Marking its 40th anniversary, MTV kicked off its marquee event – the VMAs – with none other than the Queen of Pop herself. Madonna, who performed Like A Virgin at the first VMAs in 1984, made a surprise appearance on the Barclays Center stage in New York. While she didn’t perform, seeing her in person feeding off a live crowd was the electric opening we earned after last year’s VMAs were forced to play out in front of a green screen.

The slate of performances kept the energy high throughout the night, with Lil Nas X, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo taking the biggest awards home. Justin, Doja, Bruna Mars and Olivia bagged multiple trophies and well, we are not complaining. 

Here's the full list of winners from the big award night:

See ya at the next one bbs GOODNIGHT! #VMAs pic.twitter.com/qPU3aU6tcV

— MTV (@MTV) September 13, 2021

Video of the year:

Winner: Lil Nas X – “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”

"I love you guys so much, I do not take this for granted!"

From his incredible performance to taking home the Moon Person for VIdeo of the Year, congrats to @lilnasx on his #VMA night! pic.twitter.com/C7c0E6abgr

— MTV (@MTV) September 13, 2021

Artist of the year:

Winner: Justin Bieber

Song of the year:

Winner: Olivia Rodrigo – “drivers license”

Best new artist:

Winner: Olivia Rodrigo

"I just feel so grateful that I get to write music and make stuff that I love."

Congrats on your #VMA Best New Artist win, @Olivia_Rodrigo! pic.twitter.com/mmIPGjG8k8

— MTV (@MTV) September 13, 2021

Push performance of the year:

Winner: May 2021: Olivia Rodrigo – "drivers license"

Best collaboration:

Winner: Doja Cat ft. SZA – “Kiss Me More”

A night of LOOKS from @DojaCat at the #VMAs: pic.twitter.com/QWc629PEqg

— MTV (@MTV) September 13, 2021

Best pop:

Winner: Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon – “Peaches”

Best hip-hop:

Winner: Travis Scott ft. Young Thug & M.I.A. – “FRANCHISE”

Congrats on your moon person, @trvisXX. #VMAs pic.twitter.com/0yAcu1Cli5

— MTV (@MTV) September 13, 2021

Best rock:

Winner: John Mayer – “Last Train Home”

Best alternative:

Winner: Machine Gun Kelly ft. blackbear – “my ex’s best friend”

Best Latin:

Winner: Billie Eilish & ROSALÍA – “Lo Vas A Olvidar”

Things that make me smile: @billieeilish with her moon person #VMAs pic.twitter.com/dGioAoNoL4

— MTV (@MTV) September 13, 2021

Best R&B:

Winner: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave The Door Open”

Best K-pop:

Winner: BTS – “Butter”

Congrats to @BTS_twt for winning Best K-Pop at the 2021 #VMAs! pic.twitter.com/CiP1nfmsAP

— MTV (@MTV) September 13, 2021

Video for good:

Winner: Billie Eilish – “Your Power”

Best group:

Winner: BTS

Best direction:

Winner: Lil Nas X – “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” Directed by: Lil Nas X and Tanu Muino

Best cinematography:

Winner: Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid – “BROWN SKIN GIRL” Cinematography by: Benoit Soler, Malik H. Sayeed, MOHAMMAED ATTA AHMED, Santiago Gonzalez, Ryan Helfant

Best art direction:

Winner: Saweetie ft. Doja Cat – “Best Friend” Art Direction by: Alec Contestabile

Best visual effects:

Winner: Lil Nas X – “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” Visual Effects by: Mathematic

Best choreography:

Winner: Harry Styles – “Treat People With Kindness” Choreography by: Paul Roberts

Best editing:

Winner: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave The Door Open” Editing by: Troy CharbonnetL