Madonna

Madonna Tops 2026 MTV VMA Noms: Time-Warp to Her '98 Triumph!

Madonna's legacy with the MTV VMAs endures as she leads the nominations at the 2026 awards. Her connection to the show dates back to 1984 when she first performed on the VMA stage.

In a nod to history, 1998 marked the last instance she topped the nominee list, notably winning video of the year for "Ray of Light." This discussion unfolds on the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, painting Madonna as synonymous with MTV.

The podcast also covers Ella Langley's chart-topping streak and KATSEYE's Billboard 200 triumph. Engaging conversations and insights await pop aficionados.

Madonna Outshines Swift: 11 Nods at 2026 VMAs, Video & Artist in the Bag

Madonna reigns supreme at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, nabbing an impressive 11 nominations, outshining Taylor Swift's nine. This pop luminary is spotlighted for video, artist, and song of the year, showing her unmatched versatility.

Swift trails closely, armed with nominations in diverse categories like best pop and visual effects. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter tie with seven nods each. The awards promise a star-studded night on September 27 at the Peacock Theater, broadcast across multiple platforms.

Madonna and Stuart Price reunite for a long-awaited Confessions sequel—fans in a trance!

Madonna is on the verge of releasing ‘Confessions On A Dancefloor II’, her much-anticipated follow-up to the iconic 2005 album. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this moment for over a year. Aligning with Warner Records again, the opera of her creativity resurfaces. Wiping her Instagram clean, she hints at the new release on her official site.

Stuart Price, the architect of the original album’s production, rejoins her, promising a nostalgic echo to their previous triumph. This venture will be her first album since 2019’s ‘Madame X’, marking another chapter in her illustrious journey.

Madonna's Mysterious Screen Return: From Stage to Set with Seth Rogen

Madonna makes a splash back into acting after two decades, seen at the Venice set of Apple TV's The Studio season 2. This comedy, racking up 13 Emmys, is co-created by and stars Seth Rogen. It trails Matt Remick, a struggling film company's new head, trying to breathe new life into the business.

Though Madonna's role remains shrouded in mystery, it's confirmed she'll grace the series. Her return to acting follows her last live-action role in 2002's Swept Away. With The Studio, Madonna steps back on-screen amidst her extensive tour and biopic endeavors.

From tinfoil synths to 50 No. 1s—Madonna quietly rewires the club machine

When “Everybody” lands in 1982, Madonna sounds like a cold artifact of the club—synths sharp as tinfoil, vocals half-buried like a demo no one finished. Nothing here screams empire.

Fast forward a few years and she’s racking fifty No. 1s on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart, reworking underground club textures into palatable pop objects that quietly educate and occasionally provoke. Each remix a gentle push, shifting ears further from what feels safe and radio-friendly.