Madonna To Open 2026 MTV VMAs With First Performance At Show In 23 Years
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- ABC News (Australia)seen 28 Sept, 13:20headline rewritten
Madonna beats Taylor Swift in MTV awards showdownMadonna beats Taylor Swift in MTV VMAs showdown
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Thu, 17 September 2026
8 reports- ANSA (Italy)12:48
Andranno in onda lunedì 28 settembre, ultimo album è Confessions II (Warner Records)
- iheart.com16:21first to report
The Queen of Pop last took the VMAs stage for her iconic 2003 performance with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott.
- iheart.com16:21
The Queen of Pop last took the VMAs stage for her iconic 2003 performance with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott.
- iheart.com16:21
The Queen of Pop last took the VMAs stage for her iconic 2003 performance with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott.
- iheart.com16:21
The Queen of Pop last took the VMAs stage for her iconic 2003 performance with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott.
- iheart.com16:21
The Queen of Pop last took the VMAs stage for her iconic 2003 performance with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott.
- iheart.com16:21
The Queen of Pop last took the VMAs stage for her iconic 2003 performance with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott.
- justjared.com17:57
Lisa and RAYE have joined the lineup of performers for the 2026 Video Music Awards! On Thursday (September 17), MTV revealed additional performers
Sun, 27 September 2026
5 reports- France Info (France)04:52
La chanteuse a sorti au début de l'été un nouvel album encensé par la critique et fait la course en tête des nominations pour les MTV Video Music Awards, qui se déroulent dimanche soir.
- iheart.com16:38
The 2026 MTV VMAs, hosted by Snoop Dogg, will air live from Los Angeles on Sunday. Madonna will open the show, marking her first VMA performance in 23 years. Taylor Swift will receive a new honor, and Nirvana will be awarded the Video Vanguard Award. Performances and tributes promise a memorab...
- iheart.com17:06
Madonna will open the 2026 MTV VMAs today, marking her first performance at the event in 23 years. The show airs live from Los Angeles and features Madonna, the night's leading nominee, with 11 nods. Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the VMAs will stream on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+.
- Google News - Top Stories19:48
Madonna set to perform at the 2026 VMAs today. Here's what to know and how to watch this year's MTV awards. CBS News How to watch CBS LA's MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet Special CBS News Here Are the Performers & Presenters for the 2026 VMAs billboard.com How to Watch the 2026 VMAs Online Without Cable for Free Rolling Stone Where to watch the VMAs, including channels, live streams, performers, and presenters Business Insider
- Google News - Top Stories23:05
Here Are All the 2026 MTV VMAs Winners: Full List Billboard 2026 MTV VMAs Best Moments: Taylor Swift's Record, Madonna Wins & More The Hollywood Reporter Recap: 2026 MTV Video Music Awards winners, performances, major moments NBC Los Angeles Madonna makes epic VMAs return with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet: The best, boldest and most 'wait, what?!' outfits, from Belmont Cameli's Canadian tuxedo to Sombr's sexy skunk...
Mon, 28 September 2026
29 reports- Google News - Top Stories03:07
2026 MTV VMAs highlights: Madonna’s big night, Taylor Swift’s record and a Dolly Parton tribute NBC News The Best Dressed Stars of the 2026 VMAs, According to 2 Fashion Experts TODAY.com Madonna dominates VMAs with Artist of the Year win after showstopping opening performance Fox News The best-dressed celebrities at the MTV VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift, Teyana Taylor and more Page Six Madonna wins 7 VMA awards. Why she went viral with Sabrina Carpenter Detroit Free Press
- 963kklz.com03:09
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards turned Los Angeles into one giant music celebration Sunday night, and Madonna made sure everyone remembered who was in charge. Held at the Peacock...
