- Madonna has urged fans to put down their phones at concerts, expressing frustration with the "persistent need" to document everything rather than experience the moment.
- The singer shared her views during a screening of "Confessions II – The Film," noting how a "sea of screens" at performances like Coachella detracts from the "deep tribal experience" of dancing.
- Her new album, "Confessions II," a sequel to her 2005 record "Confessions on a Dance Floor," is set to be released on July 3, marking her first album in seven years.
- Madonna previewed the album with a surprise performance in Times Square and kicked off Pride Month in New York with a six-song set featuring new material and fan favorites.
- Other artists, including Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders and actress Rosamund Pike, have also voiced concerns about the increasing use of technology by audiences during live performances.
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