MTV VMAs 2026 Winners: See the Full List Here

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are underway at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Snoop Dogg as the evening’s host. Madonna leads the ceremony with 13 nominations, tying Lady Gaga’s record for the most nods in a single night. We’ll be updating the winner’s list throughout the show below.This year’s Video of the Year nominees include Sabrina Carpenter’s Colman Domingo-starring Rocky Horror ode “Tears”; Madonna’s Confessions II - The Film; Taylor Swift’s “Fate of Ophelia,” which casts her as muses throughout history; and Ariana Grande’s “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” where she haunts a guilty ex-boyfriend played by Justin Long. Elsewhere, Geese are up for Best Alternative for their video for Getting Killed lead single “Taxes,” and Pink Pantheress and Zara Larsson stand to win Song of the Year for their aesthetic-swapping “Stateside” remix video. Ella Langley’s record-breaking Billboard No. 1 Hit “Choosin’ Texas” and Huntr/x’s KPop: Demon Hunters smash “Golden” are also nominated in the Song of the Year category.The ceremony—which is now broadcast on the decidedly un-MTV CBS—will also feature performances from Madge (performing at the VMAs for the first time in 23 years), Yung Lean, and Gunna. Kacey Musgraves will also perform a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.Follow along with all of Pitchfork’s coverage of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.Video of the YearAriana Grande - Hate That I Made You Love MeBruno Mars - I Just MightGener8ion - Storm starring Yung LeanMadonna - Confessions II - The FilmSabrina Carpenter - TearsTaylor Swift - The Fate of OpheliaArtist of the YearAriana GrandeBruno MarsMadonnaMorgan WallenSabrina CarpenterTaylor SwiftSong of the YearBTS - SwimElla Langley - Choosin’ TexasHuntr/x - GoldenMadonna & Sabrina Carpenter - Bring Your LoveOlivia Dean - Man I NeedPinkPantheress & Zara Larsson - StatesideRaye - Where Is My Husband!Best New Artist, presented by The General Insurance®Bella KayCortisMagnus FerrellMalcolm ToddMyles SmithSienna SpiroStella LeftyBest CollaborationClipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T & Malice - Chains & WhipsFrench Montana & Max B - Ever Since U Left MeWINNER: Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter - Bring Your LovePinkPantheress & Zara Larsson - StatesideShakira & Burna Boy - Dai DaiTeyana Taylor & Lucky Daye - Hard PartBest PopAriana Grande - Hate That I Made You Love MeCharli xcx - SS26WINNER: Lisa & Kentara Sakaguchi - DreamOlivia Rodrigo - Drop DeadSabrina Carpenter - House TourTate McRae - Nobody’s GirlTaylor Swift - The Fate of OpheliaBest Hip-HopCardi B & Kehlani - SafeDon Toliver - E85Drake - Janice STFUMegan Thee Stallion - Lover GirlTravis Scott - DumboTyler, the Creator - Sugar on My TongueBest R&BBruno Mars - I Just MightChris Brown - It Depends/ObviousDave & Tems - RaindanceJustin Bieber - YukonKehlani - FoldedMariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis - Is It a CrimeBest AlternativeGeese - TaxesMGK & Fred Durst - Fix Ur FaceNoah Kahan - The Great DivideOlivia Rodrigo - The CureSombr - HomewreckerTame Impala - DraculaTwenty One Pilots - Drag PathBest Dance, presented by Bacardí® RumBebe Rexha & Faithless - New ReligionHarry Styles - ApertureLady Gaga & Doechii - RunwayMadonna - Confessions II - The FilmPinkPantheress & Zara Larsson - StatesideSlayyyter - Dance…Tate McRae - Nobody’s GirlBest LatinAnitta & Shakira - Choka ChokaBad Bunny - NuevayolFuerza Regida - Tu SanchoKarol G - PapasitoRosalía & Yahritza y Su Esencia - La PerlaRyan Castro, Kapo & Gangsta - La VillaShakira & Burna Boy - Dai DaiBest K-PopBlackpink - JumpBTS - SwimCortis - RedRedKatseye - Pinky UpLe Sserafim & J-Hope of BTS - SpaghettiLisa & Kentara Sakaguchi - DreamBest Long Form Video Charli XCX - Music, Fashion, Film Ella Langley - Choosin' Texas Gener8ion - Storm starring Yung Lean Madonna - Confessions II – The FilmBest Album Bruno Mars - The Romantic Drake - Iceman Ella Langley - Dandelion Harry Styles - Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally Madonna - Confessions II Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving Olivia Rodrigo - You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love Sabrina Carpenter - Man's Best Friend Taylor Swift - The Life of a ShowgirlBest CountryElla Langley - Choosin’ TexasKacey Musgraves - Dry SpellLainey Wilson - Somewhere Over LaredoLuke Combs - Back in the SaddleShaboozey - CowgirlStella Lefty - BostonTucker Wetmore - BrunetteBest DirectionAriana Grande - Hate That I Made You Love MeBruno Mars - I Just MightGener8ion - Storm starring Yung LeanMadonna - Confessions II - The FilmSabrina Carpenter - House TourTaylor Swift - OpaliteBest Art DirectionCharli xcx - SS26Lady Gaga & Doechii - RunwayMadonna - Confessions II - The FilmPinkPantheress & Zara Larsson - StatesideSombr - My Body Isn’t ReadyTaylor Swift - The Fate of OpheliaBest CinematographyA$AP Rocky - Punk RockyAriana Grande - Hate That I Made You Love MeLisa & Kentara Sakaguchi - DreamMadonna - Confessions II - The FilmShaboozey - CowgirlTaylor Swift - The Fate of OpheliaBest EditingAriana Grande - Hate That I Made You Love MeBruno Mars - I Just MightLisa & Kentara Sakaguchi - DreamMadonna - Confessions II - The FilmSabrina Carpenter - House TourTaylor Swift - The Fate of OpheliaBest ChoreographyGener8ion - Storm starring Yung LeanHarry Styles - Dance No MoreKatseye - Pinky UpMadonna - Confessions II - The FilmTate McRae - Nobody’s GirlTaylor Swift - The Fate of OpheliaBest Visual EffectsAriana Grande - Hate That I Made You Love MeJisoo & Zayn - Eyes ClosedMadonna - Confessions II - The FilmPinkPantheress & Zara Larsson - StatesideRaye & Hans Zimmer - Click Clack SymphonyTaylor Swift - The Fate of Ophelia