Winners of the 29th annual MTV Video Music Awards

Here are the winners of Thursday night’s 29th annual MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles:

— 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.”

— Best video with a message: Devi Lovato, “Skyscraper.”

— Best electronic dance music video: Calvin Harris, “Feel So Close.”

— Most share-worthy video: One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful.”

— Best rock video: Coldplay, “Paradise.”

— Best pop video: One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful.”

— Best male video: Chris Brown, “Turn Up The Music.”

— Best hip-hop video: Drake featuring Lil Wayne, “HYFR.”

— Best female video: Nicki Minaj, “Starships.”

— Best new artist: One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful.”

— Video of the year: Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris, “We Found Love.”

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Online:

http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/winners.jhtml

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