Madonna fans ‘scared to death’ by dangerous stunt at surprise Pride performance
Madonna performed in Times Square (Image: Getty Images)
Madonna alarmed viewers during a surprise Pride concert in Times Square when she swung one leg over a protective railing and appeared to dangle above the crowd on a high stage.
The 67-year-old performed at a Pride event in Times Square hosted by Grindr, on a stage elevated high above the audience with a clear barrier at the edge. During the livestreamed moment, Madonna could be seen partly onstage and partly over the rail.
Fans quickly shared anxious reactions on X as clips circulated online. One wrote: “That made me so nervous,” while another added: “I was scared to death,” and a third posted: “I WAS LIKE UMMM NOPE WERE NOT DOING THAT.”
Madonna wore pink and blue corsetry with thigh-high boots for the performance. Her set was drawn from her upcoming album Confessions II, with songs including “I Feel So Free”, “Bring Your Love”, “Love Sensation”, “Get Together”, “I Love New York” and “Hung Up”.
Times Square Pride moment
The concert took place on the evening of 4 June. Alongside the moment at the edge of the stage, one segment of the show included a slideshow of archive images showing the history of the gay rights movement, which played as Madonna stood solemnly onstage with backup dancers.
English DJ and producer Stuart Price also joined her onstage. He is a producer on Confessions II, and previously worked with Madonna on her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor.
The album Confessions II is slated for release on 3 July.
Madonna and Pride
Madonna has long been regarded as a major LGBTQ+ icon, with a history of pro-LGBTQ+ advocacy, queer-celebratory work including ‘Vogue’, and outspoken support during the AIDS crisis era.
She is also known for boundary-pushing live shows and provocative staging, and remains closely linked to Pride events and LGBTQ+ nightlife culture.
She recently made headlines after her archive clothes went missing at Coachella, and earlier this year sent a message to queer figure skater Amber Glenn ahead of a major competition.
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