Taylor Swift received the VMAs’ inaugural Artist Director Award and unveiled the “Patient Zero” video, with Dakota Johnson presenting the trophy. “Off Campus” stars Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli reunited amid rumors about their friendship.
The award recognized Swift’s contributions to visual storytelling, and the “Patient Zero” video stars Johnson and Colin Farrell. Bright and Cameli’s VMAs appearance was their first public event together since Prime’s Obsessed Fest in June, though they had spent time filming season two of “Off Campus.” They introduced Best New Artist winner Sienna Spiro’s performance. The writer said the pair smiled and laughed while waiting to speak.
Nirvana received the Video Vanguard Award. As Krist Novoselic spoke about Kurt Cobain’s role in the band’s artistic direction, Pat Smear lit and smoked a cigarette onstage. The writer also singled out Gener8ion and Yung Lean’s “Storm II” performance, praising its choreography.
