Key facts
- Madonna's new album, 'Confessions II,' is described as a spiritual sequel to 'Confessions on a Dancefloor.'
- She hinted at a potential Glastonbury performance in 2027.
- Madonna admitted to being jealous of Kylie Minogue, citing her beauty and a past crush by her ex-husband, Guy Ritchie.
- Her eldest daughter, Lourdes 'Lola' Leon, duets with her on the album, a collaboration initiated by Lola.
- The song 'Fragile' was written after Madonna's brother, Christopher, called her while in pain before his death.
- Madonna described her early days in 1980s New York and the club 'Danceteria' as her origin story.
Madonna has revealed details about her upcoming album, 'Confessions II,' and hinted at a potential headline performance at Glastonbury in 2027 during an interview with Graham Norton. The pop icon discussed her roots in 1980s New York, her passion for dancing, and the inspiration behind several tracks on her new record.
One of the album's songs, 'Fragile,' is a tribute to her brother, Christopher, who died in 2024. Madonna shared that they reconciled before his death, and writing the song was a cathartic experience. She also spoke about her eldest daughter, Lourdes 'Lola' Leon, who makes her recording debut on the album. Madonna explained that Lola initially hesitated to collaborate due to concerns about being perceived as leveraging her mother's privilege, but eventually approached Madonna to write a song together, which Madonna described as a 'healing experience.'
During the conversation, Madonna confessed to feeling jealous of Kylie Minogue in the past, stating that her ex-husband, Guy Ritchie, had a crush on the Australian singer. Minogue herself made a brief appearance during the interview, serving Madonna a cocktail.
Madonna also touched upon her early days in New York, particularly the club 'Danceteria,' which she called the 'Mecca of music and dance and fashion.' Despite its significance, she admitted to feeling like an outsider, describing herself as 'awkward' and 'not cool,' and creatively using limited resources to develop her iconic style.
Regarding touring, Madonna suggested that a 'bigger' event might occur in the summer of 2027, with a knowing exchange with Norton implying a UK festival appearance, widely interpreted as Glastonbury.