MTV VMAs spread the moonmen, Justin Timberlake wins three

The MTV Video Music Awards are the topic of discussion today thanks to the performances from Lady Gaga, Daft Punk and Justin Timberlake’s performances...plus whatever on earth Miley Cyrus was doing. But there were actual awards handed out during the ceremony and the network certainly spread the moonmen around. Timberlake, Bruno Mars and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were the only artists to take home more than one award. The “Mirrors” singer also received the Vanguard Award for his career.

Timberlake’s wins in the competitive categories came for the top prize - Video of the Year for “Mirrors”; Best Direction for “Suit & Tie”; and Best Editing for “Mirrors.” “Suit & Tie” was the first single from The 20/20 Experience and featured Jay Z. The video was directed by The Social Network’s David Fincher.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis picked up wins for Best Hip-Hop Video for “Can’t Hold Us” and Best Video With A Social Message for “Same Love.”

Bruno Mars’ two wins came for Best Male Video for “Locked Out Of Heaven” and Best Choreography for “Treasure.”

Here are the rest of the night’s winners:

Best Female Video: Taylor Swift – “I Knew You Were Trouble”
Best Pop Video: Selena Gomez – “Come and Get It”
Artist To Watch Presented by Taco Bell: Austin Mahone - “What About Love”
Best Collaboration: P!nk feat. Nate Ruess – “Just Give Me A Reason”
Best Rock Video: Thirty Seconds To Mars – “Up In The Air”
Best Art Direction: Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu – “Q.U.E.E.N.”
Best Visual Effects: Capital Cities – “Safe and Sound”
Song Of The Summer: One Direction – “Best Song Ever”

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