Key Points
- Madonna scores a career-best 11 nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
- The ceremony airs live from Los Angeles on September 27 on CBS, MTV and Paramount+
The Latest:
MTV announced Madonna leads the 2026 VMA nominations with 11 nods, the highest tally of her career, according to Billboard.
Details:
- Top categories: She is nominated for Video of the Year and Artist of the Year for “Confessions II – The Film,” plus directing, cinematography and editing nods
- Collaboration: Madonna also earned Song of the Year and Best Collaboration nominations for “Bring Your Love” with Sabrina Carpenter
- Ceremony date: The show airs live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Strong field: Taylor Swift also leads this year’s nominations alongside Madonna, per Rolling Stone
What to Watch:
Winners will be announced at the VMA ceremony in late September.
