The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards

The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards were held last night on 31st August 2014 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The 32nd annual ceremony of MTV Video Music Awards was hosted by American singer Miley Cyrus. Taylor Swift led the nominations with a total of 10, followed by Ed Sheeran, who had six. Another nominee, Kendrick Lamar, received four nominations for his video “Alright.” However, the videos for Swift’s “Bad Blood” and Flying Lotus’ “Never Catch Me” (both of which he features on) earned seven and two nominations respectively, bringing his total number of mentions to 13. Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” music video premiered during the pre-show. Miley Cyrus also announced and released her fifth studio album Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz, right after her surprising performance at the end of the show.

The big winner of the night was Taylor Swift, who won four awards, including Video of the Year and Best Female Video. All eyes were on Kanye West when at the end of an epic acceptance speech for a lifetime achievement award, he announced he was running for president in 2020. Before going on stage to accept the awards, he shared a kis with his wife Kim Kardashian.

Here is the complete list of winners…

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Beyoncé – “7/11”
Ed Sheeran – “Thinking Out Loud”
Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood” – WINNER
Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”
Kendrick Lamar – “Alright”

BEST MALE VIDEO
Ed Sheeran – “Thinking Out Loud”
Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk” – WINNER
Kendrick Lamar – “Alright”
The Weeknd – “Earned It”
Nick Jonas – “Chains”

BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Beyoncé – “7/11”
Taylor Swift – “Blank Space” – WINNER
Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda”
Sia – “Elastic Heart”
Ellie Goulding – “Love Me Like You Do”

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
Fetty Wap – “Trap Queen”
Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda” – WINNER
Kendrick Lamar – “Alright”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth – “See You Again”
Big Sean ft. E-40 – “IDFWU”

BEST POP VIDEO
Beyoncé – “7/11”
Ed Sheeran – “Thinking Out Loud”
Taylor Swift – “Blank Space” – WINNER
Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”
Maroon 5 – “Sugar”

BEST ROCK VIDEO
Hozier – “Take Me To Church”
Fall Out Boy – “Uma Thurman” – WINNER
Florence + the Machine – “Ship To Wreck”
Walk the Moon – “Shut Up and Dance”
Arctic Monkeys – “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?”

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Fetty Wap – “Trap Queen” – WINNER
Vance Joy – “Riptide”
George Ezra – “Budapest”
James Bay – “Hold Back The River”
FKA Twigs – “Pendulum”

BEST COLLABORATION
Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood” – WINNER
Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth – “See You Again”
Ariana Grande & The Weeknd – “Love Me Harder”
Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj – “Bang Bang”

VIDEO WITH A SOCIAL MESSAGE
Jennifer Hudson – “I Still Love You”
Colbie Caillat – “Try”
Big Sean ft. Kanye West and John Legend – “One Man Can Change the World” – WINNER
Rihanna – “American Oxygen”
Wale – “The White Shoes”

SONG OF THE SUMMER
5 Seconds of Summer — “She’s Kinda Hot” – WINNER
Fetty Wap (featuring Monty) — “My Way”
Fifth Harmony (featuring Kid Ink) – “Worth it”
Selena Gomez (featuring A$AP Rocky) — “Good for You”
David Guetta (featuring Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack) — “Hey Mama”
Demi Lovato — “Cool for the Summer”
Major Lazer & DJ Snake (featuring MØ) — “Lean On”
OMI — “Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)”
Silentó — “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)”
Skrillex and Diplo (featuring Justin Bieber) — “Where Are Ü Now”
Taylor Swift (featuring Kendrick Lamar) — “Bad Blood”
The Weeknd — “Can’t Feel My Face”

BEST ART DIRECTION
Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood” (Charles Infante)
Snoop Dogg – “So Many Pros” (Jason Fijal) – WINNER
Jack White – “Would You Fight For My Love” (Jeff Peterson)
The Chemical Brothers – “Go” (Michel Gondry)
Skrillex & Diplo – “Where Are U Now” with Justin Bieber (Brewer)

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Beyoncé – “7/11” (Beyoncé, Chris Grant, Additional choreography: Gabriel Valenciano)
OK Go – “I Won’t Let You Down” (OK Go, air:man and Mori Harano) – WINNER
Chet Faker – “Gold” (Ryan Heffington)
Ed Sheeran – “Don’t” (Nappy Tabs)
Flying Lotus ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Never Catch Me” (Keone and Mari Madrid)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Flying Lotus ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Never Catch Me” (Larkin Sieple) – WINNER
Ed Sheeran – “Thinking Out Loud” (Daniel Pearl)
Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood” (Christopher Probst)
FKA Twigs – “Two Weeks” (Justin Brown)
Alt-J – “Left Hand Free” (Mike Simpson)

BEST DIRECTION
Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood” (Joseph Kahn)
Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk” (Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy)
Kendrick Lamar – “Alright” (Colin Tilley & The Little Homies) – WINNER
Hozier – “Take Me To Church” (Brendan Canty, Conal Thomson)
Childish Gambino – “Sober” (Hiro Murai)

BEST EDITING
Beyoncé – “7/11” (Beyoncé, Ed Burke, Jonathan Wing) – WINNER
Ed Sheeran – “Don’t” (Jacquelyn London)
Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood” (Chancler Haynes at Cosmo Street)
A$AP Rocky – “L$D” (Dexter Navy)
Skrillex & Diplo – “Where Are U Now” with Justin Bieber (Brewer)

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood” (Ingenuity Studios)
FKA Twigs – “Two Weeks” (Gloria FX, Tomash Kuzmytskyi, and Max Chyzhevskyy)
Childish Gambino – “Telegraph Ave.” (Gloria FX)
Skrillex & Diplo – “Where Are U Now” with Justin Bieber (Brewer) – WINNER
Tyler, The Creator – “F****** Young/Death Camp” (Gloria FX)

Check out the red carpet gallery below..

As the absolute winner of the night, Taylor Swift opted for metallic vibe and made a fashion statement with lots of sparkle while attending the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The 25-year-old singer was dressed in Ashish crop top and matching pants while accessorizing with Christian Louboutin pumps.

American singer Selena Gomez was also at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The 23-year-old beauty opted for all black look with Calvin Klein see-through dress and accessorized with Aquazzura shoes and Salvatore Ferragamo bag.

British singer Rita Ora showed off major cleavage at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The 24-year-old X Factor star opted for dramatic impression with Vera Wang custom made dress and completed the look with Stuart Weitzman shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

American model Gigi Hadid was all smiles at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The 20-year-old hottie exuded summer bronzed glow and showed off her legs dressed in yellow Emilia Wickstead ‘Emma’ jacquard dress paired with matching shorts.

British model Cara Delevingne was also at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The 23-year-old exuded effortless elegance in Saint Laurent fringed dress with metallic star details and completed the look with strap sandals.

Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner attended the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday (August 30) in Los Angeles, California. The 34-year-old proudly showed off her baby bump in Balmain dress from Resort 2016 collection. Her husband Kanye received the highest honour at the MTV Video Music Awards – the Video Vanguard Award. Kourtney opted for sleek and sexy look with Balmain pink jumpsuit also from Resort 2016 collection. The youngest family star, 18-year-old Kylie showed off her toned legs in ultra short Balmain mini dress from Resort 2016 collection.