Roommates, the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are one of the biggest nights in entertainment! This year, the award show reportedly experienced a 20-minute delay due to an intense game between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys. Still, once the celebs walked the red carpet in their BEST looks and the two-hour show kicked off, the vibes quickly picked up! So tell us, roommates, which of the following MAJOR moments from the 2026 VMAs had you glued to the screen?
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1. Madonna Kicks Off The VMAs With Sabrina Carpenter
According to the Associated Press, “it’s mother” were the first words Madonna uttered as she opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with her 2026 single ‘Bring Your Love’ and her collaborator Sabrina Carpenter. It was Madonna’s first time taking the VMAs stage since 2003. She channeled the energy of a dance floor on the stage and gagged the attendees and viewers when Charli xcx emerged from a club bathroom to perform their reworked version of ‘Danceteria.’ Her performance included dancers and a few famous friends, including actor Debi Mazar, Sombr and Julia Garner. Later that evening, Madonna and Sabrina won the ‘Best Collaboration’ award for ‘Bring Your Love.’
2. Gunna & Shaboozey Light Up The Stage
Gunna and Shaboozey took the stage at the Peacock Theater decked out in their western gear and legit set it on fire! Their set, per Pitchfork, began with the country singer’s ‘Cowboy.’ Then, Gunna joined him for the song ‘High Noon.’ The performance featured a Western/saloon setup that eventually caught fire.
3. Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton, who passed away in August at age 80, received several tributes throughout the evening. Taylor Swift reportedly paid tribute to Dolly while accepting her ‘Video of the Year’ award, calling the superstar the “ultimate showgirl.” But one of the biggest shoutouts for the country queen came from Kacey Musgraves. She performed the hit song, ‘I Will Always Love You,’ as part of the tribute while throwback footage of Dolly Parton played in the background.
