Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift attended the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles and won multiple awards at the ceremony. She became the most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, breaking the previous record. Swift dedicated her top prize to Dolly Parton. The event also featured Madonna receiving a leading number of nominations.
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