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BackMadonna and Taylor Swift accept awards together 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Ceremony Highlights
Madonna and Taylor Swift accept awards together 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Ceremony Highlights
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Madonna and Taylor Swift accept awards together 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Ceremony Highlights

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  • On September 27, 2026, Madonna and Taylor Swift attended the MTV Video Music Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
  • Madonna won the Artist of the Year Award, and Taylor Swift won the first Artist Director Honor Award and the Best Music Video of the Year Award, and paid tribute to the late country music queen Dolly Parton.
  • The MV for Taylor Swift's new song "Patient Zero" was premiered at the ceremony, and Madonna emphasized that dancing is a lifelong career.

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The MTV Video Music Awards are an important annual music awards ceremony that recognizes outstanding music videos and artist achievements.

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[Reporter Chen Huiling/Comprehensive Report] 68-year-old Madonna and 36-year-old Taylor Swift are in the same frame! On the evening of September 27th, U.S. time, two generations of pop music queens gathered at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards being held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Madonna has already won awards such as Artist of the Year, and Taylor Swift has won the first-ever "Artist Director Honorary Award." She happily received the award from her friend Dakota Johnson, the heroine of her new song "Patient Zero" MV, and premiered the MV at the ceremony.

Taylor Swift (left) and Madonna both won awards at the MTV Music Awards. (Photo taken from IG)

When Taylor accepted the award, she happily said: "I want to thank MTV for providing such a platform for music videos a long time ago. I started involved in the production and performance of music videos 20 years ago. So far, I have participated in the production of about 60 music videos, 18 of which were written and directed by me myself. I really enjoy writing and directing music videos." She also thanked fans for their support, "It is because you really care about our work that it makes all this meaningful."

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In addition, Taylor Swift also won the Best Music Video of the Year Award for "The Fate of Ophelia". When accepting the award, she stated that she would dedicate this award to the queen of country music, Dolly Parton, who passed away a while ago. She praised her predecessor for her vivid and rich narrative skills. When listening to her songs, it feels like you are watching "the most wonderful music video you have ever seen in your life."

A tribute to Dolly Parton was arranged at the MTV Music Awards. (Photo taken from IG)

Madonna was nominated for 13 awards at this year's MTV Music Awards, leading all singers. She has now won Artist of the Year, and won the Best Chorus Award with Sabrina Carpenter. She also won the Best Dance Music Video Award. In her speech, she was moved and said that dancing is a lifelong thing, and life and community can be found on the dance floor.

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  • Taylor Swift will release a new album including "Patient Zero" in the next few months

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  • Will Madonna continue to be involved in future music productions or tours?
  • What is the complete content and meaning of the lyrics of Taylor Swift's new song "Patient Zero"?
  • Will Dolly Parton's posthumous or commemorative album be released soon?

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