# MTV VMAs 2026 Winners List

> Taylor Swift and Madonna dominate 2026 VMAs with Video of the Year and Artist of the Year nominations.
- Title: MTV VMAs 2026 Winners List · Rolling Stone | Shortify
- Summary: Taylor Swift and Madonna dominate 2026 VMAs with Video of the Year and Artist of the Year nominations. Taylor Swift and Madonna lead 2026 MTV Video Music…
- Keywords: mtv, vmas, taylor swift, madonna, confessions ii, video of the year, artist of the year, best new artist, best collaboration, best pop, best hip-hop, best r&b
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/2026-vmas-winners-list-1235631232
- Author: Althea Legaspi
- Published: 2026-09-27T23:00:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mtv, vmas, taylor swift, madonna, confessions ii, video of the year, artist of the year, best new artist, best collaboration, best pop, best hip-hop, best r&b
## 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony took place on September 27, 2026 at the Peacock Theater.
## Madonna Leads Nominations
Madonna earned 13 nominations, including Video of the Year for her Confessions II short film, Best Direction, Cinematography, and Choreography.
## Taylor Swift's Nominations
Taylor Swift earned 11 nominations, including Video of the Year for 'The Fate of Ophelia' and Artist of the Year.
## Video of the Year Competition
The Video of the Year category featured Madonna's Confessions II, Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia', Ariana Grande's 'Hate That I Made You Love Me', Bruno Mars' 'I Just Might', and Sabrina Carpenter's 'Tears'.
## Artist of the Year Race
Artist of the Year nominations included Madonna, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Sabrina Carpenter, and Morgan Wallen.
## Best New Artist Contenders
Bella Kay, Cortis, Magnus Ferrell, Malcolm Todd, Myles Smith, Sienna Spiro, and Stella Lefty were nominated for Best New Artist.
## Video Vanguard Award
Nirvana received the Video Vanguard Award at the 2026 VMAs.
## Best Collaboration Nominations
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's 'Bring Your Love' was nominated for Best Collaboration and Song of the Year.
## Best Pop Nominations
Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, LISA, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift were nominated for Best Pop.
## Best Hip-Hop Nominations
Cardi B, Don Toliver, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, and Travis Scott were nominated for Best Hip-Hop.
## Best R&B Nominations
Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Dave, Justin Bieber, and Kehlani were nominated for Best R&B.
## Best Direction Nominations
Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, GENER8ION, Madonna, and Taylor Swift were nominated for Best Direction.
## Key takeaway

Taylor Swift and Madonna lead 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia' winning Video of the Year and Madonna's Confessions II earning multiple nominations.