2026 MTV Video Music Awards Draw Music Stars to Peacock Theater as Snoop Dogg Hosts

Q: Which reality star spilled their ultimate red-carpet secrets before Madonna and Taylor Swift made VMA history?

It was Brandy Ledford. The former “Baywatch: Hawaii” star shared her red-carpet and beauty secrets with Fox News Digital ahead of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where Madonna and Taylor Swift were among the night’s biggest storylines. Ledford, 57, said her youthful look comes down to “two Bs: Botox and bleach,” while also stressing strength training, skincare, hydration, sobriety and inner wellness. Her comments came before Madonna and Swift made VMA history in Los Angeles. Madonna entered the night as the top nominee and returned to the VMA stage for her first live performance there in more than two decades, while Taylor Swift was set to receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors, a milestone that further cemented her place in VMA history.

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 24

Peacock Theater hosted the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, bringing together many of music's biggest stars for the annual ceremony.
Snoop Dogg served as host of the show, which centers on honoring music videos and the artists behind them.
The VMAs recognize creativity and direction in music videos while highlighting broader achievements in the medium.
Red-carpet arrivals were a major part of the night, with celebrities showcasing their looks ahead of the ceremony.