Taylor Swift to Receive MTV VMA Artist Director Honors

The 2026 VMAs will air live from Los Angeles' Peacock Theater on Sept. 27.

Move over, Beyoncé: Taylor Swift to become the most awarded artist in VMAs history with inaugural Artist Director Honors

Taylor Swift will receive the first-ever MTV VMA Artist Director Honors, adding another milestone to her awards show legacy.
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George Michael tribute planned at this weekend’s VMAs but not everyone’s happy about it

Some music fans have taken issue with MTV's choice of who will perform a George Michael tribute this weekend.
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Why Taylor Swift Performing at VMAs 2026 Can Be a Huge Moment for Both Her Fans & MTV

Taylor Swift just announced her new single "Patient Zero" is arriving on September 25, two days before the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are set to take

In 2010, Lady Gaga Wore a Dress Made of Raw Meat for the MTV VMAs. 16 Years Later, the Look Is Still on Display in Las Vegas

PEOPLE looks back at Lady Gaga’s raw meat dress, which she wore at the MTV VMAs in 2010, and remains one of her most iconic looks; Gaga wore the controversial dress to the show in protest of U.S. military’s ‘Don’t Ask,

2026 VMAs: How to watch live, who's performing, full nominations list and more

Madonna will open this year's VMAs — it will be her first performance at the awards show in 23 years. Other 2026 VMAs performers include Gener8ion and Yung Lean, Lisa, Raye, Shaboozey, Gunna and Sienna Spiro. Raye, Sombr and Teddy Swims will perform a tribute to George Michael. Kacey Musgraves will perform a tribute to Dolly Parton.

MTV VMAs 2026 Nominees: Complete list of artists, songs and videos nominated this year

Madonna leads with 13 nominations, while Swift has 11 and Sabrina Carpenter nine ahead of the September 27 show