VMAs 2022

The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards have arrived, so we have all the winners of tonight's awards listed here, including Video Vanguard award winner Nicki Minaj ...

Ed Sheeran – “Bam Bam” ROSALÍA – “SAOKO” – “For Anyone” Rosalía – “Bizcochito” The Video Vanguard Lifetime Achievement award returns after a two-year-break to honor [Nicki Minaj](https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/nicki-minaj-mtv-vmas-2022-video-vanguard-award.html). The VMAs always promise hot outfits, [drama](https://www.vulture.com/2021/09/vmas-2021-did-machine-gun-kelly-and-conor-mcgregor-fight.html), and, of course, music.

Taylor Swift hit the VMAs 2022 red carpet in a shimmering Oscar de la Renta dress comprised of thousands of sparkling stones.

[Up Next](https://pagesix.com/2022/08/28/taylor-swift-to-appear-at-mtv-vmas-2022/) [Page Six exclusively reported](https://pagesix.com/2022/08/28/taylor-swift-to-appear-at-mtv-vmas-2022/) that the “Love Story” luminary would be attending the VMAs this year. [graced the VMAs 2022 red carpet](https://pagesix.com/2022/08/28/vmas-live-red-carpet-2022-see-all-the-celebrity-outfits/) Sunday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, joined by Dylan O’Brien and Rina Yang — one of the stars and the cinematographer, respectively, of the Swift-directed “All Too Well: The Short Film,” which [is up for five awards](https://nypost.com/2022/07/26/2022-mtv-vmas-jack-harlow-and-lil-nas-x-lead-nominations/).

Taylor Swift saved the MTV Video Music Awards in her bedazzled dress, accepting an award for “All Too Well” and giving an uninterrupted, Kanye-free speech.

From her rhinestone-adorned eye makeup, to her iconic red lip, even down to her silver, strappy shoes, she was a sight for very sore eyes. We have no choice but to thank her for both her emotional service in general, as well as her fashion service on this God forsaken night. I might venture to say she was the best dressed star on this carpet, which given the material we were served in this New Jersey venue, might not be saying much.

Taylor Swift surprised fans by attending the MTV VMAs, where she has been nominated for 5 awards for All Too Well (Ten Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) ...

Earlier this month, [Blackpink](https://www.vulture.com/article/blackpink-new-venom-switched-on-pop.html) released their latest single, “ [Pink Venom](https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/blackpink-pink-venom-born-pink-comeback.html)” featuring the lyric, “Look what you made us do,” which may have been a nod to the Reputation singer, or maybe a future collab. The look seemingly screams, “ [Look What You Made Me Do](https://www.vulture.com/2017/08/taylor-swift-look-what-you-made-me-do-pure-trump-era-pop-art.html)” from the Reputation era. It feels like the end of Holes where all the kids are dancing in the rain and the drought is over!

The K-pop outfit brought its new Born Pink single to the stage.

The group is up for one VMA this year, earning a Best Metaverse Performance nod for “Blackpink the Virtual.” [The Album](https://pitchfork.com/news/blackpink-release-new-album-listen/), Blackpink announced earlier this month that their second album, [Born Pink](https://pitchfork.com/news/blackpink-reveal-release-date-for-new-album-born-pink/), would arrive on September 16. [Blackpink](https://pitchfork.com/artists/blackpink/) appeared at [MTV’s 2022 Video Music Awards](https://pitchfork.com/news/tags/vma-2022/) on Sunday night (August 28), where they performed their recent single “ [Pink Venom](https://pitchfork.com/news/blackpink-drop-video-for-new-song-pink-venom-watch/).” Joined by more than a dozen backup dancers, Blackpink put on an intricate dance routine that eventually ended with plumes of smoke.

From Lizzo's faux lip ring to Dove Cameron's gothic manicure, here are the best beauty moments from the MTV VMAs 2022.

In the same spirit, [Anitta](https://www.vogue.com/article/anitta-brazilian-pop-star-beauty-guide-glamorous-day-to-night-makeup), the first Brazilian artist nominated in the best Latin category, served up a futuristic wet-look bob above her conceptual “ [heart of Brasil”](https://twitter.com/Anitta/status/1564019171154956289?cxt=HHwWgsC86cnJwbQrAAAA) crimson gown. And looking ever ethereal, “Superache”“ singer Conan Gray wore brushed-up brows with a cloud of Pre-Raphaelite curls. [Lizzo](https://www.vogue.com/article/lizzo-cover-october-2020), who heightened the drama of her voluminous navy Jean Paul Gaultier gown with a petrol blue pout punctuated by a trompe l’oeil lip ring.

