Madonna shows flashes of fun and wit in slick Graham Norton interview
This review critiques a recent BBC interview with Madonna, praising her wit and humor while commenting on her physical appearance. The author notes the interview was a polished promotional piece for her new album.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of celebrity PR, aging in the public eye, and the controlled nature of modern media interviews.
Madonna and Graham Norton met in Camden's Koko - Ricardo Gomes/BBC/So Television Madonna is a legend. She is one of the greatest pop stars of all time. Her discography includes dozens of absolute bangers. She is a trailblazer who has always proudly done what she liked, said what she liked and worn what she liked. It is possible to admire Madonna for all of these things, but also to sit through this hour-long TV interview wondering what has happened to her face. Her mouth moves, and she has retained the power to blink, but otherwise she is starting to resemble an embalmed Faye Dunaway.
The piece is a subjective review/opinion column but focuses on entertainment critique rather than political bias.
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