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  "title": "Taylor Swift sets new record at MTV VMAs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/taylor-swift-sets-new-record-at-mtv-vmas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:34:19.000Z",
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  "account": "Taylor Swift claimed the top spot at the MTV VMAs by surpassing Beyoncé's record with 30 Moonman statuettes, after securing the inaugural Artist Director Honours. Swift also won Video of the Year, dedicating her win to country legend Dolly Parton and praising her storytelling. The singer debuted the video for her new single \"Patient Zero,\" which features Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson. Despite her victory in several categories, Swift fell short in others, with Madonna winning Artist of the Year. Madonna reminisced about her past struggles at the first MTV award show, where her manager scolded her, claiming her career was over. Madonna opened the show with her first performance since that incident, singing \"Bring Your Love\" with Sabrina Carpenter. Grunge band Nirvana received the Video Vanguard award, marking the first time a group has won this honor in over 20 years.",
  "summary": "Swift used the occasion to premiere the video for her new single \"Patient Zero,\" starring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson. In the track, Swift warns a woman about her partner, with whom the singer had a toxic relationship. The post Taylor Swift sets new record at MTV VMAs appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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        "title": "Taylor Swift Becomes Most-Awarded Artist in MTV VMAs History",
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        "title": "Taylor Swift becomes most awarded artist in MTV VMAs history",
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        "title": "Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history",
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        "published": "2026-09-28T06:47:58.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "In the news today: six officers honoured, Quebec vote nears, Swift makes VMA history",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/in-the-news-today-six-officers-honoured-quebec-vote-nears-swift-makes",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:15:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Taylor Swift breaks Beyoncé’s MTV VMAs record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/taylor-swift-breaks-beyonces-mtv-vmas-record",
        "published": "2026-09-28T10:35:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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