10/24/2005
Ladies with an Attitude
I know you're probably suffering from a bit of Madonna fatigue but Towleroad has received some exclusive, never-before-seen photos of her Madgesty that just need to be shared. The photos were taken on September 7, 1990 by our ever-resourceful correspondent Alan L. and show Madonna relaxing after a performance of "Vogue" as Marie Antoinette at the Wiltern Theater in L.A. for an AIDS Project Los Angeles benefit. This was just before the release of her first concert documentary Truth or Dare.
Madonna is seen here with then (rumored) boyfriend Tony Ward as well as Donna DeLory and dancers from her tour. Alan says: "After I took the first two photos Madonna spoke to me. Well, in a manner of speaking. She swore at me. She said, 'You fucking stop taking my picture. You keep doin' that. You didn't even ask me.' She's right, I didn't. I didn't want to barge up and interrupt her table conversation with Tony Ward and the others. And I was afraid she'd say no. I snapped another picture as she got up to leave. You can clearly see Ricki Lake looking on in admiration."
Posted 2:03 PM EST by Andy in Los Angeles, Music | Permalink
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Madge? Fatigue? NEVER!!
Posted by: egdam | Oct 24, 2005 3:08:49 PM
Do we have to like Madonna when we're gay? I'm sorry, her new single just doesn't do it for me: not very original to say the least.
Posted by: NoComment | Oct 24, 2005 3:44:42 PM
seriously, 15 year-old Maddona pics?
Posted by: e | Oct 24, 2005 3:49:50 PM
Thanks for the look back. She has had more lives than a cat, and I've pretty much enjoyed every one. I thought her new single was unexceptional at first but after listening to it again, then again, I really like it now. Thx.
Posted by: Bill | Oct 24, 2005 3:56:28 PM
Madonna never did it for me. Too commercial, too TOO. My heart belonged to Siouxsie.
When do you go back to your Jake Gyllenhaal obsession? That was more fun.
Posted by: William | Oct 24, 2005 3:58:28 PM
I don't mind looking at more Madonna and I particularly enjoy seeing Tony Ward. Whatever happened to him????
Posted by: david | Oct 24, 2005 4:03:30 PM
I don't mind looking at more Madonna and I particularly enjoy seeing Tony Ward. Whatever happened to him????
Posted by: david | Oct 24, 2005 4:04:28 PM
I don't mind looking at more Madonna and I particularly enjoy seeing Tony Ward. Whatever happened to him????
Posted by: david | Oct 24, 2005 4:05:22 PM
Madonna who?
Posted by: cafegogo | Oct 24, 2005 4:32:35 PM
Not only did Tony Ward used to live in the apartment building behind me in Hollywood, he was dating a good friend of mine and dumped her when Madge came along...
he was a really nice guy when he wasn't
f-ed up..(which was a lot)...
and to quote Jerri Blank, Tony "liked the pole AND the hole".
Posted by: Dallow | Oct 24, 2005 4:59:00 PM
tony looks like he'd be a great bottom
Posted by: b mac | Oct 24, 2005 5:36:35 PM
Tony Ward? What about that Brooklyn guy the Cher/ghoul used like an Antonio Banderas blow-up doll? Where are HIS pics, people?
Beyond that:
- Tony Ward in these photos puts me in mind of Paris H. That is, the word 'skank' leaps to mind the very nanosecond the retinas take in the image.
- Why is Madonna now called 'Madge'? Is it because she's middle-aged? And, if that's the reason, why don't we call her 'Mildred'? 'Mildred' is an awfully nice name.
- Madonna's new single is not a good song. It is not even a good dance song. I am in fact going to analyze very intently how it is that mediocre crap is heard/seen to be far more than that, merely because She did it.
Posted by: Giacomo | Oct 24, 2005 6:34:24 PM
Seeing Ward as a pathetic poster boy for degradation desperately beating off in a bathtub in "Sex/Life in LA" made me question not just Madonna's taste but class, too. NOT a pretty picture.
From this: http://andrejkoymasky.com/liv/fam/biow1/ward3.jpg
To this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Mirance/uztikutkituziktuz.jpg
To this:
http://bad-boyz.net/nudestars/images/ward01.jpg
To this:
http://nakedstars69.tripod.com/ecc2291.jpg
Posted by: Jim | Oct 24, 2005 8:29:18 PM
Thanks for the links to the Tony Ward stuff. All of that was still years ago. What is he doing today? Anybody know?
And for what it's worth, I do like Madonna's new song - it's very upbeat and fun - and will be buying her CD.
Posted by: david | Oct 24, 2005 10:31:16 PM
thanks for all the great stories on madonna. it's fun if others don't like it. as for myself I love her and i'm interested in whatever she does. I can't wait for her new album. I heard it's amazing. I really like hang up and heard that some of the songs on CODF r even better than that so it's gonna b one amazing album. muchas gracias y que viva la reina!!!
Posted by: juan | Oct 24, 2005 11:39:15 PM
Seeing Madonna captured in life from my favorite era of her career is always great. It is worth noting for younger readers that Madonna was a radical global icon, especialy during the timeline captured in the photos. She had the timeless look and appeal of Marilyn Monroe which bridged generations. But most importantly, she let the public constantly know that she embraced the gay community. All of us should remember the important role she played to help bring the gay community into the mainstream. She took a very big risk doing this early in her career. For her valiant and bold support, I will always be grateful.
Posted by: Johnny Lane | Oct 25, 2005 2:18:58 AM
She really looks beautiful in that second picture.
Posted by: James | Oct 25, 2005 7:51:32 AM
she kinda looks like J.Lo in that one picture. With the larger facial features over-emphasized by the makeup. I like the pictures though. thanks Andy.
Posted by: Derrick | Oct 25, 2005 11:33:27 PM
"ll of us should remember the important role she played to help bring the gay community into the mainstream. She took a very big risk doing this early in her career. For her valiant and bold support, I will always be grateful."
She supported us? I think not. She used us to titillate the masses. Nope, we were exploited to make her famous.
Posted by: Chris | Oct 26, 2005 3:57:25 PM
WOW! Alan, if you're reading this: GREETINGS!
Imagine my suprise to see a copy of the photos you gave me years ago on Towleroad!!
Give a holler -
Jeffrey (from Mpls and Peoria - now LA)
Posted by: Jeff | Oct 26, 2005 11:47:37 PM
Good site!
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