# Madonna Returns to VMAs After 23 Years

> Madonna will perform at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, her first appearance in 23 years.
- Title: Madonna Returns to VMAs After 23 Years | Shortify
- Summary: Madonna will perform at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, her first appearance in 23 years. Madonna's Confessions II album release precedes her VMAs return…
- Keywords: madonna, mtv, vmas, confessions ii, britney spears, christina aguilera, taylor swift, sabrina carter, ariana grande, nominations, awards, Returns
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/madonna-mtv-video-music-awards-performance-1236704085
- Author: Nicole Fell
- Published: 2026-09-16T23:16:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: madonna, mtv, vmas, confessions ii, britney spears, christina aguilera, taylor swift, sabrina carter, ariana grande, nominations, awards
## Madonna's VMA Return
Madonna will perform at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards after 23 years.
## Confessions II Album
Madonna's chart-topping album Confessions II releases ahead of her VMA performance.
## Last VMA Performance
Madonna last performed at the VMAs in 2003 with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
## Most Nominations
Madonna has 11 nominations this year, the most of any performer.
## Past Nomination Records
Madonna led nominations in 1990 and 1998, the last time she did so was 2024.
## Win History
Madonna has won 19 VMAs, including video of the year and artist of the year.
## Key takeaway

Madonna's Confessions II album release precedes her VMAs return after a 23-year gap.