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Madonna has reignited the debate over artificial intelligence and creativity, arguing that AI-generated content cannot replace the lived experiences, emotions, and struggles that shape true art. The pop icon warned that algorithms may produce endless content, but lack the human journey that gives art its meaning and impact. Her comments come as AI tools rapidly transform music, film, and visual arts, fueling a global discussion about whether technology can ever replicate genuine creativity or artistic expression.


Madonna warns that AI creates mindless content, not art

Madonna is taking a hard stance against artificial intelligence. Speaking to Vogue Italia, the pop superstar criticized the tech, stating that relying on AI completely contradicts the spirit of creating real art. She contrasted today's digital landscape with the "pure" collaborative spaces of the past and explained why she completely disconnects from technology when writing new music.


Madonna says AI is the 'exact opposite of making art'

<p>Madonna's biopic never made it to production despite a lot of work behind the scenes for over two years. Now, the music icon has opened up about why the project was shelved, revealing that she had creative and financial disagreements with Universal Pictures. The film was first announced in 2021 after the Hollywood studio secured the rights.</p><h2>Madonna was set to direct her biopic</h2><p>As per reports, the singer was set to direct and co-write the movie herself, with Diablo Cody and Erin Cressida Wilson, and in 2022, Julia Garner was expected to play the lead role after undergoing an intense audition process.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, things did not go as planned.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/entertainment/5-lesserknown-facts-about-madonna-1708860023531"><strong>5 Lesser-known Facts About Madonna&nbsp;</strong></a></p><h2>Madonna reveals the real reason for the fallout</h2><p>During a conversation with Interview magazine, she revealed that she had dedicated several years to developing the project. "I was supposed to make a movie about my life. I worked on my script for two years and spent two years at Universal Studios with the line producers doing budgeting and casting," she said. "We had a falling out, me and Universal, regarding budget because I needed — I've had an extraordinary life. I've had a huge life, so I needed a big budget. You know what I mean?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the singer, the studio had an issue with the scale she envisioned for the film. Madonna said, Universal "couldn't get their heads around" the budget which she believed was necessary to tell her story properly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/truly-iconic-sabrina-carpenter-and-madonna-deliver-a-mind-blowing-performance-at-coachella-watch-1776495865021"><strong>Truly Iconic! Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna deliver a mind-blowing performance at Coachella | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Maybe they just didn't believe in me. One of their first reactions was, 'We don't believe you'd stay in Serbia more than four days.' And I said, 'Did you read the script?' My whole life has been survival. I'm not going there for a holiday," she further added.</p><h2>Netflix also approached her later</h2><p>She further revealed that Netflix later approached her about developing the material as a television series. "But anyway, I was in limbo when that fell apart, and then Netflix reached out to make a series. That was a whole other long process, because I couldn't use the script I had with Universal unless I bought it from them for an extortionist's price, even though I wrote it. Don't ask," she revealed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/can-ai-replace-tom-hanks-from-toy-story-films-actor-reveals-1782197293960"><strong>Can AI replace Tom Hanks from Toy Story films? Actor reveals</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/not-alone-timothee-chalamet-selena-gomez-to-voice-illumination-s-alien-themed-comedy-release-date-out-1782192738587"><strong>Timothee Chalamet, Selena Gomez to voice Illumination's Not Alone</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The transition from a feature film to a series format was more difficult than Madonna initially expected. "That's just the way it goes," she explained. "I started trying to understand how making a series would work. It's a very, very different process. You have to meet a lot of writers and find the right showrunner, and I couldn't find one. This went on for another eight or nine months. I was like, 'Good thing I have another job because I need to work, I need to create. I need to do what I was put on this earth to do.'"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Currently, Madonna is gearing up for the release of her upcoming album Confessions II.</p>

Madonna, during a recent interview, opened up about the fallout of her biopic, which was initially backed by Universal Pictures. She revealed that it was due to creative and financial disagreements that the project was shelved.

Madonna's biopic never made it to production despite a lot of work behind the scenes for over two years. Now, the music icon has opened up about why the project was shelved, revealing that she had creative and financial disagreements with Universal Pictures. The film was first announced in 2021 after the Hollywood studio secured the rights. Madonna was set to direct her biopic As per reports, the singer was set to direct and co-write the movie herself, with Diablo Cody and Erin Cressida Wilson, and in 2022, Julia Garner was expected to play the lead role after undergoing an intense audition process. However, things did not go as planned. Also Read: 5 Lesser-known Facts About Madonna Madonna reveals the real reason for the fallout During a conversation with Interview magazine, she revealed that she had dedicated several years to developing the project. "I was supposed to make a movie about my life. I worked on my script for two years and spent two years at Universal Studios with the line producers doing budgeting and casting," she said. "We had a falling out, me and Universal, regarding budget because I needed — I've had an extraordinary life. I've had a huge life, so I needed a big budget. You know what I mean?" According to the singer, the studio had an issue with the scale she envisioned for the film. Madonna said, Universal "couldn't get their heads around" the budget which she believed was necessary to tell her story properly. Also Read: Truly Iconic! Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna deliver a mind-blowing performance at Coachella | Watch "Maybe they just didn't believe in me. One of their first reactions was, 'We don't believe you'd stay in Serbia more than four days.' And I said, 'Did you read the script?' My whole life has been survival. I'm not going there for a holiday," she further added. Netflix also approached her later She further revealed that Netflix later approached her about developing the material as a television series. "But anyway, I was in limbo when that fell apart, and then Netflix reached out to make a series. That was a whole other long process, because I couldn't use the script I had with Universal unless I bought it from them for an extortionist's price, even though I wrote it. Don't ask," she revealed. Also Read: Can AI replace Tom Hanks from Toy Story films? Actor reveals

<p>Madonna, during a recent interview, opened up about the fallout of her biopic, which was initially backed by Universal Pictures. She revealed that it was due to creative and financial disagreements that the project was shelved.</p>

Madonna reveals why her Universal Pictures biopic was shelved: 'I've had an extraordinary life'

Several vintage outfits worn by pop icon Madonna reportedly went missing after her appearance at Coachella, sparking concern among fans and collectors. The disappearance has raised questions about security at the venue, as organisers and representatives look into what happened to the iconic wardrobe pieces.


 Madonna Offers Reward for Missing Clothes at Coachella

Several vintage outfits worn by pop icon Madonna reportedly went missing after her appearance at Coachella, sparking concern among fans and collectors. The disappearance has raised questions about security at the venue, as organisers and representatives look into what happened to the iconic wardrobe pieces.

Vintage Madonna Outfits Vanish After Coachella Show 

Madonna stated that she and Elton John have buried the hatchet and brought an end to their decades-long feud. Madonna recounted that when Elton was 78, he had previously and repeatedly accused her of lip syncing over the years, which had prompted her team back in 2004 to respond that she did not spend her time thrashing other artists. She further stated that the music legends had reconciled over the weekend after she had gone to confront Elton following his performance on an SNL or Saturday Night Live. Watch in for more details!

Madonna and Elton John end decades-long feud

<p>Madonna is grieving the loss of her younger brother Christopher Ciccone. The superstar shared a heartfelt post remembering him as he died of cancer on October 4.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Christopher was 63 when he “died peacefully” according to his representative.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Madonna grieves the loss of her brother and shared a series of pictures on Instagram</strong></h2>

<p>Sharing a sweet post about her relationship with her brother, Madonna wrote, “My brother Christopher is gone. He was the closest human to me for so long. It's hard to explain our bond. But it grew out of an understanding that we were different and society was going to give us a hard time for not following the status quo. We took each other‘s hands and we danced through the madness of our childhood”.</p>

<p>Madonna shared a series of pictures with Christopher, of their time in public appearances and private moments.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Madonna added, “In fact, dance was a kind of superglue that held us together. Discovering Dance in our small Midwestern town saved me and then my brother came along, and it saved him too. My ballet Teacher, also named Christopher- created a safe space for my brother to be Gay. a word that was not spoken or even whispered where we lived. When I finally got the courage to go to New York to become a Dancer. My brother followed.”</p>

<p>Madonna described how the two of them “danced through the madness of New York City” and “devoured Art and Music And Film like hungry animals”.</p>

<p>She described themselves as the “epicentre of all of these things exploding.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Madonna calls late brother "poet and visionary"</strong></h2>

<p>She further mentioned AIDS and said, “We danced through the madness of the AIDS epidemic. We went to funerals and we cried, and we went dancing. We danced together on stage at the beginning of my career and eventually, he became the Creative Director, of many tours. When it came to good taste, my brother was the Pope, and you had to kiss the ring to get his blessing.”</p>

<p>Madonna called Christopher “a poet and a visionary,” adding that he had “impeccable taste” and “a sharp tongue”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She then mentioned his struggle with cancer and how the “last few years” were tough. She wrote, “We did not speak for some time but when my brother got sick, we found our way back to each other. I did my best to keep him alive as long as possible. He was in so much pain towards the end."</p>


Madonna is grieving the loss of her younger brother Christopher Ciccone. The superstar shared a heartfelt post remembering him as he died of cancer on October 4.

Madonna is grieving the loss of her younger brother Christopher Ciccone. The superstar shared a heartfelt post remembering him as he died of cancer on October 4. Christopher was 63 when he “died peacefully” according to his representative. Madonna grieves the loss of her brother and shared a series of pictures on Instagram Sharing a sweet post about her relationship with her brother, Madonna wrote, “My brother Christopher is gone. He was the closest human to me for so long. It's hard to explain our bond. But it grew out of an understanding that we were different and society was going to give us a hard time for not following the status quo. We took each other‘s hands and we danced through the madness of our childhood”. Madonna shared a series of pictures with Christopher, of their time in public appearances and private moments. Madonna added, “In fact, dance was a kind of superglue that held us together. Discovering Dance in our small Midwestern town saved me and then my brother came along, and it saved him too. My ballet Teacher, also named Christopher- created a safe space for my brother to be Gay. a word that was not spoken or even whispered where we lived. When I finally got the courage to go to New York to become a Dancer. My brother followed.” Madonna described how the two of them “danced through the madness of New York City” and “devoured Art and Music And Film like hungry animals”. She described themselves as the “epicentre of all of these things exploding.” Also read: Joker: Folie a Deux tops North America box office amid mixed reviews Madonna calls late brother "poet and visionary" She further mentioned AIDS and said, “We danced through the madness of the AIDS epidemic. We went to funerals and we cried, and we went dancing. We danced together on stage at the beginning of my career and eventually, he became the Creative Director, of many tours. When it came to good taste, my brother was the Pope, and you had to kiss the ring to get his blessing.” Madonna called Christopher “a poet and a visionary,” adding that he had “impeccable taste” and “a sharp tongue”. Read the whole post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) × She then mentioned his struggle with cancer and how the “last few years” were tough. She wrote, “We did not speak for some time but when my brother got sick, we found our way back to each other. I did my best to keep him alive as long as possible. He was in so much pain towards the end."

