OMG!!! Thank you sooooo much for doing these videos. It's reminding me not only that I grew up with Madonna, I grew up with Niki and Donna too! And there's so much to relish in how these two strong beautiful wonderful women treat each other, how they regard the Diva, and how much light of their own they have shared with the world. Madonna was as lucky to have them as they were to have her....
So true what Donna said, you can watch M's concerts and see how this two talented girls influenced many moments, many songs, for example at The Girlie Show: Express Yourself is very Donna's moment, Deeper and Deeper totally Niki's, they are great artists too, RESPECT 🥰
Videos should be numbered. I'm watching the podcast out of order, and that's so annoying! Anyway, thanks. It's always a pleasure to hear Donna and Niki. ❤
0:29 That can’t be stated enough! Madonna collaborates with EVERYONE & *stays above the negativity* 🤷🏾♂️💯👑 I’m always inspired to see her doing her thing!
Madonna would never become addicted to drugs or opiods. It's not in her nature. She is addicted to work and pushing herself to the limit. I have no doubt she got sick, but being as stubborn as she is she kept plowing through with rehearsals telling herself that there is a show to do, ignoring the signs her body was screaming at her, and it developed into a near death bodily infection. Sepsis pretty much. Something like that would knock most people on their asses for a year or more. The fact that she is touring and still recovering is a testament to her insane will. I'm sure she has her team and doctors on hand. She hasn't missed a show yet. I'd be worried if she looked worn down and out of it as the tour goes on, but instead watching footage it's obvious she is getting healthier and stronger. Her dancing is becoming more on point. She's singing better. She's nowhere near as "clunky" as she was at the start of the tour. She's a warrior. A stubborn ass warrior that better listen to her body from here on out!!! But a warrior none the less.
Madonna's taken sleeping pills since the 80s. No idea if she's addicted to them but she's very likely reliant on them. The buttock implants were a disaster for her body. An older woman who'd always been very petite suddenly having to carry around a huge amount of extra weight was always a bad idea, to the point that I'm surprised a doctor couldn't talk her out of it. And lo and behold, she started to experience issues on the Madame X tour which ultimately resulted in her needing hip surgery. And it's moments like this, when people are in extreme pain and their mobility is highly compromised, that they can end up becoming addicted to opioids just to feel normal again. Madonna isn't someone who's used to just sitting around so she may have justified opioid use by thinking it enabled her to get on with her life. That's the easy bit. Being able to stop is where it gets far more complicated. I and many other fans noticed that her behaviour noticeably changed a few years ago. The way her famous, glacial, determined stare, has been replaced with a rather distant, sad look, as if she's not long stopped crying. Her speech pattern is different, noticeably slower, and even the content of what she's saying which often seems a bit 'off'. I'm not claiming I know that she's (been) an addict, but there's been enough signs there for long enough, to at least justify the rumours, whether they contain any truth or not.
December 2023 I contracted RSV and it nearly killed me 4 different times. It was a HUGE wake up call for me and reminded me what was and IS the most important thing in life. To love and be loved, to cherish your loved ones as tomorrow is NEVER promised to us. To not be negative and to just be thankful for the chance to recover and just breathe once again. I totally get where Madonna is coming from and why this tour is so important to her and her fans. God bless her. and God bless us!
Just last night, Niki and Donna posted they were in the audience of Madonna’s NYC Celebration tour singing along to rain. Madonna didn’t acknowledge them nor ask them up on stage. this is unforgivable ! As a fan of Madonna since 1983 and love these gals … let’s face it Niki & Donna made Madonna sound better. I’m realizing Madonna just isn’t naturally a nice person.
How could she even do anything off script the music and vocals are all pre recorded. With a live band at least she could stop. I hope next tour she goes back to having live music on stage
this is why I wonder if they are still friends, because watching these clips they make it sound like they haven't hung out with her in a really long time, but I had people saying they are still friends, but why are there no recent pictures of them together? Why do they always talk like they haven't hung out with her in over 10 years at least?
