Chappell Roan brings campy glamour to MTV VMAs, wins best new artist
Chappell Roan, the "Femininomenon," took the VMAs by storm.
The pop sensation, who was up for four awards at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, arrived at New York's UBS Arena Wednesday night in an eye-catching ensemble that exuded the singer's signature campy glamour.
Roan donned a flowy black dress, which she paired with a light green coat that draped the floor behind her with its extravagant train. She also carried a silver sword for a dash of medieval flair.
Roan was nominated for best new artist, MTV Push performance of the year ("Red Wine Supernova"), song of summer ("Good Luck, Babe!") and best trending video ("Hot to Go!").
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Chappell Roan wins best new artist
Roan took home her first VMA when she received the award for best new artist.
The "Hot to Go!" singer dedicated the award to "all the drag artists who inspire me," as well as the "queer (and) trans people that fuel pop."
"For all the queer kids in the Midwest watching right now, I see you. I understand you because I’m one of you," Roan concluded. "And don't ever let anyone tell you that you can’t be exactly who you want to be."
Chappell Roan channels Joan of Arc in fiery VMAs debut
In addition to being a nominated act, the "Good Luck, Babe!" singer took the stage for her debut VMAs performance.
Roan sang the lovelorn electropop hit in a full-bodied warrior suit that resembled the iconic saint Joan of Arc. The 26-year-old kicked off the theatrical performance by firing off a flaming arrow at her castle backdrop, which set off a dazzling pyrotechnics display.
She proceeded to belt the song's soaring chorus as a series of soldier-esque dancers twirled around her while holding swords.
Roan's VMAs appearance comes amid the singer's headlining Midwest Princess Tour. Earlier this month, Roan was forced to cancel a trio of concerts in Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin, citing "scheduling conflicts." Her concert in Berlin was rescheduled for Sept. 23.
"I am so sorry (and) very disappointed :(" Roan wrote in an Aug. 29 X post. " I promise I will be back. I'm heartbroken ?? thank you for understanding."
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Chappell Roan seemingly argues with photographer on VMAs red carpet
The VMAs red carpet wasn't all fun and fashion for Roan.
While Roan was having her outfit adjusted on the carpet, an event photographer allegedly yelled at Roan to "shut the (expletive) up," according to footage shared on social media.
"You shut the (expletive) up," Roan shot back. "No, not me."
It's not clear what sparked the dispute between Roan and the photographer.
2024 has been a banner year for Roan, who released her debut album "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" last September. The synthpop LP peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart in late August. Her latest single, "Good Luck, Babe!", scored her a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 6.
She's also struck gold on the touring circuit. Roan performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April and as an opening act on Olivia Rodrigo’s recent Guts World Tour. Her August set at Lollapalooza was packed with thongs of fans, with a festival spokesperson later revealing Roan had the "biggest daytime set" in Lollapalooza history.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chappell Roan at MTV VMAs: Singer takes home best new artist
