Up to date Sept. 27, 2026, 10:55 p.m. ET
Greater than 40 years after her iconic “Like a Virgin” efficiency rocked the very first MTV Video Music Awards, Madonna is again in a giant manner.
The Queen of Pop was the night time’s largest winner, taking house seven trophies from her 11 nominations, together with artist of the 12 months (three had been awarded on the Sept. 27 broadcast). She was adopted intently by one other pop celebrity: Taylor Swift, who was offered with the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors. “The Lifetime of a Showgirl” singer-songwriter took house three out of her 9 nominations.
Although Ariana Grande and Madonna’s collaborator Sabrina Carpenter every earned seven nominations, Grande gained in a single class whereas Carpenter earned two trophies. Bruno Mars, PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson clocked in at 5 every, and all of them acquired one win.
The VMAs deliver collectively the largest artists of the 12 months to rejoice the highest songs and music movies chosen by followers. Snoop Dogg hosted this 12 months’s ceremony, which came about in his hometown of Los Angeles.
Listed here are the 2026 VMAs winners (in daring).
Video of the 12 months
- Winner:Taylor Swift, “The Destiny of Ophelia” – Republic Data
- Ariana Grande, “hate that i made you like me” – Republic Data
- Bruno Mars, “I Simply May” – Atlantic Data
- GENER8ION, “STORM starring Yung Lean” – Iconoclast Music
- Madonna, “Confessions II – The Movie” – Warner Data
- Sabrina Carpenter, “Tears”– Island
Artist of the 12 months
- Winner: Madonna – Warner Data
- Ariana Grande – Republic Data
- Bruno Mars – Atlantic Data
- Morgan Wallen – Massive Loud/Mercury Data
- Sabrina Carpenter – Island
- Taylor Swift – Republic Data
Track of the 12 months
- Winner: BTS, “Swim” – BIGHIT MUSIC
- Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas” – Columbia Data
- HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, “Golden” – Republic Data/Visva Data
- Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter, “Convey Your Love” – Warner Data
- Olivia Dean, “Man I Want” – Island
- PinkPantheress, “Stateside + Zara Larsson” – Warner Data UK/Atlantic Data
- RAYE, “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” – Human Re Sources
Finest new artist
- Winner: Sienna Spiro – Capitol Data
- Bella Kay – Atlantic Data
- CORTIS – BIGHIT MUSIC
- Magnus Ferrell – Visva Data/Republic Data
- Malcolm Todd – Columbia Data
- Myles Smith – RCA Data
- Stella Lefty – Sandlot/Atlantic Outpost
Finest collaboration
- Winner: Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter, “Convey Your Love” – Warner Data
- Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, Malice, “Chains & Whips” – Roc Nation Distribution
- French Montana x Max B, “Ever Since U Left Me” – Coke Boys Data
- PinkPantheress, “Stateside + Zara Larsson” – Warner Data UK/Atlantic Data
- Shakira & Burna Boy, “Dai Dai” – Sony Music US Latin
- Teyana Taylor & Fortunate Daye, “Arduous Half” – Def Jam Recordings
Finest pop
- Winner: LISA, “Dream that includes Kentaro Sakaguchi” – Lloud Co./RCA Data
- Ariana Grande, “hate that i made you like me” – Republic Data
- Charli xcx, “SS26” – Atlantic Data
- Olivia Rodrigo, “drop useless” – Geffen Data
- Sabrina Carpenter, “Home Tour” – Island
- Tate McRae, “No one’s Woman” – RCA Data
- Taylor Swift, “The Destiny of Ophelia” – Republic Data
Finest hip-hop
- Winner: Cardi B that includes Kehlani, “Secure” – Atlantic Data
- Don Toliver, “E85” – Cactus Jack/ Atlantic Data
- Drake, “Janice STFU” – OVO/Republic Data
- Megan Thee Stallion, “LOVER GIRL” – Scorching Woman Productions
- Travis Scott, “DUMBO” – Cactus Jack/Epic Data
- Tyler, The Creator, “SUGAR ON MY TONGUE” – Columbia Data
Finest R&B
- Winner: Bruno Mars, “I Simply May” – Atlantic Data
- Chris Brown, “It Relies upon/Apparent” – RCA Data
- Dave & Tems, “Raindance” – Neighbourhood Recordings/Capitol Data
- Justin Bieber, “YUKON” – Def Jam Recordings
- Kehlani, “Folded” – Atlantic Data
- Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis, “Is It a Crime” – Epic Data
Finest various
- Winner: Olivia Rodrigo, “the remedy” – Geffen Data
