From Billboard · Paul Grein · · 1m
Madonna, BTS Lead 2026 VMAs Social Nominations
Madonna and BTS dominate 2026 VMAs social categories with historic nominations.
In brief
Madonna and BTS dominate 2026 VMAs social categories with historic nominations. Madonna is first to win best long-form video twice, BTS returns to best group after hiatus. Originally reported by Billboard.
Madonna's historic bid
Madonna won best long-form video in 1991 for The Immaculate Collection and is nominated again for Confessions II: The Film.
“Madonna won the award the first time it was presented, in 1991, for The Immaculate Collection and is nominated again this year for Confessions II: The Film”
BTS returns to best group
BTS, which won best group four years in a row from 2019 to 2022, is nominated in the category for the first time since its hiatus ended.
Blackpink faces BTS
BLACKPINK won last year and in 2023, while BTS is nominated for the first time since its hiatus ended.
Song of summer repeats
Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift are both nominated for song of summer after winning the category previously.
Album repeat winners
Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift are both nominated for best album after winning the category previously.
Madonna leads nominations
Madonna has the most nominations with 13 for the 2026 VMAs.
The main idea
Madonna is first to win best long-form video twice, BTS returns to best group after hiatus.
