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Madonna was in the studio with MTV London to premiere her “Medellín” music video, and it was a classic Madonna appearance: Grills (they've been around long enough that they are classic), thrills, bling, sarcasm, talkin' smart 'bout art, words of wisdom, banter.

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— Ben Kline (@PineCreekPoet) April 24, 2019

My favorite quote, on the topic of how music brings the people together:

We were connected before Instagram, people. Just saying.

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Great, vibrant, beautiful-looking video.

First impressions: The beginning reminds me of her “Like a Prayer” God ... ? and Blond Ambition “Oh Father-ing, and the mirror-dancing reminds me of “Hung Up.”

Loved her artsy interplay with the horse — reminiscent of “Frozen”'s collapsing wall of crows.

It's great to see her go all-out in a dance-driven music video, and the wedding dress look is PERFECTION.