Taylor Swift to Unveil ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video at VMAs This Sunday

Taylor Swift to debut 'Patient Zero' music video at VMAs. New album deluxe version drops Friday.

September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Taylor Swift is set to unveil the music video for her track ‘Patient Zero’ during the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday.

The singer revealed the single earlier in the week, expressing on social media that she has been eagerly awaiting the release of the new song, which will drop on Friday. Alongside the single, a deluxe edition of her latest album, titled ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,’ featuring four additional tracks, will also be released on the same day.

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A sneak peek of the music video was shown exclusively on ‘CBS Mornings’ on Thursday. The VMAs will mark a significant moment for Swift as she is set to receive the first-ever Artist Director Honors, a new award recognizing artists who have pushed the boundaries of music video production and enhanced visual storytelling. With 11 nominations, she is poised to become the most-awarded artist in VMAs history, surpassing the previous tie with Beyoncé. The event will air on CBS and MTV starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 27, and will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.

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