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Madonna Drops “Confessions II” Album, Features Stromae, 4M-View Film

7/3/2026

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Madonna releases the album Confessions II on Friday, July 3, 2026.
The 70-minute gapless record blends Detroit techno, Chicago house and African-inspired rhythms.
The songs “Bizarre” and “Betrayal” reference ex-husband Academy Award-winning actor Sean Penn, a 1968 Shelby GT500, and stepmother Joan, who died in 2024.
Belgian singer-songwriter Stromae provides vocals on the track “My Sins Are My Savior.”
A 14-minute dystopian short film directed by Torso earned over 4 million YouTube views in 48 hours.

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Story summary

Madonna releases the album Confessions II on Friday, July 3, 2026.
The 70-minute gapless record blends Detroit techno, Chicago house and African-inspired rhythms.
The songs “Bizarre” and “Betrayal” reference ex-husband Academy Award-winning actor Sean Penn, a 1968 Shelby GT500, and stepmother Joan, who died in 2024.
Belgian singer-songwriter Stromae provides vocals on the track “My Sins Are My Savior.”
A 14-minute dystopian short film directed by Torso earned over 4 million YouTube views in 48 hours.