<\/p>\n
A line of celebrities, \u201cDrag Race\u201d queens, influencers, media, and West Hollywood socialites lined the block around West Hollywood\u2019s The Abbey, all clamoring to get into the invite-only celebration of owner Tristan Schukraft\u2019s birthday. The rumor, which became verified gossip, was that Madonna, the Queen of Pop herself, would be taking the stage. Of course, the Blade had to be there.<\/p>\n
With disco balls and Abbey statues covered in pink chiffon, it was clear. This party was a direct tie-in to Madonna\u2019s much-anticipated \u201cConfessions on A Dance Floor\u201d album sequel, \u201cConfessions II.\u201d That night, the Abbey also unveiled its remodeled dance floor, a fitting collaboration.<\/p>\n
The club was filled to capacity with a completely open bar, keeping the crowd liquored up. Go-go dancers in black leather collars and thongs lined the room, and celebrities that included Lilly Allen, Bebe Rexha, Tori Spelling, Julia Fox, Sam Asghari, Daniel Frenzese, Cynthia Bailey, Meredith Marks, Tom Daley, and more filled the VIP booths alongside World of Wonder personalities. It was a veritable who\u2019s who of queer folk and allies.<\/p>\n
The lights began to dim, the dance floor began to rumble, and Madonna graphics hit the screens. At around 1 am, it was time. Introduced by Addison Rae, Madonna grabbed the mic and started chanting, welcoming her \u201cgays.\u201d The venue resounded in thunderous chants of \u201cfreedom,\u201d \u201cmother,\u201d and \u201cbitch.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nMadonna was not there to perform. She was there to dance. She took the stage for about 15 minutes, keeping the crowd going with her naughty and fun commentary. There is no list that needs to be provided on how Madonna\u2019s career has become part of queer culture. Going back to her dance music roots and going back to her gay fans is smart. <\/p>\n
Released in 2005 (yes, it has been that long), \u201cConfessions on a Dance Floor\u201d was an instant hit, with four singles from the album being released. The album\u2019s lead single, \u201cHung Up,\u201d topped the charts in 41 countries with Billboard calling it the most successful dance song of the decade. The album had hints of 60s and 70s flair, mixed in with dance music prevalent at that time. The music still dominates at queer clubs across the globe.<\/p>\n
Madonna knows we need a little queer joy; she also knows that fans miss the Madonna we all knew and loved. With the nation in such turbulence, we all need some comfort, and going back to a time when we felt safer and had more to celebrate just feels good. For the new album release, she has even partnered with Grindr for a limited edition vinyl release and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. <\/p>\n
Her night at The Abbey presented snippets of her new music mixed in with some of her classics. The new material sounded good, sounded familiar in an exciting way, and shows that this diva has still got it. <\/p>\n
\u201cConfessions II\u201d releases on July 3. <\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n