Taylor Swift dominated the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, solidifying her reign as the pop superstar to beat. Swift took home a staggering seven awards, bringing her career total to 30 VMAs, breaking the record for most wins by any solo artist in history.
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The evening started with a major win for best collaboration for her hit “Fortnight,” a track featuring Post Malone. On stage, Swift praised Malone, calling him “everyone in music’s favorite person” to work with. Swift’s momentum continued through the night, culminating with her winning the coveted video of the year award for “Fortnight,” marking her fifth win in this category. She’s now the only artist to win this award three years in a row, with previous victories for “Bad Blood,” “You Need to Calm Down,” “All Too Well,” and “Anti-Hero.”
In addition to these high-profile victories, Swift’s total haul for the night included several other awards not televised, including song of the summer, best direction, best editing, artist of the year, and best pop. Going into the show with 12 nominations, Swift left her mark on nearly every category she was eligible for, despite missing out on a few, such as song of the year and best visual effects.
Fans had eagerly anticipated an announcement from Swift, hoping she would reveal the release date for “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)” during the ceremony. While no announcement was made, Swift’s playful nods and her electrifying presence kept the audience captivated. Her last speech of the night made headlines when she gave a shoutout to her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, leaving fans ecstatic. She shared a personal moment, reminiscing about how he would cheer for her after every successful take during the shooting of “Fortnight,” adding, “Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic.”
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Swift’s record-breaking night at the VMAs was not only a celebration of her talent but also a testament to her enduring influence on the music industry. Despite not announcing any new music, her presence was enough to keep her fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting what’s next from the pop sensation.
Key Points:
i. Taylor Swift won seven VMAs, bringing her total to a record-breaking 30 awards, the most for any solo artist.
ii. She won best collaboration and video of the year for her track “Fortnight,” marking her fifth win in the latter category.
iii. Fans hoped for an announcement about “Reputation (Taylor’s Version),” but Swift didn’t reveal any new projects.
iv. Swift’s relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce was highlighted in her final speech, adding excitement to the evening.
v. Swift continues to dominate the music scene, leaving fans eagerly anticipating her next move.
James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News