The 2026 MTV VMAs just got a whole lot bigger. LISA, RAYE, Sienna Spiro, Shaboozey, Gunna, GENER8ION and Yung Lean have all been added to the performer lineup, joining previously announced show opener Madonna. Snoop Dogg is hosting the ceremony, which airs Sunday, Sept. 27 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM ET on CBS, simulcast on MTV, and streaming on Paramount+.
LISA is bringing the television debut of her new single“SaWaDiKa,”off her EP PRESS PLAY, arriving Oct. 23. She’s already made history as the most-nominated K-pop solo artist in VMAs history with 10 career nominations. RAYE makes her VMAs performance debut as a two-time winner nominated twice this year, including song of the year for“Where Is My Husband!”. Sienna Spiro also performs for the first time as a best new artist nominee.
Shaboozey takes the stage for“Cowgirl”and teams up with Gunna for“High Noon,”while GENER8ION and Yung Lean world-premiere“Storm II”as video of the year contenders. With Madonna opening and Snoop hosting, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest VMA nights in years. Which performance are you most hyped for?
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