Madonna shares rarely seen pics with younger brother Christopher Ciccone who died of cancer

The Guernsey auction house is set to put up a number of artefacts from New York's pop culture history, including Madonna's first recordings and Bob Dylan's master tape.

Music items from Bob Dylan and Madonna are up for sale

<p>Milan Fashion Week came to a close on Saturday with its share of surprises, not least an unlikely source of inspiration for Bottega Veneta's much-anticipated evening show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For this show, I took as my starting point the scene from Spielberg's film 'E.T.', when the mother opens the closet to reveal a world of stuffed animals..." Bottega Veneta's artistic director Matthieu Blazy explained backstage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The surprise of an imaginary world, the world of childhood, where everything is possible, where everything is a game, a joy, an adventure," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Blazy sought to recreate children trying on their parents' clothing, or even the first day of school, "when parents have prepared the perfect outfit for their child, who comes back with everything upside down."</p>

<p>That resulted in dresses just a bit too big, outfits with one leg in pants, the other in a skirt, superimpositions or creases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for the dress embroidered with matches?&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's the object of childhood's forbidden game, intrepid and dangerous," he said.</p>

<p>Earlier Saturday, no less a superstar than Madonna sat in the front row of the Dolce &amp; Gabbana show -- her face barely visible under a black lace veil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The catwalk became a tribute to the "Material Girl", with all models in blond wigs, some in corsets with pointy breasts, others in black men's tuxedos embellished with trouser braces.</p>

<p>But at Bottega Veneta, not only fashion fans were watching, but investors too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Founded in 1966 in Vicenza in the northeastern Italian region of Veneto, the label renowned for its woven leather goods and expert craftsmanship became a part of France's Kering group in 2001.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And with Kering's flagship brand Gucci currently in a sales dive -- down 20 percent in the first half of this year -- the company is hoping to make the most of its smaller and less showy Italian brand.</p>

<p>In the first half of 2024, Bottega Veneta posted revenue growth of three percent to 836 million euros ($933 million), whereas Gucci's revenue, while down significantly, was 4.1 billion euros -- nearly half of Kering's entire revenue of nine billion euros.</p>

<p>So while Bottega Veneto may be a drop in the the luxury group's ocean, it is a promising one -- and one that goes hand in hand with its distinctive approach to fashion.</p>

<p>A coveted brand that is notably absent from social networks, Bottega Veneta thrives on discreet hyper-exclusivity, led by the Franco-Belgian Blazy, who took over as creative director at the end of 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>- Tell-tale 'intrecciato' -</strong></p>

<p>With sumptuous materials that flirt with trompe-l'oeil and cult pieces such as jeans-like pants in buttery calf leather selling for 5,200 euros, Bottega Veneta has built up considerable cult status in recent years under Blazy.</p>

<p>The brand eschews logos on its products, instead letting its famous "intrecciato", or signature woven leather, speak for itself, or incorporating a brass "nodo" or knot as an essential design element into shoes and other accessories.</p>

<p>The brand has also strategically snubbed social networks. In 2021, it deleted its Instagram account only for fans to take over an unofficial "newbottega" account so as not to miss any of the latest news.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Passionate about contemporary art and design, Blazy fuels the brand's projects through collaborations with photographers and creatives.</p>

<p>Some are even revealed during fashion shows themselves, such as last year's 400 chairs designed by furniture and art designer Gaetano Pesce, who died in April, or the February homage to architect Le Corbusier with a reinterpretation of his Tabouret Cabanon.</p>

<p>The recent opening of Palazzo Van Axel in Venice will now welcome Bottega Veneta's exclusive clients to discover the world of the brand in a fully restored palace in the heart of the watery city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There, personalised services include the opportunity to choose from luxurious leathers or unique pieces not available in stores.</p>

<p>The palace will also host exhibitions, special projects and the presentation of Bottega Veneta's high-end jewellery collection in November.</p>

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Milan Fashion Week came to a close on Saturday with its share of surprises, not least an unlikely source of inspiration for Bottega Veneta's much-anticipated evening show.

Milan Fashion Week came to a close on Saturday with its share of surprises, not least an unlikely source of inspiration for Bottega Veneta's much-anticipated evening show. "For this show, I took as my starting point the scene from Spielberg's film 'E.T.', when the mother opens the closet to reveal a world of stuffed animals..." Bottega Veneta's artistic director Matthieu Blazy explained backstage. "The surprise of an imaginary world, the world of childhood, where everything is possible, where everything is a game, a joy, an adventure," he said. Blazy sought to recreate children trying on their parents' clothing, or even the first day of school, "when parents have prepared the perfect outfit for their child, who comes back with everything upside down." That resulted in dresses just a bit too big, outfits with one leg in pants, the other in a skirt, superimpositions or creases. As for the dress embroidered with matches? "It's the object of childhood's forbidden game, intrepid and dangerous," he said. Earlier Saturday, no less a superstar than Madonna sat in the front row of the Dolce & Gabbana show -- her face barely visible under a black lace veil. The catwalk became a tribute to the "Material Girl", with all models in blond wigs, some in corsets with pointy breasts, others in black men's tuxedos embellished with trouser braces. But at Bottega Veneta, not only fashion fans were watching, but investors too. Founded in 1966 in Vicenza in the northeastern Italian region of Veneto, the label renowned for its woven leather goods and expert craftsmanship became a part of France's Kering group in 2001. And with Kering's flagship brand Gucci currently in a sales dive -- down 20 percent in the first half of this year -- the company is hoping to make the most of its smaller and less showy Italian brand. In the first half of 2024, Bottega Veneta posted revenue growth of three percent to 836 million euros ($933 million), whereas Gucci's revenue, while down significantly, was 4.1 billion euros -- nearly half of Kering's entire revenue of nine billion euros. So while Bottega Veneto may be a drop in the the luxury group's ocean, it is a promising one -- and one that goes hand in hand with its distinctive approach to fashion. A coveted brand that is notably absent from social networks, Bottega Veneta thrives on discreet hyper-exclusivity, led by the Franco-Belgian Blazy, who took over as creative director at the end of 2021. - Tell-tale 'intrecciato' - With sumptuous materials that flirt with trompe-l'oeil and cult pieces such as jeans-like pants in buttery calf leather selling for 5,200 euros, Bottega Veneta has built up considerable cult status in recent years under Blazy. The brand eschews logos on its products, instead letting its famous "intrecciato", or signature woven leather, speak for itself, or incorporating a brass "nodo" or knot as an essential design element into shoes and other accessories. The brand has also strategically snubbed social networks. In 2021, it deleted its Instagram account only for fans to take over an unofficial "newbottega" account so as not to miss any of the latest news. Passionate about contemporary art and design, Blazy fuels the brand's projects through collaborations with photographers and creatives. Some are even revealed during fashion shows themselves, such as last year's 400 chairs designed by furniture and art designer Gaetano Pesce, who died in April, or the February homage to architect Le Corbusier with a reinterpretation of his Tabouret Cabanon. The recent opening of Palazzo Van Axel in Venice will now welcome Bottega Veneta's exclusive clients to discover the world of the brand in a fully restored palace in the heart of the watery city. There, personalised services include the opportunity to choose from luxurious leathers or unique pieces not available in stores. The palace will also host exhibitions, special projects and the presentation of Bottega Veneta's high-end jewellery collection in November. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bottega Veneta goes for 'E.T.' chic as Madonna pops into D&G

<p>Pop superstar Madonna spent her 66th birthday at Pompeii and donated to a local theatre project supporting at-risk kids, the archaeological site said Saturday.</p>

<p>The Material Girl visited the famed UNESCO site Friday night with her entourage, meeting a group of teenagers involved in "Dream of Flying", a theatre project organised by the Pompeii museum that involves local youth in cultural presentations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As made known during the meeting, the artist decided to support the project... financing the entire year 2024/2025," wrote the museum in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pompeii's director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, gave Madonna and her group a private tour, after which some of the young actors presented a sampling of their work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fans had waited for hours outside the complex's entrance to catch a glimpse of the singer.</p>

<p>Organisers said the project, now in its fourth year and with a budget of about 250,000 euros, has involved about 300 teenagers and children from the area, who take part as actors, musicians and writers.</p>

<p>After a premiere at Pompeii's large theatre this year, the project toured Bologna and Ravenna, with a performance in Vicenza scheduled for the fall.</p>

<p>Next year's play has not yet been chosen, but would likely be a comedy by Aristophanes, Pompeii site organisers said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The text will be amended by the children "to give voice... to their experiences in a mixture of classicism, contemporaneity and jokes in Neapolitan", the statement said.</p>

<p>The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD sent a giant cloud of gases and volcanic ash over the city of Pompeii, burying and preserving its buildings and objects, and even residents itself.&nbsp;</p>

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Pop superstar Madonna spent her 66th birthday at Pompeii and donated to a local theatre project supporting at-risk kids, the archaeological site said Saturday. The Material Girl visited the famed UNESCO site Friday night with her entourage, meeting a group of teenagers involved in "Dream of Flying", a theatre project organised by the Pompeii museum that involves local youth in cultural presentations.

