Bulging biceps and cheerleader outfits! Madonna kicks off her MDNA world tour in Israel and son Rocco joins her onstage too
Tel Aviv was transformed into a land
of razzamatazz tonight when Madonna took to the stage to kick off her 80
nation MDNA world tour.
The 53-year-old wore a variety of outfits as she appealed for world peace and calm in the Middle East as fans went wild in the sold out 35,000-seat Ramat Gan Stadium in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Showing off her super toned arms in black rock chick attire, and her cheeky side in a red and white cheerleader ensmeble, the Queen of Pop certainly put on a show.
The mother-of-four spoke to the audience between sets and revealed why she chose the Israeli city to launch her tour at 9.45pm tonight.
She said: 'I chose to start my world tour in Israel for a very specific and important reason.
'You can't be a fan of mine and not want peace in the world, we all bleed the same colour,' she said as the crowd cheered wildly.
'If we can all rise above our egos and our titles and the names of our countries and our religions, and treat everyone around us with dignity and respect, then we are on the road to peace.
The mix of a melody with a Hebrew prayer built up the anticipation as Madge emerged on stage in a confessional, breaking through its glass window using a rifle, which she then aimed at the audience.
She wore a skin-tight black outfit to sing her first song Girl Gone Wild.
Madonna was then joined onstage by her 11-year-old son Rocco, who followed in his mother's footsteps when it came to outfit changes.
Madonna, who is dedicated to Kabbalah, put on a show that the large majority of her fans seemed to be ecstatic about.
Israeli fan Carmit Zindani, 32, beamed: 'There is simply nothing bigger than Madonna starting her world tour here in the Holy Land. She is one of us.'
Another follower said on Twitter: 'The true and only Queen Madonna ruled Tel Aviv, amazing show!'
some decided to voice their protest against the queen of pop's visit in an ultra-Orthodox journal.
According to ynetnews.com, the Haredi journal hit out at her show describing it as 'disgraceful.'
The publication went on to say that the residents of northern Galilee and Tiberius were 'shaken and disgusted' after realising that Madonna intended to visit the holy cities in northern Israel.
The singer, who is a well-known follower of Kabbalah, was not referred to by name in the article, but was instead call the 'famous gentile singer.'
Madonna is also said to be buying an
apartment in the district of Safed which has caused further 'pain and
rage within the god-fearing community.'
The journal described the star's intentions as a 'Kabbalah sponsored gimmick,' and added that 'the non-Jews abuse their faith in a ridiculous cult, turning the graves of the righteous into a trendy and touristy place.'
The epic show marks the start of her ninth world tour and her first since her Sticky And Sweet set in 2008.
From
Israel, she will head to Abu Dhabi and then to Europe and the Americas
before finishing in Australia in early 2013, where she has not performed
in more than 20 years.
'Madonna changes outfits seven or eight times and the dancers change 10 to 15 times, depending on the dancer,' stylist Arianne Phillips told the WWD website.
She has signed up a list of designers including Jean Paul Gaultier, Jeremy Scott, Alexander Wang, Dolce & Gabbana, Fausto Puglisi and J Brand.
She has also planned to wear Prada and Miu Miu shoes, as well as footwear and lingerie from her own Truth or Dare line.
The MDNA tour wardrobe, including
costumes for Madonna, her 22 dancers, backing singers and band, was
overseen by long-time stylist and costume designer Arianne Phillips who
has styled her last four world tours.
The highlight of the star's eight-costume collection was the recreation of the iconic Jean Paul Gaultier bustier that she wore while performing Vogue during her controversial Blond Ambition tour in 1990.
This time round the eccentric French designer reinvented the conical bra and corset layering it over a suit just as he did 22 years ago albeit with a few key alterations.
He told WWD: 'We played with the ideas of a suit and a corset. But the corset is now like a cage. What I have done this time is a nod to the conical bra corset of the Blond Ambition tour but reinterpreted in 3-D, in patent leather on the outside with metallic leather on the inside. It's all about masculine and feminine, Madonna and Jean Paul Gaultier classics reinterpreted for 2012.'
