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Taylor Swift had a big night at the 2026 VMAs, winning Video of the Year for 'The Fate of Ophelia' and receiving the inaugural MTV VMAs Artist Director Honor, presented to her by Dakota Johnson, co-star of her 'Patient Zero' video. Accepting the Video of the Year award, Swift dedicated it to Dolly Parton, calling her 'the ultimate showgirl.' Her arrival, red-carpet look, and even who she sat next to during the ceremony drew extensive coverage.