Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMA history at the 2026 ceremony.
At the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on September 27, 2026, Taylor Swift received the inaugural Artist Director Honors, surpassing Beyoncé to become the most-awarded artist in VMA history with 31 awards. She also won video of the year for "The Fate of Ophelia" and debuted the music video for "Patient Zero." Madonna opened the show and won artist of the year, best collaboration, and best dance.
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AP News · 2026-09-28 03:06 UTC
The MTV VMAs are here with Taylor Swift making history and Madonna leading the nods: How to watch - AP News
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AP delivers a comprehensive show recap centered on Swift's record-breaking night and Madonna's big wins, while the Post offers a behind-the-scenes angle.
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“The MTV VMAs are here with Taylor Swift making history and Madonna leading the nods: How to watch - AP News”
“Inside MTV VMAs 2026: Behind the scenes with Taylor Swift, Madonna, and more”
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