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Known as the ‘Queen of Pop’ throughout her artistic career, Madonna rose to solo stardom in 1983 with her self-titled debut studio album. That meant that sooner or later, she would have had to interact with ‘King of Pop’: Michael Jackson.
Yes, they were pals, but how did these iconic music legends really get along with each other? While countless iconic duos have left their mark on the entertainment industry, none has teased the collective heart of pop culture as much as Madonna and Jackson’s alleged relationship. Despite their brief stint at the 1991 Academy Awards that set tongues wagging about a potential romance, it wasn’t the allure of love but a complex friendship marred with disagreements that distinguished their bond.
Back in early 2000, Jackson, with heartfelt transparency, unspooled his thoughts on life, love, and Madonna, revealing a friction that had both stars at odds.
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When you think of celebrity power couples, Madonna andMichael Jacksonmay not be the first duo that comes to mind. But their turbulent friendship was a force to be reckoned with. TheEvitaactress, 65, has always been enthralled by the15-time Grammy Award winner.
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In the 2009 bookThe Michael Jackson Tapes: A Tragic Icon RevealsHis Soul in Intimate Conversation, Madonna reminisced on her bond with the late singer, saying (viaMTV):
I was madly in love with him, totally smitten. He was mind-bogglingly talented.
Speaking of their first encounter, Madonna added:
There was a party at the Helmsley Palace Hotel. He was very shy, but it was a thrill for me.
Their friendship hit a rough patch when Jackson revealed some not-so-nice things about Madonna. During an interview for the book,The Michael Jackson Tapes: A Tragic Icon Reveals His Soul in Intimate Conversation,Jackson expressed his disappointment in Madonna’s rude and overbearing conduct, which clashed with his own values (viaCNN):
She is not a nice person.Madonna laid the law down to me before we went out. [She said] I am not going to Disneyland, OK? That’s out. I said, ‘I didn’t ask to go to Disneyland.’ She said, ‘We are going to the restaurant. And afterwards, we are going to a strip bar’.
The two could not have agreed more on what might have constituted a fun night out.The late singer continued:
I said, ‘I am not going to a strip bar, where they cross dress. … I am not [going there]. If that’s how it is, forget this whole thing. … Afterwards, she wrote some mean things about me in the press. And I wrote that she is a nasty witch, after I was so kind to her.
Although their friendship may have ended on a sour note, their impact onthe music industrywill always be remembered.
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Madonnahas been romantically associated with a wide range ofcelebrities over the years, including a reported tryst with Michael Jackson, known for his groundbreaking hits & mesmerizing dance moves.
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The two musicians were considering collaborating on a project since their creative energies were drawn to one another. Recalling their initial meetings, Madonna said to Rolling Stone in 2009 (via MTV):
He wanted to work with me, I think he wanted to get to know me, and I wanted to do the same.
The fans went crazy when Jackson was accompanied by Madonna to the 1991 Academy Awards. It was Jackson’s idea, according to theJustify My Lovesinger.The latter stated the following in a 1991 interview (viaVH1):.
Michael [Jackson] was like, ‘Well, who are you going to go with?’ I looked at him and said, ‘I don’t know. You want to go?’ And he said, ‘Yeah’.
DuringThe Late Late Show with James Corden’s visit,Madonna revealed that she and Jackson had a “tongue-in-mouth kiss”.She further remarked playfully:
I did get him to loosen up with a glass of chardonnay. And it did wonders.
Regardless of their aforementioned differences, Madonna did pay tribute to the Moonwalk maestro at the 2009MTV Video Music Awardsfollowing his tragic passing. This gesture showcased the deep impact Jackson had on the music industry and the lasting legacy he left behind.
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