Watch: Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at the MTV VMAs

One of the music industry’s most high-profile annual celebrations, the MTV Video Music Awards, wrapped up its Sunday evening ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, with some of the world’s biggest pop acts walking away with top honors.

Headlining the list of standout winners are two legendary figures in contemporary pop: Madonna, the decades-long Queen of Pop who has redefined global pop culture and performance art, and Taylor Swift, the currently record-breaking singer-songwriter who has dominated charts and fan culture across the world for years.

Joining these two veteran superstars on the winners’ platform was LISA, the Thai member of K-pop global sensation BLACKPINK, who continued her successful run as a solo artist with a major award win at the event.

Hosted in the heart of Los Angeles, the 2024 VMAs brought together hundreds of A-list musicians, industry executives, and fans for a night of show-stopping performances and competitive awards, highlighting the most impactful music videos and artists of the past year. For the winning artists, the night cemented their ongoing influence across the global music landscape, capping off a successful year of creative work and fan engagement.