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Madonna BANS photographers from taking her pic at VMAs in latest diva move after bizarre night    (https://www.the-sun.com/author/gina-bacchiocchi/) Gina Bacchiocchi  , Entertainment Editor   Published:  11:23, 28 Sep 2026    (https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.the-sun.com)       Add us as a preferred source           (https://www.the-sun.com/)              (https://x.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.the-sun.com%2Fentertainment%2F17068471%2Fmadonna-vmas-bans-photographers-taking-pictures&text=Madonna%20BANS%20photographers%20from%20taking%20her%20pic%20at%20VMAs)      (https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.the-sun.com%2Fentertainment%2F17068471%2Fmadonna-vmas-bans-photographers-taking-pictures&t=Madonna%20BANS%20photographers%20from%20taking%20her%20pic%20at%20VMAs)       (index.html#thesun-openweb-comments-container)   1 comment 1   Next        MADONNA banned professional photographers from taking her picture during the Video Music Awards on Sunday night. Multiple sources told The U.S. Sun that the snappers were issued very strict orders not to take a single pic of the Queen of Pop, 68, despite her making (https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/17049631/madonna-vmas-performance-racy-video/) multiple appearances on stage  throughout the night. (index.html#) (Open a slideshow of all 4 article images.) (NINTCHDBPICT001111749265)  4     Madonna won seven awards at the VMAs on Sunday evening Credit: CBS   (index.html#) (Open a slideshow of all 4 article images.) (NINTCHDBPICT001111889508)  4     Host Snoop Dogg posted a moment he shared with the Queen of Pop Credit: Instagram/snoopdogg   Advertisement   (https://www.the-sun.com/who/madonna/) Madonna also skipped the (https://www.the-sun.com/topic/mtv-vmas/) VMAs red carpet entirely, when even superstar (https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/17065359/vmas-red-carpet-teyana-taylor-charli-xcx/) Taylor Swift willingly posed for photos . “Photographers in the room were told they weren’t allowed to shoot Madonna,” a source explained.  Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter   Thank you!    (thesuncom) (390dc43d5b)  (/entertainment/17068471/madonna-vmas-bans-photographers-taking-pictures/)  (entertainment) () Email address      Please provide a valid email.    (Sign up)   Your info will be used in accordance with our (https://newsprivacy.co.uk/) Privacy Policy   You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email.   (1)    “Only a couple of CBS photographers were given permission. “She wanted to control the photos and approve what did and didn’t go out.” Read More Madonna   (https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/17067651/madonna-vmas-bed-charli-xcx-after-party-tiktok/)   WILD NIGHT Madonna rolls around in bed with 2 A-listers for chaotic 3 am TikTok after VMAs     (https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/17065812/madonna-vmas-concern-violently-thrown-performance/)   fears for madge Madonna, 68, sparks concern at VMAs after she’s violently thrown in show        The star was obviously visible in the main feed from the show, but very few high-resolution pictures were distributed to the media and fans throughout the night.  The U.S. Sun has reached out to Madonna for comment. Madonna had a (https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/17049631/madonna-vmas-performance-racy-video/) tumultuous night with her various antics  throughout the annual awards ceremony. She first sparked concern during her kick-off performance (https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/17065812/madonna-vmas-concern-violently-thrown-performance/) by appearing to grimace as fellow dancers threw her body onto a platform. Advertisement   Most read in Entertainment  (https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/17065812/madonna-vmas-concern-violently-thrown-performance/) ()     fears for madge Madonna, 68, sparks concern at VMAs after she’s violently thrown in show     (https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/17067651/madonna-vmas-bed-charli-xcx-after-party-tiktok/) ()     WILD NIGHT Madonna rolls around in bed with 2 A-listers for chaotic 3 am TikTok after VMAs     (https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/17059319/vmas-live-red-carpet-taylor-swift-mtv-updates/) ()     HOLY SMOKES Nirvana’s Pat Smear lights a cigarette ON STAGE at VMAs     (https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/17068806/maura-higgins-flogs-wardrobe-vinted/) (An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Maura Higgins wearing a black velvet blazer-style mini dress, Image 2 shows Collage of a purple Alo Yoga sheer mesh bodysuit, shown from different angles and with details of the fabric and tag, along with product listing information, Image 3 shows Collage of a Fendi sheer mesh bodysuit in beige with black FF logos)     maur money Maura Higgins flogging yoga thongs & designer wares on Vinted for as low as $20        (index.html#) (Open a slideshow of all 4 article images.) (Charli XCX in a black bra and jeans leaning over Madonna, who is lying on a hotel bed in a black corset and gloves, with other people in the background.)  4     Madonna and Charli xcx rolled around in her hotel bed after the VMAs Credit: TikTok / madonna   (index.html#) (Open a slideshow of all 4 article images.) (Taylor Swift in a black top and silver sparkly skirt at the MTV Video Music Awards.)  4     Unlike Madonna, Taylor Swift posed on the red carpet at the big event Credit: Getty   While many viewers thought her reaction was part of the dance, others thought she could be in pain. Later on in the show, she appeared to wear a knee brace. And during her speech for Best Dance performance, Madonna told a joke about holding a laser inside her butt. Advertisement   Though she was referring to a scene from her Confessions II music video, the bit didn’t land with the audience. Despite the mixed reviews to her performance and speeches, Madonna (https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/17066277/vmas-2026-winners-full-list/) took home seven awards total at the show. She later seemed to be feeling no pain while (https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/17067651/madonna-vmas-bed-charli-xcx-after-party-tiktok/) partying in her hotel suite  with pals (https://www.the-sun.com/who/charli-xcx/) Charli xcx and Julia Garner. The trio rolled around dancing in bed to her new song Danceteria in a TikTok posted in the wee hours of the morning.  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