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Harry Styles won Album of the Year at Grammys, surprising many who expected Beyoncé to win. When Styles went on stage, he seemed really surprised and thanked other artists in his speech. Beyoncé didn't win, marking her fourth loss in this category. People on social media were talking a lot about it, but despite the miss, the night still held successes for Beyoncé.
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The well-known boy band, including Justin Timberlake and others, reunited on stage to hand out a VMA Moon Person award. The award went to Taylor Swift, who was thrilled as she's a big fan of *NSYNC!
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"I had your dolls," Swift told the group after winning the Best Pop VMA for "Anti-Hero." "You guys are the epitome of pop, so getting this award from you means the world."
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Singer Shakira got the Video Vanguard Award this year and brought her sons, Milan (10) and Sasha (eight), along to the event. They all wore matching Versace outfits. Shakira looked stunning in a golden backless sequin dress and later changed into two more great outfits. Her boys were comfy in black-and-yellow sweatsuits.
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During her performance at the VMAs, Cardi B lounged atop a crystal chandelier ball, wrapping her legs around the pole. A sight to see.
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At the MTV VMAs, Taylor Swift got 11 nominations and won nine awards, making her the second-most-awarded artist ever at the show (right after Beyoncé). She also came second for most wins in a single night, just behind Peter Gabriel in 1987. Taylor Swift won Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop, Video of the Year, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, and Best Visual Effects for "Anti Hero." She also scored Album of the Year for "Midnights" and Show of the Summer for her Eras Tour.
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While on stage, Shakira jumped into the crowd and sang while casually lounging back. It was an unforgettable moment that showed how much she connects with her fans.
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Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, who are really good friends, were chatting and hugging. Later, Gomez congratulated Swift after one of Swift's many acceptance speeches for her song "Cruel Summer."
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Beyoncé deserved the awards she got, but criticism arose when she didn't win Album of the Year. At the recent Grammys, she made history with her 32nd win, scoring Best R&B Song for “Cuff It” (though she had not yet arrived to accept it) and Best Dance/Electronic Album. James Corden highlighted this moment. During her speech, Beyoncé thanked the queer community for their support in creating the genre.
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People thought Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake had argued backstage when a video showed them talking intensely, and Megan pointing at Timberlake. But someone who was backstage said there was no fight between them at all.
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