The MTV VMAs are back for 2022 and bringing all the show-stopping shock value you'd expect (like a weird flying Johnny Depp cameo). Here are the winners so ...

- HOT — SEVENTEEN - P*SSY — Latto - 30 — Adele

The MTV Video Music Awards are set to take place at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and as the stars begin to make their red carpet arrival it's ...

The 'About Damn Time singer', who is up for five nominations, has once again cemented her status as queen of wild red carpet looks. But she's not the only one... The MTV Video Music Awards are set to take place at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and as the stars begin to make their red carpet arrival it's already proving to be a stylish affair.

Taylor Swift accepts the award for best longform video for "All Too Well" at the MTV Video Music Awards. (CNN) The MTV Video ...

-- Young Money / Cash Money / Republic Records *WINNER ROSALÍA -- "SAOKO" -- Columbia Records *WINNER Lil Baby -- "Do We Have A Problem?" Ed Sheeran -- "Bam Bam" -- Epic Records -- "For Anyone" -- RCA Records Doja Cat -- "Woman" -- Kemosabe Records / RCA Records

Nicki Minaj, Lizzo and Eminem are just some of the big names playing the 2022 MTV VMAs. Here's how we rank the night's best (and worst) performances.

Meanwhile, five-time VMA winner [Nicki Minaj](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/08/18/nicki-minaj-jack-harlow-ll-cool-j-host-2022-mtv-vmas/10356917002/) will celebrate her [Video Vanguard Award](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/08/08/nicki-minaj-mtv-vma-awards-2022-video-vanguard/10266955002/) with a career-spanning medley of her greatest hits. Dressed as a flight attendant, the suave rapper walked down the aisle of an airplane as he performed his chart-topper ] [“First Class,”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQBImEeXNZ4) playfully interacting with “passengers” including Avril Lavigne along the way. 1 single ] [“Super Freaky Girl,”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HInFfnzyqR4) a deserved song of summer if we’ve ever heard one. 1 hit ] [“About Damn Time,”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXXxciRUMzE) Lizzo channeled Tom Hanks circa 1988’s “Big”: playing a light-up floor piano with her feet as she launched into her high-energy new single “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready).” It was hard not to get swept up in the genre-smashing artist’s genuine enthusiasm, particularly as she danced in a bubblegum pink ensemble against a backdrop of dozens of miniature Lizzos. [J Balvin and Ryan Castro, ‘Nivel de Perreo’ ] [The Colombian superstars took over the telecast early in the night for a raunchy rendition of their collaboration ] [“Nivel de Perreo,”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEhNSqEw184) backed by a line of faceless, latex-clad backup dancers straight out of “American Horror Story.” But the real scene-stealer was a projection of a giant, silvery woman in a bikini, bringing some “Jack and the Beanstalk” realness to the VMAs as she twerked and towered over the crowd for the song’s entire three minutes. [From Britney Spears' snake to Lady Gaga's meat dress](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/08/26/mtv-vmas-biggest-moments-all-time/7881159001/) [Nicki Minaj, Video Vanguard Award medley ] [And that’s why she’s still the current queen of rap.

Presenters include Ashley Graham, Avril Lavigne, Bebe Rexha, Becky G, Billy Eichner, Cheech & Chong, Chlöe, Dixie D'Amelio, DJ Khaled, Dove Cameron, Joel Madden ...

Photo : Bryan Bedder for Variety Doja Cat, Jack Harlow and Harry Styles are all tied for most nominations, with eight each. Also performing during the pre-show are Saucy Santana, Yung Gravy and Dove Cameron. at the Disco and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Taylor Swift announced at the 2022 MTV VMAs Sunday that she has a new album coming out in October and it's called "Midnights."

