Taylor Swift wins high prize, pronounces new album at MTV Video Music Awards
9 min readBy Associated Press
Taylor Swift took house the highest prize on the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday earlier than she closed out the present with a surprisingly large announcement: Her new album.
“I thought it would be a fun moment to tell you that my new album comes out Oct. 21,” mentioned Swift after she received video of the yr for her challenge “All Too Well: The Short Film” (10 minute model), which claimed finest lengthy type video and course. “I will tell you more at midnight.”
Swift mentioned on social media that her upcoming tenth studio album could be referred to as “Midnights,” which she says will contain “stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life.” Her upcoming album comes after she launched “Folklore” and “Evermore.” Both initiatives got here out 5 months aside two years in the past. “Folklore” received album of the yr on the 2021 Grammy Awards.
The pop star’s reveal got here on the finish of her acceptance speech the place she praised the opposite girls within the class – which included Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo.
“I know with every second of this moment that we wouldn’t be able to make this short film if it weren’t for you – the fans,” she mentioned. “I wouldn’t be able to re-record my albums if it wasn’t for you. You emboldened me to do that.”
Swift spoke earlier about creating her first quick movie, giving because of a number of together with actors Sadie Sink and Dylan O’Brien who starred within the challenge.
“We put our entire hearts into this,” Swift mentioned.
Rapper Jack Harlow made his mark all through the complete present. He kicked off the present with a efficiency inside a mock airplane strolling down aisle whereas performing his hit track “First Class,” which was sampled by Fergie’s “Glamorous.” The rapper joined Fergie onstage – who wore a glowing silver gown with the crimson phrases “First Class” – whereas she sang her 2006 jam.
“Thank you to Fergie for coming out with me tonight and clearing this song,” mentioned Harlow after “First Class” received the award for track of the summer season later within the present. “The beauty of this song is that people don’t realize it’s so hip-hop because of the sampling. To bring Fergie into the mix in this way means the world to me. It’s truly full circle. ‘Glamorous’ was one of the most important songs of my childhood.”
During the present, Depp made a shock look because the Moon Man almost three months after the decision in his defamation trial along with his former spouse Amber Heard. The 59-year-old actor appeared to drift from the ceiling whereas carrying the long-lasting astronaut outfit along with his face digitally inserted into customized’s helmet.
“And you know what? I needed the work,” Depp advised the viewers on the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Lizzo had Taylor Swift dancing out of her seat whereas she carried out her new single “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready).” Lizzo received an award for video for good for “About Damn Time.”
Harlow’s identify was referred to as to come back proper again onstage to gather the present’s first award for his visitor look on Lil Nas X’s track “Industry Baby,” which received for finest collaboration, artwork course and visible results. Harlow, Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar every entered the awards tied for main nominees with seven apiece.
“This one is for the champions,” mentioned Lil Nas X earlier than Harlow thanked him for the collaboration on the chart-topping single.
Harlow, along with performing and successful awards, joined LL Cool J and Nicki Minaj because the present’s hosts.
Minaj carried out a medley of her profession’s largest hits from “Roman’s Revenge,” “Chun-Li,” “Moment 4 Life,” “Beez in the Trap,” “Anaconda” and “Super Bass.” After her set, the rapper accepted the present’s Video Vanguard award, which MTV has mentioned she’s receiving for her artistry, barrier-breaking hip-hop and standing as a worldwide famous person. The honor is called after Michael Jackson.
During her acceptance speech, Minaj paid tribute to different music icons comparable to Jackson, Whitney Houston and Lil Wayne. She spoke in regards to the significance of psychological well being.
“I wish people took mental health seriously, even when you think they have the perfect lives,” mentioned Minaj, who later received finest hip-hop for her track “Do We Have a Problem?” that includes Lil Baby.
Harry Styles received album of the yr for “Harry’s House.” He was unable to attend the awards because of his present at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Bad Bunny carried out his hit “Titi Me Pregunto” from Yankee Stadium after he received artist of the yr.
“I have been saying it and I always believed from the beginning that I could become great,” he mentioned. “That I could become one of the biggest stars in the world without having to change my culture, my language, my jargon. I am Benito Antonio Martínez from Puerto Rico to the whole world, thank you!”
Eminem and Snoop Dogg introduced the metaverse to the VMAs because the duo carried out “From the D 2 The LBC,” which was featured on Eminem’s biggest hits album “Curtain Call 2.”
The Red Hot Chili Peppers took the stage because the recipients of the Global Icon award after being launched by Cheech & Chong as their “favorite band of all time.” The band – which consists of Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and John Frusciante – carried out a number of songs together with their traditional “Can’t Stop” from the the group’s 2002 album “By the Way” and their latest hit “Black Summer,” which received finest rock.
Flea made a speech about his love for human beings together with cockroaches, bushes and grime. Smith, the band’s drummer, devoted the award to Taylor Hawkins, the late Foo Fighters drummer who died early this yr.
“I dedicate this to Taylor and his family,” he mentioned. “I love them and I miss him every day.”
Madonna, who’s essentially the most awarded artist in MTV historical past with 20 wins, grew to become the one artist to obtain a nomination in every of the VMAs 5 a long time. She earned her 69th nomination for her 14th studio album “Madame X.”
