Madonna Rules the VMAs in Los Angeles; Taylor Swift Sets a Record
Madonna, 68, again dominates the VMAs in Los Angeles with Snoop Dogg hosting; the article outlines transmission details in Italy and where to watch.
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Madonna dominated the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) ceremony held in Los Angeles, at the Peacock Theater, with rapper Snoop Dogg as host, according to ANSA. The night featured nostalgic moments: Nirvana was recalled, bringing the awards back to 1990s references and paying tribute to Kurt Cobain in a sequence that blended memory and celebration of rock in contemporary pop culture.
The Los Angeles event — Video Music Awards, Snoop Dogg, and 1990s memory
The VMAs ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with rapper Snoop Dogg as host, according to ANSA. Throughout the night, nostalgic moments appeared: Nirvana was remembered, bringing the show back to 1990s references and honoring Kurt Cobain, in a sequence that mixed reminiscence and celebration of rock in contemporary pop culture.
Madonna's performance — return to the VMAs stage after 23 years
Madonna, at 68 years old and with four decades of career established as the "queen of pop," dominated VMAs night with a performance marking her return to the award show stage after 23 years. At the start of her performance, the artist said on stage: "Here comes mom," a line that opened her entrance and was highlighted by international press, according to ANSA.
The performance included the song "Bring Your Love," performed as a duet with young singer Sabrina Carpenter, 27 years old. The pairing between the veteran and the new-generation artist was described by coverage as one of the central moments of the night, uniting different audiences and age groups.
Taylor Swift and other highlights — records and prominent names
Taylor Swift returned to the spotlight by "setting new records" at the VMAs, continuing her track record of achievements at the awards, though the coverage did not specify which records were broken, per ANSA. In addition to Madonna and Swift, the ceremony featured performances that blended pop, rock, and hip-hop, underscoring the event's musical diversity and the role of artists like Snoop Dogg as cultural hosts of the industry.
Transmission and availability in Italy — channels and times
For Italian audiences, VMAs coverage was broad across cable channels and streaming platforms, according to information released and compiled by ANSA:
- Airing at 9:00 PM on MTV (Sky 131, Sky Glass 122 and NOW).
- Replay at 10:45 PM on Comedy Central (Sky 129, Sky Glass 121 and NOW).
- On-demand availability on Paramount+.
- From September 29 to October 5, Pluto TV launched a pop-up channel that aired the show in its original version, with daily programming at 9:00 PM.
These details are relevant for those following the international music scene from Italy and for readers who want to rewatch the ceremony on streaming platforms.
Relevance for Brazilians and descendants of Italians
For Brazilian readers of Italian origin and pop culture fans, the main interest is cultural: performances by global artists like Madonna and Taylor Swift have international impact and influence musical trends, fashion, and discussions about cultural memory — such as the tribute to Nirvana and Kurt Cobain. Snoop Dogg's hosting presence and the collaboration between Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter show the convergence between generations, a topic of interest for audiences following both the American and Italian scenes.
Information about airing times and platforms in Italy is useful for those with family or contacts in the country — or for readers who follow the Italian press and want access to local VMAs coverage. For ongoing culture and life-in-Italy news, readers can visit the Notizie dall'Italia page (/noticias) and Vida na Itália page (/vida-na-italia); those interested in institutional and citizenship topics can also see the Citizenship Italian section (/cidadania).
