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Taylor Swift and Madonna steal the show at 2026 MTV VMAs

Original: Taylor Swift turned up, Madonna let loose and everybody smoked: The 2026 MTV VMAs, from every angle

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards drew attention for surprise appearances and loosened-up moments. Taylor Swift attended, Madonna let loose on stage, and cigarette moments among attendees became a talking point, according to a recap of the ceremony. The event delivered several headline-worthy celebrity interactions from every angle.

Why now: The VMAs' star-studded surprises, especially Swift's appearance and Madonna's turn, are generating entertainment buzz.

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• Taylor Swift turned up, Madonna let loose and everybody smoked: The 2026 MTV VMAs, from every angle · Yahoo
• Taylor Swift turned up, Madonna let loose and everybody smoked: The 2026 MTV VMAs, from every angle · yahoo.com

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