MTV’s Video Music Awards returned to the stage after 2020’s socially distanced show. The show also marked the network’s milestone 40th year.
It was a big night for Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber and Lil Nas X, among others. Here are some of the memorable moments and “Moon person” winners.
Standout performances and memorable moments
The night saw performances from Justin Bieber, Camila Cabello, Chlöe, Lil Nas X, Machine Gun Kelly, Kacey Musgraves, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes, Olivia Rodrigo, Shawn Mendes, Twenty One Pilots and others. Watch those videos here.
Some stars were making their VMA debuts with brand-new songs. Musgraves performed “Star-Crossed,” the title track off her recently released studio album, while Chlöe (who you may know as half of the sister R&B duo Chlöe x Halle) performed her debut solo single “Have Mercy” onstage for the first time.