VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift wins Video of the Year as Madonna takes home seven trophies
At Sunday’s show in Los Angeles, Madonna was named Artist of the Year and BTS won Song of the Year with “Swim”.
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards took place Sunday in Los Angeles, with Taylor Swift winning Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia”. She also picked up Best Direction for “Opalite”.
The night belonged to Madonna. With 11 nominations, the most of her career, she won seven awards, including Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter for “Bring Your Love”. She opened the show alongside Charli xcx and Carpenter in her first VMAs performance in 23 years.
BTS won Song of the Year and Best K-Pop for “Swim”, Lisa took Best Pop for “Dream” and Sienna Spiro was named Best New Artist. Nirvana received the Video Vanguard Award.
What we know
- Video of the Year: Taylor Swift, “The Fate of Ophelia”
- Artist of the Year: Madonna, who took home 7 trophies
- Song of the Year: BTS, “Swim”
- Best New Artist: Sienna Spiro
