If there's one thing we froth more than the MTV Video Music Awards, it's the afterparties that kick on afterwards. And with Madonna sweeping the festivities with seven wins, there was bound to be some major ragers across Hollywood.
Unlike the VMAs, these exclusive afterparties aren't televised. However, with paparazzi, the power of Deuxmoi and social media (AKA the big nosey three), punters obsessed with Hollyweird get a cheeky insight into what goes down at these shindigs.
So, without further ado, here's all the tea from the 2026 MTV VMAs afterparties.
Madonna celebrates seven-win sweep with saucy Charli xcx and Julia Garner video
ICYMI, the 2026 MTV VMAs kicked off with an incredibly delectable performance from the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna, alongside Charli xcx and a bunch of other stars, including Sombr and Julia Garner.
In a TikTok, that now has over four million views, Charli xcx, Madonna and Julia served absolute cvnt to “Daceteria Afterhours”.
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Madonna's star-studded MTV VMAs after-party
Alongside a mega viral TikTok, Madonna also hosted an after-party at Los Angeles' Chateau Marmont, which featured a guest list of what appears to be my 2026 Spotify Wrapped.
Stars seen at the big shebang included Charli xcx, Julia, PinkPantheress, Shaboozey, Sabrina Carpenter, Odessa A'Zion, Emily Ratajkowski, The Dare and so much more.
Taylor Swift celebrates her MTV VMAs win with dinner
Per Just Jared, Swift, who won the first-ever Artist Director Honours in VMAs history, celebrated her historic win at The Bird Streets Club.
Celebrities reportedly in attendance included Sombr, Dakota Johnson, Machine Gun Kelly, Alana and Danielle Haim and Raye.
Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly dating rumours rage on
On the other side of town, fellow 2026 MTV VMA winner, Taylor Swift, also held her own after-party with a dinner with friends.
But alongside the star-studded guest list, legendary online gossip sleuth Deuxmoi reported that Machine Gun Kelly also attended the event amid dating rumours with Verity star Dakota Johnson.
“Johnson was also reportedly at the celebration, sparking speculation that the two may have arrived together, though it’s unclear who, if anyone, was inside MGK’s vehicle with him,” Deuxmoi wrote alongside a blurry snap of Machine Gun Kelly car.
At the time of writing, neither Dakota nor Machine Gun Kelly have confirmed their relationship status.
For now, this is all the tea that has slipped through the cracks into the headlines. But as soon as more drops, we'll update this page right here.
