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Madonna: AIDS activism

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Madonna's AIDS/HIV activism is undeniable. In a time when being an ally could have destroyed her career, Madonna put her head above the parapet irrespective and continues to do so to this day.

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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
It's great to see other people ensuring Madonna's AIDS activism is not forgotten. #madonna #confessions www.instagram.com/reel/DawKx9F...
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Check this insta clip to see Madonna talking about AIDS over the years. #Madonna #hiv www.instagram.com/reel/DUGI2Ms...
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gay memes | pop culture on Instagram: "🙏👑 #Gaytiktok #gaytiktok #gayicon #madonna #aidsawareness"
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Madonna attends the 1992 AIDS Dance-a-thon #Madonna www.instagram.com/reel/DSBpfV1...
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Madonna attends an AIDS Project LA event in 1989. #Madonna #aids www.instagram.com/reel/DRvMcfM...
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Madonna talks about her friendship with Martin Burgoyne and his AIDS status. #Madonna #aids #icon #martinburgoyne www.instagram.com/reel/DRuWKzl...
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Marghe Fatina ღ on Instagram: "@theaidsmemorial 🇬🇧 Martin Burgoyne (1963 - 1986) was an English born artist and a key figure in the downtown New York art scene of the 1980s. Martin was a close friend...
6,200 likes, 136 comments - marghefatina on December 1, 2025: "@theaidsmemorial 🇬🇧 Martin Burgoyne (1963 - 1986) was an English born artist and a key figure in the downtown New York art scene of the 1...
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Today is World AIDS Day. Visit Madonna's instagram for an important message. #aids #worldaidsday #madonna www.instagram.com/p/DRu4DqvjbQ...
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Madonna on Instagram: "Happy International AID’s Day! ♥️"
17K likes, 775 comments - madonna on December 1, 2025: "Happy International AID’s Day! ♥️".
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
6 Madonna singles to get to know me. Nb. This could change tomorrow. #madonna
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
'Between The Lines' celebrates Madonna's activism.
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
@madonnachat.bsky.social Happy Birthday to the one and only Madonna . Wishing you the most incredible celebrations with your loved ones. 🩷
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Never deny @madonnachat.bsky.social commitment to raising awareness of AIDS.
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Madonna dancing at the LA Dance-a-thon in 1991. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #theaidsmemorial #hiv #aids #activism youtu.be/gFxa4v7mylc?...
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Madonna Dance A Thon 1991
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Madonna's Speech at APLA's Commitment to Life IV Fundraiser, 7th September 1990. @madonnachat.bsky.social #hiv #aids m.youtube.com/watch?v=2L7j...
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Bette Midler introduces Madonna at APLA's Commitment to Life IV Fundraiser - 9/7/90
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Madonna's speech at the 1989 L.A. Aids Benefit Dance-a-thon, in 1989. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #aids #hiv #amfar youtu.be/5_mR5h4b27M?...
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Madonna - 1989 L.A Aids Benefit Dance-athon
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Madonna at APLA's Commitment to Life III Fundraiser, 1st November 1987. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #hiv #aids #activist @theaidsmemorial.bsky.social #aplahealth m.youtube.com/watch?v=TdaH...
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Madonna presents Matt Redman & Dr. John Wolfe at APLA's Commitment to Life III Fundraiser - 11/1/87
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Madonna's AIDS speech in Amsterdam during her Celebration tour, 011223. @madonnachat.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=f9UQ...
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@madonna World AIDS Day speech at "The Celebration Tour" in Amsterdam on 01-12-2023
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
May 9th 1991, Madonna attended her New York Premiere for Truth or Dare and raised $110,000 for @AMFAR in the process. @madonnachat.bsky.social #amfar #aids #hiv
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Madonna in the 'Musicians for Life' AIDS TV Commercial, 1988. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #aids #hiv #musiciansforlife #activist m.youtube.com/watch?v=gsTo...
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1988 Musicians for Life Madonna - AIDS PSA - TV Commercial
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
What do I and and the gay community have to thank Madonna for? This is my story. @madonnachat.bsky.social #icon #thecelebrationtour #aids #hiv #lgbtq #musiclover #likeaprayer #likeavirgin #trueblue #gay
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Madonna promoting Safe Sex during her 1987 Who's That Girl? World Tour. #madonna @madonnachat.bsky.social #hiv #aids x.com/i/status/182...