A metal mesh and Swarovski crystal tunic reminiscent of Joan of Arc was designed by Phillips herself as was the singer's 1940's red and white majorette costume. 'I was looking for something playful and fun,' Phillips said of the ensemble.
Other designers lucky enough to dress the Material Girl and her troupe were Jeremy Scott, Alexander Wang and Dolce & Gabbana.
J Brand supplied customised jeans while Prada and Miu Miu contributed to the 700 strong shoe collection that will be carted around the world with the star and her team.
Fausto Puglisi created the menacing masks worn by dancers throughout the show and never one for shyness Madonna even debuted pieces from her own Truth or Dare intimates collection on stage, stripping down to a pair of knickers with a heart on the bottom.
The 53-year-old wore a variety of outfits as she appealed for world peace and calm in the Middle East as fans went wild in the sold out 35,000-seat Ramat Gan Stadium in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Showing off her super toned arms in black rock chick attire, and her cheeky side in a red and white cheerleader ensmeble, the Queen of Pop certainly put on a show.
Rock chick: Madonna kicked off her MDNA tour in Tel Aviv, Israel and even played guitar
She's a flasher! Madonna revealed thick red hot pants underneath her cheerleader outfit
The mother-of-four spoke to the audience between sets and revealed why she chose the Israeli city to launch her tour at 9.45pm tonight.
She said: 'I chose to start my world tour in Israel for a very specific and important reason.
'You can't be a fan of mine and not want peace in the world, we all bleed the same colour,' she said as the crowd cheered wildly.
'If we can all rise above our egos and our titles and the names of our countries and our religions, and treat everyone around us with dignity and respect, then we are on the road to peace.
What a cheek! Madonna gave her fans an eyeful in the red and white outfit
Not alone: The singer was joined by various backing dancers who wore similar costumes to her
She continued: 'If there is peace here in the Middle East, there can be peace in the whole world.'
Madonna reportedly donated 580 tickets to her show to members of both the Israeli and Palestinian peace camps, but not everyone accepted the generous gift.
The concert kicked off with guts and guns being shown on the big screen inter-cut with Catholic imagery before the star burst on stage.
Madonna reportedly donated 580 tickets to her show to members of both the Israeli and Palestinian peace camps, but not everyone accepted the generous gift.
The concert kicked off with guts and guns being shown on the big screen inter-cut with Catholic imagery before the star burst on stage.
The professional: Madge changed from an all American girl cheerleader outfit to a black ensemble
Giving all her love: The US singer performed an energetic routine with her backing dancers at the ready
With church bells ringing and bare
chested monks waltzing in front of a huge red cross - this was the
officially the church of Madonna.The mix of a melody with a Hebrew prayer built up the anticipation as Madge emerged on stage in a confessional, breaking through its glass window using a rifle, which she then aimed at the audience.
She wore a skin-tight black outfit to sing her first song Girl Gone Wild.
Madonna was then joined onstage by her 11-year-old son Rocco, who followed in his mother's footsteps when it came to outfit changes.
Red and white: The queen of pop showed no signs of slowing down as she worked it on stage
Blonde bombshell: Some burly men managed to get front row seats at the concert and one kept cool in a vest
The
youngster wore an all black outfit with bright red braces as he danced
with Madonna and then changed into a blue shiny vest and large
headphones as he showed off his moves centre stage.
The fans enjoyed the grand opening and one eager person tweeted: 'Bow To The Queen Madonna!! #MDNA TEL AVIV!” Bow To The Queen Madonna.'
With guns featuring heavily in the next two songs, Revolver, and Gang Bang, the dancers and the Material Girl singer repeatedly fired guns into the audience.
After the dark introduction the tone switches up as Madge whips off her dark clothing to change into a cheerleader outfit with her iconic cone shaped bra making its first appearance as she performs vogue.
The fans enjoyed the grand opening and one eager person tweeted: 'Bow To The Queen Madonna!! #MDNA TEL AVIV!” Bow To The Queen Madonna.'
