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, spiritual practice has always been a core aspect of Madonna’s work. And as she dips ... Show More
Nov 18
Is there a Disney curse?: Demi, Selena, and Miley
This year, there were a few records that delivered less-than-optimal returns on either the Hot 100 or the Billboard 200 – and they all came from former Disney pop stars.
Demi Lovato’s latest album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200, where it spent one week and then fell ... Show More
48m 6s
Nov 11
Rosalía's 'LUX' brings the symphony to the club
Spanish pop star Rosalía is back with her new album, Lux. Over eighteen tracks, she trades in the dembow beats that filled her last record Motomami for maximalist orchestral sounds more in line with Björk than Bad Bunny. The album is dense: there's four movements, thirteen langua ... Show More
44m 2s
Nov 4
Lily Allen and Tate McRae revive the revenge anthem
They say the best revenge is living well, but if you’re a pop star going through a break up, that’s false. The best revenge is releasing a searing scorched-earth revenge banger that calls out your ex and, ideally, rides that vengeance to the top of the Billboard charts. That’s ex ... Show More
33m 50s
Sep 2024
Madonna attends NYFW 2024
This Week In Ciccone we discuss Madonna as she attended New York Fashion Week, have a great discussion about which Madonna VMA performances we think are the most iconic, plus we launch a new segment titled "Songs We Wish Madonna Would Have Done."
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1h 15m
Jul 2024
Madonna Summer Movie Series: EVITA
MLVC's Madonna Summer Movie Series continues with the pinnacle of Madonna's movie career - the 1996 musical EVITA! We discuss everything from performances, costuming, hairstyles/wigs, our favorite songs off the soundtrack and more! Time for your rainbow high...
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1h 7m
May 2025
[REDIFFUSION] Madonna : jusqu'où peut-elle aller ?
Il y a plusieurs façons de voir Madonna. Et avant tout, ce doit être une question d’âge. En entendant son nom, certains penseront d’abord à Like a virgin, ce morceau explosif qu’elle chantait en simulant une masturbation sur scène. D’autres, nés dans les années 80, se souviendron ... Show More
49m 28s
Aug 2024
Madonna Summer Movie Series: The Next Best Thing
MLVC's Madonna Summer Movie Series wraps up for 2024 with the 2000 film "The Next Best Thing" starring Madonna, Rupert Everett and Benjamin Bratt! We discuss the story, the lighting, the outfits, the accent and of course the soundtrack. WINDOW!!!
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1h 19m
May 2024
Madonna And The MTV Moment (Pt 1)
In 1984, a relatively unknown 26-year old Madonna appeared at the first MTV Video Music Awards. Dressed like a rock and roll bride, Madonna sang “Like a Virgin.” The performance was considered so risque, so scandalous that many – including her own manager – predicted it would end ... Show More
47m 39s