Madonna is set to open the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) later this month, marking her first live performance at the ceremony in 23 years. Multiple outlets report that she will open the show in Los Angeles on September 27, and that this will be her return as a performer rather than a non-performing appearance.
The coverage notes that Madonna’s last VMA stage appearance as a performer was in 2003, when she performed with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, a moment referenced in some reporting as a well-known pop-culture event. Several outlets also frame the announcement in terms of her status heading into the night, highlighting that she is the most nominated artist at this year’s VMAs, with a leading number of nominations (11).
Beyond the performance itself, some sources add context about her recent career activity, including the release of her album “Confessions II,” which is described as debuting at number one earlier this year. Other reports focus more narrowly on the VMAs scheduling and her role as the opening act, including that she previously has a record for opening the ceremony.
