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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Maria Sherman

When are the VMAs 2026 – and who has been nominated?

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  • Taylor Swift will receive the first Artist Director Honors at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, , establishing her as the most decorated performer in the event's history.
  • The ceremony will be hosted by Snoop Dogg at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, 27 September , broadcasting live on CBS at 7:30p.m. Eastern and 4:30p.m. Pacific. It will also simulcast on MTV and be available to stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.
  • Madonna leads this year's nominations with 11 nods, including video, artist and song of the year.
  • Taylor Swift follows Madonna with nine nominations, while Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter scored seven nods each.
  • Nirvana is set to receive the 2026 Video Vanguard Award, with previous recipients including Shakira, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, and Madonna.

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Taylor Swift set to become most awarded artist in MTV VMAs history with inaugural honor

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