See Mykki Blanco as Joan of Arc in Madonna’s ‘Dark Ballet’ video ‘I have walked this earth, Black, Queer and HIV positive, but no transgression against me has been as powerful as the hope I hold within’ Madonna has dropped “Dark Ballet”, the video for her fifth tune from the forthcoming Madame X album. In the stark, religiously-charged visual,…
From reggaeton bangers to dancehall-infused protest anthems, the singles (or buzz tracks) from Madame X have been nothing if not eclectic. And yet, they still don’t portend the demented grandeur of “Dark Ballet.” Co-produced with Mirwais, the song that was first performed as “Beautiful Game” at the 2018 Met Gala is a sprawling indictment of modern society. “It’s a beautiful plan, but…
Madonna has unveiled her new video for “Dark Ballet.” It’s the fifth and final preview that will be released from her forthcoming Madame X, due June 14th. The cinematic clip stars Mykki Blanco, who portrays Joan of Arc. In the visually arresting Emmanuel Adjei-directed video, Mykki Blanco is seen bravely facing adversity from various religious figures and onlookers…
AN AUDIENCE WITH MADONNA IN LONDON Hosted by Graham Norton Presented by Madonna will be holding an exclusive one-off event hosted by Graham Norton for her fans in London on 13th June at Alexandra Palace Theatre to celebrate the release of her brand new album Madame X. Madonna and Graham will go in-depth about the…
INTERSCOPE When rock music endures long enough, it becomes classic; hip-hop mellows into old-school. But how are pop stars, human vessels of everything shiny and ephemeral, supposed to stay? “Not everyone is coming to the future, not everyone is coming from the past/Not everyone can come into the future, not everyone that’s here is gonna…
Madonna is speaking out strongly against a new profile about her published in the New York Times Magazine, claiming that the publication “Is one of the founding fathers of the Patriarchy.” Titled “Madonna at Sixty,” Wednesday’s Times profile was written by Vanessa Grigoriadis, a journalist and the author of a 2017 book examining sexual assault on college campuses, “Blurred…
Update regarding the Dutch Madame X release party at Concerto! You are welcome to arrive from 18.30 onwards Madame X will be played at 19.00 sharp Concerto will close its doors from 19.00 so be on time! The coffee corner will remain open DJ MLVC will make sure you get to be moving your feet…
New Zealand and Australia have already been treated to what we can call one of Madonna’s greatest experimental tracks ever. Dark Ballet is an epic work of storytelling. Listening to Dark Ballet is like watching a fairytale come to life in front of your eyes through your ears, if that makes any sense (like the…
