Madonna wins three MTV awards including Artist of the Year
Madonna won three MTV awards including Artist of the Year. Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia.
Madonna dominated the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, winning Artist of the Year, Best Dance, and Best Collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter for Bring Your Love, and led in nominations with 13 nods to Taylor Swift's 11, her first time topping the ballot in 28 years.
Swift left with two awards, including the night's top prize: Video of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia. In her acceptance speech, Madonna reminded the crowd she performed at the first MTV awards 43 years ago.
The ceremony featured tributes to music legends including Nirvana, George Michael, and Dolly Parton.
- 13
- Madonna's nominations
- 11
- Taylor Swift's nominations
- 28
- Years since Madonna led ballot
- 43
- Years since first MTV awards
Why it mattersThe awards show which artists are shaping pop culture right now and whose music videos audiences love most.
AustraliaAustralian audiences watch the MTV VMAs as a key indicator of global music trends and which artists will dominate streaming and radio.
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