The Material Girl may have a falling out with the Peacock network.
It seems that creative differences over a controversial crucifixion scene in Madonna’s current tour could spell the end for NBC’s long-planned special on her concert.
NBC programming officials are expected to ask Madonna’s camp to cut the scene in which she’s hung on a cross wearing a crown of thorns while singing “Live to Tell.”
Madonna’s camp is expected to reject the change and then pull the show from NBC completely.
A spokeswoman for Madonna said Wednesday she would issue a statement, perhaps as early as Thursday, about the special and the cross scene.
A network spokeswoman said Wednesday, “NBC is awaiting delivery of the special. Once we see it in its entirety, we’ll make a final decision.”
Since Madonna’s “Confessions” tour began, she has been slammed by church officials around the world for the scene, which has been labeled hostile to the Catholic Church. Madonna’s representatives have said it’s not disrespectful at all.
Word is the contract for the special, scheduled to air in November, has provisions so both sides can walk away from the deal if they fail to agree on what would or would not be broadcast.
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