ECNETNews reports that the 2024 Video Music Awards were held on September 11 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, showcasing a night of memorable performances and outstanding achievements in music. Taylor Swift led the pack with an impressive 12 nominations and emerged triumphant with seven wins, including the coveted Video of the Year for “Fortnight,” along with honors for Artist of the Year, Best Pop, and Best Editing.
Swift took a moment during her acceptance speech for Best Collaboration to pay tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001, stating, “Everyone who lost a loved one and everyone that we lost, and that is the most important thing about today.” She emphasized the importance of honoring those impacted by the events of that day while expressing gratitude to her collaborators.
With her latest wins, Swift has set a new record for Video of the Year, bringing her total to an astonishing five, along with a career total of 30 wins across all categories.
Major Awards Presented at the 2024 Video Music Awards
Video of the Year
WINNER: Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
Artist of the Year
WINNER: Taylor Swift
Song of the Year
WINNER: Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Best New Artist
WINNER: Chappell Roan
Best Collaboration
WINNER: Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
Best Pop
WINNER: Taylor Swift
Best Hip-Hop
WINNER: Eminem – Houdini
Best R&B
WINNER: SZA – Snooze
Best Alternative
WINNER: Benson Boone – Beautiful Things
Best Rock
WINNER: Lenny Kravitz – Human
Best Latin
WINNER: Anitta – Mil Veces
Best Afrobeats
WINNER: Ayra Starr Featuring Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
Best K-Pop
WINNER: Lisa – Rockstar
Best Direction
WINNER: Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
Best Editing
WINNER: Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
Best Visual Effects
WINNER: Eminem – Houdini
Best Group
WINNER: Seventeen
Song of the Summer
WINNER: Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
VMAs Most Iconic Performance
WINNER: Katy Perry – Roar
