Ariana Grande received the MTV Video Music Awards’ prime honor on Sunday, taking dwelling Video of the Year for “Brighter Days Ahead”, which additionally claimed Best Pop Song on the ceremony close to New York City.
Visibly emotional whereas accepting the night’s most prestigious award, the 32-year-old singer-songwriter and actor delivered an prolonged thanks to her followers, whom she described as “fiercely loving and supportive.”
“Thank you for growing with me and being so supportive of me as a human being,” mentioned Grande, who thanked her “therapist and gay people” whereas accepting her first prize earlier within the night time.
Lady Gaga emerged as one other main winner, beating out business heavyweights together with Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd for the highest artist honor.
The 39-year-old interrupted her live performance collection to simply accept the Artist of the Year award on stage and in addition received Best Collaboration with Bruno Mars for “Die with a Smile”.
Rose, who’s pursuing a solo profession after rising to fame with Ok-pop group Blackpink, acquired Song of the Year for “APT”, additionally co-written with Bruno Mars.
Sabrina Carpenter received Best Album of the Year for “Short n’ Sweet”.
The night featured a nostalgic aesthetic with performances by veteran artists together with Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin, whereas newer performers like Doja Cat and Tate McRae included choreography closely borrowed from the Eighties and Nineteen Nineties.
Notably, rapper Kendrick Lamar, who dominated the latest Grammy Awards with 5 wins, left empty-handed regardless of a number of nominations.
Unlike final yr’s ceremony, which occurred throughout election season and noticed winner Taylor Swift urge followers to vote for Kamala Harris, this yr’s occasion appeared to fastidiously keep away from political messaging.
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