This Tuesday 16 Madonna celebrates the arrival of 64 years and we take the opportunity to remember the controversies that have marked her iconic career
This Tuesday, 16, the one who blows out the candles is Madonna. THE starconsidered a musical icon, it celebrates the arrival of 64 years and, with almost four decades dedicated to his career, he has marked generations and made history.
Whether it’s lyrics, music videos, or daring behavior, the pop queen is eager to provoke and shock society whenever possible. To commemorate today’s date, let’s separate 5 major controversies that have been talked about. Take a look below:
Release of the clip “Like a Prayer”
How can we forget the release of the music video “Like a Prayer”. In the video in question, the Madonna appeared among burning crosses and, immediately after, she kissed a black saint. At the time, in fact, religious groups rebelled against the artist and had her commercial withdrawn from Pepsi, the brand that had closed a millionaire contract with the singer.
The iconic “Blond Ambition” tour.
Madonna’s third concert tour was one of the most profitable in Madonna’s career. On stage, during the choreography of the classic hit “Like a Virgin”, the diva even simulated masturbation on a red bed. Just to give you an idea, there were 32 performances in North America, 9 in Asia and 16 in Europe, for a total of 57 performances.
Madonna guiding female sexuality
Talking about female sexuality has never been a taboo for Madonna. On the contrary, the theme has always been very precise in her artistic productions. When she released the album “Erótica”, which came full of sensual lyrics, the singer again sparked controversy. It is worth remembering that at the same time you took the opportunity to advertise the book “Sex”, in 1992, with reports and a series of photos that portray the universe of sadomasochism.
The kiss that Madonna gave to Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera
On the album “American Life”, Madonna bet on the criticism of society. At the same time, she also performed on MTV during the 2003 VMA Awards, alongside Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. At the end of the show, the singer kissed the two young singers, leaving many people speechless in the audience. In fact, the video went viral, mostly with Justin Timberlake’s reaction.
Another kiss … to Tokischa
In 2022, the star was once again controversial. In June, during the month of LGBTQIAP + Pride, Madonna performed in the company of several artists when she, during the performance of the hit “Hung Up”, she kissed the Dominican rapper Tokischa, driving the fans into a frenzy. Before that, the artist even simulated oral sex on the pop queen, boosting the audience’s energy.
Source: Terra
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