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Lisa, Shaboozey, Gunna Join 2026 VMAs Performers Lineup

Raye, Gener8tion, Yung Lean, and more join awards show lineup

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will feature performances from Lisa, Shaboozey, Raye, Gener8ion, Gunna, Sienna Spiro, and Yung Lean. Madonna will return as the show opener for the first time in 23 years. Snoop Dogg will host the event, which will air live from Los Angeles on September 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Lisa will perform her new single "SaWaDiKa" from her upcoming EP "PRESS PLAY," and has been nominated for four awards, making her the most-nominated K-pop solo artist in VMAs history.

Raye will debut her hit song "Where Is My Husband!" which was nominated for Song of the Year. Gener8ion and Yung Lean will premiere their 2026 single "STORM II" and are nominated for Video of the Year, Best Direction, and Best Choreography. Shaboozey will perform "Cowgirl" alongside Gunna for the first broadcast performance of their collaboration.

Sienna Spiro will debut her song from her album "Visitor" and is up for Best New Artist. Fan voting is now open for 13 categories through September 25, except for Best New Artist.

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