MTV Video Music Awards 2015: Recap and Winners
Written by Coog Radio on August 31, 2015
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No matter how much shade the public tries to throw every year about how the MTV Video Music Awards are “not worth watching anymore,” this iconic award show always finds a way to do something to prove all the doubters wrong. Granted, it’s really subjective what “worth watching” really is, but nonetheless this year’s VMAs gave viewers plenty to talk about the next day. Whether it was Taylor and Nicki’s beef being squashed, Miley and Nicki’s beef (very publicly) beginning, the eclectic performances, Kanye’s self-indulgent Video Vanguard Award acceptance speech (shocked?) and announcement of his plans to run for presidency in 2020, or Miley’s equally surprising announcement of her new free album, it was good TV all the way.
It seems that every time Miley is attached to the VMAs, live TV magic seems to happen. So, here’s to many more Miley award show antics to come! However, here’s a list of what’s actually important about this show, THE WINNERS:
via Vulture.com
Video of the Year
Beyoncé, “7/11”
Ed Sheeran, “Thinking Out Loud”
Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar, “Bad Blood”
Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk”
Kendrick Lamar, “Alright”
Best Male Video
Ed Sheeran, “Thinking Out Loud”
Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk”
Kendrick Lamar, “Alright”
The Weeknd, “Earned It”
Nick Jonas, “Chains”
Best Female Video
Beyoncé, “7/11”
Taylor Swift, “Blank Space”
Nicki Minaj, “Anaconda”
Sia, “Elastic Heart”
Ellie Goulding, “Love Me Like You Do”
Best Hip-Hop Video
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Nicki Minaj, “Anaconda”
Kendrick Lamar, “Alright”
Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Big Sean feat. E-40, “IDFWU”
Best Pop Video
Beyoncé, “7/11”
Ed Sheeran, “Thinking Out Loud”
Taylor Swift, “Blank Space”
Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk”
Maroon 5, “Sugar”
Best Rock Video
Hozier, “Take Me to Church”
Fall Out Boy, “Uma Thurman”
Florence and the Machine, “Ship to Wreck”
Walk the Moon, “Shut Up and Dance”
Arctic Monkeys, “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?”
Artist to Watch
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Vance Joy, “Riptide”
George Ezra, “Budapest”
James Bay, “Hold Back the River”
FKA Twigs, “Pendulum”
Best Collaboration
Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar, “Bad Blood”
Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk”
Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Ariana Grande and the Weeknd, “Love Me Harder”
Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, “Bang Bang”
Video With a Social Message
Jennifer Hudson, “I Still Love You”
Cobie Caillat, “Try”
Big Sean feat. Kanye West and John Legend, “One Man Can Change the World”
Rihanna, “American Oxygen”
Wale, “The White Shoes”
Best Art Direction
Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar, “Bad Blood”
Snoop Dogg, “So Many Pros”
Jack White, “Would You Fight for My Love”
The Chemical Brothers, “Go”
Skrillex and Diplo feat. Justin Bieber, “Where Are U Now”
Best Choreography
Beyoncé, “7/11”
OK Go, “I Won’t Let You Down”
Chet Faker, “Gold”
Ed Sheeran, “Don’t”
Flying Lotus feat. Kendrick Lamar, “Never Catch Me”
Best Cinematography
Flying Lotus feat. Kendrick Lamar, “Never Catch Me”
Ed Sheeran, “Thinking Out Loud”
Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar, “Bad Blood”
FKA Twigs, “Two Weeks”
Alt-J, “Left Hand Free”
Best Direction
Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar, “Bad Blood”
Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk”
Kendrick Lamar, “Alright”
Hozier, “Take Me to Church”
Childish Gambino, “Sober”
Best Editing
Beyoncé, “7/11”
Ed Sheeran, “Don’t”
Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar, “Bad Blood”
A$AP Rocky, “L$D”
Skrillex and Diplo feat. Justin Bieber, “Where Are Ü Now”
Best Visual Effects
Taylor Swift, “Bad Blood”
FKA Twigs, “Two Weeks”
Childish Gambino, “Telegraph Avenue”
Skrillex and Diplo feat. Justin Bieber, “Where Are Ü Now”
Tyler, the Creator, “F****** Young/Death Camp”
Song of the Summer
5 Seconds of Summer, “She’s Kinda Hot”
Fifth Harmony, “Worth It”
Jack Ü & Diplo ft. Justin Bieber, “Where R U Now”
Demi Lovato, “Cool For The Summer”
Selena Gomez ft. A$AP Rocky, “Good For You”
Taylor Swift, “Bad Blood”
David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj, “Hey Mama”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
By Trent Lira
