Madonna Performs With Sabrina and Charli at the 2026 VMAs

September 28, 2026

Madonna kicked off the VMAs with a medley from Confessions II that began with footage from her already iconic short film — featuring the green laser and the spoken-word segment on the dance floor — and culminated with a live performance alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.

Other artists who performed during the ceremony included Lisa, Sienna Spiro, and RAYE, the latter performing solo as well as part of a tribute to George Michael.

Madonna took home awards such as Best Dance, Best Collaboration, and Artist of the Year, while Taylor Swift received a special accolade for directing her own videos. In the end, Taylor won Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia,” a win she dedicated to Dolly Parton for “making videos by writing songs.”

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Emily Carter
I cover the intersections between emerging scenes and the wider industry shifts shaping how music is created and consumed today. Based in London, I focus on stories that reveal the cultural and structural forces behind the sound. My work at The Sorrow aims to document what moves the industry forward long before it reaches the mainstream.