The biggest moments from the 2024 VMAs

Plus, how a dad lost 150 lbs — without weight loss medication. September 12, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] Tropical Storm Francine dumps heavy rain on the Gulf Coast after weakening from a Category 2 hurricane. Plus, all the highlights and fashion from the MTV VMAs, and a dad's story of how he dropped 150 pounds after deciding weight-loss medication wasn't for him.   The Latest   [450,000 are without power after Hurricane Francine drenched the Gulf Coast with heavy rain.]( Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane last night and has since weakened to a [tropical storm](. The system was moving north this morning while dumping [huge amounts of rain]( across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. More than 450,000 customers in Louisiana are without power, and 12 million people are under flood warnings. [Here's the very latest](. [MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift's awards haul, Chappell Roan's poignant speech, Carson Daly's return, and more](. The reign of Taylor Swift continued at [last night's 40th (40th!) MTV Video Music Awards](. Swift took home five awards, making her the most-awarded solo artist of all time. Meanwhile, Chappell Roan [shared a moving message]( after winning best new artist, and Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso" won song of the year. Also, TODAY's Carson Daly [hearkened back to his "TRL" days]( with a nostalgic return to the MTV stage. Catch up on all the [fashion and memorable moments,]( including a few homages to a certain [pop princess](from MTV's early 2000s heyday. [A dad shared how he lost 150 pounds and overcame Type 2 diabetes: 'You can do anything']( Jose Matos was 500 pounds and dealing with Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure when his doctor told him he might not live long enough to see his sons graduate high school. The Utah dad made big changes, cutting out his favorite quesadillas and switching to a high-protein regimen that helped him [lose 150 pounds]( without weight-loss medication. He also shared [how he began exercising]( and what his workout routine is like now. [See all his advice](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Don’t miss Spanx, Allbirds and more Shop TODAY exclusive deals ending soon]( Our Shop TODAY team scored exclusive discounts on your favorite brands for a limited time. Shop fall favorites from Spanx, Yankee Candle and more for up to 50% off right now. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. How long does it take the average person to run a marathon? Experts break down the way to estimate your marathon time and offer tips on getting started if you're looking to give one a try. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Dylan Dreyer loves quick and easy weeknight meals that don’t take a lot of prep work, like this Caesar chicken that her kids love. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Hafen was hoping to make a precious [cast of her newborn son's hand](, and instead she got a baby bird. Hafen burst out laughing when she saw the cast was her son Stellman's tiny hand making like a driver who got cut off on the New Jersey Turnpike and [giving her the middle finger](. “This belongs in a museum surrounded by unbreakable glass,” one person commented on Instagram. [See the hilarious video](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](