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Madonna Dominates 2026 VMAs with Seven Wins
28 Sep
Summary
- Madonna secured seven awards, the most of any artist.
- BTS took home three awards including Song of the Year.
- Taylor Swift received the inaugural Artist Director Honors.
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards celebrated a night of significant achievements for top musical artists at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27. Madonna was the standout winner, amassing a total of seven awards, including Artist of the Year, Best Dance, and Best Collaboration. Her performance also opened the show, marking her first live VMAs performance in 23 years.
BTS also had a highly successful evening, clinching three awards. They won Song of the Year for 'SWIM,' Best K-Pop, and Best Group, sweeping all categories they were nominated in. This marked a significant achievement for the group, highlighting their continued impact on the global music scene.
Taylor Swift continued to build on her VMA legacy, receiving multiple awards. She was honored with the new Artist Director Honors and won Video of the Year for 'The Fate of Ophelia,' alongside Best Direction for 'Opalite.' These wins further solidify her record-breaking presence at the awards ceremony.
Other notable winners included LISA for Best Pop, Sienna Spiro for Best New Artist, and Cardi B and Kehlani for Best Hip-Hop. The awards also recognized achievements in various genres, with Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, and Ella Langley securing wins in their respective categories.