Pop superstar Madonna spent her 66th birthday at Pompeii and donated to a local theatre project supporting at-risk kids, the archaeological site said Saturday. The Material Girl visited the famed UNESCO site Friday night with her entourage, meeting a group of teenagers involved in "Dream of Flying", a theatre project organised by the Pompeii museum that involves local youth in cultural presentations. "As made known during the meeting, the artist decided to support the project... financing the entire year 2024/2025," wrote the museum in a statement. Pompeii's director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, gave Madonna and her group a private tour, after which some of the young actors presented a sampling of their work. Fans had waited for hours outside the complex's entrance to catch a glimpse of the singer. Organisers said the project, now in its fourth year and with a budget of about 250,000 euros, has involved about 300 teenagers and children from the area, who take part as actors, musicians and writers. After a premiere at Pompeii's large theatre this year, the project toured Bologna and Ravenna, with a performance in Vicenza scheduled for the fall. Next year's play has not yet been chosen, but would likely be a comedy by Aristophanes, Pompeii site organisers said. The text will be amended by the children "to give voice... to their experiences in a mixture of classicism, contemporaneity and jokes in Neapolitan", the statement said. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD sent a giant cloud of gases and volcanic ash over the city of Pompeii, burying and preserving its buildings and objects, and even residents itself. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Madonna visits Pompeii, donates to local kids' theatre

<p>Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's highly anticipated<em> Deadpool and Wolverine</em> is set to hit the theatres on July 26 and before that, the two superheroes are busy promoting their movie and sharing every detail of what they had to do to make this movie a success.&nbsp;<br />
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Recently, Ryan, Hugh and the director of the movie Shawn Levy shared how they visited Madonna personally to use her 1989 hit "Like A Prayer" in the upcoming movie.</p>

<p>In an interview with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM, the trio revealed how they visited Madonna, 65, to ask her for permission, how their meeting went and every inside detail.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the chat, Ryan shared that he and Shawn Levy had a “personal meeting with Madonna” to show her the particular sequence in which the song would be used in the superhero&nbsp;flick. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“Also, let's preface it with the fact that they don't license — Madonna doesn't just license the song, and particularly that song has not been licensed,” Reynolds said.</p>

<p>“So it was a big deal to ask for it and certainly a bigger deal to use it... We went over and met with her and showed her how it was being used and where and why,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Levy added in between that it felt like they were "meeting royalty."</p>

<p>Further, Reynolds jokingly added that he even asked one of the members of Madonna's team how to address her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Like am I allowed to just say, 'Madonna?' " he shared. "Like, 'Hello Madonna, I'm Ryan.' "</p>

<p>Apart from giving <em>Deadpool </em>team her permission, Madonna also gave some tips to make the scene even better, and her words added wonders to the sequence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"And she gave a great note," Ryan recalled. "My God, she watched it and, I'm not kidding, just was like, ‘You need to do this, this, and this in this moment.' And damn it, if she wasn't like spot-on and right."</p>

<p>Agreeing with pop star's words, Levy and the entire team were quick to go back to work and do the changes. "We literally went into a new recording session within 48 hours to do this one note," he said. "She had only one note, and it was a great note, and it made the sequence better."</p>

<p>The final trailer of Deadpool &amp; Wolverine has been released, and it reveals a ton of surprises that fans weren't expecting at all.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-deadpool--wolverine-final-trailer-lady-deadpools-first-look-and-a-character-return-from-logan-742548"> Watch the trailer here.&nbsp;</a></p>


Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's highly anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine is set to hit the theatres on July 26 and before that, the two superheroes are busy promoting their movie and sharing every detail of what they had to do to make this movie a success.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's highly anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine is set to hit the theatres on July 26 and before that, the two superheroes are busy promoting their movie and sharing every detail of what they had to do to make this movie a success. Recently, Ryan, Hugh and the director of the movie Shawn Levy shared how they visited Madonna personally to use her 1989 hit "Like A Prayer" in the upcoming movie. In an interview with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM, the trio revealed how they visited Madonna, 65, to ask her for permission, how their meeting went and every inside detail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) × During the chat, Ryan shared that he and Shawn Levy had a “personal meeting with Madonna” to show her the particular sequence in which the song would be used in the superhero flick. “Also, let's preface it with the fact that they don't license — Madonna doesn't just license the song, and particularly that song has not been licensed,” Reynolds said. “So it was a big deal to ask for it and certainly a bigger deal to use it... We went over and met with her and showed her how it was being used and where and why,” he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) × Levy added in between that it felt like they were "meeting royalty." Further, Reynolds jokingly added that he even asked one of the members of Madonna's team how to address her. "Like am I allowed to just say, 'Madonna?' " he shared. "Like, 'Hello Madonna, I'm Ryan.' " Apart from giving Deadpool team her permission, Madonna also gave some tips to make the scene even better, and her words added wonders to the sequence. "And she gave a great note," Ryan recalled. "My God, she watched it and, I'm not kidding, just was like, ‘You need to do this, this, and this in this moment.' And damn it, if she wasn't like spot-on and right." Agreeing with pop star's words, Levy and the entire team were quick to go back to work and do the changes. "We literally went into a new recording session within 48 hours to do this one note," he said. "She had only one note, and it was a great note, and it made the sequence better." The final trailer of Deadpool & Wolverine has been released, and it reveals a ton of surprises that fans weren't expecting at all. Watch the trailer here.

When Deadpool team visited Madonna to get permission for her song Like a prayer, read how it went

Pop star Britney Spears has opened up about her struggles again, in afresh new video posted by her dancing to a Madonna song, "addicted", the singer also shared a lengthy note alongside where she details about her post divorce struggles. Britney Spears' has said that she wants to get her confidence and consistency back a line from her caption read, "I guess I need to brace myself and slow down and recap the past year because I think I had false confidence after my divorce".

Britney Spears struggles after divorce, seeks slowing down

<p>It has been one year since singer Madonna overcame a life-threatening illness and she is clubbing the celebration of the same during&nbsp;the Fourth of July celebrations. On Thursday, she took to Instagram to look back on her “miraculous recovery” from a serious infection that left her hospitalised for days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Happy 4th of July! A year ago today, I had just come home from the hospital after surviving a life-threatening illness, I could barely stand in my backyard holding one sparkler,” the singer wrote. “I made a miraculous recovery and had an amazing year. Thank you God. Life is beautiful!”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Back in June last year, Madonna was in the intensive care unit for several days over what her manager Guy Oseary said at the time was “a serious bacterial infection.” She was placed in a medically induced coma for four days and she had to pause her Celebration tour for several months until last October.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s called a near-death experience, and I’m not kidding, it was pretty scary,” the singer told a crowd of fans during a concert in Los Angeles this past March. “Obviously, I didn’t know for four days because I was in an induced coma, but when I woke up, the first word I said was, ‘No.’ Anyway, that’s what my assistant tells me.” &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/emma-roberts-says-quiet-on-set-docuseries-made-her-really-sad-kept-me-up-at-night-738544">Emma Roberts says Quiet on Set docuseries made her 'really sad': 'Kept me up at night'</a></strong></p>

<p>“I’m pretty sure that God was saying to me, ‘You want to come with? You want to come with us, wanna go this way?’” she told the crowd. “And I said, ‘No!’” &nbsp;</p>

<p>Following her health scare, Madonna has encountered several lawsuits related to her Celebration tour. In recent months, concertgoers at multiple shows have sued both the singer and promoter Live Nation, citing delayed start times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The plaintiffs claimed that Madonna began her performances hours after the advertised start time, alleging false advertising. The first lawsuit, brought by two attendees of her Brooklyn show, was dismissed last month.</p>


It has been one year since singer Madonna overcame a life-threatening illness and she is clubbing the celebration of the same during the Fourth of July celebrations.

It has been one year since singer Madonna overcame a life-threatening illness and she is clubbing the celebration of the same during the Fourth of July celebrations. On Thursday, she took to Instagram to look back on her “miraculous recovery” from a serious infection that left her hospitalised for days. "Happy 4th of July! A year ago today, I had just come home from the hospital after surviving a life-threatening illness, I could barely stand in my backyard holding one sparkler,” the singer wrote. “I made a miraculous recovery and had an amazing year. Thank you God. Life is beautiful!” Back in June last year, Madonna was in the intensive care unit for several days over what her manager Guy Oseary said at the time was “a serious bacterial infection.” She was placed in a medically induced coma for four days and she had to pause her Celebration tour for several months until last October. “It’s called a near-death experience, and I’m not kidding, it was pretty scary,” the singer told a crowd of fans during a concert in Los Angeles this past March. “Obviously, I didn’t know for four days because I was in an induced coma, but when I woke up, the first word I said was, ‘No.’ Anyway, that’s what my assistant tells me.” Also read: Emma Roberts says Quiet on Set docuseries made her 'really sad': 'Kept me up at night' “I’m pretty sure that God was saying to me, ‘You want to come with? You want to come with us, wanna go this way?’” she told the crowd. “And I said, ‘No!’” Following her health scare, Madonna has encountered several lawsuits related to her Celebration tour. In recent months, concertgoers at multiple shows have sued both the singer and promoter Live Nation, citing delayed start times. The plaintiffs claimed that Madonna began her performances hours after the advertised start time, alleging false advertising. The first lawsuit, brought by two attendees of her Brooklyn show, was dismissed last month.

