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Nile Rodgers Praises Madonna 40 Years After Producing ‘Like a Virgin’


Nile Rodgers gushed to Us Weekly about Madonna’s work ethic 40 years after producing her hit album ‘Like a Virgin’

MEGA It’s almost impossible, given everything that came after, to imagine just how controversial Madonna’s boldly sexual performance at the first MTV Video Music Awards — where she debuted “Like a Virgin” live — was. The singer recalled being pitted against fellow pop icon Madonna by fans and the music industry while they were both up-and-coming stars in the 1980s. In addition to his work with Madonna, Rodgers has collaborated with artists including David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Coldplay, Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé.

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