 The biggest night in music kicked off last night in New Jersey for the Video Music Awards (VMAs) and the stars came in their droves. Music's biggest names descended onto the Prudential Center in Newark for the second year in a row with the likes of legends Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Shakira, Lil Wayne and Mary J. Blige all in attendance. It was well and truly Taylor's night, as the 33-year-old superstar scooped nine prizes, and she made history as the first person to win video of the year four times. The Cruel Summer singer also took home song of the year for her tune Anti-Hero, as well as the coveted artist of the year accolade. Taylor also scooped the best direction, best pop, best cinematography, and best visual effects awards for Anti-Hero. As she accepted the best pop prize she told the crowd: 'I love making pop music, I love making pop music videos, I also love making country. Taylor scooped an incredible nine awards on the night (Picture: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV) NSYNC reunited on stage for the first time in 10 years (Picture: REUTERS) 'I love slinking around different genres and the only reason I'm allowed to do that is because you, the fans, gave me the opportunity to do this. 'One big adventure and it's all so much to challenge myself to make music that's different than what I made last and I just love you for it. But I really love making pop music, so thank you so, so, so much.' Elsewhere, Shakira – who also proved her Hips Don't Lie in a spirited medley performance – was presented with her video vanguard award for contributions to global music by Wyclef Jean. The evening was hosted by Nicki Minaj, who also won best hip-hop for her track Super Freaky Girl. The 90s boyband presented Taylor with her best pop gong (Picture: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV) Nicki Minaj hosted the awards and also gave an exclusive performance of Pink Friday 2 (Picture: Mike Coppola/Getty I){kind=link}
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The biggest night in music kicked off last night in New Jersey for the Video Music Awards (VMAs) and the stars came in their droves.
Music’s biggest names descended onto the Prudential Center in Newark for the second year in a row with the likes of legends Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Shakira, Lil Wayne and Mary J. Blige all in attendance.
It was well and truly Taylor’s night, as the 33-year-old superstar scooped nine prizes, and she made history as the first person to win video of the year four times.
The Cruel Summer singer also took home song of the year for her tune Anti-Hero, as well as the coveted artist of the year accolade.