The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards took place last night (Sunday, September 27) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the ceremony saw Taylor Swift become the most-awarded artist in VMA history, winning Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia” and receiving the inaugural Artist Director Honors.
Madonna's big night and historic performance
Pop icon Madonna was the night's biggest individual winner, taking home seven awards, including Artist of the Year and Best Album for Confessions II. She also opened the show with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, marking her first VMA performance in 23 years.
Beyond the trophies, the red carpet proved as memorable as the main stage, with bold fashion statements and standout star power. Charli XCX wore a daring crop top, Lisa Rinna turned heads in a white dress, and US actress Dakota Johnson opted for a nude gown.
Red carpet highlights
Here are the hottest looks from the night:
- Charli XCX – the British singer stunned in a sheer crop top and skirt.
- Dakota Johnson – the US actress looked fabulous in a sequinned nude number.
- Taylor Swift – the singer was glamorous in a floor-length dress with a sheer panel.
- Bebe Rexha – the US singer put on a stunning display in a sheer corset number.
- Paris and Nicky Hilton – the stylish sisters matched in silver ensembles.
- Lisa Rinna – the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star put on a cheeky display in a white gown.
- Teyana Taylor – the singer and actress looked stylish in a plunging black see-through dress.
- Halle Bailey – the actress and singer shimmered in a silver, sequinned number.
- PinkPantheress – the UK songstress was pretty in polka dots.
- LISA – the rapper and singer looked seriously stylish in leather.
- Tyla – the South African singer and songwriter showed off her figure in a matching snakeskin print bra and skirt.
- Sabrina Carpenter – the pop star performed at the awards in a racy get-up.