Taylor Swift took house the highest prize on the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday earlier than she closed out the present with a surprisingly large announcement: Her new album.
“I thought it would be a fun moment to tell you that my new album comes out Oct. 21,” mentioned Swift after she received video of the yr for her challenge “All Too Well: The Short Film” (10 minute model), which claimed finest lengthy type video and course. “I will tell you more at midnight.”
Swift mentioned on social media that her upcoming tenth studio album could be referred to as “Midnights,” which she says will contain “stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life.” Her upcoming album comes after she launched “Folklore” and “Evermore.” Both initiatives got here out 5 months aside two years in the past. “Folklore” received album of the yr on the 2021 Grammy Awards.
The pop star’s reveal got here on the finish of her acceptance speech the place she praised the opposite girls within the class – which included Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo.
“I know with every second of this moment that we wouldn’t be able to make this short film if it weren’t for you – the fans,” she mentioned. “I wouldn’t be able to re-record my albums if it wasn’t for you. You emboldened me to do that.”
Swift spoke earlier about creating her first quick movie, giving because of a number of together with actors Sadie Sink and Dylan O’Brien who starred within the challenge.
“We put our entire hearts into this,” Swift mentioned.
Rapper Jack Harlow made his mark all through the complete present. He kicked off the present with a efficiency inside a mock airplane strolling down aisle whereas performing his hit track “First Class,” which was sampled by Fergie’s “Glamorous.” The rapper joined Fergie onstage – who wore a glowing silver gown with the crimson phrases “First Class” – whereas she sang her 2006 jam.
“Thank you to Fergie for coming out with me tonight and clearing this song,” mentioned Harlow after “First Class” received the award for track of the summer season later within the present. “The beauty of this song is that people don’t realize it’s so hip-hop because of the sampling. To bring Fergie into the mix in this way means the world to me. It’s truly full circle. ‘Glamorous’ was one of the most important songs of my childhood.”
During the present, Depp made a shock look because the Moon Man almost three months after the decision in his defamation trial along with his former spouse Amber Heard. The 59-year-old actor appeared to drift from the ceiling whereas carrying the long-lasting astronaut outfit along with his face digitally inserted into customized’s helmet.
“And you know what? I needed the work,” Depp advised the viewers on the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Lizzo had Taylor Swift dancing out of her seat whereas she carried out her new single “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready).” Lizzo received an award for video for good for “About Damn Time.”
Harlow’s identify was referred to as to come back proper again onstage to gather the present’s first award for his visitor look on Lil Nas X’s track “Industry Baby,” which received for finest collaboration, artwork course and visible results. Harlow, Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar every entered the awards tied for main nominees with seven apiece.
“This one is for the champions,” mentioned Lil Nas X earlier than Harlow thanked him for the collaboration on the chart-topping single.
Harlow, along with performing and successful awards, joined LL Cool J and Nicki Minaj because the present’s hosts.
Minaj carried out a medley of her profession’s largest hits from “Roman’s Revenge,” “Chun-Li,” “Moment 4 Life,” “Beez in the Trap,” “Anaconda” and “Super Bass.” After her set, the rapper accepted the present’s Video Vanguard award, which MTV has mentioned she’s receiving for her artistry, barrier-breaking hip-hop and standing as a worldwide famous person. The honor is called after Michael Jackson.
During her acceptance speech, Minaj paid tribute to different music icons comparable to Jackson, Whitney Houston and Lil Wayne. She spoke in regards to the significance of psychological well being.
“I wish people took mental health seriously, even when you think they have the perfect lives,” mentioned Minaj, who later received finest hip-hop for her track “Do We Have a Problem?” that includes Lil Baby.
Harry Styles received album of the yr for “Harry’s House.” He was unable to attend the awards because of his present at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Bad Bunny carried out his hit “Titi Me Pregunto” from Yankee Stadium after he received artist of the yr.
“I have been saying it and I always believed from the beginning that I could become great,” he mentioned. “That I could become one of the biggest stars in the world without having to change my culture, my language, my jargon. I am Benito Antonio Martínez from Puerto Rico to the whole world, thank you!”
Eminem and Snoop Dogg introduced the metaverse to the VMAs because the duo carried out “From the D 2 The LBC,” which was featured on Eminem’s biggest hits album “Curtain Call 2.”
The Red Hot Chili Peppers took the stage because the recipients of the Global Icon award after being launched by Cheech & Chong as their “favorite band of all time.” The band – which consists of Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and John Frusciante – carried out a number of songs together with their traditional “Can’t Stop” from the the group’s 2002 album “By the Way” and their latest hit “Black Summer,” which received finest rock.
Flea made a speech about his love for human beings together with cockroaches, bushes and grime. Smith, the band’s drummer, devoted the award to Taylor Hawkins, the late Foo Fighters drummer who died early this yr.
“I dedicate this to Taylor and his family,” he mentioned. “I love them and I miss him every day.”
Madonna, who’s essentially the most awarded artist in MTV historical past with 20 wins, grew to become the one artist to obtain a nomination in every of the VMAs 5 a long time. She earned her 69th nomination for her 14th studio album “Madame X.”