Madonna celebrates 1 year of surviving life-threatening disease, calls it 'miraculous recovery'

<p>Madonna is enjoying her time on the stage with her highest-grossing worldwide tour of 2024, according to Pollstar’s mid-year report of the year. This is in connection with the numbers gathered for her Celebration Tour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pollstar’s mid-year report keeps in account the post-pandemic touring boom and examines the music industry as a whole, The report has found&nbsp;that after several years of record-setting ticket sales, the growth of live music has settled down in the first half of 2024.</p>

<h2><strong>Research agency did not count Taylor Swift's Eras Tour numbers&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>However, there is one thing to note in the report – that is Pollstar has not kept into account Taylor Swift’s blockbuster Eras Tour since it doesn't report its tour figures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pollstar, in spite of this, reported that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was the highest-grossing tour of all time and the first tour ever to cross the $1 billion threshold.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sabrina-carpenters-please-please-please-becomes-her-first-no-1-single-734817">Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Please Please Please’ becomes her first No. 1 single</a></p>

<p>Following close behind is Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted Tour which has made close to $174.6 million while Luis Miguel follows him with $169.4 million. U2 ranks at No. 4 with $135 million from the band’s Sphere residency and Karol G rounds out the top five with $111 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is possibly the most successful concert tour for any artist. She recently performed in London which saw a bevvy of celebrities in attendance. Also, Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce joined <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-viral-fans-cant-believe-travis-kelce-joined-girlfriend-taylor-swift-on-stage-during-eras-tour-show-in-london-734466">her on stage for a cute minute</a>.</p>

<p>Several Hollywood celebrities, including Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Hugh Grant and Tom Cruise were present at her concert at the Wembley Stadium. Prince William with his two children attended the concert last Friday.&nbsp;</p>


Madonna is enjoying her time on the stage with her highest-grossing worldwide tour of 2024, according to Pollstar’s mid-year report of the year. This is in connection with the numbers gathered for her Celebration Tour.

Madonna is enjoying her time on the stage with her highest-grossing worldwide tour of 2024, according to Pollstar’s mid-year report of the year. This is in connection with the numbers gathered for her Celebration Tour. Pollstar’s mid-year report keeps in account the post-pandemic touring boom and examines the music industry as a whole, The report has found that after several years of record-setting ticket sales, the growth of live music has settled down in the first half of 2024. Research agency did not count Taylor Swift's Eras Tour numbers However, there is one thing to note in the report – that is Pollstar has not kept into account Taylor Swift’s blockbuster Eras Tour since it doesn't report its tour figures. Pollstar, in spite of this, reported that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was the highest-grossing tour of all time and the first tour ever to cross the $1 billion threshold. Also read: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Please Please Please’ becomes her first No. 1 single Following close behind is Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted Tour which has made close to $174.6 million while Luis Miguel follows him with $169.4 million. U2 ranks at No. 4 with $135 million from the band’s Sphere residency and Karol G rounds out the top five with $111 million. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is possibly the most successful concert tour for any artist. She recently performed in London which saw a bevvy of celebrities in attendance. Also, Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce joined her on stage for a cute minute. Several Hollywood celebrities, including Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Hugh Grant and Tom Cruise were present at her concert at the Wembley Stadium. Prince William with his two children attended the concert last Friday.

Madonna records highest-grossing tour of 2024, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour not in race

<p>Sean Penn is firmly denying assault allegations! In a recent interview, he said that he never struck his ex-wife Madonna with a baseball bat during their tumultuous four-year marriage.<br />
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In a recent interview with The New York Times, the actor recounted a harrowing incident when a SWAT team descended upon his home. "I had a freaking SWAT team come into my house," Penn said, explaining that Madonna had expressed concerns about guns in the house to the police. "I said: ‘I’m not coming out. I’m going to finish my breakfast.’ The next thing I knew, windows were being broken all around the house and they came in. They had me in handcuffs."<br />
<br />
Despite their rocky relationship and subsequent divorce, Penn, now 63, still speaks fondly of Madonna. “She’s someone I love,” he shared. Reflecting on the differences between his divorces, he noted that repairing a friendship post-divorce is often easier without children involved.<br />
<br />
"It took [ex-wife Robin Wright] and I quite a while. There was a lot of drama. Much more important to repair it if there are kids involved, but no easy swing, right?" said Penn.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-all-you-need-to-know-about-double-glossing---viral-trend-created-by-rihanna-734372">All you need to know about Double Glossing - viral trend created by Rihanna</a></strong><br />
<br />
Penn and Madonna, 65, were married from 1985 to 1989. The “Like a Virgin” singer initially filed for divorce in 1987, only to withdraw the papers before filing again two years later. During both instances, rumours swirled that Penn had not only physically assaulted Madonna, including beating her with a baseball bat, but also tied her to a chair for hours.<br />
<br />
Madonna, however, has publicly refuted these claims. In a 2015 statement, she clarified, “While we certainly had more than one heated argument during our marriage, Sean has never struck me, ‘tied me up,’ or physically assaulted me, and any report to the contrary is completely outrageous, malicious, reckless, and false.”<br />
<br />
With three ex-wives and having finalised his divorce from Leila George in April 2022, Penn is content with his current romantic status. He expressed to The Times that he is “thrilled every day” to no longer be in a serious relationship. “I’m just free,” he said. “If I’m going to be in a relationship, I’m still going to be free, or I’m not going to be in it, and I’m not going to be hurting. I don’t sense I’ll have my heart broken by romance again.”</p>


Sean Penn is firmly denying assault allegations! In a recent interview, he said that he never struck his ex-wife Madonna with a baseball bat during their tumultuous four-year marriage.

Sean Penn is firmly denying assault allegations! In a recent interview, he said that he never struck his ex-wife Madonna with a baseball bat during their tumultuous four-year marriage. In a recent interview with The New York Times, the actor recounted a harrowing incident when a SWAT team descended upon his home. "I had a freaking SWAT team come into my house," Penn said, explaining that Madonna had expressed concerns about guns in the house to the police. "I said: ‘I’m not coming out. I’m going to finish my breakfast.’ The next thing I knew, windows were being broken all around the house and they came in. They had me in handcuffs." Despite their rocky relationship and subsequent divorce, Penn, now 63, still speaks fondly of Madonna. “She’s someone I love,” he shared. Reflecting on the differences between his divorces, he noted that repairing a friendship post-divorce is often easier without children involved. "It took [ex-wife Robin Wright] and I quite a while. There was a lot of drama. Much more important to repair it if there are kids involved, but no easy swing, right?" said Penn. Also read: All you need to know about Double Glossing - viral trend created by Rihanna Penn and Madonna, 65, were married from 1985 to 1989. The “Like a Virgin” singer initially filed for divorce in 1987, only to withdraw the papers before filing again two years later. During both instances, rumours swirled that Penn had not only physically assaulted Madonna, including beating her with a baseball bat, but also tied her to a chair for hours. Madonna, however, has publicly refuted these claims. In a 2015 statement, she clarified, “While we certainly had more than one heated argument during our marriage, Sean has never struck me, ‘tied me up,’ or physically assaulted me, and any report to the contrary is completely outrageous, malicious, reckless, and false.” With three ex-wives and having finalised his divorce from Leila George in April 2022, Penn is content with his current romantic status. He expressed to The Times that he is “thrilled every day” to no longer be in a serious relationship. “I’m just free,” he said. “If I’m going to be in a relationship, I’m still going to be free, or I’m not going to be in it, and I’m not going to be hurting. I don’t sense I’ll have my heart broken by romance again.”

Sean Penn says he never assaulted ex-wife Madonna with a baseball bat: She’s someone I love

<p>Madonna is facing a class action lawsuit from a fan who claims he was "deceived" by her recent Celebration World Tour. According to reports, concertgoer Justen Lipeles filed a lawsuit in California on Thursday, May 30, against Madonna, 65, and her promoter Live Nation.</p>

<p>The lawsuit alleges that concertgoers were misled into purchasing expensive tickets for shows held in February and March, which "purposely and deceptively" withheld crucial information in their marketing.<br />
<br />
Lipeles's complaint details several grievances, most notably that Madonna and Live Nation failed to inform ticket buyers that her scheduled shows at four California venues would not start on time "as promised," with performances beginning only after 10 pm.</p>

<p>The lawsuit also accuses the pop star of maintaining an uncomfortably hot temperature during her performances, during which she allegedly lip-synced much of the show.<br />
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According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the venues named in the lawsuit include Forum Entertainment, Kia Forum, Acrisure Arena, the Golden 1 Center, and Chase Center, alongside Madonna and Live Nation.</p>

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The complaint further alleges that concertgoers were "forced to watch topless women" simulate sexual acts onstage, subjecting them to "pornography without warning."<br />
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Plaintiffs seek unspecified damages for breach of written contract, negligent misrepresentation, emotional distress, unfair competition&nbsp;and false advertising.<br />
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This isn't the first legal challenge Madonna has faced for her Celebration Tour. In January, two fans sued her for starting another concert late at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, alleging "false advertising" for beginning a scheduled 8:30 pm&nbsp;concert at 10:30 p.m. Live Nation was also named in that lawsuit.<br />
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In response, Madonna’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss the claims, arguing that no reasonable concertgoer would expect the headline act to start at the ticketed event time.</p>

<p>"Nowhere did defendants advertise that Madonna would take the stage at 8:30 pm," the lawyers stated, adding that it is standard for opening acts to perform before the main act.</p>


Madonna is facing a class action lawsuit from a fan who claims he was "deceived" by her recent Celebration World Tour. According to reports, concertgoer Justen Lipeles filed a lawsuit in California on Thursday, May 30, against Madonna, 65, and her promoter Live Nation.

Madonna is facing a class action lawsuit from a fan who claims he was "deceived" by her recent Celebration World Tour. According to reports, concertgoer Justen Lipeles filed a lawsuit in California on Thursday, May 30, against Madonna, 65, and her promoter Live Nation. The lawsuit alleges that concertgoers were misled into purchasing expensive tickets for shows held in February and March, which "purposely and deceptively" withheld crucial information in their marketing. Lipeles's complaint details several grievances, most notably that Madonna and Live Nation failed to inform ticket buyers that her scheduled shows at four California venues would not start on time "as promised," with performances beginning only after 10 pm. The lawsuit also accuses the pop star of maintaining an uncomfortably hot temperature during her performances, during which she allegedly lip-synced much of the show. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the venues named in the lawsuit include Forum Entertainment, Kia Forum, Acrisure Arena, the Golden 1 Center, and Chase Center, alongside Madonna and Live Nation. Also read: Mr & Mrs Mahi review: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor's marriage story fueled by cricket The complaint further alleges that concertgoers were "forced to watch topless women" simulate sexual acts onstage, subjecting them to "pornography without warning." Plaintiffs seek unspecified damages for breach of written contract, negligent misrepresentation, emotional distress, unfair competition and false advertising. This isn't the first legal challenge Madonna has faced for her Celebration Tour. In January, two fans sued her for starting another concert late at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, alleging "false advertising" for beginning a scheduled 8:30 pm concert at 10:30 p.m. Live Nation was also named in that lawsuit. In response, Madonna’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss the claims, arguing that no reasonable concertgoer would expect the headline act to start at the ticketed event time. "Nowhere did defendants advertise that Madonna would take the stage at 8:30 pm," the lawyers stated, adding that it is standard for opening acts to perform before the main act.

