2026 MTV VMAs Winners List

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are underway, with the ceremony taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Madonna entered the night as the most-nominated artist, with 11 nods, including video of the year and artist of the year, as well as song of the year and best collaboration for “Bring Your Love” with Sabrina Carpenter. The 11 nominations add to Madonna’s status as one of the VMAs’ most decorated artists, with 19 competitive wins heading into this year’s ceremony. Taylor Swift followed with nine nominations, including video of the year and artist of the year. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each received seven nominations, while Bruno Mars, PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson each earned five. LISA received four nominations, while Shakira and Tate McRae each received three. The ceremony also features the return of the best dance category for the first time in seven years, as well as 26 first-time nominees. Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard Award, while Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors. The 2026 VMAs are airing live from Los Angeles on CBS and MTV and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. Here are all the winners of the 2026 Video Music Awards:Video of the Year Ariana Grande – “hate that i made you love me” – Republic RecordsBruno Mars – “I Just Might” – Atlantic RecordsGENER8ION – “STORM starring Yung Lean” – Iconoclast MusicMadonna – “Confessions II – The Film” – Warner RecordsSabrina Carpenter – “Tears”- IslandTaylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” – Republic Records Artist of the Year Ariana Grande – Republic RecordsBruno Mars – Atlantic RecordsMadonna – Warner RecordsMorgan Wallen – Big Loud/Mercury RecordsSabrina Carpenter – IslandTaylor Swift – Republic Records Song of the Year BTS – “Swim” – BIGHIT MUSICElla Langley – “Choosin’ Texas” – Columbia RecordsHUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI – “Golden” – Republic Records/Visva RecordsMadonna & Sabrina Carpenter – “Bring Your Love” – Warner RecordsOlivia Dean – “Man I Need” – IslandPinkPantheress – “Stateside + Zara Larsson” – Warner Records UK/Atlantic RecordsRAYE – “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” – Human Re Sources Best New Artist Bella Kay – Atlantic RecordsCORTIS – BIGHIT MUSICMagnus Ferrell -Visva Records/Republic RecordsMalcolm Todd – Columbia RecordsMyles Smith – RCA RecordsSienna Spiro – Capitol RecordsStella Lefty – Sandlot/Atlantic Outpost Best Collaboration Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, Malice – “Chains & Whips” – Roc Nation DistributionFrench Montana x Max B – “Ever Since U Left Me” – Coke Boys RecordsMadonna & Sabrina Carpenter – “Bring Your Love” – Warner RecordsPinkPantheress – “Stateside + Zara Larsson” – Warner Records UK/Atlantic RecordsShakira & Burna Boy – “Dai Dai” – Sony Music US LatinTeyana Taylor & Lucky Daye – “Hard Part” – Def Jam Recordings Best Pop Ariana Grande – “hate that i made you love me” – Republic RecordsCharli xcx – “SS26” – Atlantic RecordsLISA – “Dream feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi” – Lloud Co./RCA RecordsOlivia Rodrigo – “drop dead” – Geffen RecordsSabrina Carpenter – “House Tour” – Island RecordsTate McRae – “Nobody’s Girl” – RCA RecordsTaylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” – Republic Records Best Hip-Hop Cardi B ft. Kehlani – “Safe” – Atlantic RecordsDon Toliver – “E85” – Cactus Jack/ Atlantic RecordsDrake – “Janice STFU” – OVO/Republic RecordsMegan Thee Stallion – “LOVER GIRL” – Hot Girl ProductionsTravis Scott – “DUMBO” – Cactus Jack/Epic RecordsTyler, The Creator – “SUGAR ON MY TONGUE” – Columbia Records Best R&B Bruno Mars – “I Just Might” – Atlantic RecordsChris Brown – “It Depends/Obvious” – RCA RecordsDave & Tems – “Raindance” – Neighbourhood Recordings/Capitol RecordsJustin Bieber – “YUKON” – Def Jam RecordingsKehlani – “Folded” – Atlantic RecordsMariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis – “Is It a Crime” – Epic Records Best Alternative Geese – “Taxes” – Partisan Records/Play It Again Sammgk & Fred Durst – “FIX UR FACE” – EST 19XX