Sunday, August 24, 2014

2014 Video Music Awards Winners List

There’s already been slander about Ariana Grande’s dress, Nicki Minaj’s wardrode malfunction and some ironic praise for Katy Perry and Riff Raff’s dress tribute to Justin Timberlake.


With so much going on, it’s easy to forget the “a” in VMAs actually stands for “awards.” there will be quite a few given out tonight. Some will be upsets (any win over Beyonce) and some emotion, but regardless, winners are winner. Check them out below.



Video of the Year

Beyoncé ft. Jay Z, ‘Drunk In Love’

Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, ‘Fancy’

Miley Cyrus, ‘Wrecking Ball’

Pharrell Williams, ‘Happy’

Sia, ‘Chandelier’


Best Hip-Hop Video

Childish Gambino, ’3005′

Drake ft. Majid Jordan, ‘Hold On (We’re Going Home)’ — WINNER

Eminem, ‘Berzerk’

Kanye West, ‘Black Skinhead’

Wiz Khalifa, ‘We Dem Boyz’


Best Male Video

Ed Sheeran ft. Pharrell Williams, ‘Sing’ — WINNER

Eminem ft. Rihanna, ‘The Monster’

John Legend, ‘All of Me’

Pharrell Williams, ‘Happy’

Sam Smith, ‘Stay With Me’


Best Female Video

Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, ‘Problem’

Beyoncé, ‘Partition’

Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, ‘Fancy’

‘Dark Horse,’ Katy Perry ft. Juicy J – WINNER

Lorde, ‘Royals’


Best Pop Video

Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, ‘Problem’ — WINNER

Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc, ‘Wake Me Up’

Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, ‘Fancy’

Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz, ‘Talk Dirty’

Pharrell Williams, ‘Happy’


Artist to Watch, Presented by Taco Bell

5 Seconds of Summer, ‘She Looks So Perfect’

Charli XCX, ‘Boom Clap’

Fifth Harmony, ‘Miss Movin’ On’

Sam Smith, ‘Stay With Me’

Schoolboy Q, ‘Man of the Year’


Best Collaboration

Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, ‘Problem’

Beyoncé ft. Jay Z, ‘Drunk In Love’

Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga, ‘Loyal’

Eminem ft. Rihanna, ‘The Monster’

Katy Perry ft. Juicy J, ‘Dark Horse’

Pitbull ft. Kesha, ‘Timber’


MTV Clubland Award

Calvin Harris, ‘Summer’

Disclosure, ‘Grab Her!’

DJ Snake & Lil Jon, ‘Turn Down For What’

Martin Garrix, ‘Animals’

Zedd ft. Hayley Williams, ‘Stay the Night’


Best Video With A Social Message

Angel Haze ft. Sia, ‘Battle Cry’

Avicii ft. Dan Tyminski, ‘Hey Brother’

Beyoncé, ‘Pretty Hurts’

David Guetta, ‘One Voice’

J. Cole, ‘Crooked Smile’

Kelly Rowland, Dirty Laundry’


Best Cinematography

30 Seconds to Mars, ‘City of Angels’

Arcade Fire, ‘Afterlife’

Beyoncé, ‘Pretty Hurts’

Gesaffelstein, ‘Hate Or Glory’

Lana Del Rey, ‘West Coast’


Best Editing

Beyoncé, ‘Pretty Hurts’

Eminem, ‘Rap God’

Fitz and the Tantrums, ‘The Walker’

MGMT, ‘Your Life is a Lie’

Zedd ft. Hayley Williams, ‘Stay the Night’


Best Choreography

Beyoncé, ‘Partition’

Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz, ‘Talk Dirty’

Kiesza, ‘Hideaway’

Michael Jackson ft. Justin Timberlake, ‘Love Never Felt So Good’

Sia, ‘Chandelier’

Usher, ‘Good Kisser’


Best Direction

Beyoncé, “Pretty Hurts”

DJ Snake & Lil Jon, ‘Turn Down For What’

Eminem ft. Rihanna, ‘The Monster’

Miley Cyrus, ‘Wrecking Ball’

OK Go, ‘The Writing’s On The Wall’


Best Art Direction

Arcade Fire, ‘Reflektor’

DJ Snake & Lil Jon, ‘Turn Down For What’

Eminem, ‘Rap God’

Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, ‘Fancy’

Tyler, the Creator, ‘Tamale’


Best Visual Effects

Disclosure, ‘Grab Her!’

DJ Snake & Lil Jon, ‘Turn Down For What’

Eminem, ‘Rap God’

Jack White, ‘Lazaretto’

OK Go, ‘The Writing’s On The Wall’