The MTV VMAs are here with Taylor Swift making history and Madonna leading the nods: How to watch

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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards have arrived in New York, bringing together music's biggest stars as the event gets underway. Fans, known as Swifties, are poised for a significant night as the ceremony commences.

Taylor Swift is set to make history at the event. Earlier in the week, it was announced that she will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors, positioning her as the most awarded artist in the category.

Additionally, Madonna is leading the nominations for this year's awards. The coverage provides details on how audiences can watch the ceremony unfold.

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WTOP News - Washington DC (Washington DC, US) (US) Provides dateline, AP attribution, and specific details on Swift's inaugural Artist Director Honors.

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The MTV VMAs are here with Taylor Swift making history and Madonna leading the nods: How to watch

How the coverage differs

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