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Part of situation: 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations and results (6 clusters)

Madonna to open 2026 MTV VMAs after 23-year absence

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Madonna is set to open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in Los Angeles, marking her first live performance at the ceremony in 23 years. The announcement, confirmed by MTV and CBS, highlights her return to the stage following her 2003 performance alongside Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

The 68-year-old singer leads the 2026 nominations with 11 nods, a personal record. Her nominations include Video of the Year for ‘Confessions II – The Film’, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year for ‘Bring Your Love’, a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter. This comeback follows the release of her latest album, ‘Confessions II’.

Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the ceremony is scheduled to take place on September 27, 2026, at the Peacock Theater. The event will be broadcast live on CBS and MTV, with streaming available via Paramount+ in the United States.

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CBS · Los Angeles · MTV · MTV VMAs · MTV Video Music Awards · Madonna · Nirvana · Sabrina Carpenter · Snoop Dogg · Spotify

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Madonna inaugurará los MTV VMAs 2026 con su primer show en 23 años [noticias31.com.do]
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Nach Britney-Spears-Kuss: Madonna kehrt auf die VMA-Bühne zurück [www.rtl.de]
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Madonna to Open 2026 MTV VMAs in First Performance at the Show in 23 Years [creebhills.com]
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Madonna Is Back: Queen of Pop to Open 2026 MTV VMAs [kiss951.com]
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Madonna Is Returning to the VMAs Stage After 23 Years [gayety.com]
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Madonna Set to Open 2026 VMAs With Special Performance [olorisupergal.com]
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