Eurovision: Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie calls Madonna a 'total prostitute' for performing at Israel event
5 years, 7 months ago

Eurovision: Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie calls Madonna a 'total prostitute' for performing at Israel event

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie has called Madonna a "total prostitute" for agreeing to perform at this year's Eurovision, which takes place in Tel Aviv, Israel. Speaking to Newsnight,, Gillespie said that the state sits on "stolen land" and claimed Madonna is performing because she is desperate for money and publicity. Gillespie said: "Madonna would do anything for money, you know, she's a total prostitute.

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Associated Press  

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Daily Mail  

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Daily Mail  

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