VMA Awards 2012 Winners List: Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Coldplay, One Direction Score Moonman

By Mia Smith | Sep 07, 2012 12:51 AM EDT

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This year's MTV VMA Awards 2012 hosted by comedian Kevin Hart was filled with a star-studded lineup.  After many stunning performances, winners were announced.

Here's the complete list of winners for the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards:

Video of the Year: Rihanna, "We Found Love"
Best New Artist: One Direction, "What Makes You Beautiful"
Best Female Video: Nicki Minaj, "Starships"
Best Hip-Hop Video: Drake, featuring Lil' Wayne, "HYFR"
Best Male Video: Chris Brown, "Turn Up the Music"
Best Pop Video: One Direction, "What Makes You Beautiful"
Best Rock Video: Coldplay, "Paradise"
Best Video With a Message: Demi Lovato, "Skyscraper"
Best Electronic Dance Music Video: Calvin Harris, "Feel So Close"
Most Shareworthy Video: One Direction, "What Makes You Beautiful"
Best Choreography: Chris Brown, "Turn Up the Music"           
Best Editing: Beyonce, "Countdown"         
Best Visual Effects: Skrillex, "First of the Year (Equinox)"                
Best Cinematography: M.I.A., "Bad Girls"
Best Art Direction: Katy Perry, "Wide Awake"       
Best Direction: M.I.A., "Bad Girls"

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