Madonna revealed on September 27 at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards that she recruited Sabrina Carpenter for their song “Bring Your Love” by sending a direct message after five days without a response. The collaboration later won Best Collaboration, giving the pair a Moon Person and a very online origin story. Madonna explained during her acceptance speech that waiting was never going to be her brand. After Sabrina Carpenter did not respond through the initial connection, Madonna took matters into her own hands, and the two singers were in the studio within weeks. Madonna Had a Direct Route to the Studio Madonna said the studio sessions quickly proved that she and Sabrina Carpenter worked well together. Madonna praised Sabrina Carpenter’s professionalism, while also joking that their opposing schedules create balance because Madonna arrives late and Sabrina arrives early. Sabrina Carpenter clarified that her team does respond to people, but she answers even faster herself. Madonna also said the two artists share highly organized creative habits, including writing lyrics on paper, which makes this collaboration feel equal parts pop spectacle and surprisingly old school. The win added another major moment to Madonna’s already packed VMAs night. Madonna led the 2026 nominations and also took home Artist of the Year, while Sabrina Carpenter joined her onstage as “Bring Your Love” officially became a Moon Person winning collaboration.