Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Madonna’s VMA Collaboration Story Leaves Sabrina Carpenter Shocked
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter won an award together at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.
The award was for their song “Bring Your Love.”
Madonna said she wanted to work with Sabrina but waited five days for a response.
She then sent Sabrina a direct message herself.
Sabrina answered, and the singers made the song together.
Sabrina looked surprised when Madonna told this story onstage.
She joked that her team was worried backstage.
Sabrina also said people can contact her directly because she answers faster than her team.
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter won Best Collaboration at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.
Madonna said five days passed without her being connected with Carpenter or learning whether Carpenter wanted to collaborate.
Madonna ultimately sent Carpenter a direct message herself.
Carpenter responded, and the collaboration on “Bring Your Love” moved forward quickly.
Carpenter defended her team, saying they respond to messages but that she replies even faster.
- Who
- Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter.
- What
- They won Best Collaboration for “Bring Your Love,” while Madonna revealed how she contacted Carpenter about the project.
- When
- At the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night; the article’s related posts are dated September 27 and 28, 2026.
- Where
- At the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony and on its stage.
- Why
- Madonna wanted to collaborate with Carpenter and contacted her directly after waiting five days for a response through Carpenter’s team.
- Award
- Best Collaboration
- Event
- 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
- Song
- “Bring Your Love”
- Initial wait
- Five days passed before Madonna contacted Carpenter directly.
- Direct contact
- Madonna said she sent Carpenter a direct message.
- Carpenter’s response
- Carpenter said her team does respond, but she replies faster.