Madonna Returns to VMAs Stage with Star-Studded Performance
The music icon opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with performances featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
The music icon opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with performances featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
The singer premiered the new visual for “Patient Zero” during the MTV Video Music Awards, where she also accepted a newly established award for directing.
The racy video features Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson in a toxic romance, with Swift appearing as a ghostly figure.
Swift surpassed Beyoncé’s VMA record and received a new award for her directorial work.
The two music icons posed for a photo at the annual awards ceremony.
Johnson appeared in a sequined gown to introduce Swift and debut their new music video.
The pop star opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with Madonna and later accepted an award in a Dolce & Gabbana gown.
Carpenter playfully clarified her team's responsiveness after Madonna humorously called out the five-day wait for a response during their shared award acceptance.

Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, and Lisa Among Celebrities Gracing the Pre-Show Event in Los Angeles.