Madonna performs surprise 15-minute show in Times Square ahead of new album release

Madonna performs during a surprise show in Times Square, New York, USA, on June 4, 2026
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Madonna surprised her fans with a 15-minute show in Times Square, New York, just weeks before the release of her new album.
The queen of pop will release "Confessions II", created together with the same producer of "Confessions on" in early July. a Dance Floor", from 2005.
After a last-minute notice to fans, the 67-year-old artist performed on Thursday night (4) for hundreds of people on a stage installed inside one of Times Square's iconic giant screens.
Wearing a pink corset, she performed six songs, including "Hung Up" and "Get Together", from the 2005 album, and tracks from the album yet to be released.
Along with Shakira and K-pop group BTS, Madonna will headline the halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Madonna performs during a surprise show in Times Square in New York, USA on June 4, 2026
REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Madonna performs during a surprise show in Times Square in New York, USA on June 4, 2026 2026.
REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Audience attends a surprise Madonna concert in Times Square, in New York, USA, on June 4, 2026.
REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

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