- Geese, “Taxes” – Partisan Data/Play It Once more Sam
- mgk & Fred Durst, “FIX UR FACE” – EST 19XX LLC/Interscope Data
- Noah Kahan, “The Nice Divide” – Mercury Data
- SOMBR, “Homewrecker” – SMB Music/Warner Data
- Tame Impala, “Dracula” – Columbia Data
- twenty one pilots, “Drag Path” – Fueled By Ramen
Finest dance
- Winner: Madonna, “Confessions II – The Movie” – Warner Data
- Bebe Rexha & Faithless, “New Faith” – Bebe Rexha Music LLC/EMPIRE
- Harry Types, “Aperture” – Columbia Data
- Woman Gaga & Doechii, “RUNWAY” – Lil Monsters/Prime Dawg Leisure/Interscope Data/Capitol Data
- PinkPantheress, “Stateside + Zara Larsson” – Warner Data UK/Atlantic Data
- Slayyyter, “DANCE…” – RECORDS/Columbia Data
- Tate McRae, “No one’s Woman” – RCA Data
Finest Latin
- Winner: Unhealthy Bunny, “NUEVAYoL” – Rimas Leisure
- Anitta with Shakira, “Choka Choka” – Republic Data/UMLE
- Fuerza Regida, “TU SANCHO” – Rancho Humilde/Road Mob Data/Sony Music US Latin
- KAROL G, “Papasito” – Bichota Data/Interscope Data
- Rosalía that includes Yahritza Y Su Esencia, “La Perla” – Columbia Data
- Ryan Castro, Kapo & GANGSTA, “LA VILLA” – AWOO Corp./ Sony Music US Latin
- Shakira & Burna Boy, “Dai Dai” – Sony Music US Latin
Finest Ok-pop
- Winner: BTS, “SWIM” – BIGHIT MUSIC
- BLACKPINK, “JUMP” – YG Leisure
- CORTIS, “REDRED” – BIGHIT MUSIC
- KATSEYE, “PINKY UP” – HYBE x Geffen Data
- LE SSERAFIM (that includes j-hope of BTS), “SPAGHETTI” – SOURCE MUSIC
- LISA, “Dream that includes Kentaro Sakaguchi” – Lloud Co./ RCA Data
Finest nation
- Winner: Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas” – Columbia Data
- Kacey Musgraves, “Dry Spell” – Misplaced Freeway/Interscope Data
- Lainey Wilson, “Someplace Over Laredo” – Damaged Bow Data
- Luke Combs, “Again within the Saddle” – Columbia Nashville
- Shaboozey, “Cowgirl” – American Dogwood/EMPIRE
- Stella Lefty, “Boston” – Sandlot/Atlantic Outpost
- Tucker Wetmore, “Brunette” – Again Blocks Music/Mercury Data
Finest route
- Winner: Taylor Swift, “Opalite” – Republic Data
- Ariana Grande, “hate that i made you like me” – Republic Data
- Bruno Mars, “I Simply May” – Atlantic Data
- GENER8ION, “STORM starring Yung Lean” – Iconoclast Music
- Madonna, “Confessions II – The Movie” – Warner Data
- Sabrina Carpenter, “Home Tour” – Island
Finest artwork route
- Winner: PinkPantheress, “Stateside + Zara Larsson” – Warner Data UK/Atlantic Data
- Charli xcx, “SS26” – Atlantic Data
- Woman Gaga & Doechii, “RUNAWAY” – Lil Monsters/Prime Dawg Leisure/Interscope Data/Capitol Data
- Madonna, “Confessions II – The Movie” – Warner Data
- SOMBR, “My Physique Isn’t Prepared” – SMB Music/Warner Data
- Taylor Swift, “The Destiny of Ophelia” – Republic Data
Finest cinematography
- Winner: Madonna, “Confessions II – The Movie” – Warner Data
- A$AP Rocky, “PUNK ROCKY” – A$AP Worldwide/RCA Data
- Ariana Grande, “hate that i made you like me” – Republic Data
- LISA, “Dream that includes Kentaro Sakaguchi” – Lloud Co./ RCA Data
- Shaboozey, “Cowgirl” – American Dogwood/EMPIRE
- Taylor Swift, “The Destiny of Ophelia” – Republic Data
Finest modifying
- Winner: Sabrina Carpenter, “Home Tour” – Island
- Ariana Grande, “hate that i made you like me” – Republic Data
- Bruno Mars, “I Simply May” – Atlantic Data
- LISA, “Dream that includes Kentaro Sakaguchi” – Lloud Co./ RCA Data
- Madonna, “Confessions II – The Movie” – Warner Data
- Taylor Swift, “The Destiny of Ophelia” – Republic Data
Finest choreography
- Winner: Madonna, “Confessions II – The Movie” – Warner Data
- GENER8ION, “STORM starring Yung Lean” – Iconoclast Music
- Harry Types, “Dance No Extra” – Columbia Data
- KATSEYE, “PINKY UP” – HYBE x Geffen Data
- Tate McRae, “No one’s Woman” – RCA Data
- Taylor Swift, “The Destiny of Ophelia” – Republic Data
Finest visible results
- Winner: Ariana Grande, “hate that i made you like me” – Republic Data
- JISOO X ZAYN, “Eyes Closed” – Warner Data
- Madonna, “Confessions II – The Movie” – Warner Data
- PinkPantheress, “Stateside + Zara Larsson” – Warner Data UK/Atlantic Data
- RAYE that includes Hans Zimmer, “Click on Clack Symphony.” – Human Re Sources
- Taylor Swift, “The Destiny of Ophelia” – Republic Data
