MTV is known for bringing out some of the most epic and unforgettable award shows. I mean, some of the most iconic and memorable moments in entertainment history have happened at an MTV award show stage. Well, that’s exactly what happened this past weekend as MTV showed NYC what it really is like to be the “City That Never Sleeps” with its stupendous and legendary MTV Video Music Awards which took place on August 28, 2016 at the renowned Madison Square Garden.
There were an endless list of highlights from the event and there is no wonder as to why the VMAs continue to be a trending topic. Should we begin with how Drake professed his love for Rihanna since “he was 22-years-old” as he presented Rihanna with the Vanguard Award? Or should we talk about all of the outstanding musical performances including that of Queen B’s, Britney Spears and G-Eazy’s, Rihanna and more? What about the “Final Five” presenting an award and getting a hug from Beyonce? Or do we begin with all of the awe-inspiring and spectacular white carpet event attires that so many of our favorite celebrities rocked at the event? No matter where we begin, we will end off by saying this: MTV yet again brought another masterpiece of an award show and it truly was a legendary night.
In case you missed it or if you just want to celebrate even more the extraordinary achievements of your favorite celebrities, here is the full list of winners at this year’s 2016 MTV Video Music Awards courtesy of MTV.com. Comment below and tell me or tweet me at @alexisjoyvipacc, did YOU tune in to the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards? What was your favorite part of the event and who were you most excited to see win a Moonman?
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Winners of the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Winner: Beyoncé – “Formation”
Adele – “Hello”
Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Justin Bieber – “Sorry”
Kanye West – “Famous”
BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Adele – “Hello”
Winner: Beyoncé – “Hold Up”
Sia – “Cheap Thrills”
Ariana Grande – “Into You”
Rihanna ft. Drake – “Work” (short version)
BEST MALE VIDEO
Winner: Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna – “This Is What You Came For”
Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Bryson Tiller – “Don’t”
Kanye West – “Famous”
The Weeknd – “Can’t Feel My Face”
BEST COLLABORATION
Winner: Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign – “Work From Home”
Beyoncé ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Freedom”
Ariana Grande ft. Lil Wayne – “Let Me Love You”
Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna – “This Is What You Came For”
Rihanna ft. Drake – “Work” (short version)
BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
Winner: Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Desiigner – “Panda”
Bryson Tiller – “Don’t”
Chance The Rapper ft. Saba – “Angels”
2 Chainz – “Watch Out”
BEST POP VIDEO
Winner: Beyoncé – “Formation”
Adele – “Hello”
Justin Bieber – “Sorry”
Alessia Cara – “Wild Things”
Ariana Grande – “Into You”
SONG OF SUMMER
Winner: Fifth Harmony featuring Fetty Wap — “All In My Head (Flex)”
Drake — “One Dance”
Justin Timberlake — “Can’t Stop The Feeling”
Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber & MØ — “Cold Water”
Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna — “This Is What You Came For”
Sia — “Cheap Thrills”
The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey — “Closer”
Nick Jonas featuring Ty Dolla $ign — “Bacon”
Kent Jones — “Don’t Mind”
Selena Gomez — “Kill ‘Em With Kindness”
BEST ROCK VIDEO
Winner: twenty one pilots – “Heathens”
All Time Low – “Missing You”
Coldplay – “Adventure Of A Lifetime”
Fall Out Boy ft. Demi Lovato – “Irresistible”
Panic! At The Disco – “Victorious”
BEST ELECTRONIC VIDEO
Winner: Calvin Harris & Disciples – “How Deep Is Your Love”
99 Souls ft. Destiny’s Child & Brandy – “The Girl Is Mine”
Mike Posner – “I Took A Pill In Ibiza”
Afrojack – “SummerThing!”
The Chainsmokers ft. Daya – “Don’t Let Me Down”
BREAKTHROUGH LONG FORM VIDEO
Winner: Beyoncé – Lemonade
Florence + The Machine – The Odyssey
Justin Bieber – PURPOSE: The Movement
Chris Brown – Royalty
Troye Sivan – Blue Neighbourhood Trilogy
BEST NEW ARTIST
Presented by Taco Bell®
Winner: DNCE
Bryson Tiller
Desiigner
Zara Larsson
Lukas Graham
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PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES
Presented by Orbit® Gum
BEST ART DIRECTION
Winner: David Bowie – “Blackstar” (Production Designer: Jan Houllevigue)
Beyoncé – “Hold Up” (Production Designer: Jason Hougaard)
Fergie – “M.I.L.F. $” (Production Designer: Alexander Delgado)
Drake – “Hotline Bling” (Production Designer: Jeremy MacFarlane)
Adele – “Hello” (Production Designer: Colombe Raby)
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Winner: Beyoncé – “Formation” (Choreographer: Chris Grant, JaQuel Knight, Dana Foglia)
Missy Elliott ft. Pharrell – “WTF (Where They From)” (Choreographer: Hi-Hat)
Beyoncé – “Sorry” (Choreographer: Chris Grant, JaQuel Knight, Dana Foglia, Anthony Burrell, Beyoncé Knowles Carter)
FKA Twigs – “M3LL155X” (Choreographers: Aaron Sillis, Benjamin Milan, Kenrick Sandy and FKA twigs)
Florence + The Machine – “Delilah” (Choreographer: Holly Blakey)
BEST DIRECTION
Winner: Beyoncé – “Formation” (Director: Melina Matsoukas)
Coldplay – “Up&Up” (Director: Vania Heymann, Gal Muggia)
Adele – “Hello” (Director: Xavier Dolan)
David Bowie – “Lazarus” (Director: Johan Renck)
Tame Impala – “The Less I Know The Better” (Director: Canada)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Winner: Beyoncé – “Formation” (Cinematographer: Malik Sayeed)
Adele – “Hello” (Cinematographer: André Turpin)
David Bowie – “Lazarus” (Cinematographer: Crille Forsberg)
Alesso – “I Wanna Know” (Cinematographer: Corey Jennings)
Ariana Grande – “Into You” (Cinematographer: Paul Laufer)
BEST EDITING
Winner: Beyoncé – “Formation” (Editor: Jeff Selis)
Adele – “Hello” (Editor: Xavier Dolan)
Fergie – “M.I.L.F. $” (Editor: Vinnie Hobbs)
David Bowie – “Lazarus” (Editor: Johan Söderberg)
Ariana Grande – “Into You” (Editor: Hannah Lux Davis)
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Winner: Coldplay – “Up&Up” (VFX Editor: Vania Heymann, Gloria FX)
FKA Twigs – “M3LL155X” (VFX Editors: Lewis Saunders and Electric Theatre Collective)
Adele – “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” (VFX Editor: Jonathan Box, MPC)
The Weeknd – “Can’t Feel My Face” (VFX Editor: Bryan Smaller)
Zayn – “PILLOWTALK” (VFX Editor: David Smith)