“I just feel very passionately about that.” Swift explained that her new album is a collection “written in the middle of the night, a journey through terrors and sweet dreams. We stare at walls and drink until they speak back,” she wrote alongside an image of the album cover. [sparkly ensemble](https://pagesix.com/2022/08/28/taylor-swift-is-shimmering-beautiful-on-vmas-2022-red-carpet/) — which was similar to a “Look What You Made Me Do” music video look — on TikTok using Blackpink’s song “Pink Venom,” which could be a nod to the snake imagery she used throughout the “Reputation” era. [re-release her 2017 album, “Reputation,” next](https://pagesix.com/2022/08/28/fans-think-taylor-swift-hinted-at-reputation-re-release-at-vmas/). [Up Next](https://pagesix.com/2022/08/28/lizzo-claps-back-at-body-shamer-aries-spears-at-vmas-2022/)

The 2022 MTV VMAs saw Taylor Swift announce a new album and win the top honour, for video of the year. Other winners on the night included Harry Styles, ...

For decades, the MTV Video Music Awards were the most exciting event on the celebrity calendar. Because, well, mess. The VMAs and mess were synonymous, ...

There was Britney Spears and the snake, Britney and Madonna's kiss (and Justin Timberlake's reaction), Kanye West and Taylor Swift, Beyonce's pregnancy announcement, Lady Gaga in a goddamn meat dress, Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke assaulting our eyeballs, and perhaps my personal favourite, Nicki Minaj's "Miley, what's good?" Since then, the VMAs have delivered some of pop culture's most infamous moments. For decades, the MTV Video Music Awards were the most exciting event on the celebrity calendar.

Taylor Swift has wowed fans with a surprise appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards today, where she made a huge career announcement.

[the superstar singer](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/best-reactions-to-taylor-swifts-10minute-version-of-all-too-well/news-story/3845022a911f1d0e936bd7201e85c4ff), 32, a ring which she wears “behind closed doors”. [her ](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/taylor-swift-is-dropping-surprise-new-album-folklore/news-story/21950591b53086342e93258afadea794) [Folklore ](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/taylor-swift-is-dropping-surprise-new-album-folklore/news-story/21950591b53086342e93258afadea794)album under the pseudonym William Bowery and helped pen three tracks on its [follow-up, ](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/taylor-swift-announces-ninth-studio-album-evermore-only-months-after-folklore-release/news-story/35160e0a83689f10834cf6e8a72a99dd) [Evermore](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/taylor-swift-announces-ninth-studio-album-evermore-only-months-after-folklore-release/news-story/35160e0a83689f10834cf6e8a72a99dd). that my brand new album comes out October 21st, and I will tell you more at midnight.” We stare at walls and drink until they speak back. We twist in our self-made cages and pray that we aren’t - right this minute - about to make some fateful life-altering mistake. [The famously discreet couple](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/taylor-swift-fans-convinced-shes-married-joe-alwyn/news-story/831dac1b43931427c073915325d40520), who have only been pictured on the red carpet a handful of times, have not told some members of their team. [five years after they first started dating.](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/taylor-swift-drops-new-single-lover-about-boyfriend-joe-alwyn/news-story/a9fda4b96a4140465219746be5f27fe2) [nominated for five VMAs this year](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/awards/mtv-vmas-ceremony-highlights-winners-list/news-story/a3b26a9a846bac1b8fa0949d04db17b9), all for her All Too Well short film: Video of the Year, Best Long-Form Video, Best Cinematography, Best Direction and Best Editing. [the event’s black carpet](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-style/red-carpet/all-the-best-and-worst-outfits-on-the-2022-mtv-vmas-red-carpet/news-story/4b5150d1d0b95028a08478c42033108d) dripping with jewels in a Gatsby-inspired silver crystal number with a high neck and cutout detailing. “This is a collection of music written in the middle of the night, a journey through terrors and sweet dreams.” Taylor Swift has wowed fans with a surprise appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards today, where she made a huge career announcement. Taylor Swift has made a surprise appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards today, making a huge announcement that sent fans wild.

Nicki Minaj, Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Blackpink, Jack Harlow, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flo Milli, and more.

