Madonna opens 2026 VMAs with first-time performers
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will feature Madonna as show opener and several artists making their VMAs performance debuts, including LISA, RAYE, Sienna Spiro, Shaboozey (with and without Gunna), and GENER8ION and Yung Lean, who will premiere "Storm II." Snoop Dogg will host the Sept. 27 broadcast on CBS and MTV, with Paramount+ streaming in the U.S. LISA will give the television debut of "SaWaDiKa" ahead of her Oct. 23 EP PRESS PLAY, while Shaboozey's "Cowgirl" recently climbed to No. 42 on the Hot 100, and additional performers will be announced next week.
Multiple artists will make VMAs performance debuts Sept. 27.
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The VMAs announced performers after recent nominations and chart moves. The show airs Sept. 27 on broadcast and streaming platforms. More performers and guests could be named before the telecast.
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