Cyndi Lauper recently opened up about the rivalry she experienced with Madonna during their simultaneous rise to fame in the 1980s, expressing her regret over the unnecessary competition that the media and industry seemed to enforce.
In an interview with E! News, Lauper, now 70, shared her thoughts on the situation, saying, “Isn’t that sad, there can only be room for one?
The hell was that? I didn’t like it.”When asked if she ever addressed this dynamic directly with Madonna, Lauper candidly replied, “Nah.
I didn’t think she liked me that much.” This sentiment highlights a missed opportunity for a potential friendship between the two iconic artists, who both made significant marks in pop music history.Lauper took a creative approach to differentiate herself from the “Material Girl” singer, especially when both sported blond hair. “I said, ‘OK, doll, I’ll just put a black spot here, so they know the difference between us,’” she recounted, demonstrating her unique style and desire to carve out her identity.Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reunite for ‘Simple Life’ rebootAlicia Keys and JAY-Z might be releasing a new collaborationSalma Hayek’s sweet message to Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne: ‘From a place of love’In a separate interview with the New York Times, Lauper expressed her wish for their relationship to be more amicable. “It was a shame.
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