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Coachella Today
By the People, for the People
Madonna Manager Praises Sabrina Carpenter After Coachella Collab
Guy Oseary celebrates the Queen of Pop's surprise appearance during Carpenter's headlining set.
Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:12pm
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The dazzling collaboration between pop icons Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella 2026 showcased the enduring allure of music industry royalty.Coachella TodayGuy Oseary, Madonna's longtime manager, took to social media to reflect on the Queen of Pop's full-circle Coachella moment and to praise Sabrina Carpenter for their show-stopping collaboration during the festival's second weekend. Oseary recalled first meeting Carpenter at an SNL 50 party in 2025, where she sang 'Like a Virgin' with the house band, and noted that Carpenter has 'always shown love for the Queen.' Madonna made a surprise appearance during Carpenter's headlining set, where the pair teased a new song and performed duets of 'Vogue' and 'Like a Prayer.'
Why it matters
This high-profile collaboration between Madonna and rising pop star Sabrina Carpenter at one of the music industry's biggest festivals generated significant buzz and excitement among fans. It also highlights Madonna's continued cultural relevance and influence, as well as Carpenter's growing status as a respected artist who has earned the respect of music industry veterans like Oseary.
The details
During Sabrina Carpenter's headlining set at Coachella's second weekend, Madonna made a surprise appearance to join her on stage. The two artists teased a new song from Madonna's upcoming 'Confessions II' album and performed memorable duets of 'Vogue' and 'Like a Prayer.' In an Instagram post, Oseary recalled first meeting Carpenter at an SNL 50 party in 2025, where she sang 'Like a Virgin' with the house band, and noted that Carpenter has 'always shown love for the Queen.' Oseary praised the 'very kind and talented' Carpenter and the 'mutual love' shared between the two artists on stage.
- Madonna first performed at Coachella in 2006, making her Coachella appearance this year a 20-year full-circle moment.
- Oseary first met Carpenter at the SNL 50 party in February 2025.
The players
Guy Oseary
Madonna's longtime manager who celebrated the Queen of Pop's surprise appearance at Coachella and praised Sabrina Carpenter.
Sabrina Carpenter
A rising pop star who headlined Coachella's second weekend and welcomed a surprise appearance from Madonna during her set.
Madonna
The Queen of Pop, who made a surprise appearance during Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella set to perform a new song and duets of 'Vogue' and 'Like a Prayer.'
What they’re saying
“'20 years since @madonna first performance at @coachella, a beautiful full-circle celebration. On behalf of @saramariezam and I at @maverick, thank you to the very kind and talented @volaramgmt team. And most of all, @sabrinacarpenter.'”
— Guy Oseary, Madonna's Manager
“'I first met Sabrina at the SNL 50 party, where we bumped into each other walking thru the party. She told me how much she loved Madonna. Minutes later, she was asked to join the house band at that party to sing an impromptu song: the song she chose: 'Like A Virgin.''”
— Guy Oseary, Madonna's Manager
“'She has always shown love for the Queen, repeatedly… and last night the mutual love was shown and shared with the world.'”
— Guy Oseary, Madonna's Manager
“'Coachella weekend 2 might take the damn cake. Madonna …..I've got something i wanna talk about! thank you for coming out, bringing your love, and gracing the audience with everything you are + astrology knowledge + the greatest songs of all time. Last night was straight out of a dream. spending so much time laughing with you and then above all sharing the stage with you is a privilege I'll never forget.'”
— Sabrina Carpenter
What’s next
Fans are eagerly awaiting more details about the new song from Madonna's 'Confessions II' album that she teased with Sabrina Carpenter during their Coachella collaboration.
The takeaway
This high-profile Coachella moment showcases the mutual respect and admiration between Madonna, the undisputed Queen of Pop, and rising star Sabrina Carpenter, highlighting the enduring influence of the music industry's legendary artists and the next generation of talent.
