At this year’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMA), Taylor Swift, the pop superstar, dominated the stage, securing the prestigious Artist of the Year title. Her remarkable achievement included a total of nine VMA trophies, with the top honor going to her sensational hit song ‘Anti-Hero.’
‘Anti-Hero,’ the leading single from Swift’s 2022 ‘Midnights’ album, delves deep into a range of insecurities and features a chorus that resounds with the words: “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me.”
Taking the stage during a break from her record-setting Eras Tour, Swift expressed her astonishment, saying, “This is unbelievable. The fact that this is a fan-voted award means so much to me.” It marked Swift’s second consecutive win in the video of the year category, following her victory last year for the extended version of the breakup anthem “All Too Well.”
Taylor Swift had an impressive total of 11 award nominations, with her taking home nine, leading the pack. Following closely behind was SZA with eight nominations, while Blackpink, Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Minaj, and Rodrigo each received six nominations. Kim Petras and Sam Smith weren’t far behind with five nominations each. The list continued, with Beyonce, Diddy, Drake, Ice Spice, Karol G, Metro Boomin, Shakira, and Tomorrow X Together all earning four nominations each, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Swift’s impressive nine awards on Tuesday tied the record for the most significant VMA haul in a single night, as confirmed by MTV.
Interestingly, the Artist of the Year category featured female nominees only, including Beyonce, Doja, Karol G, Minaj, and Shakira. This marked a historic moment, as it was the first time since the category’s introduction in 2017 that all the nominees were women.
The VMA ceremony also showcased performances by a lineup of talented musicians, including Demi Lovato, Shakira, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B with Megan Thee Stallion, Diddy, Lil Wayne, Doja Cat, and Fall Out Boy, among others.
Shakira received the prestigious Video Vanguard Award, and the evening introduced a new category, “Best Afrobeats.”
The 2023 VMAs were broadcast live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center, with fan voting determining the outcome in all categories.
Among the other notable awards, the Italian rock band Maneskin secured the Best Rock Performance award for their song ‘The Loneliest,’ surpassing formidable contenders like Metallica, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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