2019 MTV Video Music Awards
The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards was broadcasted on MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central and opened with Taylor Swift performing a colorful version of her new hit You Need To Calm Down with her dance troupe. She then grabbed a guitar and performed Lover solo.
The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards hosted by Sebastian Maniscalco aired live from the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Sebastian is a comedian, actor and best-selling author, and hosted this year’s VMAs after a host-less ceremony in 2018.
Sebastian took the stage after Taylor’s performance. He said the smoke on the stage wasn’t because he was trying to make a cool entrance, but it was because his mother was cooking zucchini backstage for 20,000 people.
Sebastian mentioned that there are a lot of feuds and shade in the music industry. “I just found out what shade was this week,” and said that only one trophy per category will be given out this year. “Not everyone is going to get a
Pepper and Rick Ross were the first presenters of the evening. The category Best Hip Hop and the VMA went to Cardi B for Money.
Cardi B thanked her musical team and glam team “Without yawl, my music videos wouldn’t look like this.”
Shawn Mendes was the next performer. He sang If I Can’t Have You. The audience
The next category was Best Latin. During the introduction of the category, French Montana said, “As an immigrant we are the people that make this country.”
The VMA for Best Latin went to ROSALÍA & J Balvin ft. El Guincho for Con Altura. Rosalia said she is very happy to be able to sing in Spanish tonight.
Megan Thee Stallion introduced Lizzo who performed Truth Hurts and Good As Hell. Lizzo and her dancers had the entire audience going crazy during her performance. Standing ovation, of course.
The Jonas Brothers performed Sucker for You live from Asbury Park at The Stone Pony. They walked outside through screaming crowds and performed their hit Only Human when they got to the outdoor stage. Fireworks shot off during their show.
Billy Ray Cyrus introduced Lil Nas X and gave him credit for showing people how to be their true self and for helping to recategorize music. Lil Nas X performed Panini.
The next category was Video For Good and the VMA went to Taylor Swift for You Need To Calm Down.
The one, the only Missy Elliott was the big, must-see performance of the night! Missy Elliott was this year’s Video Vanguard Award recipient.
The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly), Get Ur Freak On, Work It, Pass The Dutch, Lose Control, Miss Elliott’s performance was INSANE! The crowd roared!
Then Cardi B came out holding the Moon Man for Missy Elliott. Cardi read her introduction, “She is one of the best-selling females of all time.” “The first female rapper inducted into the Song Writer Hall of Fame.”
Miss Elliott came out and hugged Cardi, took the Moon Man and the crowd continued to jump and cheer. “I promised I won’t cry. I cry at every award.”
She thanked God and everyone for all the support over the years. “I know the God that I serve has gotten me this far.”
“And MTV I am so humbly grateful …
The next performers were Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello who performed Senorita. The crowd loved it.
Queen Latifah and John Travolta presented together. Nice surprise. The category, Video of the Year. The VMA went to Taylor Swift for You Need To Calm Down.
Taylor said thank you to the fans because this is a fan-voted award. She said it means we all want to see people treated equally. She also said she has a petition headed for the white house. Thank you, MTV we love, you.”
Miley Cyrus was up next and performed her new break-up hit Slide Away.
Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus followed and won the Song of The Year VMA for Old Town Road (Remix).
Rosalia got her chance to perform in Spanish. ROSALÍA & J Balvin ft. El Guincho performed Con Altura.
Lenny Kravitz introduced H.E.R. She sang Losing. Followed by Normani who performed Motivation.
Best Pop category VMA went to the Jonas Brothers for Sucker. Taking the Moon Man home for Jersey.
DJ Khaled introduced Big Sean’s performance of Bezerk with A$AP.
Next category was Collaboration and the VMA went to Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello for Senorita.
The Best New Artist Award was voted on all night and the VMA went to Billie Eilish.
J Balvin and Bad Bunny performed their special VMA spot in costume.
Ice-T came out rapping and asked New Jersey to make some noise!
He introduced Redman, Fetty Wap, Wyclef, Naughty by Nature and Queen Latifah who all brought The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards
O.P.P., Gone Till November, No Woman No Cry, U.N.I.T.Y., Hip Hop Hooray, it was a fantastic show closer.
Congratulations to all the winners.
See you next year!
Tanya Hart
