VMA 2021 features Anitta, Madonna and Justin Bieber. Olivia Rodrigo takes several awards

See the looks on the red carpet upon arrival at the event

After more than a year and a half of quarantine, online awards and very few celebrity appearances cruising the long-awaited red carpets, the MTV Video Music Awards is back.

In 2020, the awards were transmitted in a hybrid way to adhere to the pandemic protocols and on this September 12th, fans will be able to follow the live format of the program in its original format. One of the biggest awards in American music was created in 1984 by MTV, in order to celebrate the best music videos of the year.

The event was held at Barclays Center, in New York City, USA. This is the second time the arena will host the awards, the first being at the 2013 ceremony.

Anitta on the Red Carpet

Anitta walked the red carpet of the world's largest video clip awards, the VMA 2021, by MTV North America, on Sunday night, September 12th, and became the first Brazilian to perform on the awards stage.

Anitta chose a look made exclusively for her and signed by South Korean designer Miss Sohee. The sandal is by the Brazilian brand Alexandre Birman. The singer got ready for the VMA at Fasano's new hotel, located on Fifth Avenue.

Madonna Participation

MMadonna surprised the audience by opening the event with a promotional video and appearing on stage. “And they said we wouldn't last,” said the pop diva before welcoming the crowd.

Right after Madonna, Justin Bieber broke a 6-year fast without performing at the VMA. For the occasion, he chose the song Stay, which is feat of The Kid LAROI. The hit is in second place on the American chart. Then Olivia Rodrigo performed Good 4 U and, upon leaving, had to return to the stage to receive the Music of the Year award.

Justin Bieber Participation

Justin Bieber, the most nominated name of the night, competed in 7 categories. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion was named the most nominated female artist with 6 nominations. Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo completed the ranking of most nominees, with 5 each.