I'm so honored to have been recognized alongside such amazing artists and directors in this category in EMA history four of the directors nominated in the video of the Year category are women did you know that Taylor Swift just broke another record at the MTV VMAs really what's the latest on her achievements well she won nine awards at the 2024 MTV VMAs including video of the year for the second year in a row and broke Beyonce's record making her the most awarded artist in the show's history wow that's incredible so how many VMAs does she have now Taylor now has 30 career wins surpassing Beyonce's previous record of 23 that's so impressive I mean she was up for 12 Awards this year it's kind of mind-blowing when you think about it exactly and she didn't just win the usual categories she took home awards for best video best visuals best dire show of the summer song of the summer and several others thank you uh directing this video and putting it together and writing it was the most wonderful experience and that is because of all the people that uh I got to make it with and that includes Ethan Hawk and Josh Charles who were amazing cameos that includes my amazing cinematographer DP Rodrigo Prieto who who goes out of his way to work with female directors host Malone who we all love so much right and remember she also won best collaboration song of the summer best Direction and best editing for her song fortnite with post Malone yes and she also won artist of the year and best pop it's like she swept almost everything h i remember reading that she spoke about 9/11 during her acceptance speech with post Malone that must have been a really touching moment indeed she focused on the significance of the day since the ceremony took place on September 11th she paid tribute to everyone who lost a loved one during the attacks which was really heartfelt guys I wanted to say you know waking up this morning in New York on September 11th I've just been thinking about what happened 23 years ago everyone who lost a loved one and everyone that we lost and that is the most important thing about today and everything that happens tonight falls behind that it's fascinating how she balances her musical achievements with moments of real human connection so she did lose one category though right song of the year correct she lost song of the year to her friend Sabrina Carpenter but she was still up for video of the year for fortnite and she won that too which marked her fifth win in the video of the Year category just when you think she can't not top herself I know right this is this is this is unbelievable this is I I just want to say that the fact that this is a fan voted award means so much to me based based on the memories that we've made recently I've just been on a tour that has been the most joyful and exhilarating experience and we're not even halfway done with it she has the record for most VMA wins in one category and now it's even stronger her shout out to Travis Kelce during her final speech was quite a highlight too she mentioned that he was cheering and wooing during the video shoot for fortnite that was such a sweet moment and something that I'll always remember is that when when I would finish a take and i' and I'd say cut and we'd be done with that take I would always just hear like someone like like cheering and like woo like like from acoss from across the studio um where we were shooting it and that that one person was my boyfriend Travis everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and Magic so I want to thank him for for adding that to our shoot Taylor's wins this year have been nothing short of historic winning video of the year three years in a row is another Milestone last year it was anti-hero and the year before her short film FM All Too Well exactly her consistency in producing award-winning content is astounding each project she takes on seems to break new ground it definitely makes you appreciate her dedication and talent even more well that's all the time we have for today's episode thanks for tuning in don't forget to follow or subscribe to hear more this is Susie and Adam signing off for tonight I wouldn't be able to re-record my albums if it weren't for you a [Music]