- El País (Spain)03:21
Swift ganó la estatuilla principal, vídeo del año, que le agradeció a la fallecida cantante de country, mientras que Madonna se llevó tres. En la gala actuaron Lisa, Raye, Shaboozey, Kacey Musgraves y Sienna Spiro, que ganó mejor artista revelación
- Google News - Top Stories03:25
MTV Video Music Awards: Taylor Swift Wins Video of the Year, Madonna Nabs Seven Trophies hollywoodreporter.com Taylor Swift's 2026 VMAs Beauty Look Has 2 Hidden "Showgirl" Details—See Them Up Close Who What Wear Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton AP News Taylor Swift makes VMAs history and dedicates award to Dolly Parton Reuters Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history Le Monde.fr
- Google News - Top Stories03:42
MTV Video Music Awards: Seven Things You Didn’t See on TV The Hollywood Reporter Snubs & Surprises at the 2026 VMAs Billboard Madonna dominates VMAs with Artist of the Year win after showstopping opening performance Fox News MTV VMAs 2026: full list of winners The Guardian Biggest VMAs moments, from Madonna's performance to Taylor Swift's new record USA Today
- ABC News (Australia)03:42edited after publishing
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Madonna beats Taylor Swift in MTV awards showdownMadonna emerges as the big winner at MTV's Video Music Awards, but Taylor Swift still broke records.
- ABC (Spain)04:33
Apenas unos meses después de su fastuosa boda con el astro del fútbol americano, Travis Kelce, la superestrella del pop estadounidense Taylor Swift hizo historia este domingo al convertirse en la artista más galardonada de los premios MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).La cantante de 36 años estaba empatada con Beyoncé en el número de estatuillas, con 30 cada una. Sin embargo, rompió el empate al recibir el primer premio de distinción al director artístico, que obtuvo por su trabajo detrás de cámara...
- Google News - Top Stories04:54
Snubs & Surprises at the 2026 VMAs Billboard Here Are All the 2026 MTV VMAs Winners: Full List Billboard 8 best beauty looks from the 2026 MTV VMAs Vogue Adria Madonna wins 7 VMAs — her first in 27 years. No one has ever made a comeback quite like this. Yahoo LIST: Who won each category at the MTV Video Music Awards kare11.com
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:20
ODRŽANA je dodjela MTV VMA nagrada za 2026.
- ANSA (Italy)06:13
In Italia la cerimonia sarà trasmessa stasera su MTV e su Comedy Central,poi su Paramount+
- BBC News World06:22
Taylor Swift, Madonna, and LISA were among the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday evening in downtown Los Angeles.
- El Pais English06:39
Swift won the top prize, video of the year, which she dedicated to the late country singer, while Madonna took home three awards. The gala featured performances by Lisa, Raye, Shaboozey, Kacey Musgraves and Sienna Spiro
- Google News - Top Stories07:40
Taylor Swift breaks record for most MTV VMAs as Madonna also wins bbc.com Taylor Swift Dedicates Her Historic VMA Win to Dolly Parton, ‘the Ultimate Showgirl’ ELLE Taylor Swift Becomes Most-Awarded Artist in MTV VMAs History TODAY.com Taylor Swift Dedicates Major VMAs Award to Unexpected Person While Making History instyle.com Taylor Swift broke Beyoncé's VMAs record, bringing home 3 new awards Yahoo
- Der Spiegel (Germany)08:21
Popsuperstar Madonna hat die diesjährigen VMAs in Los Angeles dominiert. Sie räumte die meisten Preise ab und sorgte mit ihrem Eröffnungsauftritt für Gesprächsstoff, allerdings nicht nur für positiven.
- Index.hr (Croatia)08:36
SABRINA Carpenter i Madonna osvojile su MTV nagradu za najbolju suradnju. Dio Sabrininog govora zahvale cenzuriran je u prijenosu uživo.
