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VMAs producer Van Toffler addressed our burning questions, from the lack of a Nirvana performance to how Seth Rogen ended up onstage with Madonna
Madonna opened the 2026 MTV VMAs with a performance of 'Danceteria' and 'Bring Your Love,' and it was one of the greatest moments in VMAs history
Madonna led the VMAs with 13 nominations and this was her second win after Best Collaboration for 'Bring Your Love'
Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Sombr, Julia Garner, Debi Mazar, Seth Rogen, Andrew Watt, and more joined Madonna onstage to open the VMAs
See the full list of 2026 MTV Video Music Awards winners here
Madonna and Charli XCX guide us through club lore on their new single, a reworked rendition of the acclaimed 'Confessions II' track 'Danceteria'
Troye Sivan has released 'Party', a Madonna-sampling ode to the dance floor featuring his siblings and a special appearance from Sir Ian McKellen
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will open with the first VMAs performance from Madonna in 23 years
Madonna earned 11 nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. After more than 40 years, the Queen of Pop is still the Queen of the VMAs.
Madonna and Taylor Swift lead all nominees this year for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, which will air in September
