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2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAs) TIP SHEET

PRESENTERS ADDED AHEAD OF THE “2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” (“VMAs”) TONIGHT, SEPT. 27 ON CBS

“VMAs” Will Simulcast on MTV and Stream on Paramount+

Chuck D, Emma Bunton, Orville Peck and Paris Hilton Join Super-Charged Presenter Lineup

  • CBS and MTV announced Chuck D, Emma Bunton, Orville Peck and Paris Hilton have joined the presenter lineup for the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (“VMAs”).

  • TUNE IN:

    • Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the “VMAs” airs tonight, Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ (Premium) in the U.S. The show will also be available globally the next day on Paramount+ and MTV.

  • “VMAs” SHOW ASSETS:

    • Press Site Links:

      • Press Express link here

      • Media Silo link here

    • Show/Broadcast Restrictions found here

  • “VMAs” SHOW INFO:

    • Host: Snoop Dogg

    • Show Opener: Madonna

    • Video Vanguard Award: Nirvana

    • MTV VMA Artist Director Honors: Taylor Swift

    • Performers: Previously announced performers include GENER8ION, Gunna, Kacey Musgraves, LISA, Madonna, RAYE, Shaboozey, SIENNA SPIRO, SOMBR, Teddy Swims and Yung Lean plus surprise guests.

    • Presenters: Announced presenters include Alex Warren, Belmont Cameli, Brandon Sklenar, Charli xcx, Chuck D, Ciara Miller, David Corenswet, Ella Bright, Emma Bunton, Isabel May, Jeff Probst, Orville Peck, Paris Hilton, Rachel Dratch, Teyana Taylor, Troye Sivan and Tyla

    • Special Tributes: Dolly Parton tribute performance by Kacey Musgraves; George Michael tribute performance includes RAYE, SOMBR and Teddy Swims

    • Video World Premiere: Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” music video, directed by Swift, starring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.

    • Nominations: Madonna leads with 13 nominations. Taylor Swift has 11 nods. Other top nominees include Sabrina Carpenter (9), Ariana Grande (8), Bruno Mars (7), Ella Langley, PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson (5 each), and Charli xcx, GENER8ION, KATSEYE, LISA, Olivia Rodrigo and Yung Lean (4 each). The general category nomination announcement is found here.

  • ABOUT THE 2026 “VMAs”

    • Production Credits: The “VMAs” are produced by Gunpowder & Sky. Van Toffler serves as producer. Jesse Ignjatovic of Den of Thieves, Barb Bialkowski and Bruce Gillmer serve as executive producers alongside Barry Barclay and Floris Bauer. Melanie Block serves as co-executive producer and Gary Lanvy as co-producer. Snoop Dogg is executive producer alongside producers Sara Ramaker and Jasmin Ratansi. Jen Proctor is executive talent producer.

    • Sponsors: BACARDÍ® Rum, Dunkin’®, The General Insurance®, Gillette Venus, Spotify, Tide® evo and Under Armour.

    • Follow @CBS, @MTV and @VMAs on social to keep up with all things #VMAs.

 

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