Wondering which stars clinched a Moon Person at the 2023 MTV VMAs? Shakira earned the prestigious Video Vanguard Award while Diddy was honored with the Global Icon Award.
Let’s dive into the night’s biggest moments…
Music royalty marked their presence at New Jersey’s Prudential Center for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, setting the stage for a night replete with awe-inspiring performances and memorable speeches.
Taylor Swift, leading with an impressive 11 nominations, etched her name in VMAs history by winning the “Video of the Year” award for “Anti-Hero”. This marked her fourth win in the category – a record-setting achievement. (Her previous record was three wins.)
Hot on Swift’s trail was SZA with eight nods, followed by Kim Petras, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and Sam Smith.
Check out the complete list of the 2023 VMAs victors, including those who snagged the prestigious Global Icon and Video Vanguard Awards.
GLOBAL ICON AWARD:
– Sean “Diddy” Combs
VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD:
– Shakira
VIDEO OF THE YEAR (Sponsored by Burger King®):
– Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero” (Republic Records)
ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
– Taylor Swift
SONG OF THE YEAR:
– Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero” (Republic Records)
BREAKOUT ARTIST:
– Ice Spice (10K Projects / Capitol Records)
PUSH PERFORMANCE:
– April 2023: TOMORROW X TOGETHER – “Sugar Rush Ride” (BIGHIT MUSIC / Republic Records)
TOP COLLAB:
– KAROL G, Shakira – “TQG” (Universal Music Latino)
BEST POP:
– Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero” (Republic Records)
BEST HIP-HOP:
– Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl” (Republic Records)
BEST R&B:
– SZA – “Shirt” (Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records)
BEST ALTERNATIVE:
– Lana Del Rey ft. Jon Batiste – “Candy Necklace” (Interscope Records)
BEST ROCK:
– Måneskin – “THE LONELIEST” (Arista Records)
BEST LATIN:
– Anitta – “Funk Rave” (Republic Records)
BEST K-POP:
– Stray Kids – “S-Class” (JYP / Republic)
BEST AFROBEATS:
– Rema & Selena Gomez – “Calm Down” (Mavin Global Holdings Ltd / Jonzing World Entertainment / SMG Music / Interscope Records)
VIDEO FOR GOOD:
– Dove Cameron – “Breakfast”
DIRECTORIAL EXCELLENCE:
– Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero” (Directed by Taylor Swift)
STUNNING VISUALS:
– Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero” (Visual Effects by Parliament)
CHOREOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT:
– BLACKPINK – “Pink Venom” (Choreography by Kiel Tutin, Sienna Lalau, Lee Jung (YGX), Taryn Cheng (YGX))
CREATIVE ART DIRECTION:
– Doja Cat – “Attention” (Art Direction by Spencer Graves)
MASTERFUL EDITING:
– Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire” (Edited by Sofia Kerpan and David Checel)
SUMMER HIT SHOW:
– Taylor Swift
GROUP HIGHLIGHT:
– BLACKPINK
SUMMER ANTHEM:
– Jung Kook ft. Latto – “Seven”
ALBUM SPOTLIGHT:
– Taylor Swift – Midnights
CINEMATOGRAPHIC ACHIEVEMENT:
– Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero” (Cinematography by Rina Yang)
As the curtains fall on the 2023 MTV VMAs, it’s evident that it was a night of celebration, recognition, and musical triumph. From seasoned artists setting new records to newcomers making a mark, the event was a testament to the diverse and evolving music world. As we groove to the award-winning tunes and anticipate what the next year holds, here’s a toast to all the artists who continue to inspire and entertain fans worldwide.
