Known for being controversial, Madonna has now caused another stir with her new album title ‘MDNA’.

MDNA, similar to the name for an ingredient in the drug Ecstasy, MDMA, she claims it is because ‘she is really into initials’ as it is a shortened version of her name.

Madonna revealed the name of the album on the Graham Norton Show last Friday, but as it was a pre-recorded show, it was leaked on Twitter a few days before. MDNA was then trending on Twitter with questions surrounding whether it was a joke or if this shocking title was just a rumour. The show aired on the Friday where Madonna confirmed her plans for her upcoming album.

Anti-drugs campaigners have spoken out about their disapproval towards the Queen of Pop’s choice of album title. It has been quoted that they feel Madonna was ‘ill-advised’ but whether she was or not, the album title along with much of her previous work has created a controversial buzz. Drawing attention to Madonna, her either ‘ill-advised’ album name or planned name to get people talking is reflective of other choices over the years. From raunchy outfits and provocative dance moves to dating men half her age, Madonna has spent her career making shocking decisions but she does not seem to want to stop and still causing a flurry of media, and now social media  attention.

Madonna was on the Graham Norton show to promote her new film W.E. The film focuses on the relationship between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII.  She wanted to work on this project as she was interested in the story that made headlines in the 1930’s. Determined to find out what drove the pair to make extreme sacrifices for love, she stated on the show that she found letters, documentaries and other historical documents to make the film as authentic as possible. She said the film lead her some interesting findings that are expressed in the film.  Some have speculated that there are parallels between Wallis and Madonna, as both are Americans who moved to England, but she denies that there were any links that encouraged her to focus on this film.

Madonna has spent the last three years working on this project and has now decided to go back to music. She will be touring later this year and her album is due for release on March 12, 2012.