Madonna has dominated the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, securing a leading 11 nods, as reported by multiple sources. The Queen of Pop is up for top honors including video of the year, artist of the year, and song of the year. According to CBS News, if Madonna sweeps all her categories, she will tie Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most-awarded musician in VMA history.
Key Takeaways
Madonna received the most nominations for this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), totaling 11. She is followed closely by Taylor Swift who has nine nods. The VMAs will be broadcast live from Los Angeles on September 27, with fan voting open until September 25.
- Madonna leads VMA nominations with 11
- Taylor Swift follows with nine nominations
- Awards ceremony to air live on CBS and MTV
- Fan voting ends September 25
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madonna's Vma Nominations | Broad Agreement | 11 nominations including video of the year, artist of the year, and song of the year. | |
| Taylor Swift's Vma Nominations | Broad Agreement | 9 nominations including video of the year and best pop. | |
| Vma Broadcast Details | Broad Agreement | Live on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+ from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 27. |
Madonna's Vma Nominations
Broad Agreement11 nominations including video of the year, artist of the year, and song of the year.
Taylor Swift's Vma Nominations
Broad Agreement9 nominations including video of the year and best pop.
Vma Broadcast Details
Broad AgreementLive on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+ from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 27.
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Following closely behind Madonna, Taylor Swift earned nine nominations across various categories such as video of the year and best pop. As reported by CBS News, if Swift wins even one award this year, she will become the most awarded artist in VMA history with a total of 31 wins.
The awards ceremony is set to be broadcast live on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+ from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 27. According to CBS News, fan voting for 13 categories began online Tuesday and will close at 6 p.m. Eastern Time on September 25.
Other notable nominees include Ariana Grande with seven nominations as well as Bruno Mars, PinkPantheress, and Zara Larsson each receiving five nods. The show features a diverse range of first-time nominees such as GENER8ION, Yung Lean, CORTIS, and Stella Lefty. CBS News highlights that the best dance category is returning after a seven-year hiatus.
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