Madonna accused of exposing concertgoers to 'pornography without warning'; lawsuit filed

<p>It felt like the whole city turned up as Madonna put on a free concert in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. It is reported that more than 1.6 million people attended&nbsp;the concert at the famous Copacabana beach, making history as the largest standalone concert for a single artist ever.</p>

<p>The number, according to Associated Press, is the largest-ever turnout for a single artist for a free show.</p>

<p>Eighteen sound towers were set up on the beach to make sure that all&nbsp; concertgoers were able to hear Madonna, the news agency said in a report.</p>

<p>And Madonna delivered a stellar show indded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As she danced and sang in her element, Madonna said, "Rio, here we are in the most beautiful place in the world.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Madonna’s concert in Rio is part of her Celebration Tour, marking&nbsp;her 40 years in music.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Madonna teased fans with a preview before the concert.</p>

<p>Some seven hours before the show, the singer posted on Instagram and wrote, “Are you ready?”</p>

<h2><strong>What did the audience experience at Madonna’s free concert?</strong></h2>

<p>It was everything that a Madonna fan would want – there was exemplary music, dance, a lot of set and costume changes and beautiful light displays – that set the mood for the night.</p>

<p>Before Madonna arrived for the show, crowds of fans were seen dancing to Madonna's songs played from the speakers on the stage. This was hours before her concert began and she made an appearance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Madonna sang some of her greatest hits, including “Nothing Really Matters”, “Like a Prayer” and “Vogue”. She was also joined on stage at one point by Brazilian singer Anitta.</p>

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<p>To make sure that everyone got a glimpse of the iconic singer, there were giant TV screens located along the beach. Some even watched from their apartments and&nbsp;hotels and some even from their boats which they parked on the sea, close to the shoreline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There was also a large police presence to ensure the safety of all those in attendance.<br />
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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


It felt like the whole city turned up as Madonna put on a free concert in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. It is reported that more than 1.6 million people attended the concert at the famous Copacabana beach, making history as the largest standalone concert for a single artist ever.

It felt like the whole city turned up as Madonna put on a free concert in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. It is reported that more than 1.6 million people attended the concert at the famous Copacabana beach, making history as the largest standalone concert for a single artist ever. The number, according to Associated Press, is the largest-ever turnout for a single artist for a free show. Eighteen sound towers were set up on the beach to make sure that all concertgoers were able to hear Madonna, the news agency said in a report. And Madonna delivered a stellar show indded. As she danced and sang in her element, Madonna said, "Rio, here we are in the most beautiful place in the world.” Madonna’s concert in Rio is part of her Celebration Tour, marking her 40 years in music. Madonna teased fans with a preview before the concert. Some seven hours before the show, the singer posted on Instagram and wrote, “Are you ready?” What did the audience experience at Madonna’s free concert? It was everything that a Madonna fan would want – there was exemplary music, dance, a lot of set and costume changes and beautiful light displays – that set the mood for the night. Before Madonna arrived for the show, crowds of fans were seen dancing to Madonna's songs played from the speakers on the stage. This was hours before her concert began and she made an appearance. Madonna sang some of her greatest hits, including “Nothing Really Matters”, “Like a Prayer” and “Vogue”. She was also joined on stage at one point by Brazilian singer Anitta. Also read: Ouch! Kim Kardashian faces loud boos at Tom Brady's live Netflix roast show To make sure that everyone got a glimpse of the iconic singer, there were giant TV screens located along the beach. Some even watched from their apartments and hotels and some even from their boats which they parked on the sea, close to the shoreline. There was also a large police presence to ensure the safety of all those in attendance. (With inputs from agencies)

Madonna's free concert in Rio attended by record 1.6 million, making it biggest standalone show

<p>Dressed all in black, pop idol Madonna broke into her hit "Nothing Really Matters" Saturday night before throngs of joyful fans jammed onto Brazil's famed Copacabana beach in Rio.</p>

<p>Shortly after 10:30 pm (0130 GMT Sunday), the 65-year-old singer walked down an elevated bridge from the Copacabana Palace hotel to a massive stage for one of the most important shows of her career.</p>

<p>It marked the final stop on her "Celebration Tour" noting her 40 years atop pop charts, in a free event expected to draw upward of 1.5 million fans from across Brazil.</p>

<p>US electronic dance music master DJ Diplo opened the show as thousands jostled to get a view of the stage. Huge screens dotted the venue. Offshore, boats bobbed in the water, letting those onboard enjoy the show.</p>

<p>"I'm a mess, I haven't slept well, I've been listening to Madonna all week," 29-year-old sociologist Ina Odara told AFP. Tattooed on her shoulder is a phrase from the pop idol: "All that you ever learned, try to forget."</p>

<p>"Madonna helped me leave the Catholic Church, think about many things and change my relationship with my family," said Odara, a trans woman, standing near the huge stage -- twice the size of any used previously on the tour.</p>

<p>Hours before the show, fans were already dancing to Madonna's songs blasting from the speakers on stage.</p>

<p>Police patrolled almost every corner to minimize the usual mass robberies.</p>

<p>- A 'virgin' and a 'material girl' -&nbsp;</p>

<p>After 80 performances across Europe and North America, the Rio concert provided a crowning touch to a tour that took on sudden urgency when the singer in June suffered a life-threatening bacterial infection.</p>

<p>Since the 1984 release of "Like a Virgin," Madonna has released an album every two or three years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her shows, with their spectacular productions, set a high bar. But the ever-provocative Madonna has also provided unforgettable moments, like when she kissed Britney Spears at 2003's MTV Music Video Awards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her irreverence led to a tumultuous relationship with the Catholic Church, with &nbsp;Pope John Paul II urging fans to boycott her over her provocative 1989 video "Like a Prayer," seen as blasphemous.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Rio, the singer was expected to, over a span of two hours, portray all the Madonnas: the "Material Girl," the bride, the rebellious Catholic, the virgin, the cowgirl, and others.</p>

<p>- 'Oi, Rio!' -</p>

<p>The concert should provide an economic boost to Rio, which contributed 20 million reales ($4 million) toward the $12 million cost of the production.</p>

<p>Authorities say the concert should pump a far larger sum -- 293 million reales, or $57 million -- into the local economy.</p>

<p>On every corner in the Copacabana neighborhood are billboards, souvenirs or T-shirts bearing images of Madonna or of the conical corset designed by Jean Paul Gaultier and made famous by the diva.</p>

<p>Since the singer's arrival in Rio on Monday, hundreds of her fans have swarmed outside the Copacabana Palace.</p>

<p>The excitement spiked Thursday night when Madonna unexpectedly appeared for a sound check, her face almost completely hidden behind a colorful balaclava.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That scene was repeated on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Oi, Rio!" she called out in Portuguese to fans.</p>

<p>The response on Saturday night from more than a million voices: "Oi, Queen Madonna!"</p>


Dressed all in black, pop idol Madonna broke into her hit "Nothing Really Matters" Saturday night before throngs of joyful fans jammed onto Brazil's famed Copacabana beach in Rio.

Dressed all in black, pop idol Madonna broke into her hit "Nothing Really Matters" Saturday night before throngs of joyful fans jammed onto Brazil's famed Copacabana beach in Rio. Shortly after 10:30 pm (0130 GMT Sunday), the 65-year-old singer walked down an elevated bridge from the Copacabana Palace hotel to a massive stage for one of the most important shows of her career. It marked the final stop on her "Celebration Tour" noting her 40 years atop pop charts, in a free event expected to draw upward of 1.5 million fans from across Brazil. US electronic dance music master DJ Diplo opened the show as thousands jostled to get a view of the stage. Huge screens dotted the venue. Offshore, boats bobbed in the water, letting those onboard enjoy the show. "I'm a mess, I haven't slept well, I've been listening to Madonna all week," 29-year-old sociologist Ina Odara told AFP. Tattooed on her shoulder is a phrase from the pop idol: "All that you ever learned, try to forget." "Madonna helped me leave the Catholic Church, think about many things and change my relationship with my family," said Odara, a trans woman, standing near the huge stage -- twice the size of any used previously on the tour. Hours before the show, fans were already dancing to Madonna's songs blasting from the speakers on stage. Police patrolled almost every corner to minimize the usual mass robberies. - A 'virgin' and a 'material girl' - After 80 performances across Europe and North America, the Rio concert provided a crowning touch to a tour that took on sudden urgency when the singer in June suffered a life-threatening bacterial infection. Since the 1984 release of "Like a Virgin," Madonna has released an album every two or three years. Her shows, with their spectacular productions, set a high bar. But the ever-provocative Madonna has also provided unforgettable moments, like when she kissed Britney Spears at 2003's MTV Music Video Awards. Her irreverence led to a tumultuous relationship with the Catholic Church, with Pope John Paul II urging fans to boycott her over her provocative 1989 video "Like a Prayer," seen as blasphemous. In Rio, the singer was expected to, over a span of two hours, portray all the Madonnas: the "Material Girl," the bride, the rebellious Catholic, the virgin, the cowgirl, and others. - 'Oi, Rio!' - The concert should provide an economic boost to Rio, which contributed 20 million reales ($4 million) toward the $12 million cost of the production. Authorities say the concert should pump a far larger sum -- 293 million reales, or $57 million -- into the local economy. On every corner in the Copacabana neighborhood are billboards, souvenirs or T-shirts bearing images of Madonna or of the conical corset designed by Jean Paul Gaultier and made famous by the diva. Since the singer's arrival in Rio on Monday, hundreds of her fans have swarmed outside the Copacabana Palace. The excitement spiked Thursday night when Madonna unexpectedly appeared for a sound check, her face almost completely hidden behind a colorful balaclava. That scene was repeated on Friday. "Oi, Rio!" she called out in Portuguese to fans. The response on Saturday night from more than a million voices: "Oi, Queen Madonna!"

