June 25, 2021
Watch: Madonna Kicks Off NYC Pride with Special Performance
Emell Adolphus READ TIME: 1 MIN.
Madonna kicked off Pride weekend in NYC with the premiere of "No Fear, Courage, Resist" followed by a performance at the Boom Boom Room, reported Variety.
The performance not only brought NYC nightlife back with a bang, it raised money for the Ali Forney Center and the Haus of US – two LGBTQ advocacy and support groups. Additionally, Madonna was joined by Zachary Quinto to auction off original photographs of Madonna for $10,000, $25,000 and $25,000 each.
Altogether, the event raised $100,000, with additional personal pledges from Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Billy Eichner, Zachary Quinto, Lance Bass, Adam Lambert, Jon Batiste and Lady Fag, who were also in attendance.
Madonna tweeted about her performance with the words: "Last Nights Party at Boom Boom. to kick of Pride weekend was LEGENDARY..............(Emojis). Thank you to everyone who made it possible! #pride"
