Madonna is the latest pop star to join the anti-war campaign (is anyone other than Blair and Bush in favour of dropping bombs on Baghdad?). Utilising her undeniable skill for creating controversial videos her forthcoming CD 'American Life' will be accompanied by a video that depicts the "catastrophic repercussions and horror of war".
Reports suggest the video features Madonna wearing military fatigues and throwing grenades to an electronic beat, interspersed with shots of fashion models, soldiers and the victims of war, including bloodied babies. "It expresses a panoramic view of our culture and the looming war through the view of a female superhero, portrayed by Madonna," her spokeswoman told the New York Post. yesterday.