Madonna will perform at 2026 MTV VMAs
Madonna will open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards live from Los Angeles, performing material from her new Confessions II album, which reached No. 1 in the United States and earned her 11 VMA nominations — the most she has ever received in a single year. It is her first VMAs performance since the controversial 2003 set in which she kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Jennifer Lopez said she was asked to join the 2003 performance but could not because filming commitments for Shall We Dance prevented her participation. Snoop Dogg will host and Spotify is the official audio streaming partner.
Madonna will open the 2026 VMAs performing Confessions II material.
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Madonna has not performed at the VMAs since 2003. She now returns to perform Confessions II at the 2026 ceremony. The broadcast may generate further streaming content and media coverage.
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