When Taylor Swift surprised everyone by showing up on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards, it was evident that she was going to dominate the night. With her fourth Video of the Year win, Swift solidified herself as the ultimate winner. Despite the absence of Beyoncé, Harry Styles, and Miley Cyrus, Swift, who received the most nominations, brought the much-needed energy to the show. She was seen enjoying herself in the audience, celebrating her win for Best Pop Video with *NSYNC, and bonding with Ice Spice, her collaborator on the song “Karma.” Swift was presented with her fourth Video of the Year Award by LL Cool J.
Swift’s presence at awards shows is unparalleled, and she personifies the excitement we all feel when we see our favorite pop idols. The joy on her face was evident when she won her first Moon Person of the night for Best Pop Video. The reunion of *NSYNC added to the excitement as they presented Swift with the award.
On the other hand, the reunion of *NSYNC, while highly anticipated, fell short of expectations. The boy band, now much older and looking like dads, didn’t quite match their previous pin-up status. However, Lance Bass’s blue hair did bring a touch of hipness to their appearance. It was a letdown that their reunion didn’t include a performance.
Diddy, on the other hand, did not disappoint. He received the Global Icon Award and gave a career-spanning performance that reminded everyone how it’s done. He even managed to promote his new album during his acceptance speech. Diddy’s energy and moves were as impressive as they were back when he was known as Puff Daddy.
Lil Wayne’s opening performance didn’t live up to his iconic status. While it was fitting to have a rapper open the show in honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, his song choices didn’t capture the essence of his best work. Fortunately, Olivia Rodrigo’s performance helped salvage the opening with her youthful energy and hits.
Doja Cat, who had previously hosted and performed at the VMAs, returned to the stage with even more star power and stage presence. Her performance was a highlight of the night, with her medley of songs bringing much-needed relevance to the event.
Shakira, as the first South American artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award, made a statement with her performance. She showed that she’s still a force to be reckoned with and paved the way for future Latin artists. Her performance was introduced by her former collaborator, Wyclef Jean, and she left a lasting impression as the first South American recipient of the prestigious award.
Fall Out Boy’s cover of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” was questionable. The song should only be performed by Billy Joel himself, and hearing it from Fall Out Boy at the VMAs was a confusing choice.
Overall, the MTV Video Music Awards had moments of both brilliance and disappointment, but it was Taylor Swift who stole the show with her record-breaking win and infectious energy.
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