The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards were handed out Wednesday night in New York. The Hollywood Reporter has rounded up the biggest moments from the show.
Taylor Swift Remembers 9/11 …
Taylor Swift took a moment to remember the tragedy of the 9/11 terrorist attacks when she accepted her first award during the telecast at the 2024 MTV VMAs . Taking the stage to accept her best collaboration Moon Person with “Fortnight” collaborator Post Malone, Swift began by reflecting on the 23rd anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attack on New York’s World Trade Center. “Waking up this morning in New York on September 11, I’ve just been thinking about what happened 23 years ago — everyone who lost a loved one and everyone that we lost,” Swift said. “And that is the most important thing about today. And everything that happens tonight falls behind that.” Read more. — Hilary Lewis
… And Wins Big
Swift took home the most coveted award of the night at the MTV Video Music Awards , breaking several records with the win. The superstar won video of the year for her song “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone . Swift won seven VMAs this year, bringing her all time total to 30, tying her with Beyoncé for most VMA wins of all time. After being presented the trophy by VMAs host Megan Thee Stallion, Swift took to the stage to share her appreciation for her fans and everyone who helped bring the music video to life. Read more. — Carly Thomas