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From Laser Butt Plugs to Stuffed Panties, This Madonna VMAs Moment Has the Internet Doing a Double Take

In the strange opening ceremony of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, Madonna’s dancers shot laser beams out of their butts.

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On September 27, 2026, Madonna made a triumphant return to the MTV Video Music Awards. This marked the iconic pop star’s first live performance on the show in 23 years. Madonna has some unique ties to the history of the award show.

43 years ago, on September 14, 1984, her performance at the VMA’s sparked controversy following her theatrical performance of “Like A Virgin”. She stepped out of a giant, 17-foot wedding cake, dressed in a wedding gown studded with sparkly jewelry and lace fingerless gloves. She crawled around on the stage and accidentally flashed the audience in one of the most memorable VMA moments in history. That night turned Madonna into the icon we’re familiar with today.

Madonna had the honor of opening the........

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