Taylor Swift won Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards for “The Fate of Ophelia,” the lead single from her 2025 album “The Life of a Showgirl.” According to reporting from tribune.bg, Swift used her acceptance speech to honor late country legend Dolly Parton, who passed away in August at the age of 80. Swift called Parton “the ultimate showgirl” and told the audience they were fortunate to share the planet with her.
Taylor Swift Breaks VMA Records in Los Angeles
The win for “The Fate of Ophelia” marked one of three trophies Swift collected during the ceremony in Los Angeles, hosted by Snoop Dog. Tribune.bg reports that Swift also received the first-ever MTV VMA Artist Director Honors for her contributions as a music video director, alongside the best direction award for “Opalite.” These additions bring Swift’s career total to 33 VMA wins, setting a record for the most in the ceremony’s history.
Madonna Dominates the 2025 Ceremony
Despite Swift’s record-setting night, Madonna emerged as the event’s biggest winner with seven total awards. Tribune.bg notes her victories included artist of the year and best dance video for “Confessions II – The Film.” Madonna opened the show with a performance of “Bring Your Love” alongside Sabrina Carpenter—a collaboration that later won best collaboration—and also performed “Danceteria Afterhours” with Charli XCX, marking her first VMA performance in 23 years.
Additional Winners and Tribute Performances
Other notable winners included Lisa from Blackpink, who took home best pop video for her solo track “Dream,” and British singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro, named best new artist, as reported by tribune.bg. The evening also featured a tribute to Dolly Parton, with Kacey Musgraves performing the classic ballad “I Will Always Love You.” Fan voting determined several of the night’s leading categories.
Taylor Swift holds record for most lifetime VMA awards
Taylor Swift’s three wins at the ceremony brought her lifetime VMA total to 33 awards, the most in the history of the event, according to tribune.bg reporting.
Who won Video of the Year at the VMAs?
Who won Video of the Year at the VMAs?
Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia” from her 2025 album “The Life of a Showgirl,” as reported by tribune.bg.
How many total awards did Madonna win?
Madonna won seven awards at the ceremony, including artist of the year and best dance video for “Confessions II – The Film,” according to tribune.bg.
Who hosted the event?
Snoop Dog hosted the awards ceremony in Los Angeles, which featured fan-voted categories and a tribute to the late Dolly Parton performed by Kacey Musgraves, per tribune.bg.
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