The Drama Unfolds: Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin & More Shine at the VMAs
THE 2023 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS: ALL THE WINNERS, LOSERS, AND GREATEST MOMENTS!
The night of nights has finally arrived! The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and it was a night to remember. The biggest stars in music gathered to celebrate the best in video artistry, and The Scholarly Note was there to bring you all the juicy details.
THE BIGGEST WINNERS OF THE NIGHT
The first big winner of the night was Taylor Swift, who took home four awards for her iconic video "Anti-Hero." But she wasn't the only one raking in the trophies - Bad Bunny also cleaned up with three wins, including Video of the Year for his hit single "Titi Me".
Morgan Wallen and Drake were other big winners of the night, taking home two awards each. However, not everyone was as lucky - some notable snubs included Harry Styles, who failed to win any awards despite being nominated in several categories.
THE MOST MEMORABLE PERFORMANCES
But it wasn't all about the wins - the performances at the VMAs were truly unforgettable. Taylor Swift kicked off the show with a high-energy performance of her latest single "Bejeweled," complete with a medley of sparkly outfits and a cameo from none other than Jimmy Fallon.
Bad Bunny followed up with an electrifying set, featuring his hit singles "Titi Me" and "Moscow Mule." But the standout performance of the night went to Lizzo, who brought the house down with her epic rendition of her new single "Soulmate".
THE MOST TALKED ABOUT MOMENTS
But it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows at the VMAs. The biggest controversy of the night came when Nicki Minaj took aim at Machine Gun Kelly in her acceptance speech, accusing him of copying her style.
However, not everyone was as bothered by the drama - many fans took to social media to defend MGK, with one Twitter user even starting a hashtag #TeamMGK. Meanwhile, another notable moment of the night came when Billie Eilish made a surprise appearance on stage, where she delivered a heartfelt speech about mental health and self-care.
THE SPECIAL AWARDS
But it wasn't all about the music - the VMAs also honored some very special individuals with several special awards. Mariah Carey was named the 2023 Video Vanguard Award winner, while Ricky Martin took home the Latin Icon Award.
Busta Rhymes also received a well-deserved honor as the Rock The Bells Visionary Award winner. And in a heartwarming moment, the VMAs also honored a young fan who had been battling cancer - what an amazing way to end the night!
THE COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS
So, without further ado, here are all the winners of the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards:
- Video of the Year: Bad Bunny - "Titi Me"
- Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
- Best Pop Video: Taylor Swift - "Anti-Hero"
- Best Hip-Hop Video: Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow - "Industry Baby"
- Best Rock Video: Panic! At The Disco - "Middle Ground"
- Best Latin Video: Bad Bunny - "Moscow Mule"
- Best K-Pop Video: BTS - "Take Two"
- Video for Good: Billie Eilish & Rosalía - "Lo Vas a Olvidar"
- Choreography: Beyoncé - "Break My Soul"
- Visual Effects: Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow - "Industry Baby"
And that's a wrap, folks! The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards were truly an unforgettable night - stay tuned for more updates and news from the world of music!
References:
- The Scholarly Note (2023). 2023 MTV Video Music Awards: Complete List of Winners. The Scholarly Note.
- The Scholarly Note (2023). Mariah Carey Named 2023 Video Vanguard Award Winner at VMAs. The Scholarly Note.
- The Scholarly Note (2023). Ricky Martin Honored with Latin Icon Award at VMAs. The Scholarly Note.
- The Scholarly Note (2023). Busta Rhymes Wins Rock The Bells Visionary Award at VMAs. The Scholarly Note.
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