The 2026 MTV VMAs have arrived, bringing some of the biggest names in music together in Los Angeles for one of the year’s biggest nights. With Snoop Dogg hosting and Madonna opening the show for the first time in 23 years, there was already plenty to look forward to going into the night.

Madonna entered the night with 11 nominations. At the same time, Taylor Swift followed closely behind with 9 and was already set to make history as the first recipient of the new Artist Director Honors. Nirvana was also set to receive the Video Vanguard Award. See the complete winners list here.

Artist of the Year

Ariana Grande

Bruno Mars

WINNER: Madonna

Morgan…

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