Madonna kicks off huge show before giddy fans in Rio

One of the greatest pop artists of all time is in Rio just hours before the big day everyone is excited to watch Madonna deliver her last performance of this year. Enthusiastic Madonna fans have gathered outside the hotel where the Queen of Pop is staying. Her massive free concert in Rio de Janeiro has ignited a frenzy among her devoted fan base.

Madonna craze before her massive Rio concert

Madonna is to perform a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 4 May at the Copacabana Beach as the culmination of her The Celebration Tour. Watch in for more details!

Madonna to end her celebration tour with free concert in Brazil

Early in May, Madonna is scheduled to play for a sizable gathering at Rio de Janeiro's renowned Copacabana Beach, according to announcements from Brazilian media and tourism authorities. One of Brazil's oldest newspapers, O Globo, published an article stating, "Yes, it's true: Madonna is coming to Brazil for a mega show on May 4, which can potentially become the largest show of the Queen of Pop's four-decade career."

Madonna will end ‘celebration tour’ with massive free show in Brazil

<p>In addition to many of the bizarre court cases, Madonna in January 2024 was sued by her two fans for starting her New York City concert late. Months later, the pop star's team is hitting back at them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Concertgoers Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden filed the case in connection with the concert that happened on December 13 at Barclays Center as part of Madonna’s Celebration tour. Calling out the organisers and the singer for starting her show more than two hours late than the scheduled time, in the lawsuit, they accused Madonna&nbsp;of breaking the law&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, now a team of layers representing Madonna has shot back at the lawsuit filed by the two concertgoers. In the court documents obtained by Daily Mail, Madonna's attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss the January lawsuit, saying it's illogical for them to expect the ''Vogue'' singer to start the show on time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''No reasonable concertgoer - and certainly no Madonna fan - would expect the headline act at a major arena concert to take the stage at the ticketed event time,'' Madonna's lawyer said in the filing.</p>

<p>They added, ''Fans got just what they paid for: a full-length, high-quality show by the Queen of Pop.''</p>

<p>In the January lawsuit, the two concertgoers mentioned that no information was provided to ticketholders on the exact time the Madonna's performance would start.</p>

<p>“Defendants failed to provide any notice to the ticketholders that the concerts would start much later than the start time printed on the ticket and as advertised,” attorneys of the concertgoers said in the lawsuit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The midnight singer's attorneys also mentioned the post shared by Hadden, one of the complainants. In the Facebook post, Hadden shared a photo from the concert as he went on to call the night, incredible.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Caught her North American tour opener last night! An homage to NYC! Incredible, as always! I've never missed a Madonna Tour!'' the caption of his post reads.</p>

<p>Referencing Haden's social media, they said in the filling,''In other words, the concert met or exceeded his expectations.''</p>

<p>Arguing on the singer's fan claim that they “had to get up early to go to work” the next morning and had to face&nbsp;a lot of issues due to the late concert,&nbsp;the&nbsp;attorneys said that&nbsp;ticketholders who had to stay up late then get up early the next day 'is not cognizable injury.'</p>

<p>Mentioning Madonna's "years-long history" of "arriving several hours late to prior concerts," they said that plaintiffs should be aware&nbsp;that concerts would not start at 8:30 PM.</p>

<p>Madonna took the stage on the December 13&nbsp;at Barclays Center&nbsp;at 10:45 pm after a technical issue. The opening act&nbsp;by DJ Honey Dijon started at 8:30 PM.<br />
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In addition to many of the bizarre court cases, Madonna in January 2024 was sued by her two fans for starting her New York City concert late. Months later, the pop star's team is hitting back at them.

In addition to many of the bizarre court cases, Madonna in January 2024 was sued by her two fans for starting her New York City concert late. Months later, the pop star's team is hitting back at them. Concertgoers Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden filed the case in connection with the concert that happened on December 13 at Barclays Center as part of Madonna’s Celebration tour. Calling out the organisers and the singer for starting her show more than two hours late than the scheduled time, in the lawsuit, they accused Madonna of breaking the law However, now a team of layers representing Madonna has shot back at the lawsuit filed by the two concertgoers. In the court documents obtained by Daily Mail, Madonna's attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss the January lawsuit, saying it's illogical for them to expect the ''Vogue'' singer to start the show on time. ''No reasonable concertgoer - and certainly no Madonna fan - would expect the headline act at a major arena concert to take the stage at the ticketed event time,'' Madonna's lawyer said in the filing. They added, ''Fans got just what they paid for: a full-length, high-quality show by the Queen of Pop.'' In the January lawsuit, the two concertgoers mentioned that no information was provided to ticketholders on the exact time the Madonna's performance would start. “Defendants failed to provide any notice to the ticketholders that the concerts would start much later than the start time printed on the ticket and as advertised,” attorneys of the concertgoers said in the lawsuit. The midnight singer's attorneys also mentioned the post shared by Hadden, one of the complainants. In the Facebook post, Hadden shared a photo from the concert as he went on to call the night, incredible. ''Caught her North American tour opener last night! An homage to NYC! Incredible, as always! I've never missed a Madonna Tour!'' the caption of his post reads. Referencing Haden's social media, they said in the filling,''In other words, the concert met or exceeded his expectations.'' Arguing on the singer's fan claim that they “had to get up early to go to work” the next morning and had to face a lot of issues due to the late concert, the attorneys said that ticketholders who had to stay up late then get up early the next day 'is not cognizable injury.' Mentioning Madonna's "years-long history" of "arriving several hours late to prior concerts," they said that plaintiffs should be aware that concerts would not start at 8:30 PM. Madonna took the stage on the December 13 at Barclays Center at 10:45 pm after a technical issue. The opening act by DJ Honey Dijon started at 8:30 PM.

Madonna's lawyers seek dismissal of lawsuit for late concert: 'Fans got just what they paid for'

<p>Pop superstar Madonna will hold a concert on the sandy shores of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, the companies behind the event confirmed on Friday.</p>

<p>"Brazil, I'm coming soon," the "Material Girl" and "Vogue" singer said in a video released earlier this week by local lender Itau Unibanco (ITUB4.SA), opens new tab.</p>

<p>More details about Madonna's concert will come out in a press conference on Monday, according to an invitation sent to journalists on Friday by Itau and Dutch beermaker Heineken (HEIN.AS), opens new tab, which has a large presence in Brazil.</p>

<p>The local hotel industry cheered the reports.</p>

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<p>"New Year's Eve has come early," Rio hotel union head Alfredo Lopes said in an interview, explaining that hotel occupation in the most tourist-heavy parts of the city could hit 100% ahead of the concert.</p>

<p>Columnist Lauro Jardim from the newspaper O Globo said this month that the concert was scheduled for May 4, a date not yet confirmed by authorities or the 65-year-old singer.</p>

<p>Past free concerts at Copacabana, drawing up to millions of fans, have included the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and Lenny Kravitz.</p>

<p>Madonna kicked off her "Celebration" tour last October.</p>


Pop superstar Madonna will hold a concert on the sandy shores of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, the companies behind the event confirmed on Friday. "Brazil, I'm coming soon," the "Material Girl" and "Vogue" singer said in a video released earlier this week by local lender Itau Unibanco (ITUB4.

Pop superstar Madonna will hold a concert on the sandy shores of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, the companies behind the event confirmed on Friday. "Brazil, I'm coming soon," the "Material Girl" and "Vogue" singer said in a video released earlier this week by local lender Itau Unibanco (ITUB4.SA), opens new tab. More details about Madonna's concert will come out in a press conference on Monday, according to an invitation sent to journalists on Friday by Itau and Dutch beermaker Heineken (HEIN.AS), opens new tab, which has a large presence in Brazil. The local hotel industry cheered the reports. Also read: Why Blake Lively is apologising after Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis "New Year's Eve has come early," Rio hotel union head Alfredo Lopes said in an interview, explaining that hotel occupation in the most tourist-heavy parts of the city could hit 100% ahead of the concert. Columnist Lauro Jardim from the newspaper O Globo said this month that the concert was scheduled for May 4, a date not yet confirmed by authorities or the 65-year-old singer. Past free concerts at Copacabana, drawing up to millions of fans, have included the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and Lenny Kravitz. Madonna kicked off her "Celebration" tour last October.

Madonna to hold Copacabana beach concert in Brazil

<p>Pop icon Madonna stirred controversy during her performance at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Thursday when she publicly questioned a seated audience member, only to realise later that he was in a wheelchair.</p>

<p>In a moment captured on video and shared widely on social media, Madonna shouted from the stage, "What are you doing sitting down over there?" before approaching the edge and realising the concertgoer's situation. She swiftly corrected herself, saying, "Oh, OK. Politically incorrect, sorry about that. I’m glad you’re here."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Madonna questions fan for sitting down during her show then finds out they’re on a wheelchair:<br />
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“Oh okay, politically incorrect, sorry about that. I’m glad you’re here.” <a href="https://t.co/oezHxfjrFn">pic.twitter.com/oezHxfjrFn</a></p>
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<p>The incident, viewed over 2.4 million times on TikTok, sparked a wave of criticism online. TikTok users expressed disappointment, with one commenting, "What's her issue?" accompanied by multiple crying emojis.</p>

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<p>Others accused Madonna of exhibiting ableist behaviour. One user wrote, "Lots of people need to sit down who don’t use wheelchairs, too. This is honestly just gross, ableist behaviour. Appreciate that the person purchased a ticket and came to see you!"</p>

<p>Others questioned whether the act of sitting or standing at a concert should be cause for concern. "Does it matter if they’re sitting or standing? They paid for the ticket and took the time to be there. Isn’t that enough???" one user argued on X.</p>


Pop icon Madonna stirred controversy during her performance at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Thursday when she publicly questioned a seated audience member, only to realise later that he was in a wheelchair.

