The ultimate party! The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards was jam-packed with music moments that fans can’t stop talking about.LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow shared the hosting duties for the star-studded event on Sunday, August 28, live from the Prudential Center in New Jersey.
From the moment the awards show began, viewers were treated to a fun-filled concert experience — and Us Weekly has the breakdown of the best moments below.Harlow, 24, kicked off the show — and after rocking out himself — he surprised fans by announcing Fergie, who helped him sing “First Class.” The California native, 47, then transitioned to her iconic 2007 hit “Glamorous” to a roaring crowd.Fergie’s exciting collaboration caused a stir in the audience and prompted Taylor Swift to dance in the stands. Dylan O’Brien and Sarah Ramos, who attended the event with the “Lover” songstress, 32, also joined in on the fun.The “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” singer’s dance moves didn’t stop there.
Throughout the evening, Swift — who won the Moonperson for Best Longform Video — stole the show as she sang along to multiple performances, including Lizzo and Minaj’s acts.The “Exile” musician’s reactions during the awards show were hard to miss — but after winning Video of the Year she made an even bigger splash.
Swift announced during her acceptance speech that she has a new album dropping on Friday, October 21.Minaj, for her part, demanded the audience’s full attention when she took the stage, earning a standing ovation from Swift.
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