Madonna tops Taylor Swift in nominations for MTV’s Video Music Awards
Iconic pop star is up for video of the year for her "Confessions II — The Film."
Los Angeles – Decades after Madonna's groundbreaking performance at the first Video Music Awards (VMAs) in 1984, the "Material Girl" singer has once again topped the nominations for the prestigious MTV event. This year, Madonna has earned 11 nominations for the upcoming ceremony, cementing her status as a pop music legend. Among her nominations is the highly coveted Video of the Year for her latest music video "Confessions II — The Film," and the Artist of the Year award.
Taylor Swift, the country-pop crossover sensation, narrowly trails Madonna with nine nominations, including a Video of the Year contender for her track "The Fate of Ophelia."
Both artists share a rich history of VMA success. Madonna clinched her first Video Vanguard Award in 1986 and has since amassed a total of 20 VMAs in her illustrious career. Her 1984 performance, clad in a wedding gown and rolling on the floor during "Like a Virgin," remains an iconic moment in VMA history. Swift, meanwhile, is tied with Beyonce as the highest-earning VMA winner with 30 lifetime accolades, including a Video of the Year win for "Bad Blood" in 2014.
Other notable VMA nominees this year include Ariana Grande, who bagged seven nominations, and Sabrina Carpenter, also receiving seven nominations. Fans have the opportunity to vote online in 13 categories, and the winners will be announced on September 27 at the ceremony, which will air live on CBS and MTV and stream on Paramount+.
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