5 Viral Moments From the 2022 MTV VMAs That Got Everyone Talking

Taylor Swift at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards
Taylor Swift at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. Photo by Jeremy Smith/imageSPACE/Shutterstock (13330473du)

The MTV Video Music Awards returned in style on Sunday night and gave us many unforgettable moments. From album announcements to surprise appearances, here are the five most talked-about moments that this year’s MTV VMAs will be remembered by.

Taylor Swift’s Album Announcement

Taylor Swift won video of the year at this year’s VMAs and used her acceptance speech to announce the release of her new album Midnights, set to hit the shelves on October 21.

Fergie’s “First Class” Performance

Jack Harlow famously sampled Fergie’s “Glamorous” in his chart-topping single “First Class”, so it was only fitting to bring her on stage while performing this song.

Nicki Minaj’s Epic Medley

Nicki Minaj collected this year’s Video Vanguard Award and brought the house down with the medley of her biggest hits, from “Anaconda” to “Super Freaky Girl”.

Blackpink’s Lisa’s Historic Win

Everything that members of Blackpink do immediately goes viral because they have a very passionate fanbase, but the girl group’s member Lisa deserved all the attention coming her way after becoming the first solo K-pop artist to win an MTV VMAs award.

Johnny Depp’s Surprise Appearance

One of the night’s most awkward moments came when Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance in a “Moon Person” costume, joking that he “needed the work” following his infamous defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard.