Madonna // NIGHTLINE INTERVIEW // Justify My Love controversy 1990 // Dan·K Remaster // HD

Exceptional interview with Madonna defending her "Justify My Love" video. Her eloquence and wit make for one of the most memorable interviews of her career.
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𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥. 𝘕𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥.
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘠𝘛 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘐 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥.
𝘕𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.
𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦·𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵.

[@DeusXavier]

After seeing this in 2021, I honestly can’t imagine any other pop star being this legendary, political and unapologetic. Madonna’s status is above any other entertainer, this woman changed pop culture in a whole new way, she’s the greatest artist of the last century.

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

You’re diminishing others. Interesting

[@lisabrown6280]

Xavier I agree with you 100%!!! No one can ever be as good as she is! She is an icon, I was a teenager in the 80's when she was just starting...love her still.

[@ginasousabranco5637]

@Denis Ambrozhevichyus It must the others that never had the courage to be as impactful as Madonna or the ones that cricized Madonna but then copied her as Janet Jackson's The Velvet Rope copying Erotica

[@MrJuly1990ish]

@Denis Ambrozhevichyus Well, I would say Prince was the male version of her or vice versa. Don't get it twisted, I'm a fan of both artist, I'm just saying, being a teenager (Gen X) in the "80s" I notice both Madonna and Prince took chances, didn't give a f%ck and change the game in the music industry in general. In other words like someone has already stated, they were "political and unapologetic" in making a statement in their music, when during the President Regan/conservative area, it was unpopular or consider very controversial for an artist to do so. I give props to both legends, Madonna and Prince who stayed true to themselves, didn't compromise their art, gave the middle finger to the so-called "Conservative Movement" in the 80s, saw through the movement's BS and hypocrisy.

[@saraleila773]

Well said!

[@sergiorodriguez6906]

The way she says "yeah, so lucky me" is iconic

[@Hisoka85]

And that beautiful smile just after saying that

[@saraleila773]

I love this recognition! Sweet spotting.., I love your angle

[@popboy0]

Four words that tells you why she's one of a kind in show business. There may be better vocal performers, there may be better dancers, there may be better musicians, composers, lyricists than her..... But no one delivers such smart, ironic , sarcastic, unapologetic lines this fast in a interview, on nation wide TV.... Long Live the Queen!

[@Cali5556]

Conservative folks: "Whore!" "Morally bankrupt!" "Desperate!" Madonna: (*laughs in bestselling VHS video single and Billboard chart-topper*)

[@VegasValentineMusic]

And then "well, I only have a few minutes, so." 😂😂

[@EMBEEAY]

Madonna really took all the bullets for every modern idol

[@lauraa7042]

I am a Gaga stan. You are absolutely correct.

[@caglaryerlikaya]

She has been fighting with stupid people for years! We love you Madonna!

[@rafaelrivera364]

There are many dumb people out there indeed. Sadly. 😝

[@caglaryerlikaya]

@@rafaelrivera364 You are right :D

[@MRSlade-hh7xr]

I miss this Madonna so much. She literally saved a generation of us.

[@saraleila773]

Yes. Quite literally, is right. However… she has not left any of us, I just know it.

[@franciscoramos9957]

@@saraleila773 Yup she has never left us

[@zyxw2024]

Mr. Slade, this Madonna interview is 3 decades + ago. What's your age, Mr. Slade?

[@MRSlade-hh7xr]

@@zyxw2024 44.

[@zyxw2024]

@@MRSlade-hh7xr An adolescent, at the time of this interview. I don't get the "saving". I've listened to Madonna since 1984. Love all her songs & music videos. But I don't understand the "saving" She was avant-garde, but so were others, the pushing forward.

[@Stoy-boy]

I love how eloquently, intelligently and respectfully she defends her position.

