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Madonna opens 2026 MTV VMAs with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx

In brief

Madonna opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with performances featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx. It was her first performance at the VMAs in 23 years. Sombr and other guests also appeared during the opening set.

Generated automatically by AI from 6 sources, without editorial review · updated 28 Sept

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  1. 28 Sept, 00:16Madonna Kicks Off MTV VMAs With Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx · TMZ
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How outlets framed it

Sabrina Carpenter6 sources
50% favorable (3)50% neutral (3)0% critical (0)

favorable: Billboard, Rolling Stone, TMZ.

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Madonna5 sources
100% favorable (5)0% neutral (0)0% critical (0)

favorable: The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Vogue, Rolling Stone, Variety.

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Charli xcx4 sources
75% favorable (3)25% neutral (1)0% critical (0)

favorable: The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, TMZ.

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One source, one vote (its latest article in the story). Only labels with confidence ≥ 0.6 are shown; the quote is the evidence.

Chronological coverage

  1. 28 September
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Latest28 Sept, 00:39

    Madonna Opens 2026 VMAs With Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX

    The pop icon performed "Bring Your Love" and "Danceteria Afterhours," kicking off the show in epic fashion.

    favorable toward Madonnafavorable toward Charli xcx
    The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter•Brande Victorian
  3. Billboard
    Follow-up28 Sept, 00:27

    Madonna Opens 2026 VMAs With Star-Studded Set Featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Charli xcx, Seth Rogen & More

    The Queen of Pop made her grand return to the VMAs stage after 23 years.

    favorable toward Sabrina Carpenterfavorable toward Madonnafavorable toward Charli xcx
    BillboardBillboard•Kyle-Brandon Denis
  4. Rolling Stone
    Follow-up28 Sept, 00:22

    Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX Team Up for Star-Studded MTV VMAs Opener

    In Madonna's first VMAs performance in 23 years, she brought extra star power, with bonus guest spots from Sombr and more

    favorable toward Sabrina Carpenterfavorable toward Madonna
    Rolling StoneRolling Stone•Charisma Madarang
  5. Vogue
    Follow-up28 Sept, 00:22

    Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and More Opened the 2026 MTV VMAs

    Leave it to the Queen of Pop to open the 2026 VMAs on a star-studded (and sickening) note.

    favorable toward Madonna
    VogueVogue•Christian Allaire
  6. Variety
    Follow-up28 Sept, 00:16

    Madonna Opens MTV Video Music Awards With Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx, Plus Sombr, Debi Mazar and More

    Madonna performed for the first time in 23 years at the MTV VMAs on Sunday, opening the show by bringing out special guests Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx to perform their respective duets.

    favorable toward Madonna
    VarietyVariety•Steven J. Horowitz
  7. TMZ
    First seen28 Sept, 00:16

    Madonna Kicks Off MTV VMAs With Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx

    Madonna didn't ease into the 2026 MTV VMAs ... she blew the doors off with a sexy, star-studded opener featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx. The Queen of Pop started the night with "Bring Your Love" ... teaming up with Sabrina for a steamy…

    favorable toward Sabrina Carpenterfavorable toward Charli xcx
    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff