Madonna Premieres 13-Minute 'Confessions II,' Rejects Las Vegas Residency
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 6
Madonna Premieres 13-Minute 'Confessions II,' Rejects Las Vegas Residency
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 6
Summary
At Tribeca Festival, Madonna used the premiere of her 13-minute “Confessions II” film to rule out a Las Vegas residency, saying she does not want to wake up every day in the city.
The six-song short film serves as a prelude to her forthcoming album of the same name, due July 3, and Madonna insisted it should be seen as a “film,” not a music video.
The no-phones event reflected her broader complaint that smartphones have come between performers and audiences; she said an April Coachella appearance left her staring at screens instead of faces.
Madonna, 67, also stayed vague on touring plans, saying she avoids repeating herself and would rather perform in a plexiglass cube at a warehouse rave than follow the residency model.
The Q&A widened into reflections on aging, motherhood and her bond with gay fans, while highlighting cameos from Sabrina Carpenter, Benedict Cumberbatch and daughter Lourdes Leon.