Madonna dominates the 2026 VMAs with 11 nominations, followed closely by Taylor Swift with 9—both poised to add to their Moon Person hauls. Fresh faces like Olivia Dean, Noah Kahan, and Kali Uchis make their debut on the ballot, injecting new energy into the competition. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each land 7 nods, while Bruno Mars, PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, and LISA round out the top tier with 5, 4, and 4 respectively. The show airs September 27 at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT on CBS and MTV—with fan voting open for 13 categories (including the return of Best Dance) until September 25. Tune in for a night of legends, newcomers, and genre-spanning showdowns for the coveted Moon Person awards.
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