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MTV VMAs 2016: Complete list of winners

Music’s biggest stars gathered at the 2016 MTV VMAs at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Though there was no formal host for the show, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele acted as masters of ceremony. 

Beyonce ruled the night with a show-stopping performance and more awards than any other artists at the show. 

Video of the Year: “Formation,” Beyonce

Michael Jackson Vanguard Award: Rihanna

Best Hip-Hop video: “Hotline Bling,” Drake

Best Male Video: “This is What You Came For,” Calvin Harris

Best Female Video: “Hold Up,” Beyonce

Best New Artist: DNCE

Pop Video: “Formation,” Beyonce

Rock Video: “Heathens,” twenty one pilots 

Electronic Video: “How Deep Is Your Love,” Calvin Harris & Disciples

Best Collaboration: “Work from Home,” Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign

Best Visual Effects: “Up&Up,” Coldplay

Best Editing: “Formation,” Beyonce

Best Cinematography: “Formation,” Beyonce

Best Choreography: “Formation,” Beyonce 

Best Art Direction: “Blackstar,” David Bowie 

Breakthrough Long Form Video: “Lemonade,” Beyonce

Song of Summer: “All in My Head,” Fifth Harmony featuring Fetty Wap

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