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Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time.
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Madonna’s first VMAs appearance in 23 years helped the show surge 51% year‑on‑year, while Snoop Dogg hosted and Taylor Swift clinched Video of the Year.
Madonna's Confessions II swept seven trophies at the 2026 VMAs, matching her 1998 record, as BTS took Song of the Year and Nirvana received the Video Vanguard honour at the Peacock Theater.
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards set an 11‑year record, pulling in over eight million viewers on CBS and MTV combined. Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the show featured Madonna’s opening, Taylor Swift’s Video of the Year win, and a tribute to Nirvana’s legacy.
At the 2026 MTV VMAs, Madonna opened with a piano‑borne medley alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, while Taylor Swift premiered a new video and added a record‑tying Video of the Year win, all under Snoop Dogg’s playful stewardship.
Madonna's 13 nominations at the 2026 MTV VMAs match Lady Gaga's 2010 record, as Sunday's ceremony also carries tributes to Dolly Parton and George Michael and marks Taylor Swift's new Artist Director honor.
Snoop Dogg hosts the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on CBS, MTV and Paramount+, with Taylor Swift collecting a brand-new directing honor and premiering her Patient Zero video during the live show.
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Taylor Swift will become the first artist to receive MTV's Artist Director Honors at the September 27 VMAs, a move that pushes her past Beyoncé for most wins in the ceremony’s history.
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Madonna will open the September 27 VMAs in Los Angeles, her first performance at the show since the 2003 kiss with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, while also leading all nominees with 11 nods.
MTV and CBS have confirmed Snoop Dogg as host of the 2026 Video Music Awards, airing September 27 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, marking the show's first West Coast edition since 2017.