This year's VMAs were by no means boring!
The MTV Video Music Awards were held in New York last night to honour the best in music, with some newcomers like Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan taking home big awards.
The ceremony was hosted by Megan Thee Stallion and featured live performances from Shawn Mendes, Camilla Cabello and more.
Here are the Top 7 moments people are talking about after last night's awards.
7). Megan Thee Stallion paying homage to Britney’s 2001 VMAs performance.
Think of the VMAs and you probably think of Britney’s iconic I’m A Slave 4 U performance at the 2001 ceremony where she danced with python around her neck.
Megan emulated the look to a tee complete with a green bra top and a yellow live snake — though she wasn’t putting up with the reptile for long and asked for it to be taken off her halfway through her introduction.
yes megan thee stallion paying homage to britney spears with a snake! #vmas
pic.twitter.com/OR4R5IEefD— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) September 12, 2024
6). Sabrina Carpenter shifting an alien
Megan wasn’t the only artist to pay homage to Britney last night. The spoken word section of Oops I Did It Again played during Sabrina Carpenter's live performance of Taste.
And if that weren't enough to keep the audience entertained, the singer also lobbed the gob on the alien before launching into Espresso.
Full performance of Sabrina Carpenter at the #VMAs
pic.twitter.com/Jn46IjdoUy— SabrinaUpdates (@charts_sabrina) September 12, 2024
5). Katy Perry's Acceptance Speech
Her latest music might not be getting the reception she wants from fans and critics alike, but Katy Perry's still got it.
The only word to describe @katyperry's #VMAs Video Vanguard Medley is ... ICONIC 👏 #KatyVMAVanguard pic.twitter.com/R7ZW2xP8CB
— Video Music Awards (@vmas) September 12, 2024
The Teenage Dream singer knocked it out of the park with a medley of her top hits, and gave an impassioned speech as she accepted the Video Vanguard Award.
"Do whatever it takes to stay true to yourself, and true to your art."
Katy Perry @katyperry delivered a powerful message on the importance of authenticity as she accepted the 2024 @vmas Vanguard Award.#KatyPerry #VMAs pic.twitter.com/slea9tP9Ky
— GLXY Entertainment (@thisisglxy) September 12, 2024
4). Chappell Roan Makes Her VMAs debut
There’s no doubt about it, 2024 is Chappel Roan's year. The Midwestern Princess has skyrocketed to fame in the last few months following the success of her two singles Good Luck Babe! and Hot To Go.
And when it came to her first live performance at the VMAs, Roan didn’t disappoint.
🎥 @ChappellRoan performing "Good Luck, Babe!" tonight at the VMAs 💋⚔️ pic.twitter.com/45t9TiisGH
— Chappell Roan Now (@ChappellRoanNow) September 12, 2024
She gave a memorable, medieval-themed performance of her two biggest hits, inviting by one of her drag queen role models, Sasha Colby on stage and shot a flaming arrow across the stage at one point.
🎥| @ChappellRoan accepting her Moonman for Best New Artist at the #VMAs
“For all the queer kids in the midwest watching right now, I see you, I understand you, because I’m one of you, and don’t ever let anyone tell that you can’t be exactly who you wanna be, bitch.” pic.twitter.com/BkF3UOlg2Z
— Chappell Roan Now (@ChappellRoanNow) September 12, 2024
The pop star went on to win her first VMA for Best New Artist and gave an emotional speech.
3). The creep yaudience member during LL Cool J's hip hop medley performance
One of the highlights of the VMAs was LL Cool J performing a nostaglic medley of his hip hop hits.
Joined by Flavor Flav and Chuck D of Public Enemy, the rapper and actor performed a medley of hits like Mama Said Knock You Out and Bring the Noise.
Log on to Twitter though and there's one person everyone's talking about following the performance.
The camera pans to the audience and one particular member is looking... a bit sinister?
Did anyone just see this chic in the audience after #LLCOOLJ #VMAs
Omg my husband and I laughed so hard 🤣😆🤣😆🤣 pic.twitter.com/NKzAkQiGTu
— Dart🎯 (@Atari_Force) September 12, 2024
2). Benson Boone somersaulting off a piano
Another breakout star of 2024 is Benson Boone, who performed his popular hit Beautiful Things at the Video Music Awards.
An emotive song, but no one was expecting the man to somersault off the piano he was standing on!
The sparkily jumpsuit. The high notes. The FLIPS. I’m impressed… Benson Boone knows how to put on a SHOW! #VMAs pic.twitter.com/0ybJR220aA
— Kristen Maldonado (@kaymaldo) September 12, 2024
All we can say is fairplay 😂
1). Taylor Swift thanks boyfriend Travis Kelce after record win
The fans were fawning over their favourite couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at last nights awards.
As the superstar accepted her award for Video Of The Year for the third year in the row for Fortnight, she gave a sweet tribute to her football playing boyfriend.
"Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic," she said, “So, I want to thank him for adding that to our shoot, because I’ll always remember that."
🚨| Taylor Swift thanking Travis Kelce in her acceptance speech for "Video Of The Year" at the 2024 #VMAs!
"That one person was my boyfriend, Travis! Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic so I wanna thank him"
— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) September 12, 2024
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