Madonna finished the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with seven trophies, but Taylor Swift claimed Video of the Year for 'The Fate of Ophelia', splitting the headline honours between two of pop's biggest names.
The ceremony, held at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater on 27 September and hosted by Snoop Dogg, also delivered major wins for BTS, LISA and Sienna Spiro. Madonna led the overall tally, while Swift combined two competitive victories with a newly introduced honour recognising her work behind the camera.