She has already broken the record for the most-streamed album in a single day on Spotify after the release of the highly anticipated “Midnights” album last month, and now Taylor Swift has further recognition that she’s reached icon status after bagging four awards at the 2022 MTV EMAs. The “Anti-Hero” singer took home the awards for best artist, best video, best pop, and best longform video, making her the most successful nominee of the evening. Nicki Minaj bagged two awards for best song and best hip-hop, while Harry Styles won best live and best UK & Ireland act.
The awards bash, which took place in Düsseldorf, Germany, saw celebrities arrive on the MTV EMAs red carpet wearing glamorous outfits including naked dresses, netted skirts, and Barbiecore looks. Rita Ora and Taika Waititi proved their infectious chemistry as the couple laughed and teased each other while hosting the show. The big night was opened with a performance by David Guetta and Bebe Rexha, who performed their hit song “I’m Good (Blue)” with Rexha swinging onto the stage. Later, Stormzy performed “Fire Babe” and Lewis Capaldi sang his hit “Forget Me”.
In addition to the glitz and glamour of the evening, there was poignant messaging throughout. The arena turned blue and yellow in support of Ukraine during a performance by Ukranian band Kalush Orchestra. Three Ukrainian women – Lina Deshvar, Anna Kutova, and Anfisa Yakovina – were also awarded with the generation change award for fighting for the rights of those impacted by the war in Ukraine.
See all the winners at the MTV EMAs below:
Best Song
“Me Porto Bonito” by Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone
“As It Was” by Harry Styles
“First Class” by Jack Harlow
“About Damn Time” by Lizzo
“Super Freaky Girl” by Nicki Minaj – WINNER
“Despechå” by Rosalía
Best Video
“Pink Venom” by Blackpink
“Woman” by Doja Cat
“As It Was” by Harry Styles
“The Heart Part 5” by Kendrick Lamar
“Super Freaky Girl” by Nicki Minaj
“All Too Well” by Taylor Swift (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) – WINNER
Best Artist
Adele
Beyoncé
Harry Styles
Nicki Minaj
Rosalía
Taylor Swift – WINNER
Best Collaboration
“Me Porto Bonito” by Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone
“I’m Good (Blue)” by David Guetta & Bebe Rexha – WINNER
“Staying Alive” by DJ Khaled ft. Drake & Lil Baby
“Sweetest Pie” by Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa
“I Like You (A Happier Song)” by Post Malone with Doja Cat
“Te Felicito” by Shakira, Rauw Alejandro
“The Motto” by Tiësto & Ava Max
Best Live
Coldplay
Ed Sheeran
Harry Styles – WINNER
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga
The Weeknd
Best Pop
Billie Eilish
Doja Cat
Ed Sheeran
Harry Styles
Lizzo
Taylor Swift – WINNER
Best New
Baby Keem
Dove Cameron
Gayle
Seventeen – WINNER
Stephen Sanchez
Tems
Best UK & Ireland Act
Adele
Cat Burns
Dave
Harry Styles – WINNER
Lewis Capaldi
Best K-Pop
Blackpink
BTS
Itzy
Lisa – WINNER
Seventeen
Twice
Best Latin
Anitta – WINNER
Bad Bunny
Becky G
J Balvin
Rosalía
Shakira
Best Electronic
Calvin Harris
David Guetta – WINNER
DJ Snake
Marshmello
Swedish House Mafia
Tiësto
Best Hip Hop
Drake
Future
Jack Harlow
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj – WINNER
Best Rock
Foo Fighters
Liam Gallagher
Måneskin
Muse – WINNER
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Killers
Best Alternative
Gorillaz – WINNER
Imagine Dragons
Panic! at the Disco
Tame Impala
Twenty One Pilots
Yungblud
Best R&B
Chlöe – WINNER
Givēon
H.E.R.
Khalid
Summer Walker
SZA
Best Longform Video
“Studio 666” by Foo Fighter
“Motomami” (Rosalía TikTok LIVE Performance) by Rosalía
“Mel Made Me Do It” by Stormzy
Taylor Hawkins Tribute concert, Wembley Stadium, London
“All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift – WINNER
Video For Good
“2step” (feat. Lil Baby) by Ed Sheeran – 2step (feat. Lil Baby)
“The Heart Part 5” by Kendrick Lamar
“P*ssy” by Latto
“About Damn Time” by Lizzo
“Unholy” (feat. Kim Petras) by Sam Smith – WINNER
“Fils de joie” by Stromae
Biggest Fans
Blackpink
BTS – WINNER
Harry Styles
Lady Gaga
Nicki Minaj
Taylor Swift
Best Push
Nessa Barrett
Seventeen – WINNER
Mae Muller
Gayle
Shenseea
Omar Apollo
Wet Leg
Muni Long
Doechii
Saucy Santana
Stephen Sanchez
JVKE
Best Metaverse Performance
Blackpink The Virtual | PUBG – WINNER
BTS | Minecraft
Charli XCX | Roblox
Justin Bieber – An Interactive Virtual Experience | Wave
Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience | Roblox
Best Look ‘Personal Style’
Rita Ora
Generation Change
Lina Deshvar, Anna Kutova, and Anfisa Yakovina