Anitta Wins Best Latin

The winner for BEST LATIN was Anitta with “Funk Rave”. Anitta expressed her gratitude to her fans, acknowledging the support she receives from Brazil and Mexico. She also thanked herself for her hard work. More self-love and recognition to come!

Shakira Receives Video Vanguard Moon Person

MTV kindly allowed Shakira the length of a commercial break to recover from her performance before accepting the Video Vanguard Moon Person. She expressed her gratitude to the people who have helped her on her visual journey, mentioning her family, her children, and finally her fans:

Woo, go ice those hips now!

Shakira’s Fiery Performance

After Doja Cat’s outstanding performance, it seemed impossible for anyone to follow up. However, Shakira proved to be an equally impressive performer when she took the stage as the Video Vanguard recipient in 2023. Her 10-minute medley was accompanied by blazing flames, and her energetic hip movements captivated the audience. Shakira appeared to be having the best time, and the performance culminated with her standing on a podium high above her mesmerized fans.

Doja Cat Wows the Crowd

Doja Cat delivered a sensational performance that many on social media were hailing as their favorite of the night so far. Celebrities such as Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift were seen rocking out in the crowd to her songs “Attention,” “Paint the Town Red,” and “Demons.”

SZA Wins Best R&B

SZA won the award for BEST R&B with “Shirt.” However, she was not present to accept the award. Before announcing the winner, presenter French Montana sent love to his native country Morocco, which recently suffered a devastating earthquake. He announced that he is setting up an emergency fund to provide assistance.

Taylor Swift Wins Song of the Year

The winner for SONG OF THE YEAR was “Anti-Hero” by Taylor Swift. Nelly Furtado and Timbaland presented the award to a starstruck Taylor Swift. With her two wins tonight, Swift has now tied Beyoncé at 16 VMAs.

Stray Kids Take Home Best K-POP

Stray Kids won the award for BEST K-POP with their song “S-Class.” The group expressed their gratitude to MTV and their fans, promising even bigger things to come.

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Give Electrifying Performance

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion delivered an exhilarating performance of their hit song “Bongos,” and no one was more into it than Cardi B’s husband Offset. The crowd couldn’t help but be captivated by their energy and showmanship.

Taylor Swift Wins Best Pop

Taylor Swift won the award for BEST POP with “Anti-Hero.” This marks her first win of the evening out of the eight nominations she had. BFF Selena Gomez stood to cheer for the announcement. Taylor was ecstatic to have N*Sync as her presenter and suggested that their reunion must have a special reason.

N*Sync Reunites to Present Best Pop

This is not a drill. The members of N*Sync are all together on the VMA stage! Taylor Swift was on her feet as the iconic boy band took the stage to present the first award for Best Pop.

Opening Performances by Lil Wayne, Olivia Rodrigo, and Nicki Minaj

Lil Wayne kicked off the night with an energetic performance, setting the hip-hop tone for the evening. Olivia Rodrigo then transitioned the mood with her songs “Vampire” and “Get Him Back.” However, the excitement peaked when Nicki Minaj entered in a stunning pink gown with a matching veil over her face, causing the crowd to go wild.

Countdown to the 2023 VMAs

The 2023 VMAs are about to begin, with Nicki Minaj as the emcee. The MTV pre-show has already given us a sneak peek into tonight’s fashion highlights. Shakira looks beautiful in a golden gown, while Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes coordinated their outfits in red. Keep watching for more updates!