MTV Video Music Awards MTV Trivia
History of the MTV Video Music Awards First presented September 14, 1984 It’s an award presented to honor the best in the music videos and pop culture Originally came about as an alternative to the Grammies “Super Bowl for the youth” 2015 marks the 32 nd awards presentation Anyone can vote for the winners
The Moonman Stats 13 inches tall Based on the image of celebrated American astronaut Buzz Aldrin Redesigned in 2014 by Brooklyn – based artist KAWS
Award Categories Video of the Year Best Male Video Best Female Video Artist to Watch a.k.a. Best New Artist Best Pop Video Best Rock Video Best Collaboration Best Choreography Best Visual Effects Best Dance Video Best Lyric Video Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
Who’s Won The Most (Overall) # of AwardsArtistYear 20Madonna1986 – Beyonce2003 – Lady Gaga2009 – 2011 Peter Gabriel1987 – R.E.M.1989 – 1995 Eminem1999 – Justin Timberlake2003 – 2013 Green Day1998 – Aerosmith1990 – Fatboy Slim1999 – 2001 Janet Jackson1987 – 1995
Most Wins In A Single Night Single Artist Peter Gabriel – 10 Lady Gaga – 9 Madonna – 6 Beck – 5 Ricky Martin – 5 Group a-ha – 8 The Smashing Pumpkins – 7 Green Day – 7 R.E.M. – 6 Fatboy Slim – 6