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Madonna wins Artist of the Year, and Taylor Swift accepts the Artist Director Honor. See more VMAs highlights.

Madonna wins 2026 MTV VMAs Artist of the Year, Taylor Swift accepts Artist Director Honor

Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.

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