Madonna's Kamikaze Kiss

The metal grill that Madonna’s been wearing in public lately is not, by almost any standard, flattering. Pissing everyone off has long been Madonna’s M.O., and in the past she executed her stunts in a way that made them into cultural landmarks, forcing important conversations about sex and race and music. The singer’s response as she walks away: “Bitch, I’m Madonna.” That’s a song title from her new album Rebel Heart, both meant to remind people of Madonna’s essential, in-your-fa