The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are here, and the music industry’s biggest starts are jockeying for awards.
\n\nThe ceremony is taking place at the Peacock Theater in L.A., and Snoop Dogg is the host for the night.
\n\nOutside of the normal nominations, it was announced in advance that Nirvana will receive the Michael Jackson video vanguard award, and Taylor Swift will get the first artist director honors.
\n\nRead below to see the full winners list and nominees, updating live.
\n\nARTIST OF THE YEARMadonna – Warner RecordsAriana Grande – Republic RecordsBruno Mars – Atlantic RecordsMorgan Wallen – Big Loud/Mercury RecordsSabrina Carpenter – IslandTaylor Swift – Republic Records
\n\nMadonna & Sabrina Carpenter – “Bring Your Love” – Warner RecordsClipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, Malice – “Chains & Whips” – Roc Nation DistributionFrench Montana x Max B – “Ever Since U Left Me” – Coke Boys RecordsPinkPantheress – “Stateside + Zara Larsson” – Warner Records UK/Atlantic RecordsShakira & Burna Boy – “Dai Dai” – Sony Music US LatinTeyana Taylor & Lucky Daye – “Hard Part” – Def Jam Recordings
\n\nBEST POPLisa – “Dream” ft. Kentaro Sakaguchi – Lloud Co./RCA RecordsAriana Grande – “Hate That I Made You Love Me” – Republic RecordsCharli…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/