[@lutalice]

The key factor here is that she truly believes in everything she is saying. She gives an eloquent, passionate response to every question because she is speaking from the heart. There's nothing phoney about it. She was able to stand by her art and defend it articulately because it was authentic. She has always been a pioneer, to this day. When Katy and Gaga and Miley are still rocking out in their 60s they'll be able to express their own sexuality freely, with minimal flack from the public because by then it will be normalised. And they can thank Madonna for enduring the ageism and misogyny she's having to face every day, so that the next generation will have it easier. Bless the Madonna 🙇‍♂️

[@saraleila773]

WELL SAID!

[@saraleila773]

Recognize! Yes, bitch!😉😎

[@lauraa7042]

Absolutely! Her battle against ageism is fucking awesome.

[@lesleybthedapperkiwi]

Thank you - she was so ahead of her time - especially given 2021 cancel culture.

[@shiffault]

She was always ahead of her time 💕💕💕

[@WasWasLo]

Man I can't wait for her biopic. It's gonna be epic.

[@acesigma06]

This was in a time, was censorship was very heavy in the 90s, yet Madonna still pushed down walls for female artists, she has been been denigrated in the 80s,90s,2000, and 2010, yet she still carried on, the great thing about this, is that she released this, and it was the first ever video single released, again, another first by Madonna

[@PauloCesarLira5]

What I love most about this is that she doesn't back up ONCE. She has so much certainty and belief on what she is saying, the "responsible" part is my favourite, when the guy implies that people think she is irresponsible for "having sex in front of children" and then she states FACTS! She indeed deals with sexuality a lot, but promotes safe sex, only show consensual sex, talks about birth control, etc. Is not just sex for sex, is information, she IS responsible. But in the end kids are PARENTS' responsabilities. She is not pushing boundaries just to push them, she wants children to have conversations with parents and honestly, this couldn't be more current. Nowadays there's such a fuss about sexual education and how parents are responsible for talking about sex with their sons and daughters, BUT THEY DON'T! IT'S STILL A TABOO! So having a gateway to this conversation could be easier. OMG how much I love this woman....... She is so smart and so special. Trying to break a lot of current taboos 30 years ago...

[@Madonnism]

perfectly said!! I totally agree with you!!

[@thesin573]

Brave, smart, passionate, this is Madonna, this is the legend ❤️

[@saraleila773]

Absolutely! I honestly find her to be the most well balanced person on this God-forsaken planet.

[@vj6024]

She is clearly one of the best artists of all time. Her confidence, talent, and swagger are clearly legendary.

[@seventiesgirl6449]

I love Madonna's strength, courage and complete ability to assert herself with anyone or anything. This was her absolute best interview ever.

[@crypticvinforever6350]

When gaga does "this" it always seems she's playing a role of a groundbreaker or gamechanger with her stoic confidence but HERE, Madonna is actually saying it from her heart n what she believes n u can tell she is just being super transparent n honest...this matters to her...she's a real beast n I cant imagine not having grown up with her and being in awe of her nonstop conquering

[@yousfiabdelali]

couldn't have said it better

[@samhartford8677]

I would never have been the woman I am today without her. 30 years later. And that's why nobody will surpass her for decades, unfortunately for the rest of us. (As in writing this when Taliban has taken over Kabul again, the Banana Republicans are looking for bamboo and abortion is in jeopardy in so many countrie/states...) But in true fashion, can I just say: Fuck you all the authoritarian patriarchal assholes!

[@glenncarrington8486]

Couldn’t agree more

[@MAK0948]

Set the pathway for all female pop stars to follow. Iconic

[@latinheat1132]

She was for MTV what Marilyn for Hollywood, they needed her but at the end they didn't appreciate them as they deserve.

[@ginasousabranco5637]

She’s an icon, she's a living legend, she changed the course of history in pop culture. There are books about her life, art and legacy. People all over the world pay to see her perform, she’s been discussed by the Governments, Religious leaders, historians, activist and politicians.

[@saraleila773]

….and yet she might be the only one I trust completely. Seriously.

[@deriqvision]

She raises so many good points. I admire her so much for fighting for freedom of expression.

