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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- Taylor Swift Breaks Two Spotify Records for 2026, Including Most-Streamed Female Artist in a Day
- 2026 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Taylor Swift, Lisa, Raye and More
- VMAs 2026 Full Winners List: Taylor Swift Takes Video of the Year, Lisa Gets Best Pop, Madonna Tops Multiple Categories and More
- Taylor Swift Accepts Inaugural MTV VMAs Artist Director Honor
- Watch: Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at the MTV VMAs
- Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
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