From kisses with aliens to multiple cloned Eminems to shocking outfits, the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards saw many memorable moments. This year's show celebrated the 40th anniversary since its inaugural run in 1984. The night was hosted by Megan Thee StallionIt was full of dancing, singing and, of course, lots of prizes.
Viewers get a new perspective on music awards as first-time winners emerge Chapel Roan won the 'Best New Artist' award, while katy perryRecipient of the 2024 Video Vanguard Award for her outstanding career, she gave the performance of a lifetime.
HollywoodLife We've collected some of the most iconic moments from this year's VMAs.
Sabrina Carpenter She was undoubtedly one of the artists many were excited to see, as 2024 has been her year with hit singles such as “Espresso”, “Please Please Please” and “Taste”, which she performed in a medley. During the performance of her latest track, which includes Jenna Ortega In the music video, she danced around an alien and an astronaut, until, after singing, “And singing about it doesn't mean that I care / Yeah, I know I'm known for sharing,” she playfully pushed the astronaut away and proceeded to kiss the alien.
Karol G Recently she performed her single “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” showing off her Latin dance moves. The 33-year-old Colombian singer brought the entire audience to their feet as she danced to the merengue beat. Taking over the VMAs stage, she mingled with industry colleagues such as Taylor Swift, Post MaloneAnd Camila Cabello She was sitting and encouraging him to dance with her.
katy perry He was one of the most prominent stars of the evening, receiving the MTV Video Vanguard Award and joining previous award recipients ShakiraTo celebrate her accomplishments in her music career, the 39-year-old singer performed a medley of her biggest hits, including “California Girls”, “Teenage Dream”, “Lifetimes” and more.
In her emotional speech she thanked her husband, Orlando Bloomthe daughter of the person who presented the award Daisy Doveand her fans. She addressed her fans, saying, “My catty cats! You've stood by me all my life, and the LGBTQ community, who I couldn't be here without and who have shown me you can be both kind and no-nonsense.”
Megan Thee Stallion Boldly recreated britney spears' In the famous costume from her “Slave 4 U” music video, with a real snake wrapped around her arms. When the crowd went crazy, she screamed in fear, “Okay! OK! Stop the music! Stop the music! I'm just playing – come grab this snake. I don't know this snake, and this snake doesn't know me.”
eminem opened the 40th annual festival in Elmont, New York, with a performance of songs “Houdini” and “Somebody Save Me” from his most recent album. The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)His show featured several men wearing blonde wigs that resembled his 2000s Slim Shady look, including a younger version of him.
Taylor Swift won the MTV 'Video of the Year' award for the third consecutive year for his music video “Fortnite”, Post MaloneWhile thanking her team and the 29-year-old musician for helping make the project happen, she made sure to give a special thanks to her boyfriend, Travis KelceIn her speech, she shared, “Something I'll always remember is that when I would finish a take and say 'cut,' I would always hear someone yell 'wooo' from across the studio where we were shooting, and that person was my boyfriend, Travis.”
Chappel Roan reacts to photographer telling someone to “shut up”:
“You shut up!”
— Buzzing Pop (@buzzingpop) September 11, 2024
Chapel Roan made Headlines Last night a photographer allegedly yelled, “Shut up” while she was posing on the carpet. The 26-year-old singer immediately responded, pointing a finger at the person and yelling, “Shut up!”
