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Madonna performs at a private concert at Olympia Hall in Paris on May 6, 2008. Madonna is promoting the release of her latest album "Hard Candy".

It’s one of the best music documentaries ever—and offered viewers an unfettered look at one of the world’s biggest celebrities. But what does the film’s subject, Madonna, think about the movie,  Truth or Dare , 25 years after its release? In the  issue of EW ,  guest editor Andy Cohen  sat down with the singer to talk about her upcoming Rebel Heart tour, but the conversation later turned to the classic doc directed by Alek Keshishian, who trailed the singer on her Blond Ambition Tour in the early-’90s. So has the singer revisited it recently? “I’ve seen bits and pieces from it,” she says. “I sort of gag when I watch it, cause I’m like, ‘Oh my god, I can’t.’ It’s hard to watch myself do anything. I can’t even stand to watch myself in concert, like my last tour.” Cohen pressed Madonna about why she won’t tune in for repeat viewings of older performances. “I just don’t like to watch it,” she says. “But I think maybe  Truth or Dare , I could possibl...

Madonna: Truth or Dare  (known as  In Bed with Madonna  outside of North America) is a 1991 American  documentary film  chronicling the life of  American  singer-songwriter  Madonna  during her 1990  Blond Ambition World Tour .  read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna:_Truth_or_Dare

  The album's second single, "Ray of Light", was released on May 6, 1998. It peaked at number one in Spain and attained the top five position in Canada, Finland, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States.  It entered the Hot 100 at number five, becoming Madonna's highest debut on the chart ever. The song was also a hit on Hot Dance Club Play chart, remaining at number one for four weeks, and became the "Top Hot Dance Club Play Single" of 1998. Critically, it also received positive reviews, being praised for its club-perfect, yet "sonically progressive" sound, as well as her powerful vocals.

"Vogue" was also a huge success in Europe by topping the  Eurochart Hot 100 Singles  chart for eight consecutive weeks. In the United Kingdom, the song knocked  Snap! 's " The Power " off the number one slot and stayed there for four weeks, continuing a trend of club/pop crossovers going to number one. It was helped in the UK by multi-formatting. As well as the 7, 12, CD and cassette singles, the label released four limited editions: 12 with Face of the 80s poster, 12 with 'X-rated poster and an extra remix on the b-side, 7 picture disc and 12 picture disc. According to  The Official Charts Company , the song has sold 505,000 copies there and is her 11th biggest selling single in the UK.   Released as a double A-side to " Keep It Together ", "Vogue" also topped Australian  ARIA  singles chart for five weeks. source:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vogue_(Madonna_song)

Pulitzer-Prize-winning author  David Mamet 's Speed-the-Plow premiered on Broadway in 1988 at the Royale Theatre, starring Madonna. This was the pop sensation's first theatrical role on the Great White Way. Below, watch interviews and more from opening night in 1988! Speed-the-Plow is Mamet's satire of the film industry and was nominated for Tony Awards for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play ( Gregory Mosher ). The show ran for a total of 23 previews and 279 performances on Broadway. Madonna starred as 'Karen' alongside  Joe Mantegna  as 'Bobby Gould' and  Ron Silver  as 'Charlie Fox'. The show's original creative team featured scenic design by  Michael Merritt , costume design by Nan Cibula , and lighting design by  Kevin Rigdon . Speed-the-Plow     Royale Theatre , (5/03/1988 - 12/31/1988) First Preview: Apr 09, 1988 Total Previews: 23 Opening Date: May 03, 1988     Closing Date:...