Madonna to Perform at MTV VMAs for First Time in 23 Years
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Madonna will return to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards for the first time in 23 years, following the release of her new album Confessions II.
- She leads this year’s nominations with 11, the most of any artist, followed by Taylor Swift with nine and Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande with seven each.
- The 2026 MTV VMAs, hosted by Snoop Dogg, will air live from Los Angeles on September 27, marking the show's return to the city for the first time since 2017.
- Madonna has won 19 MTV VMA awards throughout her career, including major categories like video of the year, artist of the year, and song of the year.
- The ceremony is produced by Gunpowder & Sky with a team of producers and executive producers, including Van Toffler, Jesse Ignjatovic, and Snoop Dogg as both host and executive producer.
