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Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter clinched the Best Collaboration award at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards for their song "Bring Your Love" on Sunday night. As they accepted the award together, Madonna recounted a surprising backstory behind the collaboration, which left Carpenter visibly shocked before she broke into laughter.

Carpenter remarked, "Everybody who knows me knows how impatient I am," explaining that five days had elapsed without any response from her team or confirmation of the singer's interest in collaborating. Madonna echoed Carpenter's frustration, emphasizing the five-day wait, which elicited a surprised reaction from Carpenter.

The revelation prompted Carpenter to DM Madonna, who then made the direct contact herself. "I DM'd her," Madonna stated, confirming that she personally reached out to Carpenter. The collaboration followed swiftly after the initial message.

Reflecting on the situation, Carpenter playfully joked, "My team is shitting themselves backstage," though clarified that her team does indeed respond to messages, albeit more promptly than she had suspected. The 27-year-old singer then affirmed that her team does respond to inquiries, but she herself is even quicker in returning messages.

Carpenter and Madonna then shared a laugh backstage, embracing each other warmly. The moment concluded with Madonna playfully suggesting they head to the bar for a drink.