Madonna dominates VMAs with Artist of the Year win after showstopping opening performance
Madonna commanded attention at the MTV VMAs, winning seven awards and opening the show with star-studded performance.
TL;DR
- Madonna won seven awards at the 2026 MTV VMAs, including Artist of the Year.
- She opened the show with performances alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
- Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for "The Fate of Ophelia" and the Artist Director Honors.
- Kacey Musgraves performed a tribute to the late Dolly Parton, singing "I Will Always Love You."
- Fans had mixed reactions to Madonna's opening performance, with some calling it a "train wreck" and others praising her.
- Madonna recalled an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction from her first VMAs performance in 1984.
- Nirvana was honored with the Video Vanguard Award.
- Other winners included Sienna Spiro for Best New Artist and Lisa for Best Pop Award.