Here is a complete list of winners from the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards:

Video of the Year:

Beyoncé – "Formation"

Best Female Video:

Beyoncé – "Hold Up"

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Best Male Video:

Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna – "This Is What You Came For"

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Best Collaboration:

Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign – "Work From Home"

Best Hip Hop Video:

Drake – "Hotline Bling"

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Song of Summer:

Breakthrough long form video:

Best New Artist:

DNCE

Best Art Direction:

Best Direction:

Best Cinematography:

Best Editing:

Best Visual Effects:

Best Pop Video:

Beyoncé – “Formation”

Best Rock Video:

twenty one pilots – "Heathens"

Best Electronic Video:

Calvin Harris & Disciples – "How Deep Is Your Love"

Best Choreography: 

Beyoncé – “Formation”

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