Madonna Set to Open MTV Video Music Awards for the First Time in Over 20 Years
📍 Aftermath
Madonna was announced as the opening act for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, marking her first live performance on the show in more than two decades. The event’s performer roster was also expanded to include artists such as Lisa, Raye and Sienna Spiro.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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"Madonna Set to Open MTV Video Music Awards for the First Time in Over 20 Years" developed substantial multi-source reporting across the Entertainment sector, tracked across 11 distinct newsrooms by Newsylist.
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Madonna to open the MTV VMAs Yahoo · 46d ago
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Madonna to Open 2026 VMAs Billboard · 46d ago
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Madonna to Open 2026 MTV VMAs with First Performance on Show in 23 Years People.com · 46d ago broke it first
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