Madonna to open 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles with first performance since 2003

Madonna is set to open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with her first live performance at the ceremony in over two decades. The event will take place on September 27 in Los Angeles, California. CBS and MTV announced this on Wednesday. Madonna has 11 nominations, including Video of the Year for "Confessions II — The Film" and Song of the Year for "Bring Your Love." Her latest album, "Confessions II," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in July. The show will be hosted by Snoop Dogg and air on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+.