[2022 MTV Video Music Awards](https://pitchfork.com/news/tags/vma-2021/) aired Sunday night (August 28) in front of [a live audience at Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center](https://pitchfork.com/news/2022-mtv-vmas-set-for-new-jersey-in-august/). In their first U.S. Among the slew of performers at the 2022 show were co-hosts [Nicki Minaj](https://pitchfork.com/news/mtv-vmas-2022-nicki-minaj-to-receive-video-vanguard-award/) and [Jack Harlow, Lizzo, Måneskin](https://pitchfork.com/news/vmas-2022-performers-added-lizzo-blackpink-jack-harlow-maneskin/), [J Balvin, Anitta](https://pitchfork.com/news/vmas-2022-performers-announced-j-balvin-anitta/), Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flo Milli, and many more.

Taylor Swift announced a new album, Nicki Minaj shouted out female genitals and Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance in a strange, profane evening.

[MTV](https://www.theguardian.com/media/mtv) for supporting us for 1,000 years or more” while Flea, in an effusive and curse-laden addition, said he loved “cockroaches and dirt and trees, and every human being … “I wish that Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were here,” Minaj said in her speech. [Johnny Depp made several surprise cameos](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/aug/29/johnny-depp-mtv-vmas-2022-surprise-appearance), his head digitally superimposed on the helmet of MTV’s floating astronaut mascot. [her 2021 re-recorded album Red](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/nov/12/taylor-swift-red-taylors-version-review-republic), was the only artist to double-up on televised awards. There were not one but two lifetime achievement awards, given to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Minaj. She won previously in 2015 for Bad Blood and 2019 for You Need to Calm Down.

Who took home a Moon Person at the 2022 MTV VMAs? The awards aired live Sunday and the night's top winners included Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny.

"I am Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, from Puerto Rico to the world." Jack Harlow collected the show's first award for his feature on Lil Nas X's "Industry Baby," which won best collaboration. The honor is named after Michael Jackson, and Minaj gave him a shout-out during her acceptance speech.

From navy lipstick to bedazzled eyeliner, the VMAs 2022 red carpet is full of memorable beauty looks. Scroll on for our favorites.

[red carpet looks](https://www.glamour.com/gallery/mtv-vmas-2022-red-carpet-all-the-fashion-outfits-and-looks), making it the perfect opportunity for celebs to opt out of their signature makeup for something much more daring. Ahead, the best beauty looks from the VMAs 2022 red carpet. The Best Beauty Looks From the VMAs 2022 Red Carpet

Some of the most iconic moments in pop music history have taken place at MTV's Video Music Awards—from Britney and Madonna's memorable kiss (2003) to Kanye ...

[on stage](https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1564041576367550464?s=20&t=vi-o4d6CzTdHb8g1zAtaTA), and they sang both songs together before a roaring crowd. [ Blackpink](https://time.com/5562946/blackpink-k-pop-everything-to-know/) is gearing up for its [second studio album](https://time.com/6207305/blackpink-born-pink-album/), Born Pink, due out on September 16. It smacked of belated bandwagon jumping, and hopefully won’t become a way for artists to do even less than the bare minimum when it comes to live performances. [Taylor Swift](https://time.com/tag/taylor-swift/) told her fans that she’d be releasing a new album on Oct. When Jack Harlow sampled her 2006 hit “Glamorous,” interest renewed in the 16-year-old song. We the people are kindly begging the crypto powers that be to stop force-feeding us metaverse performances. From “Moment 4 Life” to her latest release, “Super Freaky Girl,” the Queens native stunned the crowd with snippets from her incredible back catalog. During his pre-show interview, he raised some eyebrows when he called Easterling “the queen of MILFS.” Live, The Light in the Piazza in London, and an off-broadway production of Clueless. And he did, in a manner of speaking. Performances from Blackpink and Nicki Minaj brought the house down. Johnny Depp made his first public (non)appearance since his controversial defamation trial against Amber Heard.

Johnny Depp made a divisive digital appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday, three months after winning his defamation case against ex-wife Amber ...

And everything that isn’t love is cowardice.” “I wish that people understood what they meant and what they were going through. Taylor Swift also made a surprise attendance at the awards and sent fans into overdrive. In her acceptance speech Minaj paid tribute to artists who had passed away. [the Depp v Heard saga](/link/follow-20170101-p5aqfn). “I just want you guys to know I’m available for birthdays, bar mitzvahs, weddings, wakes ...

That's a wrap on the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards! Sunday night's show kicked off with a bang as co-host Jack Harlow surprised audiences with Fergie as the ...

