Madonna grabbed more 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations than any other artist, 11 in all, returning to the top of a ceremony that once made her famous, while country star Morgan Wallen landed just one nod despite owning the year's best-selling album. MTV announced the full slate of nominees Tuesday morning across 19 categories, […] The post Madonna tops 2026 VMA nominations with 11 nods, leading Taylor Swift and a pop-heavy field appeared first on American Almanac .
Madonna grabbed more 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations than any other artist, 11 in all, returning to the top of a ceremony that once made her famous, while country star Morgan Wallen landed just one nod despite owning the year's best-selling album. MTV announced the full slate of nominees Tuesday morning across 19 categories, with the September 27 ceremony set to air live from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+. The two-hour broadcast, scheduled for 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern, marks the first time the VMAs have landed on the West Coast in nine years, the last Los Angeles edition was the 2017 show hosted by Katy Perry at the venue then known as the Forum. Madonna's haul spans nearly every corner of the…Open
What were Ella Langley's two nominations?
Ella Langley earned nominations for Song of the Year and Best Country for "Choosin' Texas."
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What were the specific nominations for Olivia Rodrigo's songs?
"Drop Dead" earned a Best Pop nod and "The Cure" earned a Best Alternative nod.
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What was the last Los Angeles edition of the VMAs and where was it held?
The last Los Angeles edition was the 2017 show, which was hosted by Katy Perry and held at the venue then known as the Forum.
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Where and when is the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony scheduled to take place?
The ceremony is scheduled for September 27 and will air live from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
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How many categories are available for fan voting, and when does the voting end?
Fans can vote in 13 of the 19 categories through September 25 at vote.mtv.com.
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How many nominations did Blackpink's Lisa, Tate McRae, and Shakira receive?
Lisa from Blackpink received four nominations, while Tate McRae and Shakira received three nominations each.
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What are the nominations for Sabrina Carpenter's song "House Tour"?
"House Tour" received nominations for Best Pop, Best Direction, and Best Editing.
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Besides the nominations for her videos "The Fate of Ophelia" and "Opalite," in what other category was Taylor Swift nominated?
Taylor Swift also earned an Artist of the Year nomination.
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What are the specific nominations for Madonna's video "Confessions II, The Film"?
The video earned nominations for Video of the Year, Best Dance, Best Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Choreography, and Best Visual Effects.
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Who received the most nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards?
Madonna received the most nominations, totaling 11 nods.
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