VMAs Show Moments 2022: From Taylor To Nicki, Here Are The Show’s Highlights In Photos

By:

Christina Casiano

August 29, 2022 10:30AM EDT

Oh what a night! Explosive performances, surprise appearances, and a few major comebacks, here’s everything that went down at the VMAs!

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2022 MTV Video Music Awards: Highlights Of The Big Show

2022 MTV Video Music Awards: Highlights Of The Big Show — It’s time to party! The MTV Video Music Award were back in a big way in 2022, bringing together the hottest talent on the airwaves for one exceptional night of music. All of your favorites were live and in person at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Aug. 28: Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Lizzo — and so many more!

The night kicked off with the first big surprise: returning to the VMAs stage after a long break, Fergie stepped out to perform her smash hit ‘First Class’ with nominee, host, and performance Jack Harlow, who samples her track on his own smash hit of the same name.

But we’re just getting started! Check out the rest of the gallery to see what else went down at the VMAs 2022.

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Blackpink

Blackpink — Before walking away with several big awards, Blackpink performed “Pink Venom” for the very first time at the MTV Video Music Awards. No surprise, they got a standing ovation!

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Lizzo

Lizzo — It’s about damn time! Lizzo performed a medley of her new hits off her album ‘Special’ at the MTV Video Music Awards and looked so thrilled to be hitting the stage, it was hard not to love the sight of her! Get it, girl!

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Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne — There might not have been any sk8r bois in the audience, but Avril Lavigne was on hand to present at the 2022 VMAs.

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LL Cool J

LL Cool J — LL Cool J held it down as host of the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, getting the audience riled up for an epic night of music. He was joined in hosting duties by Jack Harlow and Nicki Minaj.

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Ryan Castro and J Balvin

Ryan Castro and J Balvin — HOT! Ryan Castro & J Balvin performed “Nivel de Perreo” at the MTV Video Music Awards, bringing fans to their feet with an electic performance.

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Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X — The first big winner of the night, Lil Nas X accepted the award for best collaboration for “Industry Baby” at the MTV Video Music Awards. Looks like he also narrowly escaped a wardrobe malfuntion! Yikes!

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Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj — The Barbz are in the house! Nicki Minaj is pretty in pink as she performs a medley of her greatest hits in honor of her Video Vanguard award.

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Lizzo

Lizzo — Lizzo took home the Video for Good award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards for ‘About Damn Time’ video. The diva used her time on stage to share a message to young voters in the audience and seemingly respond to comedian Aries Spears’ fat-shaming comments that recently went viral.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers — Anthony Kiedis and Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers got the crowd to its feet for an eletric performance at the VMAs.

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Sofia Carson

Sofia Carson — Sofia Carson looked like a prayer as she presented the award for best K-Pop at the MTV Video Music Awards to Lisa.

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Lalisa

Lalisa — Looking to her BLACKPINK lovelies for loved, Lisa accepted the award for best K-Pop for “LALISA” at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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Anitta

Anitta — Wowza! Anitta brought the heat of her native Brazil to the VMAs as she performed “Envolver” at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg — Snoop Dogg performs “From the D 2 the LBC” with Eminem at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

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Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny — Bad Bunny couldn’t be at the Prudential Center, in Newark, N.J to accept his award for artist of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards, but he didn’t it while performing live at Yankee Stadium.

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Maneskin

Maneskin — The Mane attraction! Maneskin’s Damiano David wore next-to-nothing during the band’s performance.

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Panic! At The Disco

Panic! At The Disco — Panic! at the Disco’s Brendon Urie sits on a vintage car while performing ‘Don’t Let the Light Go Out’. His croon intensified while pyrotechnics took over the background.

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Eminem

Eminem — Eminem gets the crowd going with ‘From the D 2 the LBC’. The duet with Snoop Dogg partially took place in the metaverse.

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Kane Brown

Kane Brown — Kane Brown beamed in from one of his concerts. He made history as the first solo male country artist to perform at the VMAs.

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Taylor Swift Wins Video Of The Year

Taylor Swift Wins Video Of The Year — Taylor Swift won big with the Video Of The Year honor for the 10-min ‘All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)’ short film. During her acceptance speech, she announced her new album ‘Midnights’.

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