Madonna Announced as Opening Performer for 2026 VMAs
Madonna’s return follows 11 nominations for Confessions II and extends her record as the artist who has opened the VMAs most often.
- On Sept 27th, Madonna will open the MTV Video Music Awards at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, marking her first live performance at the show in 23 years.
- The performance follows the release of her latest album Confessions, which secured the artist a leading 11 nominations at this year's ceremony, including Video of the Year.
- With 19 career wins, the singer has a storied history with the event, including her 1984 Like a Virgin debut and the 2003 opening performance alongside Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
- Snoop Dogg will host the show, which is produced by Gunpowder and Sky and will see Nirvana accept the Video Vanguard Award.
- Airing two weeks before first-round voting for the 68th Grammy Awards, the show positions the artist for potential recognition in dance and electronic categories.
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Madonna will open the MTV VMAs 2026 after 23 years of her iconic 2003 performance.Leader with 11 nominations, highlighting video of the year and artist of the year.Taylor Swift, with nine candidacies, and Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande, with seven each, will compete in major categories.Snoop Dogg will host.
Madonna Will Open the MTV Video Music Awards for the First Time in 23 Years in Support of Her 11 Nominations for "Confessions II"
Madonna is making a splash. She’s going to open the MTV Video Music Awards for the first time in 23 years. You can only imagine what she’ll do to support her hit dance album, “Confessions II.” She has 11 nominations that night, and she’ll probably win most of them, don’t cha think? They’re not going […]
Madonna to Perform at VMAs for First Time in 23 Years
Madonna has been present at the MTV Video Music Awards in some form or fashion since she performed “Like a Virgin” at the very first show in 1984. Generations of new pop starlets have referenced her most iconic looks on the red carpet, or paid homage to her infamous Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera kisses on stage. When the VMAs return on Sunday, Sept. 27, Madonna will take centerstage for her first performance at the show in 23 years. Th…
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