WorldPingMadonna, who heads into the VMAS with a leading 11 nominations, will open the 2026 awards shindig, her first live performance at the show in 23 years.
The Queen of Pop is coming off the release of her well-received album Confessions II, which debuted at No.
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Madonna To Open 2026 VMAs, Her First Live Performance At Show In 23 Years
Madonna to Open MTV Video Music Awards With First Show Performance in 23 Years
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WorldPingMadonna is set to open the MTV Video Music Awards with her first live performance at the show in 23 years. The pop star last graced the VMA stage as a performer with her iconic 2003 appearance with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
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