Britney Spears and Sabrina Carpenter at the 2024 MTV VMAs
Britney Spears missed the 2024 MTV VMAs, but the event brought back memories of her iconic performance with a snake 20 years ago. Would you watch it for the nostalgia?
Although Britney didn’t attend, she caught glimpses on YouTube and took to Instagram to express her confusion and admiration for Sabrina Carpenter.
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Homage to Britney Spears
Carpenter paid tribute to Spears throughout the night, referencing her on the red carpet and incorporating elements from Spears’ past performances into her own set.
One notable moment was when Carpenter kissed an alien on stage, reminiscent of Spears’ infamous kiss with Madonna, though Britney herself didn’t quite grasp the reference.
Britney shared her confusion in an Instagram video, questioning why Carpenter chose to kiss an alien instead of a girl, like Madonna. Despite the confusion, Spears expressed her love and admiration for Carpenter.
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Reflecting on the night, Britney recalled her own iconic moment at the 2003 VMAs, where she, Christina Aguilera, and Madonna shared a stage and made headlines with their kiss.
After watching Carpenter’s performance, Britney took a bath to contemplate and ended up discussing her newfound love for coloring and tracing, circling back to how Carpenter mentioned her on the red carpet.
Despite feeling like a “mom” and acknowledging her age, Britney found it cool that Carpenter acknowledged her, even if she still felt unsure about being considered “cool.”
Britney’s humorous reference to Carpenter as “the Sabrina girl” highlighted her mix of admiration and bemusement towards the new generation of artists.
The VMAs also saw other tributes to Britney, with Tate McRae recreating one of her iconic looks and host Megan Thee Stallion donning a replica of Britney’s “I’m A Slave 4 U” performance outfit.
Additionally, Addison Rae mentioned Britney as her favorite VMA performer, citing her memorable renditions of songs like “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and “Oops!… I Did It Again.”
The night was a celebration of Britney’s influence and legacy in the music industry, with artists paying homage to her unforgettable moments on the VMA stage.
FAQs
Q: Why did Britney Spears miss the 2024 MTV VMAs?
A: Britney Spears did not attend the 2024 MTV VMAs but watched clips on YouTube and shared her thoughts on Instagram.
Q: What was Sabrina Carpenter’s tribute to Britney Spears?
A: Sabrina Carpenter paid homage to Britney Spears by referencing her on the red carpet and incorporating elements from Spears’ past performances into her own set.
Q: How did other artists honor Britney Spears at the VMAs?
A: Tate McRae recreated one of Britney’s iconic looks, while Megan Thee Stallion wore a replica of Britney’s “I’m A Slave 4 U” performance outfit. Addison Rae also mentioned Britney as her favorite VMA performer.
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