LLC/Interscope RecordsNoah Kahan – “The Great Divide” – Mercury RecordsOlivia Rodrigo – “the cure” – Geffen RecordsSOMBR – “Homewrecker” – SMB Music/Warner RecordsTame Impala – “Dracula” – Columbia Recordstwenty one pilots – “Drag Path” – Fueled By Ramen Best Dance Bebe Rexha & Faithless – “New Religion” – Bebe Rexha Music LLC/EMPIREHarry Styles – “Aperture” – Columbia RecordsLady Gaga & Doechii – “RUNAWAY” – Lil Monsters/Top Dawg Entertainment/Interscope Records/Capitol RecordsMadonna – “Confessions II – The Film” – Warner RecordsPinkPantheress – “Stateside + Zara Larsson” – Warner Records UK/Atlantic RecordsSlayyyter – “DANCE…” – RECORDS/Columbia RecordsTate McRae – “Nobody’s Girl” – RCA Records Best Latin Anitta with Shakira – “Choka Choka” – Republic Records/UMLEBad Bunny – “NUEVAYoL” – Rimas EntertainmentFuerza Regida – “TU SANCHO” – Rancho Humilde/Street Mob Records/Sony Music US LatinKAROL G – “Papasito” – Bichota Records/Interscope RecordsRosalía ft. Yahritza Y Su Esencia – “La Perla” – Columbia RecordsRyan Castro, Kapo & GANGSTA – “LA VILLA” – AWOO Corp./ Sony Music US LatinShakira & Burna Boy – “Dai Dai” – Sony Music US Latin Best K-Pop BLACKPINK – “JUMP” – YG EntertainmentBTS – “SWIM” – BIGHIT MUSICCORTIS – “REDRED” – BIGHIT MUSICKATSEYE – “PINKY UP” – HYBE x Geffen RecordsLE SSERAFIM (feat. j-hope of BTS) – “SPAGHETTI” – SOURCE MUSICLISA – “Dream feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi” – Lloud Co./ RCA Records Best Country Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas” – Columbia RecordsKacey Musgraves – “Dry Spell” – Lost Highway/Interscope RecordsLainey Wilson – “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Broken Bow RecordsLuke Combs – “Back in the Saddle” – Columbia NashvilleShaboozey – “Cowgirl” – American Dogwood/EMPIREStella Lefty – “Boston” – Sandlot/Atlantic Outpost Tucker Wetmore – “Brunette” – Back Blocks Music/Mercury Records Best Direction Ariana Grande – “hate that i made you love me” – Republic RecordsBruno Mars – “I Just Might” – Atlantic RecordsGENER8ION – “STORM starring Yung Lean” – Iconoclast MusicMadonna – “Confessions II – The Film” – Warner RecordsSabrina Carpenter – “House Tour” – IslandTaylor Swift – “Opalite” – Republic Records Best Art Direction Charli xcx – “SS26” – Atlantic RecordsLady Gaga & Doechii – “RUNAWAY” – Lil Monsters/Top Dawg Entertainment/Interscope Records/Capitol RecordsMadonna – “Confessions II – The Film” – Warner RecordsPinkPantheress – “Stateside + Zara Larsson” – Warner Records UK/Atlantic RecordsSOMBR – “My Body Isn’t Ready” – SMB Music/Warner RecordsTaylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” – Republic Records Best Cinematography A$AP Rocky – “PUNK ROCKY” – A$AP Worldwide/RCA RecordsAriana Grande – “hate that i made you love me” – Republic RecordsLISA – “Dream feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi” – Lloud Co./ RCA RecordsMadonna – “Confessions II – The Film” – Warner RecordsShaboozey – “Cowgirl” – American Dogwood/EMPIRETaylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” – Republic Records Best Editing Ariana Grande – “hate that i made you love me” – Republic RecordsBruno Mars – “I Just Might” – Atlantic RecordsLISA – “Dream feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi” – Lloud Co./ RCA RecordsMadonna – “Confessions II – The Film” – Warner RecordsSabrina Carpenter – “House Tour” – IslandTaylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” – Republic Records Best Choreography GENER8ION – “STORM starring Yung Lean” – Iconoclast MusicHarry Styles – “Dance No More” – Columbia RecordsKATSEYE – “PINKY UP” – HYBE x Geffen RecordsMadonna – “Confessions II – The Film” – Warner RecordsTate McRae – “Nobody’s Girl” – RCA RecordsTaylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” – Republic Records Best Visual Effects Ariana Grande – “hate that i made you love me” – Republic RecordsJISOO X ZAYN – “Eyes Closed” – Warner RecordsMadonna – “Confessions II – The Film” – Warner RecordsPinkPantheress – “Stateside + Zara Larsson” – Warner Records UK/Atlantic RecordsRAYE ft. Hans Zimmer – “Click Clack Symphony.” – Human Re SourcesTaylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” – Republic Records