Madonna's at the MTV VMAs tonight. Here's what to know about this year's show.
Madonna is up for 13 awards at the 2026 VMAs — the most of any nominee on MTV's biggest night.
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) will take place tonight at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, marking Madonna's first appearance at the awards show in over two decades. The event will also honor Taylor Swift with the VMAs' first-ever Artist Director Honors, recognizing her contributions to music video storytelling.
With 13 awards up for grabs, Madonna enters the night with the most nominations, seeking to break the 30 Moon Person record previously shared with Beyoncé. Other notable performers include Kacey Musgraves, who will pay tribute to Dolly Parton, and Nirvana, who will receive the Video Vanguard Award. The VMAs kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. PT, on CBS and MTV, available to stream on Paramount+.
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