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CONTROVERSY QUEEN: Madonna turns 59
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As if controversy over the Swastika symbol was not enough, Madonna has gone ahead and committed yet another 'sacrilege' by stepping on the Holy Cross while performing during her MDNA tour.
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Was Madonna trying to pull off an ominous and modern looking veiled Rebecca?
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Madonna gets rather close with the dancers while performing on stage at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a Paris suburb, on July 14, 2012, during her MDNA world tour.
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Madonna proudly posed with machine gun against a backdrop of a blood-splattered wall during her MDNA tour in Belgium.
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Does Madonna look victorious after climbing the cross during her MDNA world tour in France.
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Madonna even climbed the Holy Cross with her silver pistol.
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1984: Her popular track Like a Virgin was quite risqué. Madonna debuted the track at the first MTV awards, singing it in a wedding gown while writhing on stage.
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1986: Her single Papa Don't Preach raised many eyebrows and was interpreted by many as an anti-abortion anthem.
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1989: Her Like A Prayer video was very controversial as it featured a lingerie-clad Madonna getting frisky with a saint and dancing around burning crosses.
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1991: Madonna's racy video for Justify My Love, complete with sadomasochism, bisexuality and nudity, was banned from MTV.
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1998: At the Video Music Awards, Madonna wore sacred Hindu body drawings, which the World Vaishnava Association found offensive because her cleavage (and more) was clearly visible.
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2003: In front of millions of television viewers and live audience, Madonna exchanged passionate French kisses on stage with fellow pop stars Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera at MTV's 20th annual Video Music Awards.
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2006: During her Confessions tour, Madonna staged a mock crucifixion for her performance in Rome. Catholic, Muslim and Jewish leaders united to condemn this decision.
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June 2012: In the Abu Dhabi concert, Madonna went all out- crosses and swastikas, an uncalled for dig at Lady Gaga, the 'F' word thrown around, young, practically nude models inappropriately touching an Madonna in a very racy costume.
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