{
  "id": 1727522,
  "title": "Madonna tops Taylor Swift in nominations for MTV's Video Music Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/madonna-tops-taylor-swift-in-nominations-for-mtvs-video-music-awards",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T14:25:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435394/madonna-tops-taylor-swift-in-nominations-for-mtvs-video-music-awards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles saw Madonna emerge as the frontrunner in nominations for MTV's Video Music Awards on Tuesday, marking four decades since the event revolutionized pop culture. Madonna clinched 11 nominations, including a video of the year nod for \"Confessions II - The Film\", surpassing Taylor Swift's nine nominations for her single \"The Fate of Ophelia\". Both artists have previously won VMAs, with Madonna's inaugural win coming in 1986 for the Video Vanguard Award and Swift securing one in 1987 for \"Papa Don't Preach\". Madonna's performance at the inaugural VMAs in 1984, dressed as a bride, remains one of the show's most iconic moments. Swift, tied with Beyonce for the most lifetime VMA wins at 30, now competes against pop icon Madonna. Other nominees include Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter, each with seven nominations. Fans can vote online in 13 categories, with winners announced on September 27 via a live broadcast on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES: Pop music veteran Madonna scored the most nominations for MTV’s Video Music Awards on Tuesday, four decades after the “Material Girl” singer put the event on the cultural map with a headline-making performance. Madonna earned 11 nominations for next month’s VMA ceremony, including nods for video of the year with “Confessions II - The Film“ and for artist of the year. That eclipsed…",
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}