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MTV VMAs LIVE: Madonna to open the show with Snoop Dogg to host

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Geraets, N., Thompson, C., & Olaya, K. (2026, September 27). MTV VMAs LIVE: Madonna to open the show with Snoop Dogg to host. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/mtv-vmas-live-madonna-to-open-the-show-with-snoop-dogg-to-host-20260928-p610sp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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MTV is hosting the 2026 VMAs where Madonna will perform after a 23-year absence and Snoop Dogg will host the event. The show features performances from artists like Sabrina Carpenter, BTS, and Madonna, who is set to open the ceremony. Deputy lifestyle editor Courtney Thompson and reporters Kayla Olaya, Bronte Gossling, and others will cover the red carpet and award moments live. Viewers can watch the fan-voted awards on Paramount+.

Written by AI on 2026-09-27, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards Artist Director Honor at the 43rd annual ceremony on September 27, making it her 31st Moon Person trophy and officially breaking the tie with Beyoncé for most awards in VMA history. The event, hosted by Snoop Dogg, will also see the premiere of Swift's new music video for "Patient Zero" at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Madonna returns to perform after a 23-year hiatus and holds 11 nominations, followed closely by Taylor Swift with 11 nods herself. The ceremony will be broadcast on CBS alongside MTV. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial to watch the VMAs live for free. This year’s show celebrates the best music videos of 2026, marking a significant milestone for both Madonna and Taylor Swift in terms of recognition and impact on the award show's legacy. Other notable performances include Sabrina Carpenter with nine nominations and Ariana Grande with eight. MTV also honors Nirvana with this year's Video Vanguard Award. The event features various categories such as Best Direction, Best Editing, and Best Choreography, among others, recognizing excellence in music video artistry and innovation. Madonna's appearance is set to open the show on September 27 at Peacock Theater. Madonna’s comeback performance is anticipated with special guests including Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter. MTV VMAs continue to celebrate iconic moments, performances, and innovations in music videos throughout the years. Swift's contribution includes a deluxe edition release titled "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," which debuted alongside “Patient Zero,” further cementing her creative influence on modern pop culture. DIRECTV provides a free trial for VMAs viewership starting September 27, ensuring widespread accessibility and engagement with the event. Overall, this year's MTV Video Music Awards are set to be a memorable celebration of music video artistry and fan community interactions. Madonna’s presence is marked by her historic contributions since the inaugural ceremony in 1984, signaling an era of continued innovation and cultural significance for the VMAs. Snoop Dogg, as host, brings his unique blend of entertainment, comedy, and musical prowess to the stage, promising a dynamic and engaging evening for all music lovers. The combination of Madonna’s comeback performance and Swift's historical award acceptance promises to make this year’s MTV Video Music Awards an unforgettable event in the annals of pop culture history. DirectTV's free trial offer enhances viewer accessibility, ensuring that fans can enjoy the full spectrum of performances, awards, and fan interactions live from Peacock Theater on CBS. The VMAs continue to celebrate creativity, innovation, and community engagement in music video artistry, making September 27 a highly anticipated date for music enthusiasts worldwide.

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BTS ORG · 1× Bronte Gossling PERSON · 1× Courtney Thompson PERSON · 1× Irish NORP · 1× Kayla Olaya PERSON · 1× Lady Gaga PERSON · 1× Madonna PERSON · 1× Sabrina Carpenter PERSON · 1× Snoop Dogg PERSON · 1× VMA ORG · 1×

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Deputy lifestyle editor Courtney Thompson will walk you through the best looks on the red carpet, while reporters Kayla Olaya, Bronte Gossling and I will be keeping you up to speed on the awards themselves.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-27

🔮 This year’s ceremony will see some of the world’s biggest artists go head-to-head, including Gen Z darling Sabrina Carpenter, Kpop sensation BTS, and pop veteran Madonna.

2026-09-27 · The Sydney Morning Herald

MTV VMAs LIVE: Madonna to open the show with Snoop Dogg to host · assertive framing

Claims (11 extracted, 1 hedged)

That’s right, it has somehow already been 12 months since Lady Gaga picked up artist of the year before doing a classic Irish goodbye and swooping off to Madison Square Garden. asserted

Gaga → ’ → Garden

How time flies. asserted

time → fly → ?

This year’s ceremony will see some of the world’s biggest artists go head-to-head, including Gen Z darling Sabrina Carpenter, Kpop sensation BTS, and pop veteran Madonna. asserted

some → see → Carpenter

Speaking of the queen of pop, this year’s show will also see her return to the VMA stage to perform for the first time in 23 years. asserted

her → speak → years

Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg will be hosting tonight’s festivities – that man really is everywhere right now. asserted

man → host → festivities

If you’re chained to your desk this morning, or busy wrangling the kids asserted

you → chain → kids

, fear not – you can catch every big moment here on our live blog. asserted

you → fear → blog

Olaya → walk → awards

If you’re so inclined, you can also stream the fan-voted award show yourself on Paramount+. asserted

you → ’re → Paramount+

You never really know what will happen at the MTV Music Video Awards – could someone interrupt an acceptance speech, a la Kanye West at the 2009 VMAs, or will another meat dress rock up? uncertain

dress → know → VMAs

Whatever happens, buckle up and get ready for a wild ride. asserted

Whatever → happen → ride