I would tend to agree on the aging thing and especially with regard to Dame Mirren, on whom I have (and have had) a huge crush. Aging in and of itself isn't, or shouldn't be, the issue.

The article specifically calls out Madge for her prior efforts in resisting aging at all costs and the hypocrisy of how she chose to raise her own kids vs. what she foists on others' kids via the media, and I think there's a valid point being made there.

For G-d's sake, can't she cover that shit up? I'm in my fifties and even I think it's nasty.

I'm not going to stand up (in any way) for Madonna, but I'm with you on timelessness and, well, nipples.

Sounds like you're enjoying a suite of Apple products! As you said, the iPhone is an amazing device in every dimension... but it's a pretty shitty phone.