Madonna Set to Perform at VMAs for First Time Since Infamous 2003 Kiss

Madonna Set To Perform At Tonight's MTV VMAs, Look Back At Her Past VMA Moments ✨ Published September 27, 2026 12:01 AM PDT "What are you looking at?!" Madonna is heading back to the VMAs stage to perform -- and it's been a minute, well, 23 years to be exact 😜 The Queen of Pop is set to take the stage at tonight's awards show for the first time since her infamous 2003 smooch-sesh with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Back in '03, Madonna kicked off the show with a showstopping rendition of her hit songs "Hollywood" and "Like a Virgin," before locking lips with both pop stars in a shining moment that instantly became VMA history. Now, more than two decades later, Madonna's got some new music under her belt, a viral Coachella performance with Sabrina Carpenter, and gearing up for what could be another epic chapter in her legendary career. "Don't just stand there, let's get to it, strike a pose, there's nothing to it!" Check out the gallery! Related articles Britney Spears Madonna Christina Aguilera Sabrina Carpenter Pop Music MTV Photo Galleries MTV Video Music Awards Music Award Shows