Madonna let her hair down with her toyboy lover Akeem Morris and daughter Lourdes Leon at the MTV VMAs afterparty in Los Angeles, California on Sunday following her earlier ‘confused’ appearance on stage.The Queen of Pop, 68, looked in great spirits as she and her lover, 30, left the Chateau Marmont in a black SUV after partying the night away.Madonna and Akeem were joined by her singer daughter Lourdes, 29, who made a low-key exit in the back of a car accompanied by a male friend.While Lourdes appeared camera shy and attempted to conceal her face with her hand, Madonna seemed in a more jovial mood as she flashed a smile while sitting in the passenger seat. The star-studded afterparty also saw the likes of PinkPantheress, Sienna Spiro and French Montana in attendance. Hours earlier Madonna sparked concern among fans as she appeared to forget why she was onstage as she scooped the MTV VMA for Best Dance at the 2026 ceremony on Sunday. Madonna let her hair down with her toyboy lover Akeem Morris at the MTV VMAs afterparty in Los Angeles, California on Sunday following her earlier ‘confused’ appearance on stage Madonna and Akeem were joined by her singer daughter Lourdes, 29, who made a low-key exit in the back of a car accompanied by a male friendThe music legend, who was earlier torched online for her ‘utterly unfocused’ opening performance of hits Bring Your Love and Danceteria Afterhours Remix, took home seven awards on the night, yet seemed confused as she took to the stage.Madonna joined Charli XCX and Troye Sivan to accept the award for Confessions II – The Film – yet her acceptance speech took an awkward turn when she quipped, ‘I’m kind of unclear as to what this award is for?’The awkward moment unfolded as Madonna took to the stage and declared: ‘First of all I want to get this thing out of my a**. It’s been there all night,’ before reaching behind her.’My microphone is too short!’ she then cried out.She pulled Sivan and Charli into her, saying, ‘Safety in numbers. I’m kind of unclear as to what this award is for. I guess it’s for the short film?’ before Charli opened the announcement card to jog her memory.Madonna continued, ‘I feel, like, good surrounded by people who like to dance, Charli, Troye,’ before adding ‘you guys didn’t get the joke about the laser up my a**, did you?”It was up there all night before I took it out.’ ‘Dance is where everything happened for me in my life. If you love to dance, stand up… we’re all equal on the dance floor.’ Madonna then left the stage. Lourdes appeared camera shy and attempted to conceal her face with her hand While Madonna seemed in a more jovial mood as she flashed a smile while sitting in the passenger seat The star appeared to have had a great time at the afterparty The star-studded afterparty also saw the likes of PinkPantheress [pictured], Sienna Spiro and French Montana in attendance Sienna Spiro slipped into a pale blue mini dress for the evening, while Manon Bannerman showed off her midriff in a white crop top French Montana was all smiles at the afterparty Rei Ami donned a daring barely-there ensemble as she attended with a pal Lauren Jauregui left little to the imagination in a sheer black dress The Kid LAROI and Sophie HM kept things casual at the event Ella Bright opted for a glamorous, plunging black gown for the eveningThe star earlier shocked fans as she made a blockbuster return to the ceremony, 23 years after her steamy kiss with Britney Spears made pop culture history.She showed off her toned frame in a Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello ensemble – but fans quickly slammed the star for making a ‘mess’ of her performance.Madonna donned a black satin trench coat, a red leotard and knee-high boots as she performed hit Bring Your Love with collaborator, Sabrina Carpenter, 27. The pop icon was seen draped in latex in a steamy visual, accompanied by the statement, ‘It’s mother!’ before dancers contorted themselves on stage – while lasers shot from their crotches.Beginning her performance with her legs spread while sat on top of a piano played by Carpenter, Madonna exuded confidence as she belted out the anthem.The star stripped off to the leotard before she was carried across stage onto a platform, where a choir belted out Bring Your Love.The star writhed about as she was taken through the crowds before Charli XCX’s entrance.Madonna joined Charli for a high-octane rendition of Danceteria Afterhours remix but fans watching on TV were left furious as the ceremony was delayed due to an overrunning football game. Madonna sparked concern among fans as she appeared to forget why she was onstage as she scooped the MTV VMA for Best Dance at the 2026 ceremony on Sunday – pictured with Charli XCX and Troye Sivan Earlier in the night, the star shocked fans as she made a blockbuster return to the MTV Video Music Awards stage – pictured performing Bring Your Love with Sabrina Carpenter Madonna joined Charli XCX and Troye Sivan to accept the award for Confessions II – The Film – yet her acceptance speech took an awkward turn when she quipped, ‘I’m kind of unclear as to what this award is for?’ The raunchy segment saw a scantily-clad Sombr make a shock cameo by a toilet cubicle, before Madonna was lifted into the air by a hunky dancer. However fans flocked to social media to accuse Madonna of lip-syncing and share their fears after the star was seen seemingly out of breath onstage. One fan wrote, ‘MTV & CBS really fumbled Madonna tonight. The delay was bad enough, but those HORRIBLE camera angles during her performance? Come on. She deserved so much better.’Another wrote, ‘I wish I could’ve seen Madonna in her prime! Mama is TIRED and out of breath on this MTV #VMAs stage. And yes, I know she’s almost 70, so I’m not expecting 1985 Madonna, but whew!’I’ll still give her credit where it’s due: she released one of the best albums of the year.’ Others wrote, ‘Ima say something controversial. Madonna this is boring.”madonna performance… wow… utterly unfocused and just a got damn MESS!!!!!!!”Madonna doesn’t know how to hang it up. This is one of the weirdest and most cringe things I’ve ever seen. Why are the MTV Music Awards on CBS after football?’Others praised the star for her ‘iconic’ performance, which also included cameos from Debi Mazar and Seth Rogen. One fan wrote, ‘She’s 68, bravo to her for still being able to get up on stage and move it the way she did.’ The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Madonna for further comment and has yet to hear back. MTV Video Music Awards 2026 WINNERS VIDEO OF THE YEARAriana Grande – Hate That I Made You Love MeBruno Mars – I Just MightGener8ion (starring Yung Lean – StormMadonna – Confessions II (The Film)Sabrina Carpenter – TearsTaylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia – WINNER Taylor Swift earned top honor Video of the Year to break an epic record ARTIST OF THE YEARAriana GrandeBruno MarsMadonna – WINNERMorgan WallenSabrina CarpenterTaylor Swift SONG OF THE YEARBTS – Swim – WINNERElla Langley – Choosin’ TexasHuntr/x – GoldenMadonna and Sabrina Carpenter – Bring Your LoveOlivia Dean – Man I NeedRaye – Where Is My Husband BEST NEW ARTISTBella KayCortisMagnus FerrellMalcolm ToddMyles SmithSienna Spiro – WINNERStella Lefty British singer Sienna Spiro took home the coveted Best New Artist gongBEST COLLABORATIONClipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T and Malice – Chains & WhipsFrench Montana and Max B – Ever Since U Left MeMadonna and Sabrina Carpenter – Bring Your Love – WINNERPinkPantheress and Zara Larsson – StatesideShakira and Burna Boy – Dai DaiTeyana Taylor and Lucky Daye – Hard PartBEST POPAriana Grande – Hate That I Made You Love MeCharli XCX – SS26Lisa – Dream – WINNEROlivia Rodrigo – Drop DeadSabrina Carpenter – House TourTate McRae – Nobody’s GirlTaylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia BEST HIP-HOPCardi B featuring Kehlani – Safe – WINNERDon Toliver – E85Drake – Janice STFUMegan Thee Stallion – Lover GirlTravis Scott – DumboTyler, The Creator – Sugar on My Tongue BEST R&BBruno Mars – I Just Might – WINNERChris Brown – It Depends/ObviousDave & Tems – RaindanceJustin Bieber – YukonKehlani – FoldedMariah The Scientist and Kali Uchis – Is It a Crime BEST ALTERNATIVEGeese – TaxesMGK and Fred Durst – Fix Ur FaceNoah Kahan – The Great DivideOlivia Rodrigo – The Cure – WINNERSombr – HomewreckerTame Impala – DraculaTwenty One Pilots – Drag Path BEST DANCEBebe Rexha and Faithless – New ReligionHarry Styles – ApertureLady Gaga and Doechii – RunwayMadonna – Confessions II (The Film) – WINNERPinkPantheress and Zara Larsson – StatesideSlayyyter – Dance…Tate McRae – Nobody’s Girl BEST LATINAnitta and Shakira – Choka ChokaBad Bunny – NUEVAYoL – WINNERFuerza Regida – Tu SanchoKarol G – PapasitoRosalía – La PerlaRyan Castro, Kapo and Gangsta – La VillaShakira and Burna Boy – Dai Dai BEST K-POPBlackpink – JumpBTS – Swim – WINNERCortis – RedredKatseye – Pinky UpLe Sserafim – SpaghettiLisa – Dream BEST COUNTRYElla Langley – Choosin’ Texas – WINNERKacey Musgraves – Dry SpellLainey Wilson – Somewhere over LaredoLuke Combs – Back in the SaddleShaboozey – CowgirlStella Lefty – BostonTucker Wetmore – Brunette BEST DIRECTIONAriana Grande – Hate That I Made You Love meBruno Mars – I Just MightGener8ion – StormMadonna – Confessions II (The Film)Sabrina Carpenter – House TourTaylor Swift – Opalite – WINNER BEST CINEMATOGRAPHYAriana Grande – Hate That I Made You Love MeA$AP Rocky – Punk RockyLisa – DreamMadonna – Confessions II (The Film) – WINNERShaboozey – CowgirlTaylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia Madonna dominated as she earned the most wins with seven BEST EDITINGAriana Grande – Hate That I Made You Love MeBruno Mars – I Just MightLisa – DreamMadonna – Confessions II (The Film)Sabrina Carpenter – House Tour – WINNERTaylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia Sabrina Carpenter took home Best Editing for House Tour as she accepted Best Collaboration with Madonna BEST CHOREOGRAPHYGener8ion – StormHarry Styles – Dance No MoreKatseye – Pinky UpMadonna – Confessions II (The Film)n – WINNERTate McRae – Nobody’s GirlTaylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia BEST VISUAL EFFECTSAriana Grande – Hate That I Made You Love Me – WINNERJisoo and Zayn – Eyes ClosedMadonna – Confessions II (The Film) – WINNERPinkPantheress and Zara Larsson – StatesideRaye – Click Clack SymphonyTaylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia BEST ART DIRECTIONCharli XCX – SS26Lady Gaga and Doechii – RunwayMadonna – Confessions II (The Film)PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson – Stateside – WINNERSombr – My Body Isn’t ReadyTaylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia PinkPantheress earned Best Art Direction alongside Zara Larsson for Stateside