Madonna revealed that Sabrina Carpenter’s team took five days to respond to her collaboration request, leaving fans focused on the singer’s reaction.
Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna shared a major moment at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. The pop stars won Best Collaboration for their hit song Bring Your Love.
The ceremony took place on September 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Their victory marked another milestone for the high-profile collaboration.
During their acceptance speech, Madonna revealed an unexpected detail about how the song came together. She said Sabrina’s team took five days to respond after she initially reached out.
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Madonna joked about her impatience before explaining that she eventually sent Sabrina a direct message herself. The move quickly changed the situation.
According to Madonna, Sabrina responded soon after the direct message. The singers then entered the studio within weeks and began working on the track.
The revelation prompted an immediate reaction from fans online. Some viewers described the exchange as awkward and felt Sabrina appeared eager to leave the stage.
Others praised Sabrina for handling the moment gracefully. Several fans also interpreted Madonna’s comments as playful criticism of Sabrina’s team.
Despite the unexpected revelation, the two singers appeared to celebrate their achievement together. Their collaboration has continued to attract attention since its release.
Bring Your Love arrived on April 30, 2026, as the lead single from Sabrina’s album Confessions II. The collaboration also gained momentum after Madonna made a surprise appearance during Sabrina’s Coachella performance.
The two artists performed Madonna classics including Vogue and Like a Prayer during the surprise set. They also teased their upcoming collaboration at the event.
The VMAs moment has now added another talking point to the story behind Bring Your Love, giving fans a glimpse into how the unexpected partnership began.