Pop icon Madonna stirred controversy during her performance at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Thursday when she publicly questioned a seated audience member, only to realise later that he was in a wheelchair. In a moment captured on video and shared widely on social media, Madonna shouted from the stage, "What are you doing sitting down over there?" before approaching the edge and realising the concertgoer's situation. She swiftly corrected herself, saying, "Oh, OK. Politically incorrect, sorry about that. I’m glad you’re here." Madonna questions fan for sitting down during her show then finds out they’re on a wheelchair: “Oh okay, politically incorrect, sorry about that. I’m glad you’re here.” pic.twitter.com/oezHxfjrFn — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) March 9, 2024 The incident, viewed over 2.4 million times on TikTok, sparked a wave of criticism online. TikTok users expressed disappointment, with one commenting, "What's her issue?" accompanied by multiple crying emojis. Also read: Ryan Gosling pays homage to Marilyn Monroe with his 2024 Oscar performance on 'I'm Just Ken' Others accused Madonna of exhibiting ableist behaviour. One user wrote, "Lots of people need to sit down who don’t use wheelchairs, too. This is honestly just gross, ableist behaviour. Appreciate that the person purchased a ticket and came to see you!" Others questioned whether the act of sitting or standing at a concert should be cause for concern. "Does it matter if they’re sitting or standing? They paid for the ticket and took the time to be there. Isn’t that enough???" one user argued on X.

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Madonna is all for embracing artificial intelligence unlike many of her contemporaries. The Queen of Pop makes use of generative AI in her concerts.

Pop legend Madonna uses text-to-video technology in concert

<p>Whenever Madonna sings the 1980s hit “La Isla Bonita” on her concert tour, moving images of swirling, sunset-tinted clouds play on the giant arena screens behind her. To get that ethereal look, the pop legend embraced a still-uncharted branch of generative artificial intelligence – the text-to-video tool. Type some words — say, “surreal cloud sunset” or “waterfall in the jungle at dawn” — and an instant video is made.</p>

<p>Following in the footsteps of AI chatbots and still image-generators, some AI video enthusiasts say the emerging technology could one day upend entertainment, enabling you to choose your own movie with customizable storylines and endings. But there’s a long way to go before they can do that and plenty of ethical pitfalls on the way.</p>

<p>For early adopters like Madonna, who’s long pushed art’s boundaries, it was more of an experiment. She nixed an earlier version of “La Isla Bonita” concert visuals that used more conventional computer graphics to evoke a tropical mood.</p>

<p>“We tried CGI. It looked pretty bland and cheesy and she didn’t like it,” said Sasha Kasiuha, content director for Madonna’s Celebration Tour that continues through late April. “And then we decided to try AI.”</p>

<p>ChatGPT-maker OpenAI gave a glimpse of what sophisticated text-to-video technology might look like when the company recently showed off Sora, a new tool that’s not yet publicly available. Madonna’s team tried a different product from New York-based startup Runway, which helped pioneer the technology by releasing its first public text-to-video model last March. The company released a more advanced “Gen-2" version in June.</p>

<p>Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela said while some see these tools as a “magical device that you type a word and somehow it conjures exactly what you had in your head,” the most effective approaches are by creative professionals looking for an upgrade to the decades-old digital editing software they’re already using. He said Runway can’t yet make a full-length documentary. But it could help fill in some background video, or b-roll — the supporting shots and scenes that help tell the story.</p>

<p>“That saves you perhaps like a week of work,” Valenzuela said. “The common thread of a lot of use cases is people use it as a way of augmenting or speeding up something they could have done before.”</p>

<p>Runway’s target customers are “large streaming companies, production companies, post-production companies, visual effects companies, marketing teams, and advertising companies. A lot of folks that make content for a living,” Valenzuela said.</p>

<p>Dangers await. Without effective safeguards, AI video generators could threaten democracies with convincing “deepfake” videos of things that never happened, or — as is already the case with AI image generators — flood the internet with fake pornographic scenes depicting what appear to be real people with recognizable faces. Under pressure from regulators, major tech companies have promised to watermark AI-generated outputs to help identify what’s real.</p>

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<p>There also are copyright disputes brewing about the video and image collections the AI systems are being trained upon (neither Runway nor OpenAI discloses its data sources) and to what extent they are unfairly replicating trademarked works. And there are fears that, at some point, video-making machines could replace human jobs and artistry.</p>

<p>For now, the longest AI-generated video clips are still measured in seconds and can feature jerky movements and telltale glitches such as distorted hands and fingers. Fixing that is “just a question of more data and more training,” and the computing power on which that training depends, said Alexander Waibel, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University who’s been researching AI since the 1970s.</p>

<p>“Now I can say, ‘Make me a video of a rabbit dressed as Napoleon walking through New York City,’” Waibel said. “It knows what New York City looks like, what a rabbit looks like, what Napoleon looks like.”</p>

<p>Which is impressive, he said, but still far from crafting a compelling storyline.</p>

<p>Before it released its first-generation model last year, Runway’s claim to AI fame was as a co-developer of the image-generator Stable Diffusion. Another company, London-based Stability AI, has since taken over Stable Diffusion’s development.</p>

<p>The underlying “diffusion model” technology behind most leading AI generators of images and video works by mapping noise, or random data, onto images, effectively destroying an original image and then predicting what a new one should look like. It borrows an idea from physics that can be used to describe, for instance, how gas diffuses outward.</p>

<p>“What diffusion models do is they reverse that process,” said Phillip Isola, an associate professor of computer science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “They kind of take the randomness and they congeal it back into the volume. That’s the way of going from randomness to content. And that’s how you can make random videos.”</p>

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<p>Generating video is more complicated than still images because it needs to take into account temporal dynamics, or how elements within the video change over time and across sequences of frames, said Daniela Rus, another MIT professor who directs its Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.</p>

<p>Rus said the computing resources required are “significantly higher than for still image generation” because “it involves processing and generating multiple frames for each second of video.”</p>

<p>That’s not stopping some well-heeled tech companies from trying to keep outdoing each other in showing off higher-quality AI video generation at longer durations. Requiring written descriptions to make an image was just the start. Google recently demonstrated a new project called Genie that can be prompted to transform a photograph or even a sketch into “an endless variety” of explorable video game worlds.</p>

<p>In the near term, AI-generated videos will likely show up in marketing and educational content, providing a cheaper alternative to producing original footage or obtaining stock videos, said Aditi Singh, a researcher at Cleveland State University who has surveyed the text-to-video market.</p>

<p>When Madonna first talked to her team about AI, the “main intention wasn’t, ’Oh, look, it’s an AI video,’” said Kasiuha, the creative director.</p>

<p>“She asked me, ‘Can you just use one of those AI tools to make the picture more crisp, to make sure it looks current and looks high resolution?’” Kasiuha said. “She loves it when you bring in new technology and new kinds of visual elements.”</p>

<p>Longer AI-generated movies are already being made. Runway hosts an annual AI film festival to showcase such works. But whether that’s what human audiences will choose to watch remains to be seen.</p>

<p>“I still believe in humans,” said Waibel, the CMU professor. ”I still believe that it will end up being a symbiosis where you get some AI proposing something and a human improves or guides it. Or the humans will do it and the AI will fix it up.”</p>


Whenever Madonna sings the 1980s hit “La Isla Bonita” on her concert tour, moving images of swirling, sunset-tinted clouds play on the giant arena screens behind her.

