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Madonna and Charli XCX release ‘Danceteria Afterhours’

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Madonna and Charli XCX released their collaborative remix, ‘Danceteria Afterhours’, on September 24 via Warner Records. The track is a reimagining of ‘Danceteria’ from Madonna’s album ‘Confessions II’ and was produced alongside longtime collaborator Stuart Price, as well as Andrew Watt and Cirkut. The collaboration follows a period of friendship between the two artists that solidified while spending time together in Paris, including a Saint Laurent event during Paris Fashion Week. Paris. The remix features lyrical nods to both artists' histories, blending Madonna’s connection to the New York City club Danceteria with Charli XCX’s experiences in the electronic and club scenes. Specifically, Charli XCX contributes verses reflecting on her musical beginnings in London and her later experiences in Los Angeles with producers A. G. Cook and SOPHIE. The release follows a previous ‘Afterhours’ rework of Madonna’s ‘Love Sensation’ featuring Kylie Minogue. Limited edition CD singles are also being released. The release coincides with a significant week for On September 27, Madonna performed at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. While initial reports noted 13 nominations, recent updates confirm 11 nominations, including prestigious categories such as Artist of the Year and Video of the Year. Madonna is scheduled to open the ceremony on September 27, Awards, marking her first VMA performance appearance in 23 years. Following its release, Her set included a medley featuring ‘Bring Your Love’ with Sabrina Carpenter and a performance of ‘Danceteria Afterhours’ saw immediate success, winning Billboard’s weekly new music poll with over 63% of the vote. This follows Charli XCX. Madonna dominated the successful launch of ceremony, winning seven awards for ‘Confessions II’, which debuted at number one on including Artist of the Billboard 200 in July. Year and Best Album. Sabrina Carpenter also secured the Best Collaboration award for her work with Madonna on ‘Bring Your Love’. The event included a viral social media misunderstanding regarding Charli XCX’s expression during a Nirvana tribute, which was incorrectly attributed to a reaction toward Taylor Swift.

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  1. 2026-09-28 10:52 UTC Madonna and Charli XCX release ‘Danceteria Afterhours’
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  3. 2026-09-25 10:43 UTC Madonna and Charli XCX release ‘Danceteria Afterhours’
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  5. 2026-09-24 22:39 UTC Madonna and Charli XCX release ‘Danceteria Afterhours’
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