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After a 23-Year Absence, Madonna Kicks Off the VMAs Alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX
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After a 23-Year Absence, Madonna Kicks Off the VMAs Alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX

It had been 23 years since Madonna last graced the MTV VMAs stage, but she returned to open the show with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX performing "Confessions II" tracks, ultimately taking home seven trophies.

2026 VMAs Nominations: Madonna Leads With 11 Nods, Zero Black Artists in Video of the Year
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2026 VMAs Nominations: Madonna Leads With 11 Nods, Zero Black Artists in Video of the Year

The 42nd VMAs will take place September 27 in Los Angeles, with Madonna leading the pack at 11 nominations and Taylor Swift close behind with 9. But this year's Video of the Year category features zero Black artists, while country music's visibility keeps climbing.