2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Dolly Parton tribute
Summary
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards featured performances by Madonna, Kacey Musgraves, LISA, and a tribute to Dolly Parton. Taylor Swift received a new Artist Director honor, making her the most-awarded artist in VMA history.Key Facts
- Madonna performed songs with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, including "Bring Your Love" and "Danceteria."
- Kacey Musgraves sang "I Will Always Love You" as a tribute to Dolly Parton, who died last month.
- K-Pop singer LISA performed "SaWaDiKa" for the first time on TV and won Best Pop for "Dream feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi."
- Nirvana members received the Video Vanguard award recognizing their impact on music videos, with clips of late singer Kurt Cobain shown.
- Taylor Swift was honored with the first-ever Artist Director award for her work behind the camera in music videos.
- Swift is nominated in 11 categories and is set to become the VMAs’ most-awarded artist, surpassing Beyoncé.
- The show took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and was broadcast on CBS and MTV with streaming on Paramount+.
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