[@christinegilbert5082]

I love her strong mindedness while staying civil 🎩🎓🗽

[@PSHYCOTICBEATS]

this really needed a remastering. Thank you so much for your hard work

[@saraleila773]

Yes. This a perfect way to entice new viewers to watch and listen to such an important, and timeless message.

[@ers-tj4to]

“I crawled under my own table”. Love her!

[@goliathsparrow1082]

"Justify my love" - controversial - "Erotica" um....hold my beer. Awesome

[@saraleila773]

Cheers!

[@24Wynn]

Hahaha!!!

[@Svg891]

The last question was very intriguing haha because right afterwards we got the 3 holy projects: The Sex book, Erotica and body of evidence..

[@NathTMcC]

She is a fit one for him. She had an answer for everything. This is just pure misogyny and homophobia. It’s ok for a woman to be sexual when it’s for a man.

[@johniii8147]

That was back in the day MTV actually had music videos.

[@greggmitchell2392]

Good to hear her speaking in her own voice vs. put-on accent

[@skyguyx93]

This woman has gave me so much inspiration and strength to be myself. I love you Madonna you have done so much for me words can’t describe how grateful I am for her ❤

[@DreamingMyDreams]

This is one of the best interviews. I love it. Thank you!

[@E_d_w_i_n]

thanks for sharing videos of Madonna. You are a genius...

[@alejoacosta8784]

Best Madonna interview. And I think I've watched them all...😆

[@eduardochavacano]

Gaga recycled some of the points Madonna made here. This is one her best ever interview and the broadcasterid excellent too.

[@ginasousabranco5637]

Lady Gaga molded her career in Madonna's. She studied every Madonna's career moves and interviews especially from 1989 to 1991 which are the years Gaga recycled the most.

[@valentinomiller6251]

@@ginasousabranco5637 OK enough already. We know Gaga was inspired by Madonna -- so what? Many artists are inspired by Madonna. Let's move on

[@twink3448]

@@ginasousabranco5637 lady gaga is her own person lol grow up

[@pantallazopatucaso]

yes, but she has put a lot of effort and originality in her work, A LOT

[@jama7379]

Best and most creative and realistic video promotion ever 👍👍👍 see you on the justify

[@latinogott]

Madonna tremendous cojones :) she is the coolest white lady in America. So many all over the world learned to speak English listening to your songs. Madonna raised many good points. So ahead of her time never taboo. :) I started loving Madonna when I was six years old with the song " Everybody " I am 44 years old now. A living legend who has paved the way. Madonna Legend :)

[@KreatavatorEntertainmentKELLC]

All I can say to Madonna is JOB WELL DONE! WORDS can't describe how in awe of this interview I' am. 💜🤎💜🤎👁🛸👁🛸☀️💫

[@andreataylor4483]

She was such a gift to the music industry. Truly a gift.

[@elm1230]

And he still completely missed the point and evaded her questions. Which just reiterated her point lmao. The sexuality that didn't follow heteronormativity and showed women empowered wasn't okay, but all other forms of media that's potentially harmful to a young viewer (degradation, violence, and straight male sexuality) is okay to go. Not much has changed

[@gregory7567]

I would so take a college class about the career of Madonna

[@eddystronger]

Really incredible to watch those videos in HD.

[@emmainnes78]

This video moulded my youth I loved it, thank you Madonna I learned how.to be a powerful influence on the men I wanted more from it took me to levels of "how to keep my man or lover"

[@starsourcer]

Wow! I grew up listening to Madonna and now that it's 2021, I cannot believe how she is being interviewed? What a great example of why I don't watch television.

[@praxmex]

Do you want me to promote one of my products? Damn, her mind ain't missing a single thing. Lol

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

She seemed a bit more on edge at the beginning. She usually doesn’t stumble that much. Legendary anyways

[@idreamofjj]

Very nice quality! 🌹

[@saraleila773]

Along with your outstanding work, the importance of posting this should be HIGHLY RECOGNIZED! “Controversial” my ass!! Nobody on this planet is as well-balanced as Madonna. PERIOD. Music AND message… TIMELESS!!!

