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Sabrina Carpenter stuns VMAs with alien kiss performance

Sabrina Carpenter's VMA performance includes unexpected kiss with alien backup dancer

Sabrina Carpenter wowed the audience at the MTV Video Music Awards with her latest performances, leaving fans astonished.

The artist graced the UBS Arena stage on the evening of September 11, both as a nominee and a performer.

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Nominated for several awards including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for ‘Espresso,’ Best Pop, Best Direction, Best Editing, and Best Art Direction, Carpenter performed three singles from her recent album Short n’ Sweet.

@mtv @Sabrina Carpenter said MOVE OVER MOON PERSON in her #VMAs ♬ original sound – MTV

During her rendition of ‘Taste,’ Carpenter surprised everyone by sharing a passionate kiss with a backup dancer dressed as an alien.

Fan Reactions

Fans reacted strongly online. One Twitter user commented, “She’s so iconic for this. She just did the newest version of Madonna x Britney’s moment,” referencing the famous 2003 VMA kiss between Madonna and Britney Spears.

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Another wrote, “If Sabrina Carpenter is into blue aliens like that then do I have a movie suggestion for her,” likely alluding to the film Avatar.

Sabrina Carpenter performs "Taste" during the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP).
Image Courtesy of Invision via Associated Press.

“I wish I was that alien,” another fan tweeted enthusiastically.

Carpenter first gained fame through her role in the Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World. She also opened for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour.

Her hit single ‘Espresso,’ released earlier this year, quickly became an internet sensation, dubbed the song of the summer.

In a profile with The Guardian, Carpenter discussed her rapid rise to fame and her experiences over the past year.

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“Full transparency: I’ve never really been on charts until quite recently, so it’s a newfound, like … I’m interested,” Carpenter said. “It’s not the reason I write music and it’s not the reason I’ll ever write music. It’s like the sprinkles on top of the sundae.”

She added, “You start to realise that there’s more to all of it than just, like, blood, sweat and tears and love and talent and passion. There’s beautiful sides to this and there’s really dark, weird sides to all of it. I just love doing it – there’s sort of a need for it – and when that’s the thing that’s driving you, success doesn’t really matter. You’re just gonna keep going regardless. I’ve been called a flop many times and here we are, so…”

What Other Media Are Saying
  • Glamour reports that Sabrina Carpenter’s VMA performance in 2024 included a kiss with an alien dancer, unintentionally politicizing the event due to Donald Trump’s controversial debate remarks. (read more)
  • Consequence reports that Sabrina Carpenter kissed an alien during her medley performance at the 2024 MTV VMAs, adding a futuristic twist to the event. (read more)
  • People reports that Sabrina Carpenter kissed an alien and paid tribute to Britney Spears during her 2024 MTV VMAs performance, which included a medley of her hits and a campy horror music video. (read more)
Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions asked about this news

What songs did Sabrina Carpenter perform at the MTV Video Music Awards?

She performed a trio of singles from her album Short n’ Sweet.

Why were fans shocked during Sabrina Carpenter’s VMA performance?

She shared a steamy kiss with a backup dancer dressed as an alien.

What nominations did Sabrina Carpenter receive at the MTV VMAs?

She was nominated for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop, Best Direction, Best Editing, and Best Art Direction.

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What was the fan reaction to Sabrina Carpenter’s kiss with the alien dancer?

Fans online compared it to Madonna and Britney Spears’ iconic 2003 VMA kiss.

What did Sabrina Carpenter say about her recent fame in The Guardian?

She mentioned she’s interested in charts but they aren’t her main motivation for writing music.

Jane Nelson

Jane is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of experience covering global trends, and investment strategies. She holds a degree in Political science and has worked for several leading publications before joining The Thaiger.

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