The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) featured amazing performances by the likes of Niki Manaj, Ariana Grande, Logic, CardiB and the Backstreet Boys. And the awards program generated more than 2.3 million social posts since the start of the red carpet shows. But who were the winners – and losers – on social media?
According to international social media analytics firm Talkwalker, the top trending celebrity was Nicki Manaj with 86.4K mentions, while Ariana Grande was a distant second with 51.6K. Here are the top 10.
1. Nicki Manaj 86.8K
2. Ariana Grande 52.7K
3. Sean Mendes 35.2K
4. Travis Scott 21K
5. Beyonce 18.1K
6. Tiffany Haddish 17.1K
7. Jennifer Lopez 16.3K
8. Post Malone 15.5K
9. Pete Davidson 13.6K
10. Lady Gaga 10.2K
Looking at top brands, the obvious number one is MTV with 54.3K mentions, Talkwalker reported. But the number two brand trending is Madonna with 38.9K mentions, many of those critical of her Aretha Franklin tribute.
This post by @ReignofApril was indicative of the sentiment. https://twitter.com/ReignOfApril/status/1031746841791086594
Madonna ruined the Prince Tribute on the Billboard Awards in 2016.
Madonna ruined the Aretha Tribute on the #VMAs in 2018.
I really never want to see her again. Ever. pic.twitter.com/rp6QCql3aR
— April (@ReignOfApril) August 21, 2018
