September 28, 2026:
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Madonna didn’t ease into the 2026 MTV VMAs … she blew the doors off with a sexy, star-studded opener featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx.
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter open the #VMAs pic.twitter.com/ehO66HjHQx
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The Queen of Pop started the night with “Bring Your Love” … teaming up with Sabrina for a steamy and highly theatrical performance.
Sabrina strutted around in glittery shorts, a white top and black suspenders … while Madonna commanded the stage in a black blazer with a red bodysuit underneath.
Madonna brings out Charli xcx during her #VMAs performance pic.twitter.com/fBzA6A7zt9
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Then came another jolt — Charli emerged in a black dress and fishnets, joining Madonna for “Danceteria Afterhours.”
The track is a new spin on “Danceteria” from Madonna’s latest album, “Confessions II” … and the two turned it into one big dance-floor takeover.
For her first VMA performance in more than two decades, Madonna didn’t come back alone … she assembled a pop dream team.