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Biggest Shocks of the Night
Billboard • • general
Key Points:
- Madonna won the best long-form video award for "Confessions II — The Film," marking a significant milestone in her VMA career as she was also the first winner in this category in 1991.
- BTS secured three wins, highlighting their successful comeback year and meeting expectations.
- Madonna made a notable return by opening the show for the first time in 23 years, setting a new VMA record as the artist to open the show five times.
- Tributes were paid to legendary artists with Kacey Musgraves honoring Dolly Parton, a group tribute to George Michael, and Nirvana receiving the Video Vanguard Award.
- Taylor Swift was recognized with the inaugural VMA Artist Director honors and premiered the music video for her new single, "Patient Zero," during the event hosted by Snoop Dogg.
