The voice behind iconic hits like “Material Girl”, “Like a Virgin”, and “Like a Prayer”, Madonna not only became a cultural icon but she also gained the title of “Queen of Pop.” And that title seemed to fit her as she was the first female performer to gross over $1 billion in concert sales. Helping pave the road for other female singers, Madonna eventually gained entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during her first year of eligibility. Although known for her concerts and music, the hitmaker recently showcased her love for comedy at the Comedy Cellar.
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A hotspot for comedians, the Comedy Cellar in New York City has featured some of the top comedians over the years. But during the week, the venue welcomed Amy Schumer. But when it came time for the show, Madonna ended up taking the stage with a notebook. Having stood on some of the biggest stages in the world, the singer felt right at home as she fired off joke after joke.
Wanting to remember the night, Schumer posted a picture of herself and Madonna sitting together. With Madonna striking a pose, a sign read, “This table is reserved for Comedy Cellar comedians only.” With Madonna offering the audience more than a few jokes, she appeared to earn her spot at the exclusive table.
How Lenny Kravitz Helped Madonna Land Hit Song
Having spent decades in the spotlight, Madonna rubbed shoulders with more than Schumer. Just last year, Lenny Kravitz explained how he helped write “Justify My Love” with Ingrid Chavez. Although loving the lyrics, Kravitz knew it would be perfect for Madonna. “I knew that track wasn’t for me. I’d met Madonna out in the clubs and we used to have fun. I called her and said, I have a Number 1 song for you. She said, ‘No you don’t.’ I jumped in a cab with my cassette. She’s very playful and funny, and says, ‘Where’s my Number 1 song?’”
With Madonna loving the song, Kravitz continued, “I played it twice. She says, ‘Let’s record it,’ although she wouldn’t come to Hoboken where I was recording. It was her biggest hit for many, many, many, many years. When the Jean-Baptiste Mondino video was banned by MTV, the label sold it as a video cassette and it exploded. People were lined up around the block buying these things.”
Not ready to end her legacy, Madonna continues to work on a biopic of her career in the spotlight. Since 2020, the idea of a film surrounding Madonna intrigued many fans, but the process has been slowly developing. And the reasoning for the singer doing a biopic, “The reason I’m doing it is because a bunch of people have tried to write movies about me, but they’re always men.”
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