CultureMTV VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift and Madonna win in a night led by female artists

Madonna and Taylor Swift took major prizes at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Madonna collected three trophies, while Swift won three categories, including video of the year for “The Fate of Ophelia” and the inaugural artist director award, extending her record as the VMAs’ most-awarded artist. Lisa won best pop and Sienna Spiro best new artist.