In Part Two of our interview with Niki Haris, Niki talks about teaming up with fellow Madonna back-up singer Donna De Lory on their collaboration EP titled “Two Friends.” She tells us what it was like performing intimate gigs for dedicated fans in NYC and LA titled “Niki & Donna: Songs and Stories.” We discuss her many collaborations in music, tv and film a ... Show More
Oct 6
Madonna, Danceteria & more VMA performance appreciation
This Week In Ciccone we talk about Danceteria becoming Madonna's tenth No. 1 on the Dance Airplay chart, M's new real estate purchase in LA, her UK Video Music Awards nominations, the possibility of Grammy nominations, further appreciation of her iconic VMA performance and what c ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 29
Madonna opens the 2026 MTV VMAs
Madonna opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards and became the most awarded artist of the night, and MLVC is gonna talk about, talk about all of it. We discuss the staging, the song selection, the spectacle, the special guests, the award speeches and reminisce about the heyday of ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 16
Madonna's Confessions 2: MLVC’s Deep Dive Part 3
MLVC's deep dive on Confessions 2 wraps up with our part 3 where we discuss the final songs on the album: My Sins Are My Savior, Betrayal, The Test, LES Girl, plus bonus song Hot Sauce and the several remixes we’ve gotten from the era. "Thanks for coming" on this look at Madonna' ... Show More
1h 20m
Feb 2022
Remembering Betty Davis, a Futuristic Funk Force
A conversation about her unique music, her short career and the path that led to her rediscovery. Guests: Jon Pareles, Maureen Mahon and Oliver Wang. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app her ... Show More
49m 1s
Mar 2022
'A Conversation with Nicki Minaj and Joe Budden'
For this interview, Joe is joined by a special Friend of the Show: the one and only Queen's finest, Nicki Minaj. The two would go over the earliest moments and catch up on the latest journeys in Nicki's career; from rapping with the best of them to creating her fashion line, it's ... Show More
1h 45m
Feb 2025
Ep 114 // Honey Dijon's Secret to Success: From Underground DJ to Icon (Fashion, Madonna & Beyoncé)
OH HONEY!@honeydijon LIVE & DIRECT FROM OUR KIOSK-O-THÈQUE TO YOUR EARS!WE COVERED EVERYTHING FROM SNEAKING INTO HOUSE CLUBS IN CHICAGO AT 13 TO HUSTLING IN NYC, TO OUR SHARED LOVE FOR CERTAIN TIME PERIODS AND ARTISTS, ALL THE WAY TO HER WORK WITH @madonna and @beyonce A Xx
46 m
Nov 2024
Listening 2 Madonna: Ray of Light
TIME Magazine once said, “there are few figures more closely associated with religion in pop culture than Madonna.” And looking at her catalog, it’s hard to disagree. From cheeky double entendres on “Like A Prayer,” to explorations of alternative philosophies on Ray of Light, spi ... Show More
42m 6s