Editor’s note: Following the posting of the Variety story, Oseary clarified that in the interview he clearly said “not sure yet,” when asked if or when Madonna is going to tour her upcoming album, adding, “I never said, ‘not sure she’ll tour again’ … that’s ridiculous. Of course she will tour again. She wants to share her music with her fans. Not sure yet the plans. Stay tuned” Oseary wrote on X.
Coachella is legendary for its surprise pop-ins from major stars. But even the most jaded veterans couldn’t help but stomp their dusty cowboy boots when Madonna made an unannounced cameo during Sabrina Carpenter‘s set on Saturday night (April 18). Twenty years after her first performance at the festival in 2006, Madonna performed duets on her “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer” with Carpenter and teased a new song from Madonna’s upcoming Confessions II album.
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On the heels of last week’s announcement of a release date for Confessions II (July 3) and the issuing of its first single, the trance-y “I Feel So Free,” the Carpenter cameo got longtime fans excited about a potential tour in support of the new album. But when Variety asked Madonna manager Guy Oseary if the pop superstar is gearing up for her first run of shows since the 81-date 2023-2024 Celebration tour, Oseary said the details are still up in the air.
“I’m not sure yet,” the singer’s longtime manager told the magazine after Saturday’s appearance when asked if a tour is in the works (see his clarification above). Oseary added that, “I want to see her happy, so whatever makes her happy, I’m all there.” At press time a spokesperson for Madonna had no comment on a possible Confessions II tour.
While Oseary didn’t confirm any touring plans, he did note that Madonna and superfan Carpenter were the ones who came up with the idea to collaborate at the festival. “Madonna told me that she and Sabrina talked about it,” he said of the performance at which Madonna, 67, wore the same lavender corset and lace-up boots she wore for her 2006 Coachella set in the Dance Tent. “It was not my idea. It was a brilliant idea and I think the core of it is what was shown last night, which is love. Last night was just… I mean, I don’t think my feet touched the ground. It was so beautiful. I loved seeing the joy that she had. It was emotional. That opening was spectacular … It was a really special night and it was our 20th [Coachella] anniversary.”
Madonna also hinted at the historical nature of her surprise set, telling the crowd during the show, “Twenty years ago today, I performed at Coachella. I was in the Dance Tent and it was the first time I performed Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part I in America, and that was such a thrill for me. So you can imagine what a thrill it is for me to be back 20 years later, so it’s a like a full circle moment, you know, very meaningful for me.”
Confessions II is the sequel to the 2005 fan favorite Confessions on a Dance Floor, which featured such hits as “Hung Up,” “Sorry” and “Get Together.”
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