[@CGPOPPOOP]

I was 12 and cheering on her every word. I always admired her for being an actual artist with a message and never backing down in the face of criticism.

[@richardomahony8865]

EPIC. ICONIC.

[@acnyc4601]

Madonna's unyielding defiance against societal expectations has long been a testament to her resilience in the face of relentless scrutiny and criticism. From the outset of her career, she boldly asserted control over her body and sexuality, a move that immediately made her a target for detractors. Despite predictions of her fleeting success as a mere "one-hit wonder" dating back to 1982, Madonna's unwavering determination and undeniable talent have only served to further incense her critics, who have lazily resorted to vilifying her as a convenient scapegoat. In this interview, the hypocrisy of such criticism was starkly exposed, particularly through the selective and judgmental line of questioning employed by outlets catering to conservative sensibilities, such as Nightline. By attempting to shame Madonna for not conforming to traditional roles of motherhood and wholesome behavior, these interrogators revealed their own biases and expectations, primarily dictated by patriarchal norms. What emerged from this exchange was not merely Madonna's quick-witted responses, but rather her steadfast refusal to apologize for who she is or compromise her artistic integrity and autonomy. Her unwavering stance against the attempts to belittle and constrain her serves as a powerful rebuke to the double standards and hypocrisy that continue to plague society. Furthermore, it's worth acknowledging the collaborative efforts of artists like Lenny Kravitz, whose songwriting contributions, though initially unrelated to Madonna, nonetheless resonated deeply with her ethos. Kravitz's recognition of Madonna's embodiment of the song's themes underscores the pervasive understanding of her cultural impact, transcending mere expectations and stereotypes. In essence, Madonna's resilience and refusal to be boxed into societal norms serve as a beacon of empowerment for all who dare to challenge the status quo, reminding us that true liberation lies in embracing one's authentic self, regardless of the backlash it may provoke.

[@tylerw6368]

Doing the Lord’s work

[@LisaBrown-wy9hi]

This is the best video of this interview that I have seen. It is so clear and I appreciate the posting of it. I believe this is my favorite Madonna interview, and for it to be on Nightline was a big deal back then. Thank you!!

[@Red_Rebel]

Amazing love how the frame rate was amped. I’ve watch this interview many times and this remastered is impressive!

[@katty2596]

She's the Queen . And you're awesome. Thank you so much for sharing 💕

[@roylicett]

OMG you did it again, another amazing HD video 😍 you’re awesome man

[@lisabrown6280]

She provided the soundtrack for my life from my being a teen in the 80's up to the present time.

[@samhartford8677]

Exactly. Like in my case. With the insistence.

[@praxmex]

Oh my gosh, this interview is pure gold, thank you so much for this. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@dianaburduli9877]

Thanks a lot for the video!

[@marcobellagamba6616]

We all owe something to this woman. She has done so much for each and everyone of us. Straight, gay, bi, trans, everyone. She has been so brave, outspoken, coherent. Thank you, Madonna. God is proud of you.

[@teralmiles]

11:27 when my Queen starts with the pen in her hand still gives me life.

[@myfriendisaac]

Yessss!!! She meant business 🖊😂💯

[@Chirpy85]

One of favorite Madonna interviews.

[@PureSparkles22]

easier to manage tv than social media

[@blackirishrose4040]

Mama Madonna totally unapologetic 😎👊

[@lisabrown6280]

Living legend!!

[@maximilianooliva2652]

Iconic Iconic Iconic 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥 we are so lucky to have Madonna 💥🙌🙌🙌❤️

[@arkusalto2044]

La entrevista de tu vida geniaaaaa!!! ❤❤❤

[@saraleila773]

FUKC YEAH!!

