The first MTV Video Music Awards were held on September 14, 1984, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Beyonce has won a total of 29 MTV Video Music Awards, making her the most awarded artist in the show's history.

The Best Collaboration category was introduced at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards to recognize the best collaborative music video.

Cyndi Lauper won the first MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 1984 for her music video for the song 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'.

The Best Pop Video category was discontinued after the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, as the show's organizers felt that the category was too broad and did not adequately recognize the diversity of pop music videos.

Madonna won the first MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist in 1984 for her music video for the song 'Like a Virgin'.

The Best Alternative Video category was introduced at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards to recognize the best alternative music video.

Michael Jackson won the first MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 1984 for his music video for the song 'Thriller'.

The Best Lyric Video category was introduced at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards to recognize the best lyric video.

Bon Jovi won the first MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 1984 for their music video for the song 'Runaway'.

The Best Video Game Soundtrack category was introduced at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards to recognize the best video game soundtrack.

Run-DMC won the first MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video in 1984 for their music video for the song 'Rock Box'.

The Best Video from a Film category was introduced at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards to recognize the best music video from a film.

Madonna won the first MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video in 1984 for her music video for the song 'Like a Virgin'.

The Best Breakthrough Video category was introduced at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards to recognize the best music video from a new artist.