Following Swift, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish came in next, each with five nominations in various categories. Other contenders included Beyonce, Ayra Starr, Chappell Roan, and Tyla
Meanwhile, the show also featured starry performances by Shawn Mendes, Benson Boone, The Warning, Peso Pluma, and others, followed by an emotional tribute to late singer Liam Payne.
Host Rita Ora led the lines of homages with an emotional message and said, “I just want to take a moment to remember someone that was very, very dear to us. We lost him recently, and he was a big part of the MTV world and my world, and I think a lot of yours at home and everybody in here tonight.”
Describing Payne as “one of the kindest people” she has known, Ora added, “He brought so much joy to every room he walked into, and he left such a mark on this world.”
