Miley Cyrus performs, Lil Nas X wins Song of the Year at MTV VMAs

Aug. 26 (UPI) — Miley Cyrus performed her new song “Slide Away” live for the first time at the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday.

“Once upon a time, it was paradise/ Once upon a time, I was paralyzed, Think I’m gonna miss these harbor lights/ But it’s time to let it go,” Cyrus sang.

Taylor Swift was the big winner of the night, winning Video of the Year and Video for Good for “You Need to Calm Down.”

Lil Nas X won Song of the Year for “Old Town Road (Remix)” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, Rosalia and J Balvin won Best Latin for “Con Altura” featuring El Guincho and Cardi B won Best Hip Hop for “Money.”

A POWER DUO!!! @LilNasX @billyraycyrus #VMAs pic.twitter.com/SPv452qKdJ— MTV (@MTV) August 27, 2019

Missy Elliott was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, MTV’s version of a lifetime achievement award.

Elliott also delivered a career-spanning performance that included her performing hits such as “The Rain,” “Get Ur Freak On,” “Hot Boyz,” “Work It,” “WTF (Where They From) and “Lose Control.” She dedicated the award to the dance community.

Shawn Mendes performed “If I Can’t Have You,” and then later “Senorita” with Camila Cabello, Lil Nas X went futuristic for his performance of “Panini” and poked fun at the success of “Old Town Road,” The Jonas Brothers performed “Sucker” and “Only Human” at the Stone Pony in New Jersey and Lizzo performed “Truth Hurts” and “Good as Hell.”

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco served as host and Taylor Swift kicked things off with a performance of “You Need to Calm Down” in front of a giant rainbow, followed by “Lover.”