Though Depp was not at the VMAs in his physical form, his face appeared digitally in the helmet of a Moon Person floating above the stage. The rapper opened the performance of the “Glamorous”-sampling “First Class” from an airplane set, dressed as an airline steward, strutting past Avril Lavigne, Becky G, Lil Nas X, Jimmy Fallon and more before quickly losing the outfit for a glittery black ensemble and a red-carpet backdrop. First, he delivered his best Latin-nominated hit song “Tití Me Preguntó” live from Yankee Stadium — marking the first remote broadcast by MTV from the iconic location — and it’s worth noting that the artist kissed one of his male dancers during the performance. The VMAs stage was all shades of pink this year for Video Vanguard Award recipient and VMAs co-host Nicki Minaj’s medley. The singer, who hasn’t performed publicly in years, appeared on stage dressed in a glitzy outfit stamped with a “First Class” logo, and sang “Glamorous” alongside Harlow. The reveal came while she was accepting the award for video of the year, which she won for “All Too Well (10-Minute Version).” And I had sort of made up my mind that if you were going to be this generous and give us this, I thought it might be a fun moment to tell you that my brand-new album comes out Oct. “You guys, I’m just so proud of what we made, and I now that every second of this moment that we wouldn’t have been able to make this short film if it weren’t for you, the fans,” she said, with her team and “All Too Well” star Dylan O’Brien standing behind her. And while most of the performances were filmed on location at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, Bad Bunny made history performing “Titi Me Pregunto” from New York’s Yankee Stadium where he accepted the award for artist of the year. [Taylor Swift](https://variety.com/t/taylor-swift/) shocking fans with the announcement of an all-new album set to drop on Oct. Keep reading for the five best and three worst moments of the 2022 VMAs. In between, the night offered plenty of meme-orable moments including Lizzo’s video for good acceptance speech which included the standout one-liner: “Bitch, I’m winning hoe!” Cheech and Chong also provided audiences with some laughs as they struggled to read the Teleprompters while introducing Global Icon Award recipients Red Hot Chili Peppers.

After making history, Taylor Swift clearly plans to make some more.

“I’m so honored to have been recognized alongside such amazing artists and directors in this category, and I just want to say I’m so heartened by the fact that, for the first time in VMA history, four of the directors nominated in the Video of the Year category are women. You guys, I’m just so proud of what we’ve made, and I know with every second of this moment that we wouldn’t have been able to make this short film if it weren’t for you, the fans. Russell film [Amsterdam](https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a40528367/amsterdam-movie-release-date-news-cast-spoilers-taylor-swift-margot-robbie/); and she and boyfriend Joe Alwyn were recently [spotted dining](https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a40989920/taylor-swift-joe-alwyn-lena-dunham-nyc-dinner-date-no-ring/) with longtime friend and TV writer/creator Lena Dunham, which could be nothing more than a friendly get-together but could signal something more.) But Swift is nothing if not calculated: If she moves deeper into film, she’s taking care to ensure that, meanwhile, her dominance in the pop sphere continues. Her short film for the song “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” is also, fittingly, the longest music video ever to win in the category. [Tribeca Film Festival](https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a40265035/taylor-swift-tribeca-film-festival-talk/); she’ll appear in the upcoming David O. (The crowd was chanting her name before her win was even announced.) In classic Swiftian fashion, she used the moment not only to praise her devoted fan base, but to plug an upcoming project: her next album, dropping October 21.

Rob Sheffield breaks down the night's highest highs and lowest lows of the 2022 VMAs, the self-described “biggest music party of the year”

