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Sabrina Carpenter swaps sequins and suspenders for lace and fringe at the VMAs 2026

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Sabrina Carpenter performed at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards alongside Madonna with both dressed in outfits paying homage to iconic looks from Madonna’s career. For her performance, Carpenter wore a black beret and sequined boyshorts held up by suspenders, referencing an early photo shoot of Madonna’s. After the show, she changed into a Dolce & Gabbana blush-pink gown adorned with beaded fringe for award acceptance, continuing her trend of fashion nods to pop culture icons. Carpenter is nominated for nine awards this year and has frequently honored Madonna in past appearances at major music events.

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Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards Artist Director Honor at the 43rd annual ceremony on September 27, making it her 31st Moon Person trophy and officially breaking the tie with Beyoncé for most awards in VMA history. The event, hosted by Snoop Dogg, will also see the premiere of Swift's new music video for "Patient Zero" at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Madonna returns to perform after a 23-year hiatus and holds 11 nominations, followed closely by Taylor Swift with 11 nods herself. The ceremony will be broadcast on CBS alongside MTV. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial to watch the VMAs live for free. This year’s show celebrates the best music videos of 2026, marking a significant milestone for both Madonna and Taylor Swift in terms of recognition and impact on the award show's legacy. Other notable performances include Sabrina Carpenter with nine nominations and Ariana Grande with eight. MTV also honors Nirvana with this year's Video Vanguard Award. The event features various categories such as Best Direction, Best Editing, and Best Choreography, among others, recognizing excellence in music video artistry and innovation. Madonna's appearance is set to open the show on September 27 at Peacock Theater. Madonna’s comeback performance is anticipated with special guests including Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter. MTV VMAs continue to celebrate iconic moments, performances, and innovations in music videos throughout the years. Swift's contribution includes a deluxe edition release titled "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," which debuted alongside “Patient Zero,” further cementing her creative influence on modern pop culture. DIRECTV provides a free trial for VMAs viewership starting September 27, ensuring widespread accessibility and engagement with the event. Overall, this year's MTV Video Music Awards are set to be a memorable celebration of music video artistry and fan community interactions. Madonna’s presence is marked by her historic contributions since the inaugural ceremony in 1984, signaling an era of continued innovation and cultural significance for the VMAs. Snoop Dogg, as host, brings his unique blend of entertainment, comedy, and musical prowess to the stage, promising a dynamic and engaging evening for all music lovers. The combination of Madonna’s comeback performance and Swift's historical award acceptance promises to make this year’s MTV Video Music Awards an unforgettable event in the annals of pop culture history. DirectTV's free trial offer enhances viewer accessibility, ensuring that fans can enjoy the full spectrum of performances, awards, and fan interactions live from Peacock Theater on CBS. The VMAs continue to celebrate creativity, innovation, and community engagement in music video artistry, making September 27 a highly anticipated date for music enthusiasts worldwide.

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Sabrina Carpenter made it a double feature. asserted

it → make → ?

Though the “Espresso” singer skipped the red carpet on Sunday night, she joined Madonna for a performance of “Bring Your Love” to open the show. asserted

she → skip → show

Seated at a grand piano for the number, Carpenter wore a black beret, a white button-down shirt open over a bra and black sequined boyshorts held up by suspenders. asserted

Carpenter → seat → suspenders

The outfit recalled Deborah Feingold’s 1982 photo shoot of the “Material Girl” singer, taken before her debut album was released. asserted

album → recall → singer

For her post-performance change, Carpenter, 27, chose one of Madonna’s go-to labels, Dolce & Gabbana, opting for a romantic blush-pink gown with a rose at the center of the bodice and black beaded fringe throughout. She added peep-toe Christian Louboutin stilettos to accept the award for Best Collaboration with Madonna. asserted

She → choose → Madonna

Soft waves and rosy makeup completed the classic look. asserted

waves → complete → look

Carpenter has paid tribute to Madge before, posing in a cone bra on the March 2025 cover of Vogue. asserted

Carpenter → pay → Vogue

For the 2024 VMAs, she borrowed the Bob Mackie gown Madonna wore to the 1991 Oscars. asserted

Madonna → borrow → Oscars

In April, Madonna surprised fans with a cameo during Carpenter’s Coachella set, singing her classics “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer.” asserted

Madonna → surprise → Prayer

Carpenter is nominated for a total of nine awards this evening, including Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Album and Song of the Year. asserted

Carpenter → nominate → Year

The “Manchild” hitmaker is a VMAs regular; Last year, she slipped into a sheer red lace Valentino gown with a pale purple feathered boa. asserted

she → slip → boa

Later that evening, she hit the stage in a Britney Spears-inspired look, wearing a bedazzled fringe bra and sheer black tights. asserted

she → hit → bra

And for the after-party, she channeled yet another pop legend, wearing a vintage Bob Mackie gown previously worn by Cher. asserted

she → channel → Cher

Sabrina Carpenter swaps sequins and suspenders for lace and fringe at the VMAs 2026

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