Taylor Swift wins inaugural VMA Artist Director Honour

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Taylor Swift received the inaugural Artist Director Honour at the MTV VMAs, becoming the most-awarded artist in the awards' history with 31 wins.

Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history on Sunday with 31 wins, surpassing Beyoncé. She received the inaugural Artist Director Honour, which recognizes her work directing music videos and contributions to visual storytelling. Swift premiered her self-directed video for 'Patient Zero', starring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.

How it is being reported

• Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMA history with 31 winsFrance 24 · 28 Sept, 03:07
• Taylor Swift celebrated with inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors at 2026 ceremonyNew York Post · 28 Sept, 02:37
• Inside Taylor Swift’s ‘special’ VMAs appearance ahead of ‘Patient Zero’ music video dropNew York Post · 27 Sept, 15:00

In this story: Taylor Swift · Beyoncé · MTV · Colin Farrell · Dakota Johnson

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