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<\/p>\nMadonna performed a surprise concert Thursday evening in New York City’s Times Square.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 15-minute pop-up concert coincided with the beginning of Pride Month and comes weeks before the release of the 67-year-old pop icon’s “Confessions II” album.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Madonna performed a 15-minute pop-up concert in Times Square on June 4, 2026.<\/p>\n
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Madonna, who showcased some of her classic hits and songs from her new album, partnered with dating app Grindr and started a countdown for her surprise performance.<\/p>\n
“Grindr did such a great thing about announcing it, taking care of all of us to get out here,” fan Dylan Santos said.<\/p>\n
Grindr CEO George Arison said he couldn’t believe it when Madonna’s team reached out.<\/p>\n
“I thought it was a scam,” he said.<\/p>\n
The pop-up show was like a prayer answered for diehard fans.<\/p>\n
“It caught me by surprise,” one fan said.<\/p>\n
“I felt alive. I felt proud,” fan Eric Ocasio said.<\/p>\n
“It was electric. It was insane,” Victor Hugo said.<\/p>\n
Madonna’s 15th studio album is scheduled to be released on July 3.<\/p>\n
Madonna will also headline the first FIFA World Cup Final halftime show<\/a> with Shakira and BTS on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n More from CBS News\n <\/p>\n