The VMAs had the usual tweet-worthy moments, but it was lacking compared to VMAs in years past. Still, there were plenty of winners. Check out the winner’s list below!
Video of the Year: Rihanna, “We Found Love” featuring Calvin Harris
Best Male Video: Chris Brown , “Turn Up the Music”
Best Female video: Nicki Minaj, “Starships”
Best Pop Video: One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful”
Best Rock Video: Coldplay, “Paradise”
Best Hip-Hop Video: Drake, “HYFR” featuring Lil Wayne
Best Video With a Message: Demi Lovato, “Skyscraper”
Most Share-Worthy Video: One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful”
Best Electronic Dance Music Video: Calvin Harris, “Feel So Close”
Best New Artist: One Direction
Best Direction: M.I.A., “Bad Girls”
Best Art Direction: Katy Perry, “Wide Awake”
Best Choreography: Chris Brown, “Turn Up the Music”
Best Editing: Beyonce Knowles, “Countdown”
Best Visual Effects: Skrillex, “First of the Year (Equinox)”
Best Cinematography: M.I.A., “Bad Girls”