Madonna won Artist of the Year and recalled being told early in her career that her career was over, while she and Swift entered the night as the top nominees.

The new honor recognizes Swift's work in music video direction and preceded the debut of her latest directorial project.

Chuck D presented the award, with Krist Novoselic delivering the surviving members' acceptance speech.

The deluxe edition of her album has put multiple tracks in contention for the upper reaches of the UK singles chart.

Carpenter joked backstage pressure was high as the pair accepted the collaboration award.

The tribute opened with archive footage of the late country icon offering words of encouragement.

The singer-songwriter's set included a brief interlude from her grandmother.

The BLACKPINK member performed shortly after winning the night's first award.

The tracks come from his album The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales.

In his opening monologue he promised the biggest VMAs party yet and prizes for the night's winners.

The K-pop group's next release arrives with a teaser single ahead of the EP.

Details on the tracklist, features and producers accompanied the album's arrival.

The former Genesis frontman previewed the track ahead of his forthcoming record.

The R&B singer will play arena dates in three major markets.

The setlist for the tour's opening night has circulated, detailing every song performed.

The singer thanked fans after his track claimed the No. 1 spot on the chart.

The Nigerian star's track passed the streaming milestone.

The single retained the top spot on the platform's Nigerian chart.