Madonna Covers Patty Pravo For Dolce & Gabbana

How her version of Patty Pravo's "La Bambola" turned into an even bigger homage to Italian music

On January 8, 2026, our screens were graced with Madonna starring in the new ad for Dolce & Gabbana’s “The One”. In it, she appeared as the female protagonist of the video directed by Mert Alas, and also provided the soundtrack produced by long-time collaborator Stuart Price.

Specifically, she covered Patty Pravo’s “La bambola”, and with her performance, she crafted an artistically ambitious and multilayered homage to Italian music and popular culture. Her hair, makeup and styling do pay homage to the distinctive look of Pravo herself, known for her platinum blond hair, and her heavy eye makeup.