Taylor Swift landed the coveted award for Video of the Year at the 2022 VMAs — and she took the opportunity to announce her next album drop.

Swift, who nabbed the night’s top honor for “All Too Well” (10-minute Taylor’s Version),” cradled her Moon Person trophy as she paused to let fans know her next record will be available on Oct. 21, with more details to be announced at midnight Sunday.

“I’m so heartened by the fact that for the first time in VMA history that four of the directors nominated in this video of the year category are women,” the 32-year-old singer said to cheers from the crowd gathered at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

“I’m just so proud of what we made,” she said before alluding to her previous management drama regarding her master recordings. “We wouldn’t have been able to make this short film if it weren’t for you, the fans, because I wouldn’t be able to re-record my albums if it weren’t for you. You emboldened me to do that.

A big highlight of the night was a “first of its kind” joint performance by Eminem and Snoop Dogg, who showcased their gamer-friendly collaboration “From the D 2 The LBC” with a digital infusion featuring the Metaverse Monkey in his natural habitat — the metaverse.

From a more down-to-Earth venue, Artist of the Year winner Bad Bunny beamed in a mid-concert set — featuring the song “Tití Me Preguntó” — from Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, the latest stop on his “World’s Hottest Tour.” With his latest honor, Bad Bunny became the first-ever non-English language artist to nab a Moon Person in the huge category.

Johnny Depp, meanwhile, made a digital appearance and thrilled the audience with a recurring gig as a floating Moon Person.

And the Red Hot Chili Peppers accepted this year’s Global Icon Award after a rollicking performance — introduced by stoner film legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong — that underscored why they’re the wild boys of rock (especially shirt-hating Flea). In a sign of mutual admiration, frontman Anthony Kiedis even called Cheech and Chong a pair of “back mothaf–kers.” Chad Smith also dedicated the award to Taylor Hawkins, the late drummer for the Foo Fighters.

The event was hosted by former Grammy emcee LL Cool J, “What’s Poppin” Jack Harlow and red-carpet-ready Nicki Minaj, who also received this year’s Video Vanguard Award.

Below is the list of winners and nominees.