at the Disco came in at the end of the night to close the goddamn door with “Don’t Let the Light Go Out.” The VMAs seemed to be closing down quietly when Swift won Video of the Year — and casually announced her new album, Midnights. “the guy with the thing on his eye,” as she called him in “Super Bass”) and Doug E. She did a medley of her classics, including “All Things Go,” “Monster,” “Beez in the Trap,” and her current chart-topper “Super Freaky Girl.” She also gave a touching speech giving it up to her rap influences: Lil Wayne, Foxy Brown, Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z, Slick Rick (i.e. He gave his speech via video, saying, “I’m sorry I can’t be with there you tonight — I’m about to go onstage, just down the road. (These days, Tommy Chong might be most fondly known as the Pineapple who did “I Will Survive” on The Masked Singer.) And fish, and deers, and deer antlers, and birds, and the sky and love. Host LL Cool J called it “the biggest music party of the year,” but it feels more like “You think you can handle a night off from Ridiculousness and Catfish?” It was yet another triumph from Bad Bunny’s world-conquering year, right down to the way he gave his whole speech in Spanish, ending, “¡De Puerto Rico para el mundo entero!” She added a lot more names later when she won Best Hip-Hop Video, including Salt-N-Pepa, Kid ‘n Play, Elton John, and “Taylor Swift, who had a huge part in the success of ‘Super Bass.’” (“I’m up here like half naked!” he said onstage.) Watching Lil Nas X pose and preen on his walk to the stage was more fun than most of the night’s music. And Bad Bunny won Artist of the Year while he was in the middle of a triumphant gig at Yankee Stadium. Nope, MTV notices music once a year, right on schedule, when it’s time to squeeze in a few hours of celebrity glam between innovative ideas like Teen Mom: The Next Chapter and Jersey Shore Family Reunion.

Below, the best-dressed stars at the 2022 MTV VMAs, as picked by Glamour editors. And to see all the looks from the red carpet, click here.

Most Popular Below, the best-dressed stars at the 2022 MTV VMAs, as picked by Glamour editors. From the ultimate [Barbie-queen Nicki Minaj](https://www.glamour.com/story/nicki-minaj-vmas-video-vanguard-award) to [Sabrina Carpenter](https://www.glamour.com/story/sabrina-carpenter-addresses-speculation-that-skin-is-about-olivia-rodrigo) to Kamie Crawford, celebrities were not afraid to show skin and wear head-to-toe pink—or do both at the same time.

Helmed by hosts LL Cool J, Jack Harlow, and Nicki Minaj, the 2022 VMAs were undoubtably a night to remember…but who won big? Catch up here.

July 2022: Doechii – “Persuasive” – Top Dog Entertainment / Capitol Records February 2022: GAYLE – “abcdefu” – Atlantic Records / Arthouse Records WILLOW – “emo girl” – Bad Boy / Interscope Records

Where there's music, there's style, making the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards the place to be on Sunday night. Before rappers, pop stars, actors, ...

All in all, the biggest names in music came dressed to impress. Where there’s music, there’s style, making the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards the place to be on Sunday night. Before rappers, pop stars, actors, and other genre-bending talent took the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, the red carpet buzzed with award-worthy looks.

Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, and more celebs changed into new looks before heading out for the night.

[The show verged a little too much on the side of cursed and cringe](https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/mtv-vmas-2022-weirdest-moments), with appearances from Johnny Depp leaving many viewers staring at their screen and asking, “Why??” And while there were some fashion moments that stole the show ( [thank god for Lizzo](https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/mtv-vmas-2022-best-dressed-looks-red-carpet)), in all, [the red carpet](https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/mtv-vmas-2022-red-carpet-fashion-dresses)—normally known for some of [the most fun and outrageous looks](https://www.wmagazine.com/life/mtv-vmas-most-outrageous-red-carpet-looks-of-all-time) of the year—was unfortunately lackluster. Below, check out what everyone wore to celebrate the evening late into the night. MTV Video Music Awards 2022: See What the Stars Wore to the After Parties

Taylor Swift, who announced her new album "Midnights" while accepting the Video of the Year award at the 2022 VMAs, stepped into a new style era with her ...

[Page Six exclusively revealed](https://pagesix.com/2022/08/28/taylor-swift-to-appear-at-mtv-vmas-2022/) earlier on Sunday that Swift would be surprising fans with an appearance at the VMAs, and the surprises kept coming for Swifties throughout the evening. For all of us who have tossed and turned and decided to keep the lanterns lit and go searching — hoping that just maybe, when the clock strikes twelve … “The floors we pace and the demons we face.

A roundup of the standout fashion from the 2022 MTV VMAs on Taylor Swift, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Blackpink and others.

