” which was awarded the Best Hip Hop Video. As one of the pioneers of the combining of music and graphics, Scott demonstrates great authority in electronic music and breaks boundaries.

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— Video Music Awards (@vmas) September 12, 2024

Behind the Scenes: Some Information on How the Program is Made

Suffice to say, the VMAs are not only a night of performances and awards; they are months of planning and coordination. In this connection, stageman refers to all the jobs that are performed backstage, starting with the stage design and ending with rehearsals and the organization of theatrical production. As expected for this year’s show, many people gave their best efforts in order to make it such a grand success. The effect was an evening that was a tribute to the best of music and entertainment.

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Share Your Thoughts!

Which moments did you find most interesting during the 2024 MTV VMAs? Which performance or winner did you expect, or did you surprise? Let us know your view in the comment section below. The joy about the show is that it is about music and creativity, and your input can certainly contribute to the buzz surrounding this much-feted event.

As usual, MTV VMAs remain at the top of major events in the sphere of music, sharing marvelous talents and brilliant moments. The nominations, the outstanding performances, and of course the deserving winners of the 2024 VMAs prove why the VMAs are not an event one should miss.

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