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Madonna Dominates VMA Noms After 40 Years
18 Aug
Summary
- Madonna secured 11 nominations for MTV's VMA ceremony.
- Taylor Swift received nine nominations, competing for video of the year.
- Winners will be announced on September 27th.
Pop veteran Madonna has earned the most nominations for MTV's Video Music Awards, securing 11 nods. This achievement highlights her enduring impact on music television, four decades after her groundbreaking performance.
Madonna's nominations include video of the year and artist of the year. Taylor Swift received nine nominations, including a nod for video of the year for her work from "The Life of a Showgirl."
Both artists have a significant history with the VMAs. Madonna won her first award in 1986 and has accumulated 20 Moon Person trophies throughout her career. Her 1984 performance of "Like a Virgin" remains one of the show's most iconic moments.
This year, Madonna competes against Swift, who recently concluded a record-breaking concert tour. Swift, along with Beyoncé, holds the record for the most lifetime VMA wins with 30 each. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter also received seven nominations each.
The VMA winners will be announced on September 27th, with a ceremony broadcast live on CBS and MTV and streamed on Paramount+.
