Watch: Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at the MTV VMAs
Madonna and Taylor Swift were the major winners at the MTV Video Music Awards, with Madonna performing for the first time in two decades. Taylor Swift received the inaugural Artist Director Honor and the Video of the Year award.
Why it matters
The event highlights significant cultural milestones for two of the most influential figures in modern pop music.
Madonna performed at the awards show for the first time in more than 20 years, and took home a handful of awards including artist of the year.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift was awarded the first-ever Artist Director Honor and also scooped the night's top award, video of the year.
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