Pop sensation Taylor Swift praises boyfriend as she solidified her dominance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home a staggering seven trophies.
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Her wins include the coveted Video of the Year award for her collaboration with Post Malone, “Fortnight.” This win tied Swift with Beyoncé for the most lifetime honors in the 40-year history of the awards show.
Swift’s acceptance speech for Video of the Year was a heartwarming mix of gratitude and humor. She shared behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the video, revealing that her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce, was a constant source of support and positivity on set.
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These are exact words: Something that I would always remember while at the shoot was always a cheer. That one person was my boyfriend Travis. Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic. I want to thank him for adding that to the shoot.”
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Beyond her personal triumphs, Swift also used the stage to advocate for political engagement. The megastar star urged her fans to vote in the upcoming presidential election. While she didn’t mention a specific candidate on Wednesday, she had previously endorsed Kamala Harris on her Instagram page on Tuesday.
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Swift’s other wins at the VMAs included Artist of the Year, Song of Summer, and Best Collaboration. This marked her third Video of the Year win in a row. Her wins on the 11th of September solidified her status as one of the most influential artists of her generation.
Other notable winners at the awards show included Chappell Roan, who took home Best New Artist, and Lisa from Blackpink, who won Best K-Pop Video. The show also featured memorable performances from Eminem, Katy Perry, and Jelly Roll.
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