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Taylor Swift breaks VMA record with three awards in Los Angeles
Taylor Swift won three awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, bringing her total number of VMAs to 33 and making her the most awarded artist in the history of the ceremony. Madonna led the night with seven awards, while BTS won three and BLACKPINK member Lisa took home one.
Taylor Swift won three awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, bringing her career total to 33 VMAs. With this result, Swift became the most awarded artist in the history of the ceremony.
Swift's awards included Video of the Year for "The Fate of Ophelia." She received the first-ever MTV VMA Honorary Award for Artist Direction and also won Best Direction for the "Opalite" music video.
Swift pays tribute to Dolly Parton
Swift dedicated the Video of the Year award to country music artist Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80 in August, and described Parton as the "ultimate showwoman." Swift said it was a great privilege for viewers to have shared the same world as Parton.
Earlier in the ceremony, the music video for Swift's song "Patient Zero," featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, was also shown for the first time.
Madonna wins seven awards
Madonna led the night in the number of awards. The artist won seven prizes, including Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration for "Bring Your Love," her work with Sabrina Carpenter, and Best Dance for "Confessions II – The Film."
Madonna also gave her first VMA performance in 23 years at the ceremony. Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX joined her on stage during the performance.
Madonna, 68, who performed at the first VMA ceremony in 1984, spoke about different periods of her career while accepting the Artist of the Year award. She said she had spent 18 months trying to find herself and create the music she wanted to produce for her latest album, "Confessions II."
BTS among the night's standout acts with three awards
South Korean K-pop group BTS won three of the night's major awards. The group took home Song of the Year and Best K-pop for "Swim," as well as Best Group.
BLACKPINK member Lisa won Best Pop for her solo song "Dream," which features Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi. British singer Sienna Spiro was named Best New Artist.
Bad Bunny won Best Latin for "NUEVAYoL," Olivia Rodrigo won Best Alternative for "the cure," Bruno Mars won Best R&B for "I Just Might," and Cardi B and Kehlani won Best Hip-Hop for "Safe."
Nirvana receives Video Vanguard Award
Nirvana received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for its contributions to music videos. The group's surviving members, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear, accepted the award.
Kacey Musgraves paid tribute to Dolly Parton with a performance of "I Will Always Love You." Sombr, Raye, Teddy Swims and Adam Lambert also took the stage for a tribute performance honoring British singer George Michael.
The 2026 VMA ceremony, hosted by Snoop Dogg, was held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The ceremony aired on CBS and MTV, while viewers could also follow the event on Paramount+. Fans determined the winners in the major categories through their votes.
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