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Madonna, Taylor Swift lead 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Madonna and Taylor Swift are among the top nominees, with Madonna receiving the most nominations at 11. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 27.
Fans can vote for their favorite video. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 27. Madonna and Taylor Swift are among the top nominees, with Madonna receiving the most nominations at 11. Swift has nine nominations and could become the most-awarded artist in VMA history if she wins one more.
Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter also have multiple nominations, with seven each. The ceremony will feature various awards, including Video and Artist of the Year.
Further details about the nominees and the awards ceremony are available from the source, including the history of past winners and the voting process.
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Category: News Published: August 18, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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