For her VMAs appearance, Swift wore a [crystal-embellished Oscar de la Renta dress ](https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/taylor-swift-mtv-vma-2022-red-carpet-crystal-dress-1235305813/)from the design house’s resort 2023 collection. [awards](https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/nicki-minaj-mtv-vmas-2022-performance-pink-outfit-1235305997/) for her short film “All Too Well” from the re-released version of her “Red” album. The musician accessorized the look with gold hoop earrings, cuffs and rings from Jennifer Fisher. [awards](https://wwd.com/tag/awards/) ceremony to celebrate the year’s popular music videos. awards show debut at the MTV VMAs, where each member stunned in their own high-fashion look. K-pop girl group Blackpink made their U.S.

The MTV VMAs 2022 were nothing short of iconic. Check out all the best moments and surprises from pop culture's favorite night.

Chilling “up in the sky” with Jack were stars like Taylor Rooks, Chlöe Bailey, Druski, Becky G, Saucy Santana, Lil Nas X, Avril Lavigne, and even Jimmy Fallon. Worried you missed some of the best moments of the night? [MTV VMAs 2022](https://www.teenvogue.com/collection/mtv-vmas).

South Korean girl group Blackpink performed their new song 'Pink Venom' at the 2022 MTV VMAs and arrived on the red carpet in all-black outfits.

She paired the look with open-toe heels and silver jewelry, including a necklace and silver bracelet. She kept her hair simple in a half up look with face-framing pieces kept out. The girl group won the Best Metaverse Performance award during the pre-show. The Red Hot Chili Peppers received the Global Icon Award. Lisa wore a sleeveless Celine jumpsuit featuring a sweetheart neckline, a cutout design and a train. Jisoo, a Dior ambassador, sported a black gown detailed with a sheer, lace top featuring spaghetti straps and a floral skirt.

Ah, awards-show glamour. The MTV Video Music Awards aren't always the most eventful night, but from the performances to the speeches, Sunday's ceremony at ...

[high-profile domestic abuse case](https://www.vogue.com/article/why-its-time-to-believe-amber-heard) make a “fun, splashy” cameo at the VMAs, but that’s exactly what Depp did, appearing in character as MTV’s moon person. [less-talented man](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/lizzo-fans-unite-shame-comedian-022038746.html) coming for Lizzo for having the audacity to be fat, Black, and extremely gifted at what she does. The MTV Video Music Awards aren’t always the most eventful night, but from the performances to the speeches, Sunday’s ceremony at Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center was quite action-packed.

Johnny Depp appears as Astronaut Moonman at the MTV VMAs 2022The MTV VMAs were held on Sunday, August 28 in a live event at the Prudential Center in.

The stars are already starting to arrive on the red carpet. [Pete Midler](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/bette-midler) and Dan Aykroyd in 1984. [Taylor Swift announced her new album, midnight](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/midnight-taylor-swift-album-release-october-21-b2154742.html)And the At the party after a surprise appearance. The red carpet livestream can be watched on MTV’s Youtube. Lizzo, who was nominated for four awards tonight, arrived at the Prudential Center in a Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture gown. This means that in the UK, the concert will be broadcast at 1am on Monday 29 August. The game blends mechanics from multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and virtual worlds that support Web 3. “Now it’s the opposite.” This year’s red carpet kicks off at 6:15 p.m. I guess the money (and primetime TV slots) speaks… “We are working on some exciting alternatives to join Arctic Monkeys, Dave, Bring Me The Horizon, 1975, Halsey, Megan Thee Stallion, D-Block Europe, PinkPantheress, Joy Crookes, Fontaines DC, Bastille, Willow, Wolf Alice, Glass Animals and Minds. Remember this Versace look from Taylor Swift in 2019?

Taylor Swift attended the 2022 MTV VMAs ceremony looking like a mirrorball in a crystalline, glimmering eye makeup, and her trademark red lip.

[@thethriftyswiftie](https://www.tiktok.com/@thethriftyswiftie/video/7137096997139402030?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1) couldn't help but notice that Swift's 2022 VMAs look bore a striking similarity to the one she wore in 2009, the year Kanye West infamously intercepted her acceptance speech. (This one came courtesy [Pat McGrath Labs's LiquiLust Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick](https://shop-links.co/1784327439034221172) in Elson 4.) The red carpet moment was signature Swift and potentially loaded with references to years past and hints to what could be coming. [looking like a mirrorball](https://www.allure.com/story/vmas-2022-best-fashion-beauty-looks) in a crystalline Oscar de la Renta dress covered in rhinestones and an equally glimmering eye makeup look, not to mention her trademark red lip.