[@m_li_ma]

My strong queen, so smart and revolutionary, love you forever ❤️

[@Aaron.Michael]

Such an iconic interview! Thankyou so much Dan for showing this again! ❤🧡💛 ...side note... I kinda feel her outfit is a more toned down version of the in bed with madonna outfit that was represented as very janet jackson rhythm nation..?? 🤔 ... either way, she looks amazing! 😁❤

[@saraleila773]

…and you damn well that even her attire was strategically detailed. Y’know- justified.

[@Aaron.Michael]

@@saraleila773 😁😁😁

[@jonathanryan4170]

The number and quality of "Okay!"s is unparalleled.

[@tonyarodriguez2098]

This was so fantastic. I sure miss people speaking FACTS ❤

[@caribeandude1]

Iconic. No doubt about it. Madonna is one of a kind. A true original. Smart, talented, brilliant.

[@MiloDCampos]

Badass!!!

[@Cmc995]

Completely ahead of her time, paved the way for all future female pop artists and the kids today don’t even get it. It’s wild how tame her videos were compared to 2023. She totally outsmarted everyone back then. I love how here she didn’t back down, she spoke even if her voice was shaking.

[@MichelKulmann]

Thank you for sharing this with such aswesome quality. Do you have other remastered interviews you could share with us? And, by the way, do you have the full broadcast including the Justify My Love segment? Can you imagine, back then, Madonna deciding to turn the "you know what? screw it!" mode on, edit the VHS single and include this interview in it?

[@m3cinco452]

Justify my love should have be part in the Erotica album. Prolly this "controversy" was the catalyst for releasing Erotica in 1992.

[@ranlive1]

“Are you going to continue pushing the envelope?” Then the Sex book comes out…

[@theringmaster9315]

Brilliant video excellent song ,iconic woman, she will be remembered in history

[@pantallazopatucaso]

Madonna is so iconic

[@RichRichG]

" lucky me"😂👆👏👏👏

[@Erik-vw8fc]

I remember that....lol. Nowdays, that is mild stuff.....hahaha. She laughed all the way to the bank.

[@sahasrarachakra1]

Madonna is my guide.

[@romaaeterna5119]

Yes! Her albums should be placed in the “self-help” section!

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

I want that “what a tramp” paper

[@juliusJolie]

Madonna is unique

[@beachstreet101]

What’s interesting is this is now tepid compared to what’s out there now. This interviewer couldn’t survive today.

[@azziplana]

Madonna sempre inteligente e linda!!!

[@emmainnes78]

She is the queen, this pic is one of my favourites I had the record I bought it straight away,

[@victorcavero18]

God, she is so iconic! The one and only queen of pop ❤

[@vlunadei]

30 años adelantada a su época .

[@ALENISRAEL]

I LOVE YOU MOTHER OF THE CONTROVERSY

[@lisabrown6280]

Icon!!!

[@hindenpeter1]

I was born in 2006 and obviously I never got to see the 90's they were so different from now

[@edgaralejandroperezgaytan384]

Well I only have a few minutes so... That's a DIVA!!

[@stevencantrellzenroom7383]

My Queen 👑

[@partyloko]

Madonna está más allá del bien y del mal, sin ella, gaga, Beyoncé, Katy, Miley y grupos de K-pop como twice u otros más no serían lo que son ahora gracias a la reina del pop. Madonna nos dio la libertad de ser y expresarnos a nosotros mismos! De tener voz! Sobre todo la comunidad LGBTTTIQ+! Le debemos mucho a madonna!

[@saraleila773]

Nice! We speak the same language! ¡Me Reina!

[@Jay-gj6kn]

Can you remaster the Jane Pauli interview 😊

[@niedoc34]

I just LOVE HER!!!AMAZING PERSON

[@martingreen331]

Amazing woman

[@tom_chris]

A legend!

[@strike9390]

Certainement la femme la plus puissante dans le monde de la musique ,

[@hutch1197]

At that point, there had been songs written by her male peers that were downright rapey, and rock bands that objectified women to near pornographic levels in their music videos. But they made Madonna have to answer to the national news media for her work.

[@Wavescott18]

La reine parle ,faites place ❤