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
St. Vincent's Hospital AIDS Benefit Fashion Show, November 10, 1986. @madonnachat.bsky.social #Madonna #aids #hiv
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
In 2021, Madonna made a surprise appearance at the AmfAR Gala, which raised more than $1.7 Million for HIV/AIDS Research. A photo of Madonna by Ellen Von Unwerth was auctioned for $70,000. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #hiv #aids
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
In 2007, Tax papers for the singer's Ray of Light Foundation for the year 2007 show she donated £172,000 to Mobilization Against AIDS. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #aids
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
28/08/87, Madonna arrived in Paris and attended a reception at City Hall to meet French prime minister Jacques Chirac and his family; she presented him with a cheque for $85,000 to benefit AIDS charities in France. Thanks to: todayinmadonnahistory.com @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #aids
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
1992: Madonna walks the runway for the Jean Paul Gaultier Fashion Show, to raise funds for AIDS. She knew exactly how to get the people talking... @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #aids #jeanpaulgaultier #hiv m.youtube.com/watch?v=xz1N...
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Madonna @ the Jean-Paul Gaultier Fashion Show 1992 (HQ Tiddies)
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Madonna speech from the 'Commitment to Life IV' in 1990. #madonna @madonnachat.bsky.social
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Read this Pridesource article celebrating Madonna's AIDS advocacy. @madonna #Madonna #hiv pridesource.com/article/mado...
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Madonna Was an AIDS Advocate Before the President Would Even Say the Word
These highlights from her long career are just a few examples of how the pop queen has always advocated for AIDS patients and their loved ones.
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Edward Russell from Madonna podcast @insidethegroove discusses Madonna's AIDS activism with National Aids Trust (@NAT_AIDS_Trust). @madonna #madonna #aids #hiv nat.org.uk/blog/edward-...
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Gabrielle Calise writes about Martin Burgoyne and his close friendship with @Madonna , and his inevitable death from AIDS. #madonna #aids #hiv #martinburgoyne www.tampabay.com/life-culture...
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How Madonna is honoring an artist with Tampa Bay ties on her Celebration Tour
Martin Burgoyne went from art classes at Seminole High School to bringing Andy Warhol to Madonna’s wedding.
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
'Live To tell' performed on @Madonna's Confessions Tour in 2006, shows a countdown of how many children are & will be orphaned by AIDS in Africa. #madonna #livetotell #aids #hiv #confessionstour m.youtube.com/watch?v=2JvK...
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Madonna - Live To Tell [Confessions Tour DVD]
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Read the moving tribute to Gabriel Tuprin written by his loving Mum Sue. Many will know dancer Gabriel from @Madonna's Blond Ambition Tour and/or Truth or Dare in 1990. #madonna #gabrieltuprin @madonna #hiv #aids www.instagram.com/p/CzPzKUDIAm4/
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Over at the incredible @theaidsmemorial.bsky.social (and in conjunction with), there are many, many examples like this, of Madonna sharing stories of those who passed from AIDS. Make sure you are following them. @madonna #Madonna #aids www.instagram.com/p/C46C2xto_V...
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Listen to Madonna talk about her friendship with her best friend Martin Burgoyne in the mid80s. The question floors me. @madonna #Madonna www.instagram.com/reel/DEeCHWS...
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
In 1989, Madonna released her incredible 'Like A Prayer' album. Because of a lack of education on AIDS, Madonna included a leaflet, 'The Facts About AIDS' in every copy. Read about her groundbreaking message: inmagazine.ca/2022/08/look... @madonnachat.bsky.social #aids #hiv #likeaprayer
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Looking Back At "The Facts About AIDS" Card Insert Madonna Included With Her 'Like A Prayer' Album - IN Magazine
On March 21, 1989, Madonna released her fourth studio album Like A Prayer, her most introspective release at the time. The album received universal acclaim from music critics and fans, but stirred con...
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
In 2008 Madonna released her documentary film 'I Am Because We Are', which documents the lives of orphans in Malawi. The film also shows the efforts with Madonna's charitable organisation 'Raising Malawi'. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #semtexfilms #aids #malawi youtu.be/mzzG3XsnSO8?...
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I Am Because We Are | Trailer
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
On 15/12/23, 'The HIV Podcast' discussed Madonna's remarkable AIDS Advocacy history. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #hiv #aids #thehivpodcast www.deezer.com/en/episode/5...
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HIV &...Madonna
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
In 2023, Elton John Praised Madonna for Her ‘Advocacy & Compassion’ With Celebration Tour AIDS Tribute. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna @eltonjohn.bsky.social #hiv #aids www.billboard.com/culture/prid...
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Elton John Praises Madonna for Her ‘Advocacy & Compassion’ With Celebration Tour AIDS Tribute
Elton John thanked Madonna for sharing a tribute to victims of HIV/AIDS during her Celebration Tour. Find out what he said here.
