Taylor Swift Sets VMA Record as Madonna Dominates 2026 MTV Awards
Taylor Swift won Video of the Year and two other awards to bring her career VMA total to a record 33, while Madonna was a dominant presence at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, according to Anadolu Agency.
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Taylor Swift won Video of the Year along with two other awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, bringing her career total to a record 33 VMAs, according to Anadolu Agency.
Madonna was described as a dominant presence at the ceremony, though the report did not specify the categories in which she was recognized or the nature of her role at the event.
Anadolu's report did not list the specific song or video for which Swift won Video of the Year, nor did it detail the full list of winners across other categories at the ceremony.
The VMAs have long served as one of the music industry's most closely watched award shows, with performers and artists using the platform for high-profile performances and cultural statements.
The report did not include comment from Swift or Madonna regarding their achievements at this year's ceremony.
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- Taylor Swift makes VMA history as Madonna dominates 2026 MTV awards — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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