As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for music and pop culture, I’ve been fortunate enough to witness some extraordinary moments in the entertainment industry. But let me tell you, Taylor Swift’s VMA win for “Fortnight” has got to be one of the most unexpected yet thrilling moments I’ve ever experienced!
On Wednesday evening at the MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift snagged the most prestigious award, shattering multiple records with her victory. This incredible artist was awarded the title of “Video of the Year” for her hit single “Fortnight,” which she performed alongside Post Malone.
This year, Swift earned seven Video Music Awards, raising her lifetime total to an equal 30 with Beyoncé – the most VMA victories ever.
Following Megan Thee Stallion’s handover of the trophy, Taylor Swift stepped onto the stage to express her gratitude towards her fans and all those involved in creating the music video.
She expressed during her acceptance speech that creating, directing, and editing the video was an incredibly delightful process for her. This joy stemmed from the opportunity to work with so many wonderful individuals.
At the 2024 VMAs, Taylor Swift expresses gratitude towards her partner, Travis Kelce, during her video of the year acceptance speech.
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 12, 2024
In her Video of the Year victory, Taylor Swift surpassed several records. Notably, she expanded her own record for the most awarded artist in this category, having previously won for “Bad Blood,” “You Need to Calm Down,” “All Too Well: The Short Film,” and “Anti-hero.
Furthermore, she achieved an unprecedented feat by being the initial artist to secure the Video Music Award for Video of the Year consecutively for three years. Last year, it was “Anti-hero” that earned her the accolade, and in 2022, it was “All Too Well: The Short Film.
The artist behind “Cruel Summer” is recognized not only for her music but also for directing numerous music videos throughout her career. This multi-talented approach earned her the Video of the Year award for “Fortnight”, further extending her record for the most wins in the category for self-directed or co-directed videos. Her previous works like “You Need to Calm Down”, “All Too Well: The Short Film” and “Anti-hero” were all directed or co-directed by Swift herself.
In the competition, Swift surpassed Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Eminem, and SZA with her songs “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)”, “LUNCH”, “Paint The Town Red”, “Houdini”, and “Snooze” respectively.
2023 has been a successful and eventful year for Taylor Swift, who not only claimed the Grammy for Album of the Year for “Midnights” earlier this year, but also unveiled her eleventh studio album titled “The Tortured Poets Department“, which held the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart for fifteen consecutive weeks. Additionally, she’s been keeping herself busy by entertaining fans worldwide during her Eras tour, which will conclude in North America later this year.
On Wednesday evening, the 2024 VMAs, which took place at Long Island’s UBS Arena and hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, unfolded. To view the entire list of winners, click here. For a look at all the red-carpet outfits, follow this link.
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2024-09-12 06:55