2026 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations: See the List

MTV announced the nominees for the 2026 Video Music Awards on Tuesday, August 18. Madonna leads the list with 11 nominations, including Video of the Year for her “Confessions II” short film, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for “Bring Your Love” with Sabrina Carpenter. The Queen of Pop, 68, is already a 20-time VMA recipient going into this year’s ceremony, including her 1986 Video Vanguard Award. Having been nominated in every decade since launching her music career in 1982, she has become synonymous with the VMAs thanks in large part to her instantly iconic perform...

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