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Madonna Teases Glastonbury Headline, New Album on BBC

6/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

BBC One aired a special with Graham Norton interviewing Madonna on 26 June 2026 at 10:40 pm, with BBC Radio 2 set to repeat it on 4 July 6–8 pm.
Kylie Minogue appears as a barmaid while Madonna tells Graham Norton she feels jealous of Kylie Minogue and may headline Glastonbury.
Madonna discussed her upcoming album Confessions II, noting a duet with daughter Lola and a track mourning brother Christopher, who died in 2024.

History

Historical Context

Since MTV turned Madonna into a video-driven pop icon in the 1980s, her televised appearances have shaped music culture. The June 26 2026 BBC One interview, where she discusses jealousy toward Kylie Minogue and promotes the upcoming Confessions II album, follows that legacy and precedes her announced halftime performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Her 2023 Celebration Tour finale drew 1.6 million fans, underscoring her enduring mass appeal.

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Story summary

BBC One aired a special with Graham Norton interviewing Madonna on 26 June 2026 at 10:40 pm, with BBC Radio 2 set to repeat it on 4 July 6–8 pm.
Kylie Minogue appears as a barmaid while Madonna tells Graham Norton she feels jealous of Kylie Minogue and may headline Glastonbury.
Madonna discussed her upcoming album Confessions II, noting a duet with daughter Lola and a track mourning brother Christopher, who died in 2024.

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