With guns featuring heavily in the next two songs, Revolver, and Gang Bang, the dancers and the Material Girl singer repeatedly fired guns into the audience.
After the dark introduction the tone switches up as Madge whips off her dark clothing to change into a cheerleader outfit with her iconic cone shaped bra making its first appearance as she performs vogue.
That's familiar: Madonna updated her iconic Jean Paul Gaultier cone bustier for the MDNA tour
The church of Madonna: Topless dancers dressed as monks performed at the sold out Ramat Gan stadium
Showgirl: The mother-of-four performed some high kicks while playing electric guitar in very high heeled boot
Israeli fan Carmit Zindani, 32, beamed: 'There is simply nothing bigger than Madonna starting her world tour here in the Holy Land. She is one of us.'
Another follower said on Twitter: 'The true and only Queen Madonna ruled Tel Aviv, amazing show!'
Homecoming: The singer has a special bond with Israel after becoming involved in Kabbalah in 2004
That's my boy! Madonna was joined onstage by her 11-year-old son Rocco whose father is director Guy Ritchie
However, not everyone was impressed with her arrival in Israel as some decided to voice their protest against the queen of pop's visit in an ultra-Orthodox journal.
According to ynetnews.com, the Haredi journal hit out at her show describing it as 'disgraceful.'
The publication went on to say that the residents of northern Galilee and Tiberius were 'shaken and disgusted' after realising that Madonna intended to visit the holy cities in northern Israel.
The singer, who is a well-known follower of Kabbalah, was not referred to by name in the article, but was instead call the 'famous gentile singer.'
Like mother, like son! Rocco also had several outfit changes including a monk's outfit and large headphones
The journal described the star's intentions as a 'Kabbalah sponsored gimmick,' and added that 'the non-Jews abuse their faith in a ridiculous cult, turning the graves of the righteous into a trendy and touristy place.'
The epic show marks the start of her ninth world tour and her first since her Sticky And Sweet set in 2008.
The church of Madge: Madonna kicked off her show with the backdrop of a red cross
'Madonna changes outfits seven or eight times and the dancers change 10 to 15 times, depending on the dancer,' stylist Arianne Phillips told the WWD website.
She has signed up a list of designers including Jean Paul Gaultier, Jeremy Scott, Alexander Wang, Dolce & Gabbana, Fausto Puglisi and J Brand.
She has also planned to wear Prada and Miu Miu shoes, as well as footwear and lingerie from her own Truth or Dare line.
Madonna updates her iconic Jean Paul Gaultier cone bustier for the MDNA tour
Moving with the times: Madonna has had her original cone bustier transformed for the modern day
The highlight of the star's eight-costume collection was the recreation of the iconic Jean Paul Gaultier bustier that she wore while performing Vogue during her controversial Blond Ambition tour in 1990.
This time round the eccentric French designer reinvented the conical bra and corset layering it over a suit just as he did 22 years ago albeit with a few key alterations.
He told WWD: 'We played with the ideas of a suit and a corset. But the corset is now like a cage. What I have done this time is a nod to the conical bra corset of the Blond Ambition tour but reinterpreted in 3-D, in patent leather on the outside with metallic leather on the inside. It's all about masculine and feminine, Madonna and Jean Paul Gaultier classics reinterpreted for 2012.'
A metal mesh and Swarovski crystal tunic reminiscent of Joan of Arc was designed by Phillips herself as was the singer's 1940's red and white majorette costume. 'I was looking for something playful and fun,' Phillips said of the ensemble.
Other designers lucky enough to dress the Material Girl and her troupe were Jeremy Scott, Alexander Wang and Dolce & Gabbana.
J Brand supplied customised jeans while Prada and Miu Miu contributed to the 700 strong shoe collection that will be carted around the world with the star and her team.
Fausto Puglisi created the menacing masks worn by dancers throughout the show and never one for shyness Madonna even debuted pieces from her own Truth or Dare intimates collection on stage, stripping down to a pair of knickers with a heart on the bottom.
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