Last night we saw a whole host of A-listers hit the red carpet for the annual MTV VMAs, celebrating the best in music.
During the course of the evening, we watched some of the industry's biggest names bag some pretty huge awards as well as performances from several celebs, including Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, and, of course, Lizzo.
We all knew that Lizzo was going to blow the roof off the place with her performance. But she didn't disappoint one bit. Her performance included, not one, but two of her hit songs, a giant inflatable butt, a diamond-encrusted bottle of tequila, a stirring speech about self-love, assless chaps, and Queen Latifah. Feeling intrigued? Get scrolling.
Last night it was the annual MTV VMAs.
The show, held in Newark, New Jersey, and, this year, hosted by comedian, Sebastian Maniscalco, celebrates the shining stars of the music industry.This year's show strayed away from tradition.
Not only was this year the first time that the awards have ever been held in New Jersey but, unlike last year, when the show infamously went host-less, this time, we saw Sebastian Maniscalco cracking dad-jokes and tumbleweed-inducing "safe space" jibes while presenting the ceremony to us.Many fans didn't think that he was right for the job.
The bizarre thing about Sebastian Maniscalco as host: his opener was full of bits (“being triggered”/safe spaces) &… https://t.co/Qdhe56yawI— MadBack (@MadBack)1566865274.0
His opening monologue, in particular, came under fire.
we’re 20 mins into the #VMAs & the washed up host has already made a ‘triggered joke’ & mocked safe spaces... 🙄— grayden ♡ (@grayden ♡)1566865210.0
But, backlash aside, we had an exciting night ahead.
On the red carpet, we were wowed by many of the top stars.
Hailed as one of the best-dressed, Zara Larsson, stole the show.
But, music-wise, it was a jam-packed evening.
With performances from long-standing talents like Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, and musical newcomers including Lizzo, Lil Naz X, and Ava Max, we were in for an electrifying setlist.And, of course, we got to find out who would be bagging an award.
It was also a good night for seventeen-year-old Billie Eilish.
The genre-defying singer won "Best Newcomer," "Push Artist of the Year," and "Best Editing" for her hit song "Bad Guy."The "Best Pop" award went to an unlikely winner.
Jonas Brothers beat the likes of pop princess, Ariana Grande; teen sensation, Billie Eilish; Taylor Swift, and Khalid for the sought after award for their single "Sucker."Normani and Korean pop band, BTS, also won big.
"Artist of the Year" is probably the one you've all been waiting for.
And it looks like Ariana Grande well and truly came out on top, beating the likes of Billie Eilish, Cardi B, and Shawn Mendes to be crowned artist of the year.But it didn't stop there for the star.
It looks like the pop sensation was in for a huge winning streak last night, also taking home the awards for "Song of Summer" for her latest single, "Boyfriend," and "Best Art Direction," for her popular single "7 Rings."Another of the night's top prizes went to Lil Naz X.
...And you probably know what for. The star won the award for "Song of the Year" for his chart-dominating "Old Town Road" Remix with Billy Ray Cyrus.In spite of not winning any awards, though, there's one star who absolutely dominated.
I’m not bad I was just drawn this way 💃🏾 https://t.co/m289yXFZcV— Feelin Good As Hell (@Feelin Good As Hell)1566860381.0
But that's not all.
And she absolutely did not disappoint.
Lizzo performed a medley of two of her most badass hits, "Truth Hurts," and "Good as Hell." Her vocal performance was flawless - but that's not the only reason that everyone is talking about her performance.But Lizzo delivered the full package.
She always performs with a huge amount of energy and brings pure joy to the audience. On top of that, she took some extra time to talk directly to the audience, and it was totally beautiful.Lizzo doesn't just speak: she preaches.
Thank you https://t.co/CC4ukeTf7R— Feelin Good As Hell (@Feelin Good As Hell)1566875355.0
She also made some truly inspired choices.
Things Lizzo did: THAT #MTVVMAs https://t.co/ayALRtJRrC— British GLAMOUR (@British GLAMOUR)1566883461.0
Lizzo also paid homage to a true icon.
One of her backup dancers was dressed up like much-missed pop hero, Prince, as certain eagle-eyed fans noticed.Her stagewear was also incredible.
Lizzo started in a full-length trench coat, which she removed to reveal a bejeweled yellow leotard. Her backup dancers rocked what can only be described as assless leggings.Many also praised Lizzo's casting.
I imagine what seeing women like Missy and Lizzo being celebrated would have done for my teenage chubby girl self esteem.— Yesika Salgado (@Yesika Salgado)1566887051.0
Overall, people are going wild for the performance.
And for Lizzo in general. Honestly, keep your eyes on her, because we think that she's set for mega-stardom. We can't wait to see her performance at next year's VMAs.Because, aside from the incredible artistry ...
Lizzo: Baby, how you feeling? Me: [3am, haven’t showered in a week, ate chips for dinner, netflix asking me for th… https://t.co/4tgZbIhvyP— four star gender role unemployed (@four star gender role unemployed)1566889638.0
And it seems like we're not the only ones who think so.
p.s. Queen Latifah cheering with her whole body for @lizzo through that #VMAs2019 performance is such a MOOD! https://t.co/sAyPyk95H5— Bridget Liszewski (@Bridget Liszewski)1566906745.0
Here's that full, incredible performance.
U deserve https://t.co/YBaMNvoVaO— Feelin Good As Hell (@Feelin Good As Hell)1566875190.0