By DAVE SKRETTA, AP Sports Writer
MILAN (AP) — It wasn’t exactly a prayer that Madonna answered for American figure skater Amber Glenn.
More like a wish and a dream.
Just before Glenn performed her short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday night, which is set to Madonna’s song “Like a Prayer,” she received a video from the “Queen of Pop” wishing her luck in the individual competition at the Winter Games.
Turns out that Madonna had seen a clip of Glenn performing to her song.
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Glenn covered up her mouth in surprise while watching.
“I’m in shock. I’m in complete shock,” she said. “I’m legitimately shaking. Oh my God.”
Madonna isn’t the only big-name celebrity tossing her support behind Glenn and teammates Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito, who have dubbed themselves the “Blade Angels.” Pop superstar Taylor Swift provided the voice-over for an NBC spot highlighting them.
The issue of music rights became a big problem for figure skaters during the Milan Cortina Games. Several had to frantically try to get approval for their program music at the last minute, and some were even forced to change their programs entirely.
Glenn was among those who had a problem.
Her free skate is set to “The Return” by Seb McKinnon, who produces music under the name CLANN. He posted on social media that he was surprised to hear the song during Glenn’s performance in the team competition, which helped the U.S. win the gold medal.
Amber Glenn of the United States competes during the figure skating women’s team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Amber Glenn of the United States competes during the figure skating women’s team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Team USA’s Amber Glenn celebrates with her gold medal after the figure skating team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Amber Glenn of the United States competes during the figure skating women’s team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Show Caption1 of 4Amber Glenn of the United States competes during the figure skating women’s team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) ExpandMcKinnon said that Glenn did not have the proper permission to use the song, even though it has been a part of her program for the last two years. But the two spoke on the phone a couple of days later and managed to smooth everything out.
“I’m very honored that Amber chose my music for her routine, won gold no less!” McKinnon said. “I’m happy things were resolved amicably and that we both stand for the protection of artist rights.”
The outspoken Glenn had been asked about music rights on the eve of the Olympics. She said at the time, “If I do get a message from Madonna saying she doesn’t want me to skate to her music, I’ll just be excited to get a message from Madonna.”
Glenn ended up getting the best of both worlds.
“You are an icon and a legend forever,” Glenn said in response to Madonna’s video, “and thank you for supporting athletes in their artistic ventures, and I hope I can do the song justice. Thank you.”
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