Taylor Swift won the video of the year award at the MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the most decorated artist in the show's history. The 36-year-old, previously tied with Beyonce on 30 VMA gongs, took home the night's top award for The Fate of Ophelia.
Swift's record-breaking night
Swift also received the first award for artist director and best direction for Opalite. She dedicated the artistic direction award to the "ultimate showgirl" Dolly Parton.
"I think we were all very lucky to share this planet with Dolly Parton for a time," Swift said.
New video debut and other winners
Swift debuted the music video for her new song Patient Zero during the show, which was hosted by Snoop Dogg. The video for the single – her first since marrying NFL star Travis Kelce – stars actors Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.
Madonna went into the night with the most nominations – 13 – and picked up artist of the year, best dance, best collaboration alongside Sabrina Carpenter for Bring Your Love, and best cinematography and best choreography – both for Confessions II – the film. Madonna also performed alongside Carpenter and Charli XCX, while British singer Raye took to the stage with a medley including I Will Overcome and Where Is My Husband.
Performances and honours
Other performances on the night included tributes to Parton and George Michael. British star PinkPantheress won best art direction alongside Sweden's Zara Larsson for Stateside.
BTS picked up best group and song of the year for Swim, Olivia Rodrigo's The Cure won best alternative, and Nirvana were honoured with the Video Vanguard award.
