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Madonna's Emotional Speech On Feminism Earns Props from Gaga

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NEW YORK (CBSMiami/AP) — Madonna's emotional speech supporting feminism has earned some major kudos.

She spoke about it at Billboard's Women in Music awards.

Madonna opened her remarks after accepting the Woman of the Year award by thanking the audience for acknowledging her 34-year career in the face of what she called "blatant sexism and misogyny and constant bullying and relentless abuse." She called herself a "bad feminist" who didn't deny her sexuality.

Lady Gaga took to Twitter to tout Madonna's speech.

The ceremony was Friday and was broadcast Monday night on Lifetime.

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