The 40th Anniversary of the MTV Video Music Awards was a night to remember. The event took place at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Megan Thee Stallion was the evening’s host. There were performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Camila Cabello, Halsey, LL Cool J, Lenny Kravitz, Shawn Mendes and Eminem, and others. 

Katy Perry, who won the prestigious Video Vanguard Award, also performed. 

Taylor Swift won seven awards, bringing her total number of wins to a record 30 moon people. 

See below for a few of the night’s big winners: 

Video of the Year: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records 

Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift – Republic Records 

Song of the Year: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” – Island 

Best New Artist: Chappell Roan – Island 

Best Hip-Hop: Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records

Best R&B: SZA – “Snooze” – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records 

Best Alternative: Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things” – Night Street Records, Inc. / Warner Records