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Madonna surprises Coachella by joining Sabrina Carpenter on stage

  • On Friday, pop icon Madonna made a surprise appearance at Coachella, joining headliner Sabrina Carpenter to perform 'Vogue,' 'Like a Prayer,' and a new duet during her second weekend set.
  • Madonna reflected on her Coachella debut 20 years ago, calling the return a 'full circle moment' and saying it was 'very meaningful for me,' wearing the same boots and Gucci jacket from 2006.
  • Earlier this week, Madonna announced her upcoming album Confessions II, slated for July 3 via Warner Records, marking her first full-length album in seven years and a reunion with producer Stuart Price.
  • Carpenter's set also featured actress Geena Davis delivering a monologue as an older version of the singer, and Terry Crews performing an a cappella rendition of Vanessa Carlton's 'A Thousand Miles.'
  • This headlining performance follows Carpenter's 2025 achievements: she concluded her Short n Sweet tour and was named Variety's Hitmaker of the Year, solidifying her festival prominence.
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On Friday night Sabrina Carpenter was closing the fourth day of the Coachella 2026 Festival when, suddenly, the first chords of “Vogue” sounded and, to the surprise of the fans, Madonna made her way into the mythical Indian stage in California. “Strike the pose,” it was enough for the diva to sing in the microphone for the audience to celebrate it with a bestial ovation. This appearance marked Madonna’s return to the same stage in which two deca…

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Madonna slopta a show-t a Coachellán. Brutális meglepetésvendég volt Sabrina Carpenter koncertjén, még a Z generáció szava is elallt.

·Budapest, Hungary
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The 'Queen of Pop' appeared as a surprise guest at Carpenter's show, joining her voice in performing classics like "Vogue" and "Like a Prayer"

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The Oswegonian broke the news on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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