A Look Inside the 2024 VMAs
By Emmilyn Pygon
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The 40th annual MTV Video Music Awards was broadcast live from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The event was hosted by Megan Thee Stallion. The VMAs is a cultural event that is held every year to honor and recognize the best in the music video medium. Categories include Song of the Summer, Best New Artist, Best Video, Best Song, and more.
Sabrina Carpenter accepts the Song of the Year award for "Espresso" on stage during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. Photo Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images/MTV
The VMAs begin with the red carpet to see what everyone is wearing. Some notable outfits included Taylor Swift’s plaid Dior dress and Sabrina Carpenter’s vintage look. Following this event is the exciting part of the evening: the awards! In between exciting performances from the artists, Moon Person trophies were given to Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, SZA, Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem, and various other artists. Taylor Swift broke the record with seven awards this year. The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, a lifetime achievement, was awarded to Katy Perry.
First broadcast in 1984, the MTV VMAs remain an extremely popular event that draws A-list music celebrities to an event geared towards young people. This year’s VMAs were another memorable addition to the legacy of a television network that has been unquestionably transformative in the world of entertainment.
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