MTV Video Music Awards: Winners List (Updating)

Skip to main content Home Music Music News Snoop Dogg is hosting the ceremony, which will open with a performance by Madonna, who leads the nominees with 13 mentions. September 27, 2026 4:00pm Published on September 27, 2026 MTV Video Music Awards statue Manny Carabel/Getty Images The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are being handed out Sunday night. Snoop Dogg is hosting the ceremony, which will open with a performance by Madonna, who leads the nominees with 13 mentions, followed by Taylor Swift with 11. Competitive awards will be handed out in 23 categories, including video of the year. (See the looks and arrivals.) As previously announced, Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard Award this year, while Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors. There also will be tributes to Dolly Parton (by Kacey Musgraves) and George Michael (by Raye, Sombr and Teddy Swims). Other performers will include Gener8ion, Yung Lean, Lisa, Shaboozey, Gunna and Sienna Spiro. Oscar-nominated actress Teyana Taylor, singer Charli xcx and Off Campus sensation Belmont Cameli will be among the presenters at the Video Music Awards. Also taking the stage at Sunday’s show will be singer-songwriter Alex Warren, 1923 star Brandon Sklenar, Summer House star Ciara Miller, Superman star David Corenswet, Cameli’s Off Campus co-star Ella Bright, 1883 star Isabel May, Survivor host Jeff Probst, Saturday Night Live veteran Rachel Dratch, singer Tyla and actor-singer Troye Sivan, rapper Chuck D, Spice Girl Emma Bunton, musician Orville Peck and Paris Hilton. The 2026 VMAs, which are taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, will air Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 p.m. ET/4:30-6:30 p.m. PT) on CBS and MTV and stream on Paramount+ (Premium) in the U.S. It also will be available globally the next day on Paramount+ and MTV.The show is produced by Gunpowder & Sky, with Van Toffler producing. Toffler recently told The Hollywood Reporter that the 2026 VMAs will be a “kick-ass, fast-paced show,” adding: “This will be an atypical awards show, and it’ll be a fun ride.” Jesse Ignjatovic of Den of Thieves, Barb Bialkowski and Bruce Gillmer serve as executive producers, alongside Barry Barclay and Floris Bauer. Snoop Dogg also is exec producer. Song of Summer Ariana Grande, “Hate That I Made You Love Me” – Republic RecordsBruno Mars, “Risk It All” – Atlantic RecordsCharli xcx, “Camera” – Atlantic RecordsElla Langley, “Choosin’ Texas” – Columbia RecordsKATSEYE, “Hootie Frutti” – HYBE x Geffen RecordsLatto ft. Doja Cat, “Okayyy” – Steamcut / RCA RecordsMorgan Wallen, “Been By Now – Big Loud / Mercury RecordsOlivia Dean, “So Easy (To Fall in Love)” – IslandOlivia Rodrigo, “Stupid Song” – Geffen RecordsSabrina Carpenter, “House Tour” – IslandSlayyyter, “Brand New Chanel$” – RECORDS/Columbia Recordssombr, “Homewrecker” – SMB Music / Warner RecordsStella Lefty, “Boston” – Sandlot / Atlantic OutpostTame Impala & JENNIE, “Dracula” – Columbia RecordsTaylor Swift, “I Knew It, I Knew You” – Walt Disney Records / Republic Records Best Album Drake, ICEMAN – OVO/Republic RecordsMadonna, Confessions II – Warner RecordsOlivia Dean,The Art of Loving – IslandOlivia Rodrigo, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love – Geffen RecordsSabrina Carpenter, Man’s Best Friend – IslandTaylor Swift,The Life of a Showgirl – Republic Records Best Longform Video Charli xcx, “Music, Fashion, Film” – Atlantic RecordsElla Langley,”Choosin’ Texas” – Columbia RecordsGENER8ION, “STORM” starring Yung Lean – Iconoclast MusicMadonna, “Confessions II – The Film” – Warner Records Best Group BLACKPINKBTSCORTISFLOFuerza RegidaGeeseKATSEYETwenty One Pilots Best Visual Effects Ariana Grande – “hate that i made you love me” – Republic RecordsJISOO X ZAYN – “Eyes Closed” – Warner RecordsMadonna – “Confessions II – The Film” – Warner RecordsPinkPantheress – “Stateside + Zara Larsson” – Warner Records UK/Atlantic RecordsRAYE ft. Hans Zimmer – “Click Clack Symphony.” – Human Re SourcesTaylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” – Republic Records Best Choreography GENER8ION – “STORM starring Yung Lean” – Iconoclast MusicHarry Styles – “Dance No More” – Columbia RecordsKATSEYE – “PINKY UP” – HYBE x Geffen RecordsMadonna – “Confessions II – The Film” – Warner RecordsTate McRae – “Nobody’s Girl” – RCA RecordsTaylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” – Republic Records Best Editing Ariana Grande – “hate that i made you love me” – Republic RecordsBruno Mars – “I Just Might” – Atlantic RecordsLISA – “Dream feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi” – Lloud Co./ RCA RecordsMadonna – “Confessions II – The Film” – Warner RecordsSabrina Carpenter – “House Tour” – IslandTaylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” – Republic Records Best Cinematography A$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 Art Direction Charli xcx – “SS26” – Atlantic RecordsLady Gaga & Doechii – “RUNWAY” – 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 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 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 OutpostTucker Wetmore – “Brunette” – Back Blocks Music/Mercury Records 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 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 Dance Bebe Rexha & Faithless – “New Religion” – Bebe Rexha Music LLC/EMPIREHarry Styles – “Aperture” – Columbia RecordsLady Gaga & Doechii – “RUNWAY” – 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 Recordsate McRae – “Nobody’s Girl” – RCA 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 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 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 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” – IslandTate McRae – “Nobody’s Girl” – RCA RecordsTaylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” – Republic Records 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 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 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 Artist of the Year Ariana Grande – Republic RecordsBruno Mars – Atlantic RecordsMadonna – Warner RecordsMorgan Wallen – Big Loud/Mercury RecordsSabrina Carpenter – IslandTaylor Swift – Republic Records 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 THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up