Madonna Leads 2026 MTV VMA Nominations

Madonna leads the 2026 MTV VMA nominations with 11 nods, followed by Taylor Swift with nine as major global music stars compete for awards.

Madonna Leads 2026 MTV VMA Nominations Ahead of Taylor Swift

golden | 19/08/2026

Madonna Leads 2026 MTV VMA Nominations Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations with 11, while Taylor Swift follows with nine. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each received seven nominations. The 2026 VMAs are scheduled for September 27, with the ceremony set to air live from Los Angeles.