The Best and Worst Moments of the 2022 MTV VMAs: From Taylor Swift’s Surprise to Johnny Depp’s Confusing Cameo

Married at First Sight UK star Matt Murray looks unrecognisable in throwback snaps. The 32 year old barber from Huddersfield, wed Gemma, 30, a hair salon owner from Devon on the latest series of the E4 reality show. Before his appearance on the show, in July he posted a side-by-side snap of himself from years previously - and fans couldn't believe how different he looked.

Wilson Chapman editor The DC FanDome virtual event will not be held this fall, Variety has confirmed. First established in 2020 during the height of the COVID pandemic, DC FanDome was a virtual event that showcased upcoming projects for DC films, with the two conferences held so far showing off trailers for anticipated projects like “The Batman,” “The Snyder Cut” and “Peacemaker” and dropping news about developing films and series. According to a statement from Warner Bros. Discovery, the company decided not to produce a FanDome this year in response to the return of in-person events, instead planning to announce news out of various comic conventions around the world.

No surprises here. Amber Heard didn’t have a lot to say about Johnny Depp’s appearance at the VMAs. A source close to the Aquaman star said that she wasn’t surprised at the cameo after her sister called out MTV on her Instagram.

DESPERATE Johnny Depp became a laughing stock during his first major TV appearance in five years at the MTV VMAs, as he begged for a job. The actor had his face superimposed on to the event’s Moonman mascot.

“Ratings, what’s good?”The preliminary Nielsen figures for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, its pre-show and two on-air replays are in — and both TV and cross-platform consumption ratings are up. According to the numbers, 3.9 million viewers tuned in to watch Sunday’s festivities across 12 Paramount Global cable channels and the broadcast network The CW — which is a 3% increase from 2021’s programming, which attracted 3.7 million viewers.Paramount says viewers watched 1.59 billion minutes of VMAs content across TV, streaming and social platforms.

Amber Heard‘s sister is speaking her mind following Johnny Depp‘s cameo at the 2022 MTV VMAs last night!

Amber Heard's sister has slammed Johnny Depp's recent VMA appearance and branded MTV as “disgusting”.The Aquaman actress, 36, lost a defamation case against her ex-husband earlier this year following their highly-publicised libel trial. Now, her sister Whitney Henriquez has called the Pirates of the Caribbean actor's cameo as “disgusting” after his virtual appearances as the famous Moonman at the VMA ceremony.

Amber Heard’s sister, Whitney Heard, has a message for MTV following Johnny Depp's appearance during Sunday night’s 2022 Video Music Awards. On Sunday, Whitney called the network out following the ceremony. “@MTV you’re disgusting and clearly desperate! I really hope that none of the people that made this call have daughters...#DVMAs #IStandWithAmberHeard,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories over an image of her sister superimposed on a graphic with the DVMAS hashtag and logo.  Whitney, who also appeared on the witness stand during Amber and Johnny’s six-week trial, has been vocal about supporting her sister following the verdict that ruled mostly in Johnny’s favor.

Amber Heard's sister Whitney voiced her disgust with MTV after the network chose Johnny Depp to appear as the VMA moonman during its Sunday night broadcast. Almost three months after the six-week defamation trial between Heard and Depp, the actress' sister took to Instagram to share her unfiltered thoughts.  She wrote, "MTV YOU'RE DISGUSTING AND CLEARLY DESPERATE! I REALLY HOPE THAT NONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THIS CALL HAVE DAUGHTERS…#DVMAS #ISTANDWITHAMBERHEARD." Whitney was frequently pictured at her sister's side during the trial, even giving her own testimony before the jury.

