{"id":742979,"date":"2026-08-19T13:22:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/742979\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:22:29","slug":"2026-mtv-vmas-nominations-madonna-leads-with-taylor-close-behind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/742979\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 MTV VMAs nominations: Madonna leads with Taylor close behind"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taylor Swift<\/a> is close behind Madonna with nine nominations to her name, including Artist of the Year. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Other acts up for Artist of the Year include Ariana Grande<\/a>, Bruno Mars<\/a>, Sabrina Carpenter and Morgan Wallen<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Song of the Year also has BTS<\/a>\u2019 SWIM<\/a>, Ella Langley<\/a>\u2019s Choosin’ Texas<\/a>, Olivia Dean<\/a>\u2019s Man I Need<\/a>, and many more. \u00a0<\/p>\n

You can check out the full list of nominations and their chosen category below. \u00a0<\/p>\n

When is the VMAs ceremony taking place and how can I watch it? \u00a0<\/p>\n

The VMAs will broadcast live from Los Angeles on Monday, 7 September, airing simultaneously on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Can I vote in this year\u2019s VMAs? \u00a0<\/p>\n

Fan voting for all 13 VMA categories is\u00a0open now\u00a0and will close on Friday, 25 September at 6pm ET (10pm UK time), though voting for Best New Artist will continue into the show itself. Click here<\/a> to vote. \u00a0<\/p>\n

What is the full nomination list for this year\u2019s VMAs?\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can find the full list here:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Video of the Year\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ariana Grande \u2014 \u201chate that i made you love me\u201d\u00a0
Bruno Mars \u2014 \u201cI Just Might\u201d\u00a0
Gener8ion \u2014 \u201cSTORM starring Yung Lean\u201d\u00a0
Madonna \u2014 \u201cConfessions II\u00a0\u2014 The Film\u201d\u00a0
Sabrina Carpenter \u2014 \u201cTears\u201d\u00a0
Taylor Swift \u2014 \u201cThe Fate of Ophelia\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Artist of the Year\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ariana Grande\u00a0
Bruno Mars\u00a0
Madonna\u00a0
Morgan Wallen\u00a0
Sabrina Carpenter\u00a0
Taylor Swift\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Song of the Year\u00a0<\/p>\n

BTS \u2014 \u201cSwim\u201d\u00a0
Ella Langley \u2014 \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d\u00a0
HUNTR\/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI \u2014 \u201cGolden\u201d\u00a0
Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter \u2014 \u201cBring Your Love\u201d\u00a0
Olivia Dean \u2014 \u201cMan I Need\u201d\u00a0
PinkPantheress \u2014 \u201cStateside + Zara Larsson\u201d\u00a0
RAYE \u2014 \u201cWHERE IS MY HUSBAND!\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best New Artist\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bella Kay\u00a0
CORTIS\u00a0
Magnus Ferrell\u00a0
Malcolm Todd\u00a0
Myles Smith\u00a0
Sienna Spiro\u00a0
Stella Lefty\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Collaboration\u00a0<\/p>\n

Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, Malice \u2014 \u201cChains & Whips\u201d\u00a0
French Montana x Max B \u2014 \u201cEver Since U Left Me\u201d\u00a0
Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter \u2014 \u201cBring Your Love\u201d\u00a0
PinkPantheress \u2014 \u201cStateside + Zara Larsson\u201d\u00a0
Shakira & Burna Boy \u2014 \u201cDai Dai\u201d\u00a0
Teyana Taylor & Lucky Daye \u2014 \u201cHard Part\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Pop\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ariana Grande \u2014 \u201chate that i made you love me\u201d\u00a0
Charli XCX \u2014 \u201cSS26\u201d\u00a0
LISA \u2014 \u201cDream feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi\u201d\u00a0
Olivia Rodrigo \u2014 \u201cdrop dead\u201d\u00a0
Sabrina Carpenter \u2014 \u201cHouse Tour\u201d\u00a0
Tate McRae \u2014 \u201cNobody\u2019s Girl\u201d\u00a0
Taylor Swift \u2014 \u201cThe Fate of Ophelia\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Hip-Hop\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cardi B ft. Kehlani \u2014 \u201cSafe\u201d\u00a0
Don Toliver \u2014 \u201cE85\u201d\u00a0
Drake \u2014 \u201cJanice STFU\u201d\u00a0
Megan Thee Stallion \u2014 \u201cLOVER GIRL\u201d\u00a0
Travis Scott \u2014 \u201cDUMBO\u201d\u00a0
Tyler, The Creator \u2014 \u201cSUGAR ON MY TONGUE\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best R&B\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bruno Mars \u2014 \u201cI Just Might\u201d\u00a0
Chris Brown \u2014 \u201cIt Depends\/Obvious\u201d\u00a0
Dave & Tems \u2014 \u201cRaindance\u201d\u00a0
Justin Bieber \u2014 \u201cYUKON\u201d\u00a0
Kehlani \u2014 \u201cFolded\u201d\u00a0
Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis \u2014 \u201cIs It a Crime\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Alternative\u00a0<\/p>\n

Geese \u2014 \u201cTaxes\u201d\u00a0
mgk & Fred Durst \u2014 \u201cFIX UR FACE\u201d\u00a0
Noah Kahan \u2014 \u201cThe Great Divide\u201d\u00a0
Olivia Rodrigo \u2014 \u201cthe cure\u00a0
SOMBR \u2014 \u201cHomewrecker\u201d\u00a0
Tame Impala \u2014 \u201cDracula\u201d\u00a0
twenty one pilots \u2014 \u201cDrag Path\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Dance\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bebe Rexha & Faithless \u2014 \u201cNew Religion\u201d\u00a0
Harry Styles \u2014 \u201cAperture\u201d\u00a0
Lady Gaga & Doechii \u2014 \u201cRUNAWAY\u201d\u00a0
Madonna \u2014 \u201cConfessions II\u00a0\u2014 The Film\u201d\u00a0
PinkPantheress \u2014 \u201cStateside + Zara Larsson\u201d\u00a0
Slayyyter \u2014 \u201cDANCE \u2026\u201d\u00a0
Tate McRae \u2014 \u201cNobody\u2019s Girl\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Latin\u00a0<\/p>\n

