Madonna is the most-nominated artist at this year's VMAs. No one has ever made a comeback quite like this.

It's been 23 years since Madonna performed at the MTV Video Music Awards. It's been 27 years since she actually won a VMA.

Madonna to Open 2026 VMAs

It will be the icon's record-breaking fifth time opening the show that made her a star.

Madonna to Open 2026 MTV VMAs with First Performance on Show in 23 Years

Pop icon Madonna will open the 2026 MTV VMAs with her first live performance at the show in 23 years, as she enters the night ...

Madonna to perform at VMAs for first time since controversial 2003 kiss with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera

Madonna will perform at the VMAs for the first time since her controversial 2003 kiss with Britney Spears and Christina ...
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Madonna is opening the VMAs & here’s some of her most iconic show moments

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Madonna Is Turning the 2026 VMAs Into Danceteria

There’s a whole new crop of pop girlies to smooch, so it makes perfect sense that Madonna will be performing at MTV’s Video Music Awards for the first time in 23 years. Just kidding — it’s because ...

Madonna To Open 2026 VMAs, Her First Live Performance At Show In 23 Years

Madonna, who heads into the VMAS with a leading 11 nominations, will open the 2026 awards shindig, her first live performance ...