Live Music Moments on Instagram: "Madonna’s 1990 MTV Video Music Awards performance of Vogue is still regarded as one of the most influential live pop moments ever staged. Inspired by the extravagance of Marie Antoinette–era French court fashion, the performance blended ballroom-style choreography with high-theater costume design, pushing voguing into mainstream culture on one of the biggest stages of the decade. It marked a turning point in how pop artists approached live television, setting a

Creator’s Almanac™ on Instagram: "Fun fact: Madonna was actually battling a severe case of the flu during the rehearsals, but she didn’t miss a single beat of that intricate, fan-snapping choreography. This 18th-century Marie Antoinette aesthetic wasn’t just a random costume choice. At the time, Madonna was facing massive heat from the Vatican and the press for her “Like a Prayer” era. By showing up as the ultimate symbol of untouchable royalty, she was essentially telling the world she was “too