VMAs 2026: Madonna Opens The Show With Her First VMAs Performance In 23 Years, Joined By Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, & More
It's been a huge year for Madonna. Confessions II , her long-awaited, much-hyped sequel to 2005's Confessions On A Dance Floor , was rapturously received — including by Stereogum readers, who voted "Danceteria" to the top of our Song Of The Summer poll . Any perceived beef with her artistic descendant Charli XCX was squashed with a remix and a pack of smokes , and Charli's pal Troye Sivan paid…
Madonna is set to make her first appearance in the VMAs since 2003, opening the 2026 show alongside fellow performers Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX. The pop icon's recent release, Confessions II, has been met with critical acclaim, and her presence at the prestigious event is a testament to her enduring influence in the music industry.
Joining Madonna will be Charli XCX, who has collaborated with Madonna on remixes and samples, as well as Charli's fellow performer Troye Sivan, who paid homage to Madonna in his new single "Party." The VMAs 2026 lineup promises a star-studded celebration of music and performance.
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