'5 Days Passed...': Sabrina Carpenter In SHOCK As Madonna Reveals Her Team Didn't Respond When She Reached Out About Collab At VMAs- VIDEO

Madonna made a triumphant return to the VMAs stage after a 23-year hiatus, delivering a star-studded performance on Sunday night. The Queen of Pop kicked off the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards after the ceremony was delayed by the Baltimore Ravens-Dallas Cowboys game. Madonna was joined by her pop duo, Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx, for their hit single, "Bring Your Love," a house-pop collaboration from her latest album, "Confessions II."

The energetic performance also saw Charli xcx make a surprise appearance to remix Madonna's "Danceteria." Supporting Madonna on stage were Seth Rogen, Sombr, and Julia Garner, who previously appeared in a biopic about the singer. This high-energy opening set officially kicked off the VMAs, which are hosted by Snoop Dogg and returning to the West Coast after nearly a decade.

Taylor Swift was among the final stars to arrive at the red carpet, wearing a black halter bodysuit and a sparkling silver draped skirt. The 2026 MTV VMAs aired live on CBS, simulcast on MTV and streamed on Paramount+.