Swift took home the big award for video of the year on a night when the original Queen of Pop performed.
Taylor Swift breaks record for most MTV VMAs as Madonna also wins

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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- · VarietyTaylor Swift Breaks Two Spotify Records for 2026, Including Most-Streamed Female Artist in a Day
- · Variety2026 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Taylor Swift, Lisa, Raye and More
- · VarietyVMAs 2026 Full Winners List: Taylor Swift Takes Video of the Year, Lisa Gets Best Pop, Madonna Tops Multiple Categories and More
- · Rolling StoneTaylor Swift Accepts Inaugural MTV VMAs Artist Director Honor
- · BBC NewsWatch: Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at the MTV VMAs
- · BBC EntertainmentTaylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
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