Madonna threw a surprise party last night in New York City to kick off Pride weekend. It all began with her posting a message to her Instagram, warning fans that she’d be airing an exclusive little film she’d made, entitled ‘No Fear, Courage, Resist’, on the Nasdaq jumbotrons in Times Square at 10pm and midnight.
She also said she’d be auctioning off three signed Polaroids to help raise money for the Ali Forney Center, which supports LGBTQ youth, and the vogueing house, Haus of Us, which throws ballroom events for underage youth.
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But that wasn’t all. She also showed up at the Boom Boom Room at the Standard High Line hotel for an intimate, exclusive performance for some very lucky fans. And as you can see, almost all of them had their cellphones out to film her appearance, including TV host Andy Cohen, who was among them.
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Madonna was preceded by some ballroom dancers performing to a remix of ‘Vogue’. She then came out – in tight leather shorts, harness and a fairly see-through sheer top – to sing ‘Hung Up’ while walking along the bar top. She followed this with a version of ‘I Don’t Search I Find’ from her Madame X album.
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Madonna performed two years ago as part of NYC Pride’s 50th anniversary. She also did a surprise performance on New Year’s Eve in 2018 at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village.
In a separate message posted to her Instagram stories today, Madonna said, “I’m throwing this party because Pride needs to be celebrated with a community of people who understand and know the meaning of oppression and fighting for freedom!
“Pride Island 2 years ago was magical. Last year we were all in isolation – but now it’s time to come together to Dance and Celebrate! I can never forget that NYC And the LGBTQ+ Community gave me life from day ONE!!!!”
Check out a fan-filmed clip of her movie in Times Square below.
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This year’s main NYC Pride parade will be a virtual event, because of the pandemic. However, a handful of smaller events will be going ahead in person, including the street fair PrideFest on Sunday (June 27) in Greenwich Village.
Hdtex
Who?
Is SHE still alive?
seaguy
More alive than you’ll ever be.
rickywintour
I hope pretty soon you aren’t alive.
IWantAFullBeard
That is 62 year old boob. Gross.
Chrisk
Not sure what she did wrong here that’s so offended you. Is it her continued support for the gay community or is it just being a mature women that’s still proud of her body?
We all get older child. Most of those fans there could care less about her boobs or her age. Stop being such a d*ck.
IWantAFullBeard
You sound very angry. Lighten up a little, dick.
James Hart
Madonna hasn’t aged well. She’s had so much plastic surgery her ears are on the back of her head.
seaguy
What’s gross is your ageist comment.
BoomerMyles
@Chrisk Madonna is a narcissistic mean woman.
She may pretend to support “gays” as a whole but I’ve heard many stories how she berates and humiliates individual gay men and women who work for her or are just in her path.
Look how she publicly dissed Ian McKellen and Elton John.
She’s a 62 year old dried up slag in my opinion.
Kangol2
Madonna can problematic at times but she’s always been an LGBTQ ally and even dipped into the women pool herself, I believe. Glad to see she’s still performing and standing with LGBTQ people. Happy Pride 2021!
squinney7007
That’s Madonna? Are you sure?
lykeitiz
Cue the sad, bitter little empty-life queens who come out in little-monster droves to lay disparagies at the feet of the Queen.
Madonna is, was, and always will be an ally. She has done tremendous things for the movement.
Even her 60+ breast is a thing of beauty.
LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!
seaguy
Amen!
Raven
Truth! just sad to see so many haters even here. 🙁
Gabby
Absolutely love her! She’s having so much fun, raising amazing children and still breaking down barriers.
skyboy63
I am all about GaGa now.
seaguy
Who cares?
John
“Madonna threw a happening last night……”
Does Queerty not having proof readers? I’m constantly seeing errors like that.
seaguy
The Queen of pop has always been an ally of the LGBT community.
odowd4sure
**Yawn**
hotttt123
Now I’m going to sound old: If you can’t say anything nice…STFU!!
Happy Pride Madonna and all
rover4x
OMG love Madonna so much!!!! Nowadays no artists can perform like she does and her confidence never fade, happy pride Queen.