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Taylor Swift becomes most awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history, dedicates win to Dolly Parton

Taylor Swift has set a new record as the most decorated artist in MTV Video Music Awards history, winning the Video of the Year award and dedicating it to the late Dolly Parton. The ceremony also saw major wins for artists including Madonna, BTS, and Ariana Grande.

Taylor Swift has become the most decorated artist in MTV Video Music Awards history, surpassing the record she previously shared with Beyoncé. During the ceremony in Los Angeles, Swift received an award recognizing her contributions to visual storytelling through music video direction. She noted her involvement in approximately sixty videos, emphasizing the importance of fan support over her twenty-year career. Additionally, she secured the top honor of Video of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia, dedicating the award to the late Dolly Parton. Swift also debuted her new music video for Patient Zero, featuring actors Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.

The event also highlighted several other notable winners, including Madonna, who claimed multiple awards such as Artist of the Year and Best Album. Collaborating with Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna also earned the prize for Best Collaboration. Meanwhile, BTS received honors for Best Song and Best Group, and Ariana Grande was recognized for the Best Summer Hit. The ceremony served as a significant night for musical achievement, marking further milestones for established pop icons in the industry.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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