Madonna and Taylor Swift are the main winners at the MTV VMAs

At the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, Madonna and Taylor Swift emerged as the main winners, collecting numerous awards. Madonna won seven out of thirteen nominations, including Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration, which she shared with Sabrina Carpenter after their joint performance.

Taylor Swift received her first Director’s Artist award and won two competitive Moonmen, including the night’s top honor — Video of the Year for her work «The Fate of Ophelia».

Among other winners were BTS, who received the Song of the Year award for «Swim», - and Sienna Spiro, recognized as Best New Artist. The full list of winners is available on the Extra TV website.