# Madonna Crucifies Herself in L.A. Tour Opener By Eva Rubenov | Published 2006-05-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madonna-crucifies-herself-in-la-tour-opener References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060522/music_nm/leisure_madonna_dc) LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Madonna launched her [first world tour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-life-of-a-showgirl) in two years on Sunday, delighting an enthusiastic Los Angeles crowd by [hanging herself from a cross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce), insulting President George W. Bush, and dusting off some of the sexy moves that have sustained her career for more than 20 years. During one of her half-dozen [costume changes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jisoo-dior), another video montage juxtaposed images of Bush, members of his administration and British Prime Minister Tony Blair with footage of Adolf Hitler, Osama bin Laden, and Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe. Midway through the new song “I Love New York,” she deviated from the script and made a crude reference to Bush and oral sex. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Shock Value Performances:** Opportunity for artists and performers to push boundaries and challenge societal norms with visually impactful shows. - **Political Commentary in Entertainment:** Opportunity for artists to use their platform to express their political beliefs and engage their audience in social and political discourse. - **Revival of Classic Moves and Styles:** Opportunity for artists to bring back nostalgic elements in their performances, appealing to fans who appreciate the familiarity and nostalgia. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create new and unique performance experiences that shock and captivate audiences. - **Music:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate political commentary in lyrics and performances, allowing artists to connect with their audience on a deeper level. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to revive and reimagine iconic fashion trends, catering to consumers seeking a blend of nostalgia and contemporary style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singer-Themed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flannels-x.md) - [Wild ’80s Rock Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-rock-exhibit.md) - [High Wire City Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-petit.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Singer-Centric Graphic Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-eilish-capsule.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Artist-Inspired Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-gaga-1.md) - [Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-in-case-of-glamergency.md) - [Pop Culture Presidency Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brat.md)