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Sky Documentaries UK, Optomen and All3Media Intl. have revealed the trailer (above and below) for original feature documentary “Becoming Madonna,” which premieres on Dec. 30 on pay TV platform Sky in the U.K.

“Becoming Madonna” is an immersive and archive built film around recently uncovered audio tapes in which a young Madonna reflects on her life and career. The film shows the star as “we’ve never seen her before,” according to a statement, with rare footage, unseen photos and intimate recordings with those close to her during her rise to fame, some of whom have never spoken in a documentary before.

When Madonna arrived in New York City from Michigan with dreams of becoming a professional dancer, it was the start of an epic journey. The film charts the period 1978-1992 as Madonna transformed herself from insecure 19-year-old outsider to the most controversial pop star in the world,...

A new documentary charting Madonna‘s rise to stratospheric fame is on the way from Sky Original.

Becoming Madonna is an “immersive, archive-driven film” built around a cache of recently uncovered audio tapes in which a young Madonna reflects on her life and career.

The doc will also feature intimate interviews with family, friends and collaborators, some of whom have never spoken in a documentary before.

The musician is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 400 million records worldwide.

Becoming Madonna will follow the period of 1978 to 1992 as she transformed herself from a 19-year-old outsider to one of the biggest pop stars in the world, sparking controversy with the publication of her erotic photography book Sex.

“Through her fiery conflicts with the conservative establishment in the ’80s and ’90s, the film powerfully evokes a time where traditional views on sexuality and gender roles were being audaciously...

Popular singer Madonna was among the many artistes who were honoured at GLAAD Media Awards New York. Following the Los Angeles ceremony in March, the 30th GLAAD Media Awards went to New York to continue honouring the celebrities, films, shows and media organisations that have made strides in supporting the Lgbtq+ community this past year.

Drag superstar Shangela hosted the event, which presented Madonna with the Advocate for Change award and host Andy Cohen with the Vito Russo award, reports variety.com.

She gave an emotional speech.

"Growing up I always felt like an outsider, like I didn't fit in. It wasn't because I didn't shave under my armpits, I just didn't fit in," the 60-year-old said in her acceptance speech.

The singer also paid tribute to her first dance teacher and mentor, a gay man named Christopher Flynn.

"He was my ballet teacher in high school and he was...

Madonna was honored at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York on Saturday night. The 60-year-old pop icon - who recently graced the cover of British Vogue - was named the recipient of the Advocate for Change Award. She earned the distinction for her enduring efforts to promote equality and acceptance for the Lgbtq+ community. Rocking an embroidered ensemble, the singer delivered a passionate speech about spreading love and kindness and her personal connection to the Lgbtq+ community.

"The first gay man I ever met was named Christopher Flynn," she said. "He was my ballet teacher in high school, and he was the first person that believed in me. That made me feel special as a dancer, as an artist and as a human being." She then revealed the teacher took her to her first gay club in downtown Detroit, adding, "I finally felt like I was not alone, that...

Madonna received the GLAAD Media Awards’ Advocate for Change award Saturday night at Manhattan’s Hilton Midtown, where the singer delivered an emotional speech that was among the ceremony’s highlights.

“The first gay man I ever met was named Christopher Flynn,” the 60-year-old entertainer and longtime advocate for gay rights said. “He was my ballet teacher in high school, and he was the first person that believed in me. That made me feel special as a dancer, as an artist and as a human being. I know this sounds...