Anitta with Shakira \u2014 \u201cChoka Choka\u201d\u00a0
Bad Bunny \u2014 \u201cNUEVAYoL\u201d\u00a0
Fuerza Regida \u2014 \u201cTU SANCHO\u201d\u00a0
KAROL G \u2014 \u201cPapasito\u201d\u00a0
Rosal\u00eda ft. Yahritza y Su Esencia \u2014 \u201cLa Perla\u201d\u00a0
Ryan Castro, Kapo & GANGSTA \u2014 \u201cLA VILLA\u201d\u00a0
Shakira & Burna Boy \u2014 \u201cDai Dai\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best K-Pop\u00a0<\/p>\n

BLACKPINK \u2014 \u201cJUMP\u201d\u00a0
BTS \u2014 \u201cSWIM\u201d\u00a0
CORTIS \u2014 \u201cREDRED\u201d\u00a0
KATSEYE \u2014 \u201cPINKY UP\u201d\u00a0
LE SSERAFIM (feat. j-hope of BTS) \u2014 \u201cSPAGHETTI\u201d\u00a0
LISA \u2014 \u201cDream feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Country\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ella Langley \u2014 \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d\u00a0
Kacey Musgraves \u2014 \u201cDry Spell\u201d\u00a0
Lainey Wilson \u2014 \u201cSomewhere Over Laredo\u201d\u00a0
Luke Combs \u2014 \u201cBack in the Saddle\u201d\u00a0
Shaboozey \u2014 \u201cCowgirl\u201d\u00a0
Stella Lefty \u2014 \u201cBoston\u201d\u00a0\u00a0
Tucker Wetmore \u2014 \u201cBrunette\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Direction\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ariana Grande \u2014 \u201chate that i made you love me\u201d\u00a0
Bruno Mars \u2014 \u201cI Just Might\u201d\u00a0
GENER8ION \u2014 \u201cSTORM starring Yung Lean\u201d\u00a0
Madonna \u2014 \u201cConfessions II\u00a0\u2014 The Film\u201d\u00a0
Sabrina Carpenter \u2014 \u201cHouse Tour\u201d\u00a0
Taylor Swift \u2014 \u201cOpalite\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Art Direction\u00a0<\/p>\n

Charli XCX \u2014 \u201cSS26\u201d\u00a0
Lady Gaga & Doechii \u2014 \u201cRUNAWAY\u201d\u00a0
Madonna \u2014 \u201cConfessions II\u00a0\u2014 The Film\u201d\u00a0
PinkPantheress \u2014 \u201cStateside + Zara Larsson\u201d\u00a0
SOMBR \u2014 \u201cMy Body Isn\u2019t Ready\u201d\u00a0
Taylor Swift \u2014 \u201cThe Fate of Ophelia\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Cinematography\u00a0<\/p>\n

A$AP Rocky \u2014 \u201cPUNK ROCKY\u201d\u00a0
Ariana Grande \u2014 \u201chate that i made you love me\u201d\u00a0
LISA \u2014 \u201cDream feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi\u201d\u00a0
Madonna \u2014 \u201cConfessions II\u00a0\u2014 The Film\u201d\u00a0
Shaboozey \u2014 \u201cCowgirl\u201d\u00a0
Taylor Swift \u2014 \u201cThe Fate of Ophelia\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Editing\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ariana Grande \u2014 \u201chate that i made you love me\u201d\u00a0
Bruno Mars \u2014 \u201cI Just Might\u201d\u00a0
LISA \u2014 \u201cDream feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi\u201d\u00a0
Madonna \u2014 \u201cConfessions II\u00a0\u2014 The Film\u201d\u00a0
Sabrina Carpenter \u2014 \u201cHouse Tour\u201d\u00a0
Taylor Swift \u2014 \u201cThe Fate of Ophelia\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Choreography\u00a0<\/p>\n

GENER8ION \u2014 \u201cSTORM starring Yung Lean\u201d\u00a0
Harry Styles \u2014 \u201cDance No More\u201d\u00a0
KATSEYE \u2014 \u201cPINKY UP\u201d\u00a0
Madonna \u2014 \u201cConfessions II\u00a0\u2014 The Film\u201d\u00a0
Tate McRae \u2014 \u201cNobody\u2019s Girl\u201d\u00a0
Taylor Swift \u2014 \u201cThe Fate of Ophelia\u201d\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0
Best Visual Effects\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ariana Grande \u2014 \u201chate that i made you love me\u201d\u00a0
JISOO X ZAYN \u2014 \u201cEyes Closed\u201d\u00a0
Madonna \u2014 \u201cConfessions II\u00a0\u2014 The Film\u201d\u00a0
PinkPantheress \u2014 \u201cStateside + Zara Larsson\u201d\u00a0
RAYE ft. Hans Zimmer \u2014 \u201cClick Clack Symphony.\u201d\u00a0
Taylor Swift \u2014 \u201cThe Fate of Ophelia\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Taylor Swift is close behind Madonna with nine nominations to her name, including Artist of the Year. \u00a0…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":742980,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[25955,96,10868,128,50,10568,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-742979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-music","tag-bruno-mars","tag-entertainment","tag-madonna","tag-music","tag-news","tag-taylor-swift","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/742979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=742979"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/742979\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/742980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=742979"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=742979"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=742979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}