For the awards, Swift wore a striking black-and-silver Tamara Ralph Fall 2026 Couture gown, featuring a draped silver sequined column skirt with a thigh-high slit. Her accessories included dangling diamond drop earrings by Leviev, a 4.56-carat natural diamond ring by Etho Maria, and the Forever Diamonds New York Royale Ring.
Swift made history at the event, surpassing Beyonce to become the most-awarded artist in the show's history.
During her acceptance speech, Swift also paid a heartfelt tribute to the late icon Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25 after a brief battle with cancer. 'Everything that happened in her life or her career, she channeled back into love and gratitude and appreciation for her fans,' Taylor said about Dolly.
At 68, Madonna continues to dominate award shows.
She won the Artist of the Year award for Confessions II: The Film. She also secured other accolades like Best Dance, Best Cinematography, Best Choreography, Best Long Form Video, and Best Album for Confessions II.
Madonna wore an oversized black silk blazer over a wine-red bustier bodysuit, high-waisted shorts, and thigh-high boots. Later, she changed into a black leather corset with spaghetti straps and matching leather shorts, accessorising with black fishnet tights, pumps, and $2.8 million in Leviev diamonds. Madonna shared the Best Collaboration award with Sabrina Carpenter for Bring Your Love.
he Best New Artist award went to Sienna Spiro, who graced the event in a retro-inspired champagne-hued gown with a deep neckline.
LISA won Best Pop for her song Dream, featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi, becoming tearful during her acceptance speech and telling the audience, 'All those late-night dreams brought me here today.'
Other genre-specific winners included Cardi B feat. Kehlani for Best Hip-Hop (Safe), Bruno Mars for Best R&B (I Just Might), Olivia Rodrigo for Best Alternative (the cure), Bad Bunny for Best Latin (NUEVAYoL), and Ella Langley for Best Country (Choosin Texas). (Agencies)