MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift Wins 'Video of the Year', New Album Oct 21

Taylor Swift landed the coveted award for Video of the Year at the 2022 VMAs — and she took the opportunity to announce her next album drop.

Swift, who nabbed the night’s top honor for “All Too Well” (10-minute Taylor’s Version),” cradled her Moon Person trophy as she paused to let fans know her next record will be available on Oct. 21, with more details to be announced at midnight Sunday.

“I’m so heartened by the fact that for the first time in VMA history that four of the directors nominated in this video of the year category are women,” the 32-year-old singer said to cheers from the crowd gathered at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

"I’m just so proud of what we made,” she said before alluding to her previous management drama regarding her master recordings. “We wouldn’t have been able to make this short film if it weren’t for you, the fans, because I wouldn’t be able to re-record my albums if it weren’t for you. You emboldened me to do that."

CONGRATULATIONS, @taylorswift13!!! 🥳️

"All Too Well" by Taylor Swift is our 2022 #VMA Video of the Year! pic.twitter.com/H7obWaYzej

— Video Music Awards (@vmas) August 29, 2022

A big highlight of the night was a “first of its kind” joint performance by Eminem and Snoop Dogg, who showcased their gamer-friendly collaboration “From the D 2 The LBC” with a digital infusion featuring the Metaverse Monkey in his natural habitat — the metaverse.

From a more down-to-Earth venue, Artist of the Year winner Bad Bunny beamed in a mid-concert set — featuring the song “Tití Me Preguntó” — from Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, the latest stop on his “World’s Hottest Tour.” With his latest honor, Bad Bunny became the first-ever non-English language artist to nab a Moon Person in the huge category.

And the Red Hot Chili Peppers accepted this year’s Global Icon Award after a rollicking performance — introduced by stoner film legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong — that underscored why they’re the wild boys of rock (especially shirt-hating Flea). In a sign of mutual admiration, frontman Anthony Kiedis even called Cheech and Chong a pair of “back mothaf–kers.” Chad Smith also dedicated the award to Taylor Hawkins, the late drummer for the Foo Fighters.

The event was hosted by former Grammy emcee LL Cool J, “What’s Poppin” Jack Harlow and red-carpet-ready Nicki Minaj, who also received this year’s Video Vanguard Award.

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While accepting the Moon Person for video of the year at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, the singer-songwriter, 32, announced her ninth original full-length studio album will drop on Oct. 21 via Republic Records.

Midnights, the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life, will be out October 21. Meet me at midnight.

Pre-order now: https://t.co/jjqUNkphuG pic.twitter.com/Fh96zK8vro

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 29, 2022

Swift made the surprise announcement while accepting her prize for the night's most coveted award, and credited her fans with helping inspire the winning video for "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)."

"I wouldn't be able to re-record my albums if it weren't for you. You embolden me to do that, and I had sort of made up my mind that if you were going to be this generous and give us this, I thought it might be a fun moment to tell you that my brand new album comes out Oct. 21," she told the crowd.