Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Summary
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) with 11 nominations, including top categories like video, artist, and song of the year. The live show will air on September 27 from Los Angeles and features many returning and first-time nominees across various music genres.Key Facts
- Madonna has 11 nominations this year and has been nominated in every decade of her career.
- She has won 19 MTV VMAs and was the first solo female artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award in 1986.
- Taylor Swift follows with nine nominations and could become the most-awarded artist in VMA history if she wins this year.
- Other multiple nominees include Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, PinkPantheress, and Zara Larsson.
- The show will be broadcast live on CBS, MTV, and streaming on Paramount+ on September 27.
- There are 26 first-time nominees this year, including GENER8ION, Yung Lean, K-pop band CORTIS, and Stella Lefty.
- The Best Dance category is returning after seven years, with nominees like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Harry Styles.
- Fans can vote online in 13 categories until September 25, with voting for Best New Artist open during the show.
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