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Madonna leads nominees at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles

Stars arrive for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet livestream on Sunday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Two women walk on a red carpet through a garden towards a decorative archway.
File photo Two women walk on a red carpet through a garden towards a decorative archway. Photo: Rene Terp

Nominee counts and special honors

Madonna holds the top spot with thirteen nominations, while Taylor Swift follows with eleven. The ceremony will feature an inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors award for Swift. Nirvana is set to receive the video vanguard award during the broadcast.

Performers and hosting duties

Snoop Dogg will host the event alongside a lineup that includes Madonna, Lisa, and Shaboozey. The show airs on CBS and MTV starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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