Taylor Swift won the top honor at MTV's annual Video Music Awards, music video of the year, with her 10-minute film for "All Too Well," a 2012 song she re-recorded to regain her rights following a dispute with her label. She also thrilled fans by announcing that her next album, "Midnights," will be released on October 21.

The Latin trap and reggaeton artist always believed he could become a top star "without changing my culture, my language," he said, accepting his MTV award via video. "I'm Benito Antonio Martinez from Puerto Rico — for the whole world." From New York's Yankee Stadium, a sold-out gig as part of his blockbuster tour, Bad Bunny also performed for the awards show his smash hit, "Titi Me Pregunto."

Introduced by cult stoner comedians Cheech and Chong, veteran rock stars Red Hot Chili Peppers were honored with the global icon award. The Peppers dedicated their honor to the late Taylor Hawkins, the Foo Fighters drummer who died in March at the age of 50. The Red Hot Chili Peppers also won the best rock video award.

Becoming the first female K-pop group to ever perform at the awards show, Blackpink's Jisoo, Lisa, Rose and Jennie offered a high-energy version their latest single, "Pink Venom." They also won two VMAs, best metaverse performance and best K-pop for Lisa's "Lalisa," pictured here.

The superstar arrived wearing an eye-catching Jean Paul Gaultier gown. Lizzo took home the Video for Good award, which honors videos with social or political messages, for her song "About Damn Time," which she performed on stage at MTV VMAs 2022, along with "2 Be Loved."

Known for his gender-fluid style, rapper Lil Nas X conquered the red carpet with a bold, sculptural outfit, created by fashion designer Harris Reed. Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow won the best collaboration prize for "Industry Baby." The video also picked up other awards, such as best art direction and best visual effects.

On stage, the hip hop superstar offered a medley of her hits, including "Super Bass" and her new single, "Super Freaky Girl." Nicki Minaj was also honored with the prestigious Video Vanguard award, which recognizes artists' outstanding contributions and strong impact on music video and popular culture.

Anitta offered a twerking performance of her global hit "Envolver," before becoming the first Brazilian to win the award for best Latin video. "Tonight I performed here a rhythm that in my country for many years was considered a crime," she said upon accepting the trophy. "I was born and raised in the ghetto of Brazil, and for whoever was born there, we would never think this was possible."

The Italian glam-rock band won best alternative video with their single "Supermodel." During their performance, lead singer Damiano David set the tone with his booty-baring "assless chaps." Later, bassist Victoria De Angelis' top fell down and exposed her breasts, but cameras cut away to empty seats during the TV broadcast, leading fans to criticize the double standards between genders.

In between commercial breaks, Johnny Depp made a series of surprise appearances at the ceremony, offering one-liners with his face digitally added to the helmet of the channel's mascot, the Moon Person, floating above the stage. "I needed the work," he said in his opening quip. The star's status is still controversial following his defamation trial (photo) against ex-wife Amber Heard.

The 2021 Grammy Awards was a historic event — and not just because it took place outside and with few in-person attendees, due to the coronavirus. Superstar Beyonce made history when she won best R&B performance for "Black Parade," along with 3 other awards, making her the most decorated woman in Grammy history. Just one question remains: Will she have enough space for all her 28 trophies?

Women were front and center among the winners of the 63rd Grammy Awards, with the four top prizes all going women. The award for album of the year went to Taylor Swift for "Folklore," making her the first female performer to win the prize three times; she previously took home the award in 2010 and 2015. She also performed during the ceremony, singing songs "Cardigan" and "August" from the album.

Billie Eilish may only be 19 years old, but she has already won seven Grammys, including two at the 2021 award ceremony. Her song "Everything I wanted" earned record of the year, while "No Time to Die," the title song of the newest James Bond film, which she wrote with brother Finneas, won the Grammy for best song for visual media.

Right at the start of the multihour award gala, American rapper and singer-songwriter Megan Thee Stallion won the best new artist prize. Her song "Savage" (featuring Beyonce) also earned her the best rap performance and best rap song Grammys, making her the first female rapper honored in the latter category.

R&B singer H.E.R, Tiara Thomas and Dernst Emile II wrote the song "I can't breathe" in the aftermath of George Floyd's death from police violence in May 2020; his last words became a motto for the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as the title of the single that H.E.R. performed. Thomas (right) and H.E.R. (left) accepted the trophy for song of the year at the 2021 Grammys.

The Grammys, presented by the Recording Academy, are considered the US music industry's top awards. The categories include everything from jazz to Latin to classical to spoken album. In the category best score soundtrack for visual media, composer Hildur Gudnadottir took home the prize for the second year running, this time for her music for the film "Joker." She accepted her trophy virtually.

The 2021 Grammys were awarded in 83 categories, including jazz. Composer and keyboardist Chick Corea (above), who died in February 2021, posthumously received two Grammys: best solo jazz improvisation for the song "All Blues" and best jazz instrumental album for "Trilogy 2." The awards were shared with musicians Christian McBride and Brian Blade.

In his song "Level Up," Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter Burna Boy sings, "I remember when I couldn't level up/'cause the Grammys had me feeling sick as f***" Yet after winning best global music album for "Twice as Tall," he may be feeling different! He was nominated last year in the same category but didn't win. Burna Boy also performed in the 2021 premiere ceremony.

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny scored his first win after five nominations when he took home the award for best Latin pop or urban album for his 2020 release, "YHLQMDLG." He was also nominated for best pop duo/group performance. It was a memorable evening for him, as he presented his hit song "Dakiti" on a glowing neon stage and also accepted his Grammy trophy in a unique eared hat.