It’s Sabrina, b*tch. Sabrina Carpenter took the stage at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7, debuting her new single “Tears” live. And during the showstopping performance, she subtly referenced Britney Spears.

Carpenter began her performance by entering the stage through a New York City pothole, before having a kiki with some fabulous drag queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race , just like her “Tears” music video. Her dancers carried posters reading “Protect Trans Rights,” as well as cheeky signs that read “If You Hate, You’re Not Getting Laid,” making Carpenter’s message clear.

Using a see-through phone booth, the singer changed costumes before declaring a “dance break.” Rain began to fall as she and her dancers pulled off surprisingly elaborate choreography, getting soaked in t

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