Others who stood out included Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow. And Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance.
Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday before she closed out the show with a surprisingly big announcement: Her new album.
„I thought it would be a fun moment to tell you that my new album comes out Oct. 21,“ said Swift after she won video of the year for her project „All Too Well: The Short Film“ (10 minute version), which claimed best long form video and direction. „I will tell you more at midnight.“
Swift said on social media that her upcoming 10th studio album would be called „Midnights,“ which she says will involve „stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life.“ Her upcoming album comes after she released „Folklore“ and „Evermore.“ Both projects came out five months apart two years ago. „Folklore“ won album of the year at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
The pop star’s reveal came at the end of her acceptance speech where she praised the other women in the category – which included Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo.
„I know with every second of this moment that we wouldn’t be able to make this short film if it weren’t for you – the fans,“ she said. „I wouldn’t be able to re-record my albums if it wasn’t for you. You emboldened me to do that.“
Swift spoke earlier about creating her first short film, giving thanks to several including actors Sadie Sink and Dylan O’Brien who starred in the project.
„We put our entire hearts into this,“ Swift said.
Rapper Jack Harlow made his mark throughout the show. He kicked it off with a performance inside a mock airplane walking down aisle while performing his hit song „First Class,“ which was sampled by Fergie’s „Glamorous.“ The rapper joined Fergie onstage – she wore a sparkling silver dress with the red words „First Class“ – while she sang her 2006 jam.
„Thank you to Fergie for coming out with me tonight and clearing this song,“ said Harlow after „First Class“ won the award for song of the summer later in the show.
