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Entertainment · 28 September 2026

Taylor Swift wins MTV VMAs Video of the Year, dedicates award to Dolly Parton

Taylor Swift wins MTV VMAs Video of the Year, dedicates award to Dolly Parton

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Taylor Swift secured the main award for her song "The Fate of Ophelia" during the the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony. She also received the new Artist Director Honors, making her the most-awarded artist in VMAs history. Swift's victory was dedicated to Dolly Parton, who passed away last month at the age of 80.

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