Whenever Madonna sings the 1980s hit “La Isla Bonita” on her concert tour, moving images of swirling, sunset-tinted clouds play on the giant arena screens behind her. To get that ethereal look, the pop legend embraced a still-uncharted branch of generative artificial intelligence – the text-to-video tool. Type some words — say, “surreal cloud sunset” or “waterfall in the jungle at dawn” — and an instant video is made. Following in the footsteps of AI chatbots and still image-generators, some AI video enthusiasts say the emerging technology could one day upend entertainment, enabling you to choose your own movie with customizable storylines and endings. But there’s a long way to go before they can do that and plenty of ethical pitfalls on the way. For early adopters like Madonna, who’s long pushed art’s boundaries, it was more of an experiment. She nixed an earlier version of “La Isla Bonita” concert visuals that used more conventional computer graphics to evoke a tropical mood. “We tried CGI. It looked pretty bland and cheesy and she didn’t like it,” said Sasha Kasiuha, content director for Madonna’s Celebration Tour that continues through late April. “And then we decided to try AI.” ChatGPT-maker OpenAI gave a glimpse of what sophisticated text-to-video technology might look like when the company recently showed off Sora, a new tool that’s not yet publicly available. Madonna’s team tried a different product from New York-based startup Runway, which helped pioneer the technology by releasing its first public text-to-video model last March. The company released a more advanced “Gen-2" version in June. Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela said while some see these tools as a “magical device that you type a word and somehow it conjures exactly what you had in your head,” the most effective approaches are by creative professionals looking for an upgrade to the decades-old digital editing software they’re already using. He said Runway can’t yet make a full-length documentary. But it could help fill in some background video, or b-roll — the supporting shots and scenes that help tell the story. “That saves you perhaps like a week of work,” Valenzuela said. “The common thread of a lot of use cases is people use it as a way of augmenting or speeding up something they could have done before.” Runway’s target customers are “large streaming companies, production companies, post-production companies, visual effects companies, marketing teams, and advertising companies. A lot of folks that make content for a living,” Valenzuela said. Dangers await. Without effective safeguards, AI video generators could threaten democracies with convincing “deepfake” videos of things that never happened, or — as is already the case with AI image generators — flood the internet with fake pornographic scenes depicting what appear to be real people with recognizable faces. Under pressure from regulators, major tech companies have promised to watermark AI-generated outputs to help identify what’s real. Also read: Dune 2 director Denis Villeneuve explains why Harkonnen planet is black and white There also are copyright disputes brewing about the video and image collections the AI systems are being trained upon (neither Runway nor OpenAI discloses its data sources) and to what extent they are unfairly replicating trademarked works. And there are fears that, at some point, video-making machines could replace human jobs and artistry. For now, the longest AI-generated video clips are still measured in seconds and can feature jerky movements and telltale glitches such as distorted hands and fingers. Fixing that is “just a question of more data and more training,” and the computing power on which that training depends, said Alexander Waibel, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University who’s been researching AI since the 1970s. “Now I can say, ‘Make me a video of a rabbit dressed as Napoleon walking through New York City,’” Waibel said. “It knows what New York City looks like, what a rabbit looks like, what Napoleon looks like.” Which is impressive, he said, but still far from crafting a compelling storyline. Before it released its first-generation model last year, Runway’s claim to AI fame was as a co-developer of the image-generator Stable Diffusion. Another company, London-based Stability AI, has since taken over Stable Diffusion’s development. The underlying “diffusion model” technology behind most leading AI generators of images and video works by mapping noise, or random data, onto images, effectively destroying an original image and then predicting what a new one should look like. It borrows an idea from physics that can be used to describe, for instance, how gas diffuses outward. “What diffusion models do is they reverse that process,” said Phillip Isola, an associate professor of computer science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “They kind of take the randomness and they congeal it back into the volume. That’s the way of going from randomness to content. And that’s how you can make random videos.” Also read: Creativity runs in the family! Taylor Swift and poet Emily Dickinson are related Generating video is more complicated than still images because it needs to take into account temporal dynamics, or how elements within the video change over time and across sequences of frames, said Daniela Rus, another MIT professor who directs its Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Rus said the computing resources required are “significantly higher than for still image generation” because “it involves processing and generating multiple frames for each second of video.” That’s not stopping some well-heeled tech companies from trying to keep outdoing each other in showing off higher-quality AI video generation at longer durations. Requiring written descriptions to make an image was just the start. Google recently demonstrated a new project called Genie that can be prompted to transform a photograph or even a sketch into “an endless variety” of explorable video game worlds. In the near term, AI-generated videos will likely show up in marketing and educational content, providing a cheaper alternative to producing original footage or obtaining stock videos, said Aditi Singh, a researcher at Cleveland State University who has surveyed the text-to-video market. When Madonna first talked to her team about AI, the “main intention wasn’t, ’Oh, look, it’s an AI video,’” said Kasiuha, the creative director. “She asked me, ‘Can you just use one of those AI tools to make the picture more crisp, to make sure it looks current and looks high resolution?’” Kasiuha said. “She loves it when you bring in new technology and new kinds of visual elements.” Longer AI-generated movies are already being made. Runway hosts an annual AI film festival to showcase such works. But whether that’s what human audiences will choose to watch remains to be seen. “I still believe in humans,” said Waibel, the CMU professor. ”I still believe that it will end up being a symbiosis where you get some AI proposing something and a human improves or guides it. Or the humans will do it and the AI will fix it up.”

Madonna is among the early adopters of AI’s next wave

<p>A video of Madonna's recent performance at Climate Pledge Arena is going viral on social media. The clip shows&nbsp;the iconic singer falling off of a chair&nbsp;during her rendition of "Open Your Heart". But the way she quickly recovered and kept the show going has got fans gushing.</p>

<p>The 65-year-old Queen of Pop was seated on a chair when&nbsp;a dancer attempted to drag&nbsp;it across the stage. Unfortunately, the dancer lost control, resulting in both of them falling backwards.</p>

<p>Despite the mishap, Madonna appeared unfazed, as captured in the now-viral video where she reportedly laughed after the fall. Many spectators noted her calm and composed reaction and complimented her for the same.</p>

<p>Check out the viral video below!</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">NEW: 65-year-old Madonna falls out of her chair on stage during a performance at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.<br />
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Maybe having a man in high heels dragging you in a chair on stage wasn't a good idea?<br />
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Madonna was singing "Open Your Heart" during the mishap.<br />
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Someone is… <a href="https://t.co/Tu3pX4PyAv">pic.twitter.com/Tu3pX4PyAv</a></p>
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1759659850437698040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>A user wrote, "She didn't fall out of her chair. The high heeler pulling the chair caused her to topple off. The fact that she stood herself back up without help tells me she's got some muscles for her age."</p>

<p>"She played that off pretty well tbh," one user commented.&nbsp;"I love how she played it off—just rolled over and kept singing," praised one user.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Celebration Tour began in October last year. It will go on till April.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Madonna has done a total of 12 tours throughout her career. The Virgin Tour was her debut concert tour. The tour supported her first two studio albums, Madonna (1983) and Like a Virgin (1984).</p>


A video of Madonna's recent performance at Climate Pledge Arena is going viral on social media. The clip shows the iconic singer falling off of a chair during her rendition of "Open Your Heart".

A video of Madonna's recent performance at Climate Pledge Arena is going viral on social media. The clip shows the iconic singer falling off of a chair during her rendition of "Open Your Heart". But the way she quickly recovered and kept the show going has got fans gushing. The 65-year-old Queen of Pop was seated on a chair when a dancer attempted to drag it across the stage. Unfortunately, the dancer lost control, resulting in both of them falling backwards. Despite the mishap, Madonna appeared unfazed, as captured in the now-viral video where she reportedly laughed after the fall. Many spectators noted her calm and composed reaction and complimented her for the same. Check out the viral video below! NEW: 65-year-old Madonna falls out of her chair on stage during a performance at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Maybe having a man in high heels dragging you in a chair on stage wasn't a good idea? Madonna was singing "Open Your Heart" during the mishap. Someone is… pic.twitter.com/Tu3pX4PyAv — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 19, 2024 A user wrote, "She didn't fall out of her chair. The high heeler pulling the chair caused her to topple off. The fact that she stood herself back up without help tells me she's got some muscles for her age." "She played that off pretty well tbh," one user commented. "I love how she played it off—just rolled over and kept singing," praised one user. Also read: Hilary Swank makes heads turn in Vivienne Westwood gown at Ordinary Angels premiere The Celebration Tour began in October last year. It will go on till April. Madonna has done a total of 12 tours throughout her career. The Virgin Tour was her debut concert tour. The tour supported her first two studio albums, Madonna (1983) and Like a Virgin (1984).

Madonna falls off chair during stage performance in Seattle, video goes viral

Two Madonna fans in New York City are suing the pop queen for starting her concert late, alleging that they "had to get up early to go to work" the following morning. Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden filed a lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court on Wednesday, claiming they purchased tickets to Madonna's Celebration tour event at Barclays Center on December 13th.

Fans sue Madonna for arriving two hours late on stage during Celebration tour

<p>Two fans of Madonna got really upset when the pop star started her concert later than the scheduled time. Madonna was to perform in New York City but she arrived late and the show had to start at least two hours later than scheduled. They claimed that they “had to get up early to go to work” the next morning and faced issues because of the late concert.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a lawsuit filed in Brooklyn, Madonna’s fans Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden said that they bought tickets to a December 13 show at Barclays Center as part of Madonna’s Celebration tour. The show was advertised to start at 8.30 pm, but Madonna did not take the stage until after 10.30 pm, according to the lawsuit.</p>

<p>The concert was over by 1 am but by that time, they were “left stranded in the middle of the night” and “confronted with limited public transportation, limited ride-sharing, and/or increased public and private transportation costs”. It also affected their schedule for the following day since they couldn’t “take care of their family responsibilities the next day”, the lawsuit alleges.</p>

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<p>In the lawsuit, the two have accused Madonna, Barclays Center, and tour promoter Live Nation of “unconscionable, unfair, and/or deceptive trade practices” for the delayed start time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time that a musician has performed with a delay. Madonna herself has been slapped with lawsuits over the same reason. Once in 2019, a Florida fan filed a lawsuit after Madonna arrived late for the Madame X tour, citing a breach of contract, while in 2020, there was another lawsuit filed by two people in New York. Both lawsuits were later voluntarily dismissed.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Madonna’s current Celebration tour was rescheduled from last July after the singer was hospitalised for a bacterial infection. The tour continues until its last stop in Mexico in April.</p>


Two fans of Madonna got really upset when the pop star started her concert later than the scheduled time. Madonna was to perform in New York City but she arrived late and the show had to start at least two hours later than scheduled.

Two fans of Madonna got really upset when the pop star started her concert later than the scheduled time. Madonna was to perform in New York City but she arrived late and the show had to start at least two hours later than scheduled. They claimed that they “had to get up early to go to work” the next morning and faced issues because of the late concert. In a lawsuit filed in Brooklyn, Madonna’s fans Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden said that they bought tickets to a December 13 show at Barclays Center as part of Madonna’s Celebration tour. The show was advertised to start at 8.30 pm, but Madonna did not take the stage until after 10.30 pm, according to the lawsuit. The concert was over by 1 am but by that time, they were “left stranded in the middle of the night” and “confronted with limited public transportation, limited ride-sharing, and/or increased public and private transportation costs”. It also affected their schedule for the following day since they couldn’t “take care of their family responsibilities the next day”, the lawsuit alleges. Sophie Turner withdraws child abduction lawsuit against Joe Jonas amid divorce proceedings In the lawsuit, the two have accused Madonna, Barclays Center, and tour promoter Live Nation of “unconscionable, unfair, and/or deceptive trade practices” for the delayed start time. This is not the first time that a musician has performed with a delay. Madonna herself has been slapped with lawsuits over the same reason. Once in 2019, a Florida fan filed a lawsuit after Madonna arrived late for the Madame X tour, citing a breach of contract, while in 2020, there was another lawsuit filed by two people in New York. Both lawsuits were later voluntarily dismissed. Meanwhile, Madonna’s current Celebration tour was rescheduled from last July after the singer was hospitalised for a bacterial infection. The tour continues until its last stop in Mexico in April.

Madonna sued by fans for starting a concert late

Madonna sued over late concert start by fans who ‘had to get up early’ the next morning

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