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Taylor Swift, Madonna rule 2026 MTV VMAs
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards belonged to two generations of pop royalty. Taylor Swift took home Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia,” while Madonna claimed Artist of the Year, capping a night when both artists dominated the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and reminded everyone how much of MTV’s visual history runs through them. Hosted by Snoop Dogg, Sunday night’s ceremony saw Swift win Video of the Year and Best Direction for “Opalite,” and become the first recipient of MTV’s new Artist Director Honor, recognizing her work behind the camera.