NBC won't show Madonna on the cross

[MrMidwest]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 7:32pm

NBC won't show Madonna on the cross
Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:28pm ET

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After weeks of controversy, NBC has decided not to show pop star Madonna suspended from a giant cross and wearing a crown of thorns when the network airs a special of her "Confessions" tour, a source close to the organization of the event said on Thursday.

The source spoke after NBC announced it had revised the two-hour concert special, which airs November 22, but did not elaborate on what changes would be made.

The source said the portion of the "Live to Tell" song in which Madonna sings suspended from a giant cross and wearing a crown of thorns will not be shown in the broadcast. Instead, cameras will cut to other shots or images while Madonna is on the cross. She steps away from the cross to finish the song.

The special was filmed during her performance at Wembley Stadium in London during her "Confessions" tour.

Madonna, who is an executive producer of the special, initially insisted that her appearance on the cross, which had been a controversial centerpiece of her stage performance, be included in the NBC special.

But after complaints from Christian groups, a number of NBC affiliate stations expressed uneasiness to the network about carrying the broadcast if it included Madonna singing from the cross.

Madonna, who has been making headlines over her efforts to adopt a Malawi orphan, has defended her mock crucifixion scene, saying it was not meant to be "anti-Christian, sacrilegious or blasphemous."

A spokeswoman for the pop star could not immediately be reached for comment.


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Updated On: 10/19/06 at 07:32 PM

[StephenSondheimWHOO]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 7:55pm

Not really suprised

[mateo]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 7:58pm

I am not a fan of Madonna... but it seems to me that those who will watch her NBC show, wouldn't have a problem with the image of her on the cross to begin with.

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 8:03pm

I am over Madonna. She isn't even making a statement anymore, she is just wanting the shock. It's sad that someone who was such a HUGE part of shaping culture has become what she is. I could give a rat's ass if they show it or not. I won't see it either way.

Maybe I am just pissed that she is adopting a poor starving orphan.
That's her job!
<~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Why is Madge stealing my girlfriend's thunder???

Updated On: 10/19/06 at 08:03 PM

[Broadwaylady]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 8:05pm

Good. It is totally out of line. I never cared for her anyway. I think the adoption thing is also just a headline grabber.

[Andrew Lowe Watson]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 8:11pm

Madonna's music is weak, tuneless and insipid. She has always thrived on controversy. It is life-blood to her. She is the Wendyburger of music, not even the best in her field.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 8:27pm

her concert (which I have actually seen) is quite entertaining and the song in question makes a very important statement.

but do carry on with all your assumptions that she never makes statements anymore or is 'over' or only adopts a child to make headlines. don't allow me to let reason or reality intervene.

[boxers7]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 8:47pm

NBC released a new comment recently saying the song will be in the show only there will never be any full shots of the cross. Only close-ups of Madonna on it.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 8:55pm

madonna's probably ok with it knowing that the part of the number people rarely heard about in the hoopla will be more focused on-- video and a counter of the children who are being orphaned by AIDS in Africa.

[Jane2]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 9:06pm

"it's sad that someone who was such a HUGE part of shaping culture has become what she is."

I'm curious-what has she become, in the context of what you wrote.

[Andrew Lowe Watson]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 9:53pm

Let's face it, she's 47 or something. She shouldn't be alive , like. Maybe she thought it was time to go.
A bit tacky, though. Updated On: 10/19/06 at 09:53 PM

[Jane2]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:02pm

"Let's face it, she's 47 or something. She shouldn't be alive , like."

Yes, she's 47. I'm wondering how old you are, after reading the above. Are you a teenager yet?

[Gothampc]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:02pm

This on the same day that NBC says it is cutting 700 jobs. Coincidence?
Link

[Andrew Lowe Watson]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:10pm

48 going on 19.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:12pm

well then you shouldn't be alive like either.

[Andrew Lowe Watson]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:14pm

Too true, like.

[Andrew Lowe Watson]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:20pm

I do feel a bit better knowing that someone almost my age is prancing around in a body and doing it well. It's just her singing I can't stand.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:24pm

I have a hunch she wouldn't be able to stand your singing either. :P

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:24pm

Why don't you crucify her again, Andrew?

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:27pm

I turn 33 next year. i'm hoping to get nailed at least 3 times.

oh crap. can I say that on nbc?

[Andrew Lowe Watson]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:28pm

That, my dear jrb, is not what I offer to the world. You will be pleased to hear.

[Andrew Lowe Watson]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:31pm

And Namo, I thought it was I who had just been crucified by all you lovely people for telling the truth.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:33pm

and that is the number one reason I thank God for the atlantic ocean everyday.

[Andrew Lowe Watson]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:41pm

There can be problems, sure. They had to retitle The Madness of George III as The Madness of King George as cinema audiences in the States were asking what happened to the first two films .

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:56pm

ha. ha. that. is. the. fun. niest. thing. EV. ER.