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Rolling Stone
Sienna Spiro Nabs Best New Artist at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
"I didn't think this would happen, so I just have to say thank you so much," Spiro said in her short and sweet speech
Stereogum
VMAs 2026: Yung Lean Makes His US TV Debut, Performing With GENER8ION
Back in April, the influential Swedish singer/rapper hybrid Yung Lean and the French producer GENER8ION went viral with their "Storm" video. Directed by Romain Gavras, the video stars Yung Lean as the…
Rolling Stone
Raye, Sombr, Teddy Swims, Adam Lambert Salute George Michael at MTV VMAs
The stars performed a medley of late singer's biggest hits, joined by up-and-coming U.K. artists Meek and Saint Harison
Billboard
RAYE Goes Vintage As She Performs “I Will Overcome.’ & ‘Where Is My Husband!’ at VMAs
The singer-songwriter gave an impressive performance that included a brief interlude from her grandma.
Stereogum
VMAs 2026: Raye, Sombr, Teddy Swims, & Adam Lambert Pay Tribute To George Michael
There was a George Michael tribute on the VMAs tonight. It makes sense. Michael was an MTV icon, one of the most important artists of the network's first decade, so any time they want to honor him, th…
Variety Music
Taylor Swift Premieres ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video at VMAs, Turning Her New ‘Showgirl Encore’ Single Into a Dramatic Ghost Story
It’s a love story? No, a ghost story. Taylor Swift brought her “Patient Zero” music video to the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night for its official world premiere, following up the release of the si…
Billboard
Madonna Recalls Being Told Her ‘Career Was Over’ at First VMAs While Winning Artist of the Year in 2026
"I want you to know I spent the last year and a half finding myself," the superstar said during her speech.
Rolling Stone
Taylor Swift Turns a Phone Call Into a Thriller for ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video
The cinematic music video stars Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell, and Cara Delevingne and premiered at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
Rolling Stone
Taylor Swift Accepts Inaugural MTV VMAs Artist Director Honor
Dakota Johnson, co-star of Swift's new video, "Patient Zero," gave the singer her prize
Billboard
Taylor Swift Receives Artist Director Honors at 2026 MTV VMAs: Here’s Her Speech
Swift accepted the honor at the VMAs just before premiering her latest project as a director, the music video for "Patient Zero."
American Songwriter
RAYE, Teddy Swims, Adam Lambert and Sombr Join Forces for Moving George Michael Tribute at the 2026 VMAs
George Michael performing in 1989. (Photo by Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) RAYE, Sombr, and Teddy Swims honored George Michael at the 2026 MTV VMAs with a special tribute. The pos…
Stereogum
VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift Receives The Inaugural Artist Director Honors, Debuts “Patient Zero” Video With Dakota Johnson & Colin Farrell
Wanna feel old? It's been 17 years since Kanye West stormed the stage to interrupt Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. There have been many more Taylor Swift moments a…
Billboard
Shaboozey Brings a Cocktail of Country, Hip-Hop to VMAs With ‘Cowgirl’ & ‘High Noon’ Featuring Gunna
The tracks are from 'Boozey's latest album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales.
Rolling Stone
Madonna Wins Artist of the Year at 2026 VMAs: ‘I Spent the Last Year-and-a-Half Finding Myself’
"Who knew that 20 years after Confessions we could pull it off again?" she quipped after thanking producer Stuart Price
Billboard
LISA Pays Tribute to Thailand With High-Octane ‘SaWaDiKa’ Performance at VMAs 2026
The K-pop superstar took the stage shortly after winning the first award of the night.
Rolling Stone
Sienna Spiro Lives Up to ‘Great Expectations’ With Debut MTV VMAs Performance
The singer is nominated for Best New Artist
Billboard
Nirvana Accepts MTV Video Vanguard Award: Krist Novoselic Says Band Still Resonates ‘Because People Are Still Hungry for Authenticity’
The band was presented the award by rap legend Chuck D, with the bassist giving the trio's acceptance speech.
Billboard
Madonna Jokingly Calls Out Sabrina Carpenter for Taking ‘5 Days’ to Respond in Best Collab Speech at 2026 VMAs
"My team is s--tting themselves backstage," Carpenter quipped.
Rolling Stone
Nirvana Accept MTV Video Vanguard Award — Without a Performance
Chuck D gave Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear the Video Vanguard Award for Nirvana's legacy, but they didn't play any music
