Ariana Grande clinches the Video of the Year accolade at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, securing the triumph with her single "Brighter Days Ahead"
MTV Video Music Awards 2021: A Nostalgic Celebration
The MTV Video Music Awards 2021 took place with a nostalgic twist, harking back to the 1980s and 1990s, as the music industry gathered to honour the year's best.
In the main categories, American singer Ariana Grande walked away with the Video of the Year award for her song "Brighter Days Ahead." The Best Pop Song was also awarded to "Brighter Days Ahead."
However, there was no clear winner for the Song of the Year and Album of the Year awards, with no information provided about the recipients.
The Artist of the Year award was shared between BTS and Lady Gaga. BTS joined Ariana Grande as the only multiple winners of the night.
The event featured a star-studded lineup of performances, with Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Ricky Martin, and many more gracing the stage. Notable performances that echoed the 80s and 90s aesthetic included those by RosΓ©, Doja Cat, and Tate McRae.
RosΓ© received the "Song of the Year" award for her song "APT," while Sabrina Carpenter won the "Album of the Year" award with "Short n' Sweet."
Kendrick Lamar, who was nominated in several categories, left the awards empty-handed.
The MTV Video Music Awards avoided any political messages during the event, focusing instead on celebrating music and the artists who create it.
The other artists competing for the Best Artist statue were Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd. Lady Gaga was also in the running for the Best Artist award.
The night ended on a high note as Lady Gaga received the Best Collaboration award with Bruno Mars for the song "Die with a smile."
All in all, the MTV Video Music Awards 2021 was a night to remember, filled with nostalgia, exciting performances, and well-deserved awards for some of the biggest names in music.