Johnny Depp attended the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards in a very unusual way. The 59-year-old actor, who is set to direct his first film in 25 years, made a special appearance as the popular ‘Moon Person’ on Sunday night.The Hollywood star was at the special event with a little help of technology, as his face was digitally featured on the helmet of the floating moon man, just in time for the opening segment of the show.“And you know what? I needed the work,” Depp said following a commercial break.

called the network out on her Instagram Story after Sunday’s VMAs, where Depp made his first on-camera appearance since this summer’s defamation trial. “@MTV you’re disgusting and clearly desperate! I really hope that none of the people that made this call have daughters,” Whitney wrote, sticking up for her sister. She also used the hashtags #DVMAS — seemingly referencing domestic violence — and #ISTANDWITHAMBERHEARD.The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star had a reoccurring role as a digitally superimposed astronaut floating above the VMAs stage Sunday.

Amber Heard’s sister Whitney Henriquez is not happy with MTV.

A controversial cameo. Johnny Depp joined the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards as a hologram astronaut — and Amber Heard‘s sister made it clear she doesn’t approve of the appearance.

Amber Heard‘s sister Whitney Henriquez has reacted to Johnny Depp‘s surprise appearance at the 2022 MTV VMAs last night (August 28).

Johnny Depp is back whether you like it or not.

The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Sunday night live from Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center. Taylor Swift picked up the coveted Video of the Year and announced she's releasing a new album.

MORE: Complete list of VMAs winners from Taylor Swift to Jack HarlowForty-two-year-old Sheri and the 26-year-old rapper were the talk of the VMA awards after they attended together in colour-cordinated outfits and shared a kiss on the red carpet at the event. Addison Rae’s mum Sheri Easterling and viral rapper Yung Gravy were the talk of the VMAsYung, real name Matthew Raymond Hauri, first got Sheri’s attention after stitching a TikTok video she made, editing his name into a filter she had sused to describe her perfect date.

announced at the end of her acceptance speech that she has a brand new album coming out October 21. The short film for the song “All Too Well” stars Dylan O’Brien, Sadie Sink and Swift herself. Sink and O’Brien play a young couple going through the ups and downs of a relationship that doesn’t work out.

Johnny Depp made a surprise cameo at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards – telling the audience he "needed the work" as he was projected on stage as the channel's famous Moon Man astronaut mascot. The actor and musician opened the ceremony on a night that saw British star Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj among the big winners. Depp's appearance at the show marks the latest step in a comeback into the public sphere since winning his multimillion-dollar lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard.

Johnny Depp left fans stunned as he appearanced at the 2022 MTV VMAs as the channel’s famous mascot, the Moon Man.The moon person has been a regular feature of the MTV VMAs and started back in 1984.The 59 year old actor, who recently appeared to take aim at his ex in a song, was seen floating above the stage in a projection, and said: "Hey, you know what? I needed the work," as the music award ceremony opened. It was the latest appearance by the actor in a possible comeback into the public sphere, following his victory in the multi-million dollar lawsuit against former partner Amber Heard that was followed by so many around the world.

The MTV Video Music Awards are always a calendar highlight and this year’s ceremony certainly didn’t disappoint.This year’s was led by hosts Nicki Minaj, LL Cool J and Jack Harlow and kicked off with a trip down memory lane as Fergie made a surprise performance. It ended on a high note too when Taylor Swift announced her new album, with a sprinkling of surprises in between as Johnny Depp showed off a rather different side to himself as he tried a new gig.

making a surprise appearance as the iconic Moonman — now Moonperson — trophy to kick off the show after winning his sordid, sensational defamation trial against ex Amber Heard.Then there was the performance by Global Icon Award winners Red Hot Chili Peppers, who picked up their first VMAs 30 years ago for “Give It Away.” Seeing the dynamic duo of frontman Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea rock the stage just like they were pushing 30 instead of 60 took you back to the golden era of MTV — when the network actually played videos and was a culture-changing force.Even having classic rapper LL Cool J — who has previously hosted the Grammys — as one of this year’s three co-hosts was a throwback.

Follow the 2022 VMAs with our up-to-the-minute coverage:Whether you count it a comeback or a catastrophe, Johnny Depp’s eye-popping portrayal of MTV’s Moon Person astronaut sent VMAs viewers into a tizzy. Resurfacing for the first time since winning his defamation suit against ex-wife Amber Heard in June, Depp, 59, donned a silvery spacesuit to mimic the look of the network’s trademark trophy figurine.

