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Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella

Madonna made a surprise guest appearance during Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella set, marking her return to the festival 20 years after her 2006 performance in the dance tent. Madonna noted the significance of the full-circle moment, referencing her earlier performance of "Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part I." The two singers then performed a duet of Madonna's hit song, "Like A Prayer." This appearance follows Carpenter's first weekend headlining the festival, where she was joined by Will Ferrell.

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Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella
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Madonna made a surprise guest appearance during Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella set, marking her return to the festival 20 years after her 2006 performance in the dance tent. Madonna noted the significance of the full-circle moment, referencing her earlier performance of "Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part I." The two singers then performed a duet of Madonna's hit song, "Like A Prayer." This appearance follows Carpenter's first weekend headlining the festival, where she was joined by Will Ferrell. Madonna's Coachella history includes a 2015 appearance with Drake, while Justin Bieber and Karol G are scheduled to headline later in the festival.

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Last week she was joined on stage by comedian Will Ferrell.

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The pair then joined forces for a duet of Like A Prayer.

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Twenty years ago today, I performed at Coachella

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Madonna first performed at Coachella in 2006.

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Madonna joined Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella attendees.

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Getty ImagesSabrina Carpenter pictured headlining Coachella weekend oneSpeaking to the crowd, Madonna said: "Twenty years ago today, I performed at Coachella - I was in the dance tent and it was the first time I performed Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part I in America and that was such a thrill for me.""So you can imagine what a thrill it is for me to be back 20 years later... so it's a like a full circle moment you know - very meaningful for me," she added, before discussing astrology with the crowd. The 5ft 4in star then pointed out it was the first time she has performed with someone shorter than her. "Thank you for giving me that experience," Madonna joked.The pair then joined forces for a duet of Like A Prayer.Madonna first appeared at Coachella in 2006, popping up at the Sahara Tent instead of the main stage to perform Confessions On A Dance Floor. She later returned to desert, making a guest appearance during Drake's 2015 set and had a viral moment when she kissed the rapper. The collaboration came in Carpenter's second week headlining the festival. Last week she was joined on stage by comedian Will Ferrell.Saturday will see Justin Bieber headline for a second time, with Colombian pop star Karol G on Sunday.
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