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Madonna to Perform at VMAs for First Time in 23 Years
Rolling StoneWednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
RedScroll Brief
Superstar, who earned the most nominations across 11 categories at this year’s event, will open the show
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- Impact
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- Category
- Culture
- Market relevance
- None
- Why it matters
- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. Superstar, who earned the most nominations across 11 categories at this year’s event, will open the show
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What happened
Superstar, who earned the most nominations across 11 categories at this year’s event, will open the show
Why it matters
Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
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Rolling Stone published: Madonna to Perform at VMAs for First Time in 23 Years
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