- Google News - Top Stories11:01
Biggest VMAs moments, from Madonna's performance to Taylor Swift's new record USA Today The VMAs: The One Night When MTV Pretends to be MTV rollingstone.com Snubs & Surprises at the 2026 VMAs Billboard MTV VMAs 2026: full list of winners The Guardian Madonna wins 7 VMAs — her first in 27 years. No one has ever made a comeback quite like this. Yahoo
- aol.com11:01
From Madonna's provocative opening performance to Taylor Swift making history, here are the biggest MTV VMAs moments in 2026.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)11:41
La serata di domenica 27 settembre, in cui si sono tenuti a Los Angels gli MTV Video Music Awards, ha incoronato come indiscussa protagonista Madonna, che ha portato a casa il titolo di “artista dell’anno”, insieme a ben altri sei titoli. La popstar, infatti, ha vinto anche nella categoria Best Dance, Best Cinematography, Best Album, […] L'articolo “Il vestito si alzò e mi rimase fuori una chiappa in diretta. Dietro le quinte il mio manager mi disse che la mia carriera era finita”: lo sfogo di...
- Google News - Top Stories11:52
Madonna’s ‘Danceteria’ Was One of the Great Moments in VMAs History Rolling Stone 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet: The best, boldest and most 'wait, what?!' outfits, from Belmont Cameli's Canadian tuxedo to Taylor Swift's stunning sparkles yahoo.com MTV Video Music Awards Scores Big For CBS deadline.com 11 of the best and worst looks from the 2026 VMAs Business Insider The VMAs: The One Night When MTV Pretends to be MTV Rolling Stone
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:07
Swift wins Video of the Year, 2 other awards, taking career total to record 33 VMAs
- iheart.com20:18
Travis Kelce, Ariana Grande, Katseye, Harry Styles and more missed the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27. Here's why each star was a no-show.
- iheart.com20:18
Travis Kelce, Ariana Grande, Katseye, Harry Styles and more missed the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27. Here's why each star was a no-show.
- iheart.com20:18
Travis Kelce, Ariana Grande, Katseye, Harry Styles and more missed the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27. Here's why each star was a no-show.
- iheart.com20:18
Travis Kelce, Ariana Grande, Katseye, Harry Styles and more missed the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27. Here's why each star was a no-show.
- iheart.com20:18
Travis Kelce, Ariana Grande, Katseye, Harry Styles and more missed the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27. Here's why each star was a no-show.
- iheart.com20:18
Travis Kelce, Ariana Grande, Katseye, Harry Styles and more missed the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27. Here's why each star was a no-show.
- iheart.com20:18
Travis Kelce, Ariana Grande, Katseye, Harry Styles and more missed the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27. Here's why each star was a no-show.
- Google News - Top Stories22:00
CBS, MTV 2026 VMAs Ratings: 8.4 Million Viewers, Up 51% From Last Year Variety 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet: The best, boldest and most 'wait, what?!' outfits, from Belmont Cameli's Canadian tuxedo to Taylor Swift's stunning sparkles Yahoo 11 of the best and worst looks from the 2026 VMAs Business Insider Here Are All the 2026 MTV VMAs Winners: Full List Billboard Madonna’s ‘Danceteria’ Was One of the Great Moments in VMAs History Rolling Stone
- Google News - Top Stories22:03
TV Ratings: VMAs Hit 11-Year High With Madonna, Taylor Swift Front and Center The Hollywood Reporter CBS, MTV 2026 VMAs Ratings: 8.4 Million Viewers, Up 51% From Last Year Variety Madonna Dominates the 2026 MTV VMAs With a Huge Night of Wins Yahoo 11 of the best and worst looks from the 2026 VMAs Business Insider Madonna dominates VMAs with Artist of the Year win after showstopping opening performance Fox News
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- Index.hr (Croatia)07:28
NAKON zbunjujućeg nastupa na MTV VMA, Madonna je objavila bizaran video iz kreveta s Charli XCX i Juliom Garner.
Wed, 30 September 2026
2 reports- indiatimes.com07:17
Minimalist jewellery is making a statement on the red carpet again, with celebrities choosing refined pieces that add character without overwhelming their looks. From RAYE’s Angara jewellery at the 2026 MTV VMAs to Taylor Swift’s layered diamonds, these looks show how subtle jewellery can still command attention.
- themaneater.com14:32
The 2026 VMAS featured Madonna, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, but produced no memorable moments