Niki and Donna are what you call real friends in this world. By the way, I just played Express Yourself three times in a row and I could watch Niki and Donna forever. Best backup singers ever! 🫶🏻🫶🏾❤❤
I would subscribe to this channel if you uploaded the entire interview in one video. I appreciate these interviews and have watched each one, but I keep getting bits at a time, and it just disrupts the listening experience. 😐
OMG!!! Thank you sooooo much for doing these videos. It's reminding me not only that I grew up with Madonna, I grew up with Niki and Donna too! And there's so much to relish in how these two strong beautiful wonderful women treat each other, how they regard the Diva, and how much light of their own they have shared with the world. Madonna was as lucky to have them as they were to have her....
You are welcome!!? Tons more videos w both are posted
@@behindthevelvetrope Thanks! Yeah, I couldn't help myself, I've been watching the other videos too! :-)
Why do this podcast in snippets rather than just upload the whole thing
Agreed 👍🏻💯
It’s done so sloppy even on the podcast. Whoever edited the podcast should be fired
More views, and it helps with folks attention spans, I guess.
I prefer it this way!
Here ya go
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-velvet-rope/id1496557812?i=1000643501917
So true what Donna said, you can watch M's concerts and see how this two talented girls influenced many moments, many songs, for example at The Girlie Show: Express Yourself is very Donna's moment, Deeper and Deeper totally Niki's, they are great artists too, RESPECT 🥰
Yes
Nikki and Donna living legends.
Living legends
Another great conversation! THX!
U are so welcome
Videos should be numbered. I'm watching the podcast out of order, and that's so annoying! Anyway, thanks. It's always a pleasure to hear Donna and Niki. ❤
The full thing is always on Apple and Spotify
I really appreciate your interview with both of them. ❤
Thank you very much
0:29 That can’t be stated enough! Madonna collaborates with EVERYONE & *stays above the negativity* 🤷🏾♂️💯👑 I’m always inspired to see her doing her thing!
Yes
Madonna would never become addicted to drugs or opiods. It's not in her nature. She is addicted to work and pushing herself to the limit. I have no doubt she got sick, but being as stubborn as she is she kept plowing through with rehearsals telling herself that there is a show to do, ignoring the signs her body was screaming at her, and it developed into a near death bodily infection. Sepsis pretty much. Something like that would knock most people on their asses for a year or more. The fact that she is touring and still recovering is a testament to her insane will. I'm sure she has her team and doctors on hand. She hasn't missed a show yet. I'd be worried if she looked worn down and out of it as the tour goes on, but instead watching footage it's obvious she is getting healthier and stronger. Her dancing is becoming more on point. She's singing better. She's nowhere near as "clunky" as she was at the start of the tour. She's a warrior. A stubborn ass warrior that better listen to her body from here on out!!! But a warrior none the less.
Madonna's taken sleeping pills since the 80s. No idea if she's addicted to them but she's very likely reliant on them. The buttock implants were a disaster for her body. An older woman who'd always been very petite suddenly having to carry around a huge amount of extra weight was always a bad idea, to the point that I'm surprised a doctor couldn't talk her out of it. And lo and behold, she started to experience issues on the Madame X tour which ultimately resulted in her needing hip surgery.
And it's moments like this, when people are in extreme pain and their mobility is highly compromised, that they can end up becoming addicted to opioids just to feel normal again. Madonna isn't someone who's used to just sitting around so she may have justified opioid use by thinking it enabled her to get on with her life. That's the easy bit. Being able to stop is where it gets far more complicated.
I and many other fans noticed that her behaviour noticeably changed a few years ago. The way her famous, glacial, determined stare, has been replaced with a rather distant, sad look, as if she's not long stopped crying. Her speech pattern is different, noticeably slower, and even the content of what she's saying which often seems a bit 'off'.
