Overview
- She prevailed over fellow nominees Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé.
- The ceremony took place on Long Island near New York City, with her award presented at the start of the show.
- Gaga entered the night with a leading 12 nominations across categories.
- Fans vote online in many categories at the MTV awards, which have been presented annually since 1984.
- Onstage she addressed the crowd wearing a black ruffled dress with a matching headpiece.