Paying Mind to What They Say

You know how Madonna’s upcoming NBC special airing the day before Thanksgiving was originally titled Live to Tell. Well, it is now known as Madonna: The Confessions Tour Live from London.

Why the switcheroo?

This is why, but I’ll tell you, anyway: The special was originally expected to feature the “controversial” mock-crucifixion the performer staged while on tour last summer, which has now been edited down, meaning the Queen of Pop will not be shown suspended on the cross or wearing a crown of thorns (ergo the photo from the opening section of show).

NBC may have backtracked, and Madonna may not mind, but I feel it’s important that you see the original scene and try to understand what she was hoping to do – raise awareness of the AIDS situation in Africa – especially because nine days after the special airs marks World AIDS Day.

Just a little something to think about.

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