Beyonce Dominates 2016 MTV VMAs With Record-Breaking Six Wins
Beyoncé was the big winner at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, held Aug. 28, 2016 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Lemonade singer took home a staggering six Moon Men, including video of the year for her top 10 hit, "Formation." It marks her second win in the VMA's top category; she previously won for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)."
With six wins in 2016, Beyoncé—who performed a 15-minute medley of songs from Lemonade—brought her overall total to 22, making her the most decorated artist in VMA history. The previous record holder was Madonna, with 20 Moon Men.
Calvin Harris took home the award for best male video for his collaboration with Rihanna, "This Is What You Came For." In his speech, Harris did not mention his ex-girlfriend, Taylor Swift, who recently confirmed she wrote the lyrics to the song using a pseudonym. The former couple has reportedly been at odds since they broke up and Swift soon began dating actor Tom Hiddleston. Harris also won an award for best electronic video for "How Deep Is Your Love," alongside the Disciples.
The night's other big winners included Drake, who won best hip hop video for "Hotline Bling," DNCE for best new artist, and Twenty One Pilots for best rock video with "Heathens."
Rihanna was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, the VMA's honorary prize. Previous recipients of the award include Janet Jackson, George Michael and—surprise, surprise—Beyoncé.