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Madonna Performs and Wins Seven MTV VMAs in 2026
Madonna performed at the MTV Video Music Awards for the first time in 23 years and won seven awards at the 2026 ceremony.
Madonna opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This marked her first music performance on the MTV Video Music Awards stage in 23 years, with her previous music performance at the event having taken place in 2003. During the 2026 show, she shared the stage with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX. Julia Garner, Debi Mazar, Sombr, and Seth Rogen were also featured as participants in the performance.
During the event, Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter performed Bring Your Love, a joint track included on the album Confessions II. The song was first introduced in April, when Madonna made a surprise guest appearance during Carpenter's main stage performance at Coachella. Charli XCX joined Madonna on stage for the Danceteria Afterhours performance. Danceteria Afterhours is a work where Madonna and Charli XCX exchange memories concerning the club scenes that shaped the early stages of their careers.
Along with her performance, Madonna received seven awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. She won Artist Of The Year, Best Dance, and Best Album for Confessions II. Furthermore, Madonna and Carpenter were awarded Best Collaboration for Bring Your Love. Confessions II – The Film secured three additional honors, taking home Best Long Form Video, Best Choreography, and Best Cinematography.
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