Coverage dated September 27, 2026 to September 28, 2026

Madonna’s chaotic onstage antics at MTV VMAs 2026 go viral as she gets confused about category, calls out A-lister and more

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The Queen of Pop kicked off the awards show with her first VMAs performance in more than two decades, alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.

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Sep 27, 2026
Madonna’s most iconic VMAs looks through the years
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Sep 27, 2026
2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift
Headline from CBS News ·
Sep 27, 2026Newest
Madonna’s chaotic onstage antics at MTV VMAs 2026 go viral as she gets confused about category, calls out A-lister and more
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CBS News
Madonna's at the MTV VMAs tonight. Here's what to know about this year's show. (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 27, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Madonna is up for 13 awards at the 2026 VMAs — the most of any nominee on MTV's biggest night.
New York Post
Madonna’s most iconic VMAs looks through the years (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 27, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The Queen of Pop has been making waves with her outfits at MTV's big night since the very first ceremony in 1984.
Forbes
2026 VMAs: Madonna, Lisa, Tyla Lead Full Performer, Presenter List (opens Forbes)
Published Sep 27, 2026
Forbes's feed description
Madonna opens the 2026 VMAs on Sept. 27, with LISA, RAYE and more performing plus Charli xcx and Tyla among presenters. Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" video premieres.
Forbes
Madonna Will Open The 2026 VMAs Tonight: How To Watch (opens Forbes)
Published Sep 27, 2026
Forbes's feed description
Paramount has confirmed Madonna will open the ceremony, marking her first live VMA appearance in over two decades.
New York Post
Madonna opens the VMAs 2026 in a slinky blazer and lace-up leather (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 27, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The pop icon shared the stage with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
The Hollywood Reporter
Madonna Opens 2026 VMAs With Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Sep 27, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
The pop icon performed "Bring Your Love" and "Danceteria Afterhours," kicking off the show in epic fashion.
Rolling Stone
Madonna Wins Artist of the Year at 2026 VMAs: ‘I Spent the Last Year-and-a-Half Finding Myself’ (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Sep 27, 2026
Rolling Stone's feed description
Later she won the VMA for Best Dance, inviting presenters Charli XCX and Troye Sivan to her side
CBS News
2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 27, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Madonna took the VMAs stage at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, her first time in over 20 years, announcing: "It's mother."
ABC News
Madonna returns to VMAs stage after 23 years with star-studded performance (opens ABC News)
Published Sep 27, 2026
ABC News's feed description
The music icon kicked off the night with a star-studded performance packed with surprise guests.
Fox News
Madonna dominates VMAs with Artist of the Year win after showstopping opening performance (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 28, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Madonna commanded attention at the MTV VMAs, winning seven awards and opening the show with star-studded performance.
Spin
VMAs: Madonna Rules, Taylor Makes History, Nirvana Gets Its Due (opens Spin)
Published Sep 28, 2026
Spin's feed description
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards offered some appropriately outsized moments during a Snoop Dogg-hosted ceremony at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater...
New York Post
Madonna’s chaotic onstage antics at MTV VMAs 2026 go viral as she gets confused about category, calls out A-lister and more (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 28, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The Queen of Pop kicked off the awards show with her first VMAs performance in more than two decades, alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.