Madonna made her return to the MTV Video Music Awards with a theatrical performance alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
The 2026 MTV VMAs opened with Madonna performing “Bring Your Love” with Carpenter, who joined her for a dramatic duet. Carpenter wore glittery shorts, a white top and black suspenders, while Madonna appeared in a black blazer over a red bodysuit.
Charli XCX then joined Madonna on stage in a black dress and fishnet tights for “Danceteria Afterhours”.
The song is a new version of “Danceteria”, taken from Madonna’s latest album, “Confessions II”. The pair turned the performance into a large-scale dance routine.
It marked Madonna’s first MTV VMA performance in more than two decades, with the singer returning alongside two leading figures from pop’s current generation.
