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Taylor Swift Honored for Directing at 2026 VMAs

Swift accepted the honor at the VMAs just before premiering her latest project as a director, the music video for "Patient Zero."

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Madonna Reflects on Career at 2026 VMAs

"I want you to know I spent the last year and a half finding myself," the superstar said during her speech.

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NYC Festivals Canceled Due to Weather

The New York City events were scrapped due to severe weather conditions

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Allegations Against Jay-Z Withdrawn

“Mr. Carter never engaged in any inappropriate conduct toward me whatsoever,” she wrote in a declaration

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VMAs 2026: Madonna, LISA, Yung Lean, and More Perform

Madonna, LISA, Yung Lean, Raye, Shaboozey, Sombr, and more took over the stage this year

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Here Are All the 2026 MTV VMAs Winners: Full List

Madonna & Taylor Swift came into the night the top nominees, and they were also the biggest winners.

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Madonna Recalls Being Told Her ‘Career Was Over’ at First VMAs While Winning Artist of the Year in 2026

"I want you to know I spent the last year and a half finding myself," the superstar said during her speech.

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Taylor Swift Receives Artist Director Honors at 2026 MTV VMAs: Here’s Her Speech

Swift accepted the honor at the VMAs just before premiering her latest project as a director, the music video for "Patient Zero."

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Taylor Swift Premieres New Music Video for “Patient Zero”: Watch

Premiered at the 2026 MTV VMAs, the clip stars Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson. Taylor Swift Premieres New Music Video for “Patient Zero”: Watch Eddie Fu

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Shaboozey Brings a Cocktail of Country, Hip-Hop to VMAs With ‘Cowgirl’ & ‘High Noon’ Featuring Gunna

The tracks are from 'Boozey's latest album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales.

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LISA Pays Tribute to Thailand With High-Octane ‘SaWaDiKa’ Performance at VMAs 2026

The K-pop superstar took the stage shortly after winning the first award of the night.

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Nirvana Accepts MTV Video Vanguard Award: Krist Novoselic Says Band Still Resonates ‘Because People Are Still Hungry for Authenticity’

The band was presented the award by rap legend Chuck D, with the bassist giving the trio's acceptance speech.

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At VMAs, Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic Says Band’s Music Resonates Due to Its “Authenticity”

Novoselic accepted this year's Video Vanguard Award alongside Dave Grohl and Pat Smear. At VMAs, Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic Says Band’s Music Resonates Due to Its “Authenticity” Eddie Fu

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Madonna Jokingly Calls Out Sabrina Carpenter for Taking ‘5 Days’ to Respond in Best Collab Speech at 2026 VMAs

"My team is s--tting themselves backstage," Carpenter quipped.

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Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton With a Heartfelt ‘I Will Always Love You’ at VMAs 2026

The performance kicked off with an old video of the late country icon sharing words of encouragement.

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VMAs viewers express frustration over delayed start due to NFL game

"we better not be missing anything," one person wrote.

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Tyla praises Zara Larsson, announces upcoming tour at VMAs

Tyla caught up with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.

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British girl group FLO talks Madonna and fan reception at VMAs red carpet

FLO caught up with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.

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K-pop star Lisa emotionally accepts VMAs Best Pop award

"I wouldn't be here without you guys," the K-pop superstar told her fans in her acceptance speech.

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Snoop Dogg claims credit for VMAs in LA, promises winners his 'sticky icky icky'

The rapper also said he's providing all the night's winners with his "special sticky icky icky."