The 2016 MTV VMA’s ceremony was held in New York City last night, showcasing Rihanna who opened the festivities with a medley of her greatest hits; and the glitter and glamour of the best Pop/Urban/Hip Hop and coolest young artists around.
The award show began on MTV in 1984, the ‘Moonman’ being the coveted prize. Most people forget (or aren’t old enough to remember) that the new MTV channel used an Apollo 11 cartoon with colorful graphics to kick off the new medium – thus the ‘Moonman’ was born. Here are the significant/relevant winners of note from last night’s ceremony…
Video of the Year: Beyoncé – “Formation”
Best Pop Video: Beyoncé – “Formation”
Best Rock Video: twenty one pilots “Heathens”
Best New Artist: DNCE
Best Male Video: Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna – “This Is What You Came For”
Best Female Video: Beyoncé – “Hold Up”
Best Hip Hop Video: Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Best Art Direction: David Bowie – “Blackstar”
Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Rihanna
Best Chorography: Beyoncé – “Formation”
Best Direction: Beyoncé – “Formation”
Best Cinematography: Beyoncé – “Formation”
Song of the Summer: Fifth Harmony featuring Fetty Wap — “All In My Head”
Breakthrough Ling Form Video: Beyoncé – “Lemonade”
Best Visual Effects: Coldplay – “Up&Up”
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