Madonna and Grindr Turn Times Square Into A Dance Floor for Pride

Madonna proved once again why she's the undisputed Queen of Pop, turning New York's Times Square into an open-air dance floor during a surprise appearance in partnership with Grindr to kick off Pride Month.

The unannounced event drew 50000+ fans as Madonna took the stage in a striking pink corset look, performing classics from her iconic 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor while also unveiling new music from her highly anticipated upcoming album, Confessions II.

Among the biggest moments of the night was the live presentation of brand-new tracks, including the latest single "Love Sensation" and fan-favorite previews such as "I Feel So Free" and "Bring Your Love," her collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter. The album is scheduled for release on July 3 and marks Madonna's reunion with longtime collaborator Stuart Price.

The performance celebrated LGBTQ+ culture and Pride, with visuals honoring queer trailblazers and activists while reinforcing Madonna's decades-long connection to the community. The event was part of her wider collaboration with Grindr, which has been supporting the global rollout of Confessions II.

For one unforgettable night, Times Square belonged to Madonna — and judging by the crowd's reaction, the countdown to Confessions II has officially begun.

Madonna Takes Over Grindr for CONFESSIONS II

The dancefloor has always had a queen — and her name is Madonna.

For decades, she hasn’t just made music for clubs — she’s shaped what the club is: a space of freedom, identity, and collective release. Her connection with the LGBTQ+ community runs deeper than influence; it’s part of her foundation.

Now, she steps back into that space with Confessions II — a project that feels less like a comeback and more like a reclamation. Pulsing, unapologetic, and built for bodies in motion, the album channels the raw energy of the dancefloor as ritual.

To mark the moment, Madonna is meeting her audience where it lives today: inside Grindr. The collaboration brings exclusive content, intimate access, and a sense of immediacy that mirrors the culture she helped create — direct, communal, and global.

Because this has never been a one-way relationship. The community doesn’t just celebrate icons — it builds them, amplifies them, and turns music into movement.

With Confessions II, Madonna isn’t revisiting the dancefloor. She’s reminding everyone who it belongs to.

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Men at Met Gala 2025: Our Favourite Looks

The 2025 Met Gala, held on May 5, embraced the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” honoring the rich legacy of Black dandyism and its impact on fashion as both art and resistance.

Inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion, the exhibition celebrated how Black men have historically used tailoring and personal style to assert identity and defy societal constraints.

With a dress code titled “Tailored For You,” the red carpet featured a bold reinterpretation of classic menswear, led by co-chairs Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and Lewis Hamilton. Their looks, along with others, fused tradition with avant-garde flair—offering a striking visual narrative of individuality, cultural pride, and the transformative power of style.

Nevertheless, REY Magazine curated its own list of standout men’s looks from the 2025 Met Gala—and here are our top picks:

Alton Mason in custom BOSS.

Patrick Schwarzegger in Balmain

Lewis Hamilton in Wales Bonner.

Bad Bunny in Prada.

Andrew Scott in Giuliva Heritage.

Keith Powers in Boss.

Haider Ackermann with the queen of pop Madonna, both in Tom Ford.

Shaboozey in Robert Wun.