Mock crucifixion stunt for Madonna gig opener

Madonna has kicked off her world tour with a controversial stunt that saw her hanging from a giant cross wearing a crown of thorns.

Mon, 22 May, 2006 - 18:11

Madonna has kicked off her world tour with a controversial stunt that saw her hanging from a giant cross wearing a crown of thorns.

The 47-year-old star, who provoked the wrath of the Vatican in 1989 with her video for Like A Prayer, staged the mock crucifixion as she delivered the ballad Live to Tell.

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