Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history

Taylor Swift made history at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27, becoming the most-awarded artist in the event's history, surpassing Beyoncé's previous total. Swift, who entered the ceremony tied with Beyoncé at 30 VMA wins, received the inaugural Artist Director Honors and won Video of the Year for "The Fate of Ophelia."