MTV VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift Ties Beyonce Record as Madonna Wins Seven At the MTV VMAs 2026, Taylor Swift tied Beyonce's record for most VMA wins, Madonna took home seven awards, and Chloe Bailey stunned on the red carpet. At the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Taylor Swift tied Beyonce as the most decorated artist in VMAs history, while Madonna won seven awards and Chloe Bailey made a striking red carpet appearance. The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Taylor Swift Ties Beyonce RecordTaylor Swift, 36, entered the night with 30 VMAs, level with Beyonce, 44. She won the inaugural Artist Director Honors, Video of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia, and Best Direction for Opalite. The Artist Director Honors recognizes a sustained and influential body of work from artists who have pushed creative boundaries and developed a clear directorial voice.Swift has directed music videos for several of her tracks, including The Fate of Ophelia, Opalite, The Man, cardigan, willow, All Too Well: The Short Film, Anti-Hero, Bejeweled, Fortnight (feat. Post Malone), I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault), Karma (feat. Ice Spice), and Lavender Haze. Her wins tied her with Beyonce at 30 VMAs each.Madonna Wins Seven AwardsMadonna, 68, had a big night with seven wins. She took Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration for Bring Your Love with Sabrina Carpenter, and five awards for Confessions II (The Film): Best Dance, Best Cinematography, Best Choreography, Best Visual Effects, and Best Long Form Video. She was nominated for a total of 11 prizes.Madonna famously performed at the first-ever VMAs in 1984, emerging from a giant wedding cake in a bridal gown for Like a Virgin. In 2003, she kissed Britney Spears on the lips at the VMAs. Over her more than four-decade career, she has earned 19 VMAs. To equal Swift and Beyonce’s record of 30, she would need to win every category in which she was nominated this year.Other Winners and Red Carpet HighlightsOther winners included Sienna Spiro for Best New Artist and Lisa for Best Pop with Dream. The night also featured a notable red carpet moment from Chloe Bailey, 28, who posed in an ultra-sheer dress with mirror work. Her backless gown featured side cutouts and she wore her hair in an elegant updo.Swift released a deluxe album, The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, along with a new single, Patient Zero, on Friday. The VMAs were held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.