Madonna forgets what award she’s won and calls out Sabrina Carpenter in chaotic VMAs speeches
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Madonna was the biggest winner at the 2026 VMAs, taking home seven awards including Artist of the Year, and opened the show with a star-studded performance featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
- During her acceptance speech for Best Collaboration with Carpenter, Madonna humorously recounted how she had to DM Carpenter after five days of no response to collaborate on their track.
- Madonna also won Best Dance for her short film "Confessions II - The Film," delivering a heartfelt yet somewhat disorganized speech about the importance of dance and community.
- Her acceptance speeches drew mixed reactions on social media, with fans describing her as awkward but endearing, while some noted discomfort among other presenters.
