‘I’m about to go onstage just down the road’ – Harry Styles accepts VMA win virtually

Harry Styles nabbed one of the biggest awards during this year’s MTV VMA ceremony, however, he couldn’t accept the honour in person as he was performing at Madison Square Garden.

The As It Was hitmaker, 28, was forced to make a virtual appearance after scooping album of the year for his critically acclaimed Harry’s House.

Styles became the first British winner of the night and fought off competition from the likes of Adele, Billie Eilish and Drake for the accolade.

Thank you so so much for this award,’ he said during his speech.

‘I know this is a fan voted award (and) I wouldn’t be holding this if it wasn’t for you. I hope you’re having a great night.’

He continued: ‘I’m sorry I can’t be with you there tonight, I’m about to go onstage just down the road. But I hope you’re having a wonderful evening, and thank you so much.

Sounds fair enough!

The former One Direction musician is currently embarking on his Love On Tour tour across the United States, and he’s set to perform for 10 nights at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York.

And despite being pelted with a chicken nugget, it looks like he’s having the time of his life so far.

Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance

We’re going to be seeing a lot more of the heartthrob in the next few months as he’s starring in the upcoming British drama My Policeman, where he plays a young officer in the 1950’s forced to hide his sexuality.

He’s also featuring in the psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling, alongside Florence Pugh, which is set for release in September.

Other memorable moments of the night included Taylor Swift’s bombshell announcement of her 10th studio album.

Elsewhere, Johnny Depp made a surprise comeback and joked about ‘needing the work’ as his face was projected onto the head of a moonperson, while Nicki Minaj later performed a medley of some of her biggest hits.

Jack Harlow and Lil Nas X, Blackpink, and BTS also left with trophies.

Lizzo – About Damn Time WINNER

Rina Sawayama – This Hell

Stromae – Fils de joie

Best Metaverse Performance

Blackpink the Virtual – PUB WINNER

GBTS – Minecraft

Charli XCX – Roblox

Justin Bieber – An Interactive Virtual Experience – Wave

Rift Tour featuring Ariana Grande – Fortnite

Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience – Roblox

Best Longform Video

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles

Foo Fighters – Studio 666

Kacey Musgraves – Star-Crossed

Madonna – Madame X

Olivia Rodrigo – Driving Home 2 U

Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) WINNER

Best Cinematography

Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties

Camila Cabello ft Ed Sheeran – Bam Bam

Harry Styles – As It Was WINNER

Kendrick Lamar – N95

Normani ft Cardi B – Wild Side

Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)

Best Direction

Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever

Ed Sheeran – Shivers

Harry Styles – As It Was

Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow – Industry Baby

Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) WINNER

Best Art Direction

Adele – Oh My God

Doja Cat – Get Into It (Yuh)

Drake featuring Future and Young Thug – Way 2 Sexy

Kacey Musgraves – Simple Times

Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow – Industry Baby WINNER

Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – Sweetest Pie

Best Visual Effects

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever

Coldplay and BTS – My Universe

Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5

Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow – Industry Baby WINNER

Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa – Sweetest Pie

The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber – Stay

Best Choreography

BTS – Permission to Dance

Doja Cat – Woman WINNER

FKA twigs featuring The Weeknd – Tears in the Club

Harry Styles – As It Was

Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow – Industry Baby

Normani featuring Cardi B – Wild Side

Best Editing

Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties

Doja Cat – Get Into It (Yuh)

Olivia Rodrigo – Brutal

Rosalía – Saoko WINNER

Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)

The Weeknd – Take My Breath

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