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Most artists photoshoots, at least in pop music, used to have music played so the artists could relax, fool around, etc.
I remember lots of Britney photoshoot footage with her just dancing or vibing to music:
Madonna in this case xd
So M. dancing to "Give It 2 Me" wouldn't necessarily mean she was shooting a music video for the song, it could be just the photoshoot.

The styling and evern her movements are pretty bad and awkward 

I didn't see it here, sorry if it's already been posted
Rosanna Arquette shares this priceless Polaroid from when she visited the "Material Girl" set 
 

I see! thank you

The clown is a reference to the show spectacle side, and she brought it into TOAC and GS. However, particularly within "Live To Tell," it contrasts with the tragedy and sadness of the victims of AIDS. It's similar to the intro from the club scene, with the disco ball and bodies dropping like flies. The red balloon stands for the red ribbon or red mark. There's a special mention about the moment related in this post.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CyqlyLKurUg/?img_index=3
 
If you cannot  (or won't access IG):
Madonna + AIDS Memorial + A Heavenly Sign from Danny = Eternally Grateful
 
The AIDS Memorial contacted me in April about a confidential “special project” Madonna was working on and it involved using the photos I have shared on this memorial site. I have two tribute posts on the AIDS Memorial page for my two best friends – Danny Ofsthun (1962-1988) and Richie Mahoney (1960-2001). We had no idea of the scope or what this would entail.
 Fast forward to Madonna’s Celebration Tour opening night in London (14 October), the power of social media, and everyone sharing the “Live to Tell” performance. She sings while elevated so high above the crowd and is surrounded by photos of her lost friends and peers on multiple giant screens. These images are replaced by dozens of images appearing and the first image I see, center stage, is Richie and his image fades into Danny’s, followed by hundreds of faces. So powerful. My two best friends, who died 12 years apart, are now sharing the same stage equally for the whole world to see.
The Sign from Danny: His AIDS quilt panel is 7 balloons - 6 are connected, representing his close friends left behind and a single balloon not connected, symbolizing although he is gone, he’s always with us. As I was watching countless videos, I noticed the clown on stage holding a single red balloon. He walks behind the screen and THEN I see the photo of Danny and me. I found a different vantage point video showing the clown is standing there and begins walking as if it’s intentionally timed. As soon as our photo appears, the balloon floats right over it. So incredible. (video captures in post) I have no doubt Richie is now busy planning his own grand gesture.
There are no words. I’m still trying to process all of this. It’s completely overwhelmed my emotional capacity. For now, I’ll humbly say thank you to @theaidsmemorial and @Madonna for making this happen. It’s a masterfully choreographed, respectful, impactful, and spectacular way to honor “In loving memory of all the bright lights we lost to AIDS.” None of them forgotten because all of us left behind, “live to tell.” xx
 

 

I guess that reference was used when they did the MTV VIP commercial. Wondering if not getting into a club still haunts her. 
 
 

The Into the Groove dancers look like the people in the club scene in Desperately Seeking Susan sort of. And the dancer with the purple hat reminds me of Rosanna Arquette in some publicity photos around that time.

There's so many easter eggs but here are some of my favs: 
-During her first speech in Tampa she said "I was doing those exact dance steps back in 1985... on the Virgin Tour," in reference to Into The Groove. 
-The jacket she wears in the 80s section, designed by Findikoglu, was inspired by one she wore when she was promoting Like a Virgin in Japan! Apparently she got it from a vintage store back then. 
Also there is this one thought I've had about her performance of Holiday. I feel like the jackets are meant to represent how the gay community had to hide during this time, which is why the Keith Haring pattern is on the inside of her jacket since it still wasn't something to be discussed openly. 
 

During everybody the dancers used flashlights during the whole performance, that was inspired by her first or her first performances at Danceteria where there wete no lights, Madonna friends had to bring flashlights to iluminate her during the performance . She explained that during some speeches before Burning Up 

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Loving the young, squeaky voice and brash tone.
"I got a standing ovation". Leos can be such exaggerators.

I think for the most part he spoke the truth.

Oh my god
This gotta be the most jaw dropping Madonna related pic i have ever seen as a fan for 33 years. 
The beginning. The source. 
I'm speechless.

I had never seen this

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Absolutely stunning never seen picture from the set of the Borderline video... This gotta be one of my all time fav picture of her. I think i'd even like a poster frame of it of i had a pub or something. Stunning :

Andrew being interviewed about the book
 

I put the b&w originals. All pics are downloaded from the net, and retouched a little with photoshop

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I have listened to everything. Studio albums, bsides, remixes, live albums, soundtracks, demos…
The official stuff I have heard hundreds of times. Some of the leaked demos I don’t revisit that often. Especially where there are multiple takes of the same song. My opinion is that most of the unreleased stuff is unreleased for a reason. It’s not that good.

Hard Candy, MDNA, and Rebel Heart. 

Madame X, only 3 songs I listen, skip the rest.