Madonna was on Facebook Saturday for an interview session hosted by Jimmy Fallon.

The event was designed to promote the launch of her new album, “MDNA,” which hits stores on Tuesday.

"I thought it would be best to talk to my fans," Rolling Stone reports Madonna telling Fallon, explaining why her Facebook chat with the Late Night host is the only live press she's doing for the new album.

Taped in front of an audience and live streamed through Madonna's Facebook page, the interview incorporated questions sent in from fans around the world as well as a few dance lessons for Fallon.

At one point, Jimmy asked why she chose to collaborate with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. on the new album.

"Because they’re bad-ass bitches, long story short," she said. "I think they’re both smart, clever, they have strength. They don’t just play on their sexuality or being cute. They’re not ingénues. They’re tough girls and they’re smart. I wouldn't mess with them."


Madonna – Facebook interview with Jimmy Fallon
March 24, 2012




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