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Madonna to Open MTV Video Music Awards; Lisa, Raye to Also Perform
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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The award ceremony will take place on September 27 in Los Angeles.
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Madonna will return to the MTV VMAs after 23 years of absence; her last performance was with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
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Madonna is making her long-awaited return to the MTV Video Music Awards, with the pop icon set to open the 2026 ceremony in Los Angeles. She will perform songs from her new Confessions II album, giving fans a new VMA moment after her headline-making appearance at the awards show more than two decades ago. Madonna […]
The new edition of the MTV Video Music Awards will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
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