Thu Sep 12 07:20:54 UTC 2024: ## Taylor Swift Makes History at MTV VMAs, Wins Record-Breaking 30th Award

**New York, NY** – Taylor Swift continued her reign as pop music royalty at the 40th annual MTV Video Music Awards, held at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York. The star-studded event, which took place on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, saw Swift take home the coveted Video of the Year award for her collaboration with Post Malone, “Fortnight,” marking her 30th VMA win and tying her with Beyoncé for the most awards in the ceremony’s history.

The ceremony, which celebrated a triumphant period for female pop artists, was hosted by rapper Megan Thee Stallion, who made her debut as host with a humorous quip about the VMAs now standing for the “voluptuous Megan awards.”

Eminem kicked off the night with a medley of his hits, while Shawn Mendes made his long-awaited return to the stage after a two-year hiatus, debuting his new song “Nobody Knows.” Other notable performances included Sabrina Carpenter, who delivered hits like “Please Please Please” and “Espresso” while descending on a giant diamond, and Chappell Roan, who took home the Best New Artist award.

The night also saw Katy Perry receive the Vanguard Award for her lifetime achievement in the industry, performing a medley of her biggest hits and sharing a kiss with Doechii during a performance of their new song “I’m His, He’s Mine.”

Swift’s victory concluded a night filled with powerful performances, poignant moments, and a celebration of music’s biggest names. Her acceptance speech, where she paid tribute to the victims of 9/11 and urged voters to register, served as a powerful reminder of the influence she wields beyond the music industry.

The full list of winners from the 2024 MTV VMAs can be found here.

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