Madonna dominates VMAs with Artist of the Year win after showstopping opening performance
Written by oasis96.3 on September 29, 2026
(Fox News) – Madonna took home a number of awards at the 2026 MTV VMAs, including the biggest honor of the night, Artist of the Year.
She also won Best Collaboration and Best Dance awards, bringing her total 2026 VMAs award wins to seven.
During the show, which was hosted by Snoop Dogg at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Kacey Musgraves channeled Dolly Parton in a tribute to the late country icon.
She sang Parton’s song, “I Will Always Love You” for her tribute, one month after Parton’s death.
Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for her music video “The Fate of Ophelia.” Swift wrote and directed the music video for her song. Swift dedicated her win to Parton.
She also received the first ever Artist Director Honors, presented by her friend Dakota Johnson. Swift also received the award for Best Direction for “Opalite.”
Madonna opened the show with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX — 23 years after her last performance for the ceremony.
She performed “Bring Your Love” with Sabrina Carpenter, and “Danceteria” with Charli XCX.
There were also guest appearances by Julia Garner, Sombr, Debi Mazar and Seth Rogen in her show-opener performance.