I'm not claiming I know that she's (been) an addict, but there's been enough signs there for long enough, to at least justify the rumours, whether they contain any truth or not.
Nice
Ooh
Upload the whole thing!
Click on the title of this episode, and you should find the link to the whole interview 👍
Here ya go enjoy!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-velvet-rope/id1496557812?i=1000643501917
Exactly lol
Both good girls, Madonna is very lucky to have had their backing and still does, I hope she recognises that.
Yes
December 2023 I contracted RSV and it nearly killed me 4 different times. It was a HUGE wake up call for me and reminded me what was and IS the most important thing in life. To love and be loved, to cherish your loved ones as tomorrow is NEVER promised to us. To not be negative and to just be thankful for the chance to recover and just breathe once again. I totally get where Madonna is coming from and why this tour is so important to her and her fans. God bless her. and God bless us!
Correct
I love these installments! I remember Nikki very well!
Tons more coming
@@behindthevelvetrope ❤️
First time I heard Madonna was at Andy’s club Area… I was starstruck & fell in love with Borderline & Holiday!
Yes
Just last night, Niki and Donna posted they were in the audience of Madonna’s NYC Celebration tour singing along to rain. Madonna didn’t acknowledge them nor ask them up on stage. this is unforgivable ! As a fan of Madonna since 1983 and love these gals … let’s face it Niki & Donna made Madonna sound better. I’m realizing Madonna just isn’t naturally a nice person.
How could she even do anything off script the music and vocals are all pre recorded. With a live band at least she could stop. I hope next tour she goes back to having live music on stage
this is why I wonder if they are still friends, because watching these clips they make it sound like they haven't hung out with her in a really long time, but I had people saying they are still friends, but why are there no recent pictures of them together? Why do they always talk like they haven't hung out with her in over 10 years at least?
Correct - I said all week 988 times Kelly Ripa ir Andy were going on stage. I was there - that’s what happened
Yes
Yup
Nicki is on fire! 🔥😂
Oh yes
Niki and Donna are what you call real friends in this world. By the way, I just played Express Yourself three times in a row and I could watch Niki and Donna forever. Best backup singers ever! 🫶🏻🫶🏾❤❤
Wow
Love Donna Nikki
Same
Love that they destroyed the “opioid” rumors.
Yes
❤❤❤
Thank u
I would subscribe to this channel if you uploaded the entire interview in one video. I appreciate these interviews and have watched each one, but I keep getting bits at a time, and it just disrupts the listening experience. 😐
Click on the title of this episode, you should find the link to listen to the whole interview. 👍
Glad you like them
Tons more w Niki and Donna on the way!!!
Thanks for watching them
Alwaysb
@@benbelzer8303 Thank you. I saw that. I prefer the visual and listening experience. =)
@@albeefinejr518 me too
Love to know what Donna thinks, she can't get a word in!
The interviewer should be more aware of that and had given Donna specific opportunities to speak
Lol
Tons more videos check ‘em out
Can she invite Nikki and Donna back for a one off in Vogue?
Nah
Whose phone rang ?!
Niki
Madonna is isolating herself which it seems all Super Stars do
Yes
Agreed
Same
Yeah, she's a real gift giver. So many presents. She's a regular Christmas party.
Lol
Pity that Donna did'nt talk bout her show with the French diva Mylène Farmer...
Love Donna
She says the Body 23 when it's really 63 😂😂😂
Eowoo
oh yeah, remember how kind and not spiteful odonna was to gaga...
Yes
OVAH DOSE
Yes
Niki you said too much and gave it away - Zjp It
Oooh
Does Donna speak lol
Lol
620
Yes
@@behindthevelvetrope lol 6:20 is where i left off so i know where to start when I get some chill time LOL
what's in that mason jar
Hmm
Vichyssoise
Why do you care? Probably a healthy drink
why do you care why i care?@@loristromski1334
George Micheal
Yip
Yup
Such a COOL interview ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you - tons more posted