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September 27, 2026 / 7:00 AM EDT / CBS News
\n\nMadonna is set to take the stage as a performer at the MTV Video Music Awards for the first time in over 20 years today as she looks to add to her 20 career wins at the VMAs.
\n\nThe awards show also brings a milestone for Taylor Swift, who will be given the VMAs' first-ever Artist Director Honors, which organizers said recognizes artists "whose work behind the camera has expanded the possibilities of music video and advanced the art of visual storytelling."
\n\nThe new accolade guarantees that Swift, who's also nominated in 11 categories, will become the show's most-awarded artist, breaking the tie between her and Beyoncé, who each collected 30 Moon Persons as of 2024. (Neither added to their total in 2025.)
\n\nSwift will also be debuting her new "Patient Zero" music video at the VMAs.
\n\nNirvana, meanwhile, will be this year's Video Vanguard Award recipient.
\n\nThe show starts at 7:30 p.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. PT, on Sunday, Sept. 27.
\n\nThis year's show is being hosted by Snoop Dogg. The rapper known for hits like "Beautiful," "Drop It Like It's Hot" and "Gin and Juice" is no stranger to…
Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/entertainment/
