The MTV Video Music Awards presented a star packed night as they presented the annual awards and honoured some of the biggest names in music.
LL Cool J hosted the gala event from the birthplace of MTV – New York City! In a historic moment, the MTV VMA’s comes to network television on CBS.
Doja Cat is joined by soprano saxophone virtuoso Kenny G gets the night of music started off with a performance.
Lenny Kravitz presents the first award of the night for Artist of the Year to Lady Gaga; beating out Beyonce and Taylor Swift!
Lola Young makes her VMA debut performance.
Latin star J Balvin introduces Latin Icon Ricky Martin who performs a medley of his songs in English and Spanish including “La Vida Loca” and “La Cupa La Vida”. Jessica Simpson presented Martin with the inaugural MTV VMA Latin Icon Award. Martin said that he is addicted to the applause. He dedicated the award to his children. He has been making music for 40 years.
Tate McRae gives a performance in her VMA debut.
Paris Hilton presented the award for Song of the Year to Rose’ and Bruno Mars for “APT”.
LL Cool J introduced Busta Rymes who is the recipient of the MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award. Donned in red, Busta gives a rousing performance; along with some friends.
Sabrina Carpenter performs.
The award for Push Performance of the Year went to Katseye for “Touch”.
Post Malone and Jelly Roll give a performance via live stream from Germany where they are on tour.
Bailey Zimmerman gives a performance.
Ariana Grande introduces the MTV Video Vanguard Award recipient Mariah Carey who gives a medley performance. Ariana Grande presents the award to Carey.
Lady Gaga gives a video performance from her Madison Square Garden shows.
VMA New Artist of the Year Alex Aarren performs.
Jack Osbourne and his family kicked off the tribute to Ozzy with a video. In a video clip, Ozzy said that he has lived an incredible life. The musical tribute kicks off with Yungblud and a performance of “Crazy Train”; followed by “Changes”. Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry take the stage to join the tribute.
J Balvin takes the stage for a performance.
The award for Best Album goes to Sabrina Carpenter for “Short ‘n Sweet”.
Country singer Megan Maroney performs.
Sombr gives a performance.
The award for Best Pop Song goes to Ariana Grande for “Brighter Days Ahead”.
The award for Best Collaboration goes to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars for “Die with a Smile”.
Conan Gray gave a performance.
The biggest award of the night – Video of the Year – goes to Ariana Grande for “Brighter Days Ahead”.