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
In 2006 Madonna founded 'Raising Malawi' to help the over 1million children orphaned by AIDS in Malawi. #madonna @madonnachat.bsky.social #hiv #aids #raisingmalawi www.raisingmalawi.org
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
In 1991, it was rumoured by the press (i.e.: a lie) that Madonna had contracted AIDS. She gave this response at the AMFAR event on 10th/12/1991. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #hiv #aids #amfar @amfar.bsky.social todayinmadonnahistory.com/2017/12/10/t...
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Today in Madonna History: December 10, 1991
On December 10 1991, Madonna was honoured with the Award Of Courage by the American Foundation For AIDS Research (AMFAR) at a Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel dinner, in Beverly Hills, California. At …
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
In 2020 Madonna shared the following video taken in 1991 giving a speech at an AMFAR event, not long after she had been accused (by the press) of contracting HIV. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #hiv #aids www.facebook.com/watch/?v=192...
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
In honour of World AIDS Day, Madonna shares a video of her performing Live To Tell during the Celebration Tour. In conjunction with The AIDS Memorial, she tributes the many who have died of the virus. @madonnachat.bsky.social @theaidsmemorial.bsky.social #Madonna youtu.be/W_eteXgf7qs?...
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Madonna - ‘Live To Tell’ (Live From The Celebration Tour)
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
1st December 2024. Today is World AIDS Day. Each year, the theme of advocacy and awareness in fighting for an AIDS-free world is targeted. Never forget those who have died and those who fight for a cure. Check out @theaidsmemorial.bsky.social #worldaidsday #aids #hiv
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
In 2023, Darren Scott from The Independent Newspaper writes about Madonna's AIDS activism: @madonnachat.bsky.social #Madonna #aids #hiv www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
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How Madonna became the queen of all queens
Never afraid of talking about sex, Madonna changed the way people perceived gay sex and vastly improved the lives of those having it by campaigning to publicise preventative measures for Aids. Darren ...
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
In 1991, Madonna discussed AIDS and the ignorance surrounding it. '"And the rate of AIDS is rising in the heterosexual community at a really frightening rate. So why is that? These parents are not doing their jobs." @madonnachat.bsky.social #Madonna m.youtube.com/watch?v=gkk1...
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MADONNA/ ABC NEWS NIGHTLINE/1990/ INTERVIEW/ WITH FORREST SAWYER/ THESHOW 2019/
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
1992 Jonathan Ross asked Madonna what she would do if she contracted HIV. She gave the perfect response... @madonnachat.bsky.social #Madonna #hiv #aids www.thepinknews.com/2022/02/09/m...
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Madonna gives perfect answer to rumours she had HIV in throwback video
A throwback 1992 interview with Madonna has shown how she responded to rumours that she had HIV, declaring it was "nothing to be ashamed of".
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Sep 7 1990: As a complete surprise, Madonna recreates her infamous MTV Live performance of Vogue (from previous night) at the APLA. No known footage exists. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #apla #aids #activism #hiv m.youtube.com/watch?v=lTaX...
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Madonna - Vogue (Live at the MTV Awards 1990) [Official Video]
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Madonna performing 'In This Life' in 1993. Written about friends she lost to AIDS, it appeared on her 'Erotica' album in 1992. 'They'd rather turn the other way And wait for this thing to go away' #madonna @madonnachat.bsky.social #hiv #aids m.youtube.com/watch?v=DDp7...
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Madonna - In This Life (The Girlie Show)
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Proceeds from Madonna's 13/07/87 WTG NY show went to AmFAR, one of the first AIDS benefits given by a celeb and Rolling Stone said Madonna is the "first major American pop star" to stage such a large-scale fund-raiser. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #amfar #hiv m.youtube.com/watch?v=yRFV...
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Madonna - TV Reports Who's That Girl Tour in New York City for AmFAR, 1987
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
July 7 1992, 'Red Hot + Dance' is released which incl. exclusive remix of Madonna's 'Supernatural'; album is produced by the Red Hot Organization, dedicated to raising money and awareness to fight HIV/AIDS. @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna @redhotorg.bsky.social #aids youtu.be/rSuL-6psoGM?...
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[Red Hot + Dance] Madonna - "Supernatural"
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Madonna: AIDS activism @mlvc-activist.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
"90sGay" podcast interviews legendary choreographer Vincent Patterson (from 33.30min) speaks at length about Madonna's advocacy for AIDS education. "It took great woman to save men". @madonnachat.bsky.social #madonna #vincepatterson #aids #90sgay m.youtube.com/watch?v=c9BF...
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90sGAY ep 2 Vincent Paterson talks Madonna - Vogue, Blond Ambition, Truth Or Dare, Express Yourself
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