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at the MTV VMAs on Sunday night – his first major public outing since his highly-publicized defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.SEE: All the show-stopping red carpet looks from the 2022 MTV VMAsThe 59-year-old made a very brief appearance dressed as a Moon Person – the VMAs coveted awards trophy – while floating high above the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with only his face visible.WATCH: Johnny Depp makes surprise appearance at MTV VMAs While Johnny wasn't actually in the spacesuit, he did lend his voice to the ceremony and appeared to make a subtle reference to his recent court battle."I just want you guys to know that I’m available for birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, wakes, any old thing you need," he said before cheekily adding: "And you know what? I needed the work."READ: Johnny Depp celebrates huge career news as Amber Heard legal battle continuesRELATED: Kane Brown talks being a country artist at MTV VMAs 2022 - exclusiveJohnny also shared the clip on his Instagram alongside the caption: "Guess who? #VMAs," and his loyal followers went wild over his 'big comeback'."That's amazing! Good to see you, Johnny," replied one. A second said: "I'm honestly a bit choked up.

Johnny Depp made an appearance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards dressed as the show’s mascot — the moon person. This was the actor’s first appearance since the defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard.

Johnny Depp was rumored to be appearing at the VMAs this year and he did end up making an appearance, but it was not exactly what we were expecting.

winning the Amber Heard defamation trial Sunday night at the MTV Video Music Awards.The first blink-and-you-missed-it moment happened after Jack Harlow and Fergie, as well as Lizzo took performed. Depp’s clean-shaven face and seemingly pulled back hair appeared in a digitally superimposed astronaut floating above the stage, “Hey, you know what? I needed the work,” Depp said before a narrator announced co-emcee LL Cool J to the stage. His likeness appeared again in the astro suit after a following commercial break, before Khalid took the stage.

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance as the coveted moonman at the MTV Video Music Awards show on Sunday night at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. The 59-year-old actor floated from the ceiling wearing the iconic astronaut outfit during a seconds-long stint on the live telecast.

called out Miley Cyrus in 2015 and when Kanye West ruined Taylor Swift’s moment in 2009.The event first began in 1984 as a way to shine a spotlight on the best in mainstream music.The Post confirmed on Aug. 23 that Johnny Depp will be making an appearance at this year’s ceremony, dressing up as the real-life Moon Person.

The Hollywood Reporter the collab will be the “first of its kind” filled with hits, including the pair’s track “From the D 2 The LBC.”Their performance is set to be inspired by the world of the Otherside metaverse, stemming from the video game developer’s software.Otherside’s game “blends mechanics from massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and web3-enabled virtual worlds,” according to its website.“Think of it as a metaRPG where the players own the world, your NFTs can become playable characters, and thousands can play together in real-time,” the website adds.The two rappers join a star-studded line-up of performers at this year’s VMAs, including Nicki Minaj, Anitta, Lizzo, and BLACKPINK.The last time Eminem and Snoop Dogg performed together was at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, where they joined Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Mary J.

nominated four times: Best Latin Album of the Year, Song of the Summer and Artist of the Year. If he wins the latter, he will be the first-ever non-English language artist do to so. Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow will emcee the show along with former Grammy host LL Cool J.

MTV Video Music Awards. The iconic stoner comedy duo will present the Red Hot Chili Peppers with the Global Icon Award, per an MTV rep. The band is also scheduled to perform live at the 2022 MTV VMAs, which air Sunday, August 28 at 8. p.m. ET/PT from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The long-running band, who have won eight VMAs, will return to the show’s stage for the first time in more than two decades, last performing in 2000 when they received the coveted Video Vanguard Award. They scored their 29th nomination — and first since 2006 — in the best rock category for “Black Summer,” the lead single from their twelfth studio album, “Unlimited Love.” The group — which in 2019 returned to its longest-running lineup of singer Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith and guitarist John Frusciante — has sold more than 60 million albums, won six Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.