Madonna's at the MTV VMAs tonight. Here's what to know about this year's show.
Madonna performed at the MTV Video Music Awards tonight, making her first appearance on the VMAs stage in 23 years. She received 13 award nominations at this year's show—more than any other nominee. Her performance included surprise guest appearances throughout the night.
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