List of winners at the MTV VMAs 2019
2019 MTV Video Music Awards held, August 26, 2019, at the Prudential Center in Newark. This year, Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande tied for the title of most-nominated artist as they received 10 nods each. Billie Eilish got 9 nods and Lil Nas follows with 8. At the event, Taylor Swift kicked off the main show with “You Need to Calm Down” and the first-ever live performance of “Lover.” Missy Elliott received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and performed a medley of her songs, including her new song “Throw It Back.” Lil Nas X performed his “Old Town Road” followup “Panini.” Lizzo performed “Truth Hurts” and “Good As Hell”. Megan Thee Stallion opened the pre-show with a performance of “Big Ole Freak” and later performed a medley of “Hot Girl Summer” and “Cash Shit.” It was indeed a memorable show. Below is the list of winners from the event. Video Vanguard WINNER: Missy Elliott Video of the Year WINNER: Taylor Swift: “You Need to Calm Down”