The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards announced the winners, honoring the best music videos from the previous year. The show was broadcasted live from the Staples Center arena in Los Angeles, California.
After the announcement of nominees last July 31, 2012, finally the list of winners were revealed to the viewing public with Rihanna, Chris Brown and One Direction dominated the show.
The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards was hosted by Kevin Hart.
Here’s the list of winners of the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards:
Video of the Year
Rihanna, “We Found Love”Best New Artist
One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful”Best Male Video
Chris Brown, “Turn Up the Music”Best Female Video
Nicki Minaj, “Starships”Best Pop Video
One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful”Best Rock Video
Coldplay, “Paradise”Best Hip-Hop Video
Drake feat. Lil Wayne, “HYFR”Best Electronic Dance Music Video
Calvin Harris, “Feel So Close”Best Video with a Message
Demi Lovato, “Skyscraper”Best Art Direction
Katy Perry, “Wide Awake”Best Choreography
Chris Brown, “Turn Up the Music”Best Cinematography
M.I.A., “Bad Girls”Best Direction
M.I.A., “Bad Girls”Best Editing
Beyoncé, “Countdown”Best Visual Effects
Skrillex, “First of the Year”Most Share-Worthy Video
One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful”