Madonna has reached out to her 18.6 million Instagram followers with a heartfelt plea.
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The 64-year-old superstar has been turning heads in recent weeks for a series of risqué images – and they have seemingly divided her fans.
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Some of her posts have attracted less than positive comments, with some describing the images as "embarrassing" or "disturbing".
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But now Madonna is speaking out following the online abuse.
Madonna shared her plea on Instagram Stories
Taking to her Instagram Stories, the Material Girl star shared a picture of herself and wrote: "Stop bullying Madonna for enjoying her life."
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It comes after the singer seemingly came out as gay in a playful TikTok video last month.
The superstar singer has been causing a stir on social media
Taking to the social media platform, the pop icon posted a video which saw her attempting to tackle a viral trend. In the bizarre video, Madonna could be seen launching a pair of bright pink knickers into her bathroom bin, before intentionally missing.
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The songstress included the caption: "If I miss, I'm Gay". Unphased by her unsuccessful knicker-throwing, Madonna triumphantly posed for the camera with one arm on her waist, before twirling in the opposite direction.
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Confused fans raced to the comment section, with one baffled fan writing: "Did Madonna just come out? And I'm witnessing it in real time??," whilst a second quizzed: "WHAT IS HAPPENING".
Other fans raced to rally behind the Like A Virgin hitmaker, with one writing: "She is living her life!! Yessss," and a second noting: "I'm so glad right now".
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Madonna's social media update followed a surprising YouTube video in which the star answered 50 questions about everything from her career to her love life and past regrets.
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The mother-of-six absolutely did not hold back, and shockingly revealed that some of her regrets included not one but both of her marriages.
The shocking revelation came when the interviewer, a digital voice, asked about a life decision that "wasn't the best idea." In reply, Madonna boldly said: "Getting married. Both times!"
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