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Taylor Swift Premieres ‘Patient Zero’ Video, Sets VMA Record

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Taylor Swift premiered her self-directed music video for “Patient Zero,” starring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson, at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, according to France24. At the ceremony, Swift received the inaugural Artist Director Honors and became the most-awarded artist in VMA history, surpassing Beyoncé with 31 awards. Swift said she has written and directed 18 music videos.

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