MTV Video Music Awards History

MTV Video Music Award, Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton

Earlier this week it was announced that Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors, becoming the most awarded artist in VMA history.

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Taylor Swift breaks Beyoncé’s MTV VMAs record

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Taylor Swift Makes VMA History: Video of the Year, Most-Awarded Artist Ever, Dedicates Win to Dolly Parton

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Taylor Swift Unveils World Premiere Of ‘Patient Zero’, Honored: MTV VMAs Winners List (UPDATING)

The MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by Snoop Dogg at the Peacock Theatre on Sunday, kicked off with a showstopping performance from Madonna, marking her first VMA appearance in 23 years.

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Madonna, 68, Changes Into Tiniest Short Shorts and Lacy Corset at VMAs 2026

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Madonna kicks off the 2026 MTV VMAs, Taylor Swift accepts Artist Director Honor

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Madonna's 2026 VMA Performance Reflects Her Strong Legacy In Pop Music

According to Billboard, it marked Madonna’s fifth time opening the show, breaking the tie she held with Rihanna at four.

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Madonna kicks off VMAs with risque performance that’s NOT shown live on TV

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Taylor Swift turns heads with showgirl couture dress from Tamara Ralph on VMAs red carpet

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Taylor Swift passes Beyoncé in number of MTV Video Music Awards, debuts starry 'Patient Zero' video

Taylor Swift debuted her video for 'Patient Zero' at a historic MTV VMAs for the pop superstar, who broke a Beyoncé record. The video featured Swift's 'good friend' Dakota Johnson, who also presented Swift with an award during the event.

Best and Worst Moments of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards

What year did the MTV Video Music Awards celebrate on Sunday? It wasn’t exactly 2026. The annual awards show was broadcast from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on CBS and MTV, the cable channel that stopped calling itself Music Television in 2010 and now relies on reality shows and movies.

Madonna opens MTV VMAs with provocative performance and celebrity cameos

The woman responsible for two of the most indelible moments in MTV Video Music Awards history returned with her usual grandiose flair. Madonna opened the 2026 VMAs by proclaiming, “It’s mother…” before bouncing into an eight-minute performance stocked with guest appearances.