Amid the transparently fake wardrobe malfunctions and the frocks clearly fashioned from wallet chains and computer cables at today’s MTV Video Music Awards, a number of awards were handed out for, erm, achievements in the field of music videos.
In the absence of any lengthy think-pieces about white people twerking (oh my god, 2013 was such a long time ago and we’re all so old now) let’s look back on the winners at today’s ceremony:
Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award – Beyoncé
Video of the Year: Miley Cyrus, “Wrecking Ball”
Best Rock Video: Lorde, “Royals”
Shadiest Backwards Glance At A Younger Rival: Jennifer Lopez
Best Hip-hop Video: Drake featuring Majid Jordan, “Hold On (We’re Going Home)”
Best Pop Video: Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea, “Problem”
Most Effortlessly Adorable Family Unit: The Knowles-Carters Clan
Best Male Video: Ed Sheeran, “Sing”
Best Female Video: Katy Perry featuring Juicy J, “Dark Horse”
Most Transparently Contrived Attempt At A ‘Spontaneous’ Wardrobe Malfunction: Nicki Minaj
Best Lyric Video: Five Seconds of Summer, “Don’t Stop”
Artist to Watch: Fifth Harmony, “Miss Movin’ On”
MTV Clubland Award: Zedd featuring Haley Williams, “Stay the Night”
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