Madonna has drawn comparisons between herself and Kanye West - describing the outspoken rapper as 'the black Madonna' and her 'comrade' in creating controversy within the media.
The pop-icon recognised similarities between hersef and Kanye when they collaborated on her thirteenth studio album Rebel Heart - telling the New York Daily News that they bonded over their boundary-pushing ways.
“Kanye is the black Madonna,” she told the publication. “We know, and recognise, that we have that in common. We’re comrades in the envelope-pushing genre.”
Madonna also spoke-out about those who critisise the way she dresses and her age: "I mostly hear it from women. I feel I should be hearing support – like, ‘Good for you’. I’m opening doors for women behind me who one day won’t have to deal with this shit that I deal with.”
It doesn't look like the singer is going to change any time soon either, telling the news site “I take care of myself. I’m in good shape. I can show my ass when I’m 56, or 66 — or 76. Who’s to say when I can show my ass? It’s sexism. It’s ageism. And it’s a kind of discrimination.”
We're sure Kanye and Madge will continue to grab headlines for many years to come.
Madonna announced the huge 35 city tour earlier this month, and will head to the UK in December. Tickets will be on general sale March 16. The full tour dates are below.
Aug. 29 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena - On Sale Mar. 9
Sept. 2 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena - On Sale Mar. 16
Sept. 5 - San Juan, PR - Coliseo de Puerto Rico - On sale Mar. 21
Sept. 9 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre - On Sale Mar. 14
Sept. 12 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center - On Sale Mar. 16
Sept. 16 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden - On Sale Mar. 9
Sept. 19 - Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center - On Sale Mar. 9
Sept. 24 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center - On Sale Mar. 16
Sept. 26 - Boston, MA - TD Garden - On Sale Mar. 16
Sept. 28 - Chicago, IL - United Center - On Sale Mar. 9
Oct. 1 - Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena - On Sale Mar. 23
Oct. 3 - Atlantic City, NJ - Boardwalk Hall - On Sale Mar. 16
Oct. 5 - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre - On Sale Mar. 9
Oct. 8 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center - On Sale Mar. 16
Oct. 11 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place - On Sale Mar. 9
Oct. 14 - Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena - On Sale Mar. 9
Oct. 17 - Portland, OR - MODA Center - On Sale Mar. 23
Oct. 19 - San Jose, CA - SAP Center at San Jose - On Sale Mar. 9
Oct. 22 - Glendale, AZ - Gila River Arena - On Sale Mar. 23
Oct. 24 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena - On Sale Mar. 16
Oct. 27 - Los Angeles, CA Forum - On Sale Mar. 16
EUROPE / UK:
Nov. 4 - Koln, Germany - Lanxess Arena - On Sale Mar. 16
Nov. 7 - Prague, CZ - O2 Arena - On Sale Mar. 16
Nov. 10 - Berlin,Germany - Mercedes-Benz Arena (02 World) - On Sale Mar.16
Nov. 14 - Stockholm, Sweden - Tele 2 Arena - On Sale Mar. 16
Nov. 17 - Herning, Denmark - Jyske Bank Boxen - On Sale Mar. 9
Nov. 21 - Turin, Italy - Pala Alpitour - On Sale Mar. 16
Nov. 24 - Barcelona, Spain Palau Sant Jordi - On Sale Mar. 16
Nov. 28 - Antwerp, Belgium - Sportpaleis - On Sale Mar. 9
Dec. 1 - London, UK - O2 Arena - On Sale Mar. 16
Dec. 5 - Amsterdam, Holland - Ziggo Dome - On Sale Mar. 9
Dec. 9 - Paris, France - Bercy - On Sale Mar. 9
Dec. 14 - Manchester, UK - Manchester Arena - On Sale Mar. 16
Dec. 16 - Birmingham, UK - Barclaycard Arena - On Sale Mar. 16
Dec. 20 - Glasgow, Scotland - The SSE Hydro - On Sale Mar. 16