# Madonna to Open 2026 VMAs

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-17 16:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 4.63

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Madonna, Open, VMAs

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paste Magazine | Lisa, Shaboozey, and Gunna added to VMA performers lineup | 2026-09-18 16:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxOeXBzOWd0b3REbmlGc25RdlFmMlA4eHdOczRERlU2MDloYzlVN2Zva2w4dkd6OTh0VjlkTHp1QjNsTVZ6eUxsNlVycXc2WUh0WTMwaG9Da0Mzdzc0bWNJQnI1czhyUkwwUFJFUGZsTDRtRjRHMG91ajdLZHV4UkpmdXhqYVNCSFpiMnIzdVR4QlkzcHRPUklkMVM1b1I?oc=5) |
| cosmopolitan.com | LISA Is Returning to the VMAs—Here’s Who Else Is Performing | 2026-09-18 16:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxOV3pCY1ZQLWJyQzZhOHlxRV9QLW5seEpCVnliV3VQNS1xV1hsNmFRWlRLaThHeC1oTDlXWGpVVXFyS2dOTGUwUFkxQmRQLXB0Qjg0M0xPU013WWZlcWVxOG51NE5oUG14T19lVUFkTkxrOUttcl9KZC1uZ2FLclcwdWtGbWV4MDQ?oc=5) |
| PureWow | How to Watch the 2026 VMAs—Plus, the Huge Star Who's Opening the Show | 2026-09-18 16:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTFBYWDUzNUVmVUIxMWZmS1oxWWVKOUltRm1la0NjLVZSdmg3ZEc5ZC1PMHdjdEFQMVRLeVZhSEIyVlJsUklVWllRVWE3d3p1M2cwM3Z1bUhFX2FUelZqUkJXdy1uSnpaQQ?oc=5) |
| Billboard | Madonna, BTS & More Receive 2026 VMAs Nominations in Social Categories: Full List | 2026-09-18 16:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxOUC01dFdBcVZ1M3F2MlJLTkd3SE9ucnFQVTZtSlQzWEw3RU9POG1EMHRLeGlzMFMxbTlfR0lsWHhjVGs2VkNPb2xITnUwMXp4anA0UDFkRkJLcHB1QnVCWFdCVmtNS01IUldTekQyeGZiVVVKWE4xeE9ZUlhZZ1FuN2k2UDJaMExp?oc=5) |
| The Hollywood Reporter | Lisa, Shaboozey, and Raye Among 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Performers | 2026-09-16 19:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNNW5ocUtSamIxRDFnSEtXZFVVRWNvUlRDd2xaNmZZcnR0Q1NEYkd2NkNmWTBCMWNHY3VZWC1MMnRWaExyNHFyeDFkWWstTWtvVlI4RW1DOFBFdW5kMDRwZlJ3OWNSc0t3NXQ5UkNvMS1iN2NJYmxFU2tqdWlPaERmUU1XMkZ0ZFIwdmFrVDhaM0ZGYTJGcUk0bHpQejh4YXpJeDZtU1ZnaVBoN2M1UTBtOHZWMW1JeHR3ZjZUaWx3?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | LISA, RAYE, Sienna Spiro & More Added as Performers on 2026 MTV VMAs | 2026-09-16 19:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxPNmVKcTQ1TGJ0ckJGQVVZUWxXdDAyal8xVGlPUkx6eVd3VEd2NHQyc3NpZnVGUXFDaXpWQmkzVF9YWXVLTzdyNDQyWXVRSXRwaG5oZWctQUlrbk5US1AtLThfTjNXSWJCY1VjdXljUHpFMkYyajFxejVVU3luYlp4ejNnLXk1NExCanVIOWxqdGx4OTQ4RlVnXw?oc=5) |
| rollingstone.com | Lisa, Shaboozey, Gunna Join VMAs Performers Lineup | 2026-09-16 19:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxNcEJHSjVWaWhpQjU3NlZWSFJGQ0QyTnlxSkV2eXF1LXpYNkxBcmVqdkRfUy0yOXNvT2xLbUxfZ09zdnpic0FUUkhSSWhTZE5tWFVPQ1U3TDBTSy1yeTJYMER1cndpaHdQTlk0dDVlSEo4QUxPdWJqWE5aN3dBVFZrdDVfc0hLdWpuX2E3ZzItR1B3LS1VcmpFZGlsYS11Rl9aV0pNbURoai1Udi1KeFhpQm13?oc=5) |

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