The 2019 VMAs as Told by the Tweets
This year’s awarded ceremony gave Twitter a lot to talk about.
If anybody thought the VMAs had lost their edge in recent years, the 2019 edition definitely reminded us why it is one of the most iconic evenings in the entertainment industry. From Lizzo chugging tequila in front of a giant booty balloon to Missy Elliott finally getting honored with the MTV Video Vanguard Award, here are the best moments of yesterday night as told by the tweets.
We tapped V’s business manager and twitter queen Kelly Keegan to deliver her live commentary of the award ceremony.
I'll be taking over the @vmagazine Twitter account to live tweet the #VMAs tonight, because a Business Manager slash ~*Twitter Queen*~ never sleeps @MTV
— Kelly Keegs (@kellykeegs) August 26, 2019
Let’s get right to it!
Lizzo looking like a sixties Hollywood star in Moschino.
HONEY. OHHH HOOONNEEEY. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? @lizzo #VMAs pic.twitter.com/TS4ku0qyES
— V Magazine (@vmagazine) August 26, 2019
A mood.
Taylor Swift opening the show with a medley of “You Need to Calm Down” and “Lover”
WE ARE SPEECHLESS @taylorswift13 #VMAs pic.twitter.com/7UlLJTOZZk
— V Magazine (@vmagazine) August 27, 2019
She also won Video of the Year for “You Need to Calm Down”, ten years after Kanye West stormed on that same stage when she won Best Female Video. In her acceptance speech, she thanked fans for signing the petition calling for the Equality Act, which is promoted at the end of the video, and called out President Donald Trump: “It now has half a million signatures, which is five times the amount that it would need to warrant a response from the White House.”
Missy Elliot performing her greatest hits in honor of her MTV Vanguard Award
FOREVER WORKING IT @AlysonStoner #VMAS pic.twitter.com/BOxYVJUbUg
— Video Music Awards (@vmas) August 27, 2019
She also brought out Alyson Stoner, who danced in the “Work It” video as a little girl 17 years ago.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello singing Señorita live for the first time
I need a cigarette ???????????? #VMAs @ShawnMendes @Camila_Cabello pic.twitter.com/NYGEgBKfWW
— Kelly Keegs (@kellykeegs) August 27, 2019
It’s @ShawnMendes & @Camila_Cabello’s world and we’re just living in it #VMAs pic.twitter.com/yA1uLlctsV
— V Magazine (@vmagazine) August 27, 2019
The former V cover stars gave a steamy rendition of the song, teasing the audience with a kiss.
Miley Cyrus singing her new breakup song “Slipped Away” in an emotional black and white setting
Chills. Absolute chills. @MileyCyrus #VMAs pic.twitter.com/l7kxXfkIoz
— V Magazine (@vmagazine) August 27, 2019
It was the first time Cyrus performed since her separation from husband Liam Hemsworth was announced.
Lil Nas X brings home Song Of The Year for “Old Town Road”
Old Town Road takes home Song Of The Year!! @LilNasX @billyraycyrus #VMAs pic.twitter.com/kZxPvAMlsM
— V Magazine (@vmagazine) August 27, 2019
Honestly, who else could have won this award?
Latin music superstars Rosalía and Ozuna sharing the stage
.@rosaliavt bringing the house DOWN right now #VMAs pic.twitter.com/3hhsbB9vMX
— V Magazine (@vmagazine) August 27, 2019
They performed their new hit “Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi.”
Normani bringing the house down with her dance moves
There aren’t enough fire emojis in existence to describe how sexy this @Normani performance is ???????????????? #VMAs pic.twitter.com/X0NSBGHc61
— V Magazine (@vmagazine) August 27, 2019
Her performance could be described as acrobatic as times.
Current V cover star Billie Eilish wins Best New Artist!
Best New Artist AND our September cover star….coincidence? ???????????????? CONGRATULATIONS @billieeilish #VMAs pic.twitter.com/6gBZH0maxO
— V Magazine (@vmagazine) August 27, 2019
It’s Billie’s world and we’re all just living in it!!