From Rolling Stone · Charisma Madarang,Brian Hiatt · · 1m
Madonna and Charli XCX Star at MTV VMAs
Madonna and Charli XCX perform a high-energy VMAs opener with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise cameos.
In brief
Madonna and Charli XCX perform a high-energy VMAs opener with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise cameos. Madonna and Charli XCX won Best Collaboration at the 2026 MTV VMAs after a quick connection. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Madonna and Charli XCX Open VMAs
Madonna and Charli XCX performed at The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with Sabrina Carpenter.
Triumphant VMAs Return
Madonna sang 'Bring Your Love' and later joined Charli XCX for a remix of 'Danceteria' with celebrity cameos.
Celebrity Cameos
Guests included Sombr, Julia Garner, Debi Mazar, Seth Rogen, Andrew Watt, Tony Ward, and Fab 5 Freddy.
Confessions II Nominations
Madonna leads with 13 nominations for Confessions II, including Video of the Year and Best Direction.
Best Collaboration Win
Madonna and Charli XCX won Best Collaboration after sharing how they connected quickly via text.
“Everybody who knows me knows how impatient I am, and when five days passed, and I still didn’t get connected with Sabrina, and didn’t hear back from her about whether she wanted to do a song with me, five days, I DM’d her.”
Quick Connection Story
Sabrina Carpenter clarified her team responds but she answers faster, making direct contact the best way.
“My team replies. Just so everybody knows, they do respond to people, but I respond faster. So direct line to me is always the best way to get in contact.”
The takeaway
Madonna and Charli XCX won Best Collaboration at the 2026 MTV VMAs after a quick connection.
