Annie Lennox has questioned Madonna’s motivation for posing topless

OHMYGOSSIP — Annie Lennox has questioned why Madonna decided to pose topless in Interview magazine, and believes the only reason she bared her breasts is to shock.

The provocative photo of the 56-year-old Queen of Pop was released today (02.12.14) and although Annie has no issue with women wanting to show off their bodies she isn’t sure about what point Madonna is trying to make with the shoot other than to shock.

Appearing on ‘Loose Women’, she said: “I did get things off occasionally but not to that extent. I don’t think it’s down to me (to judge Madonna) … I think already the verdict is probably out, would you not agree on that one? I think the question is, ‘What is Madonna telling us?’ Anybody know?”

‘Loose Women’ panellist Janet Street Porter interjected, saying: “I think it’s attention seeking.”

To which Annie replied: “I think it is.”

Annie also spoke about her impending 60th birthday – which is on Christmas Day (25.12.14) – and rather than try and hide her age, the ‘Why’ hitmaker is proud to be approaching the milestone age.

The former Eurythmics star said: “Yes I made it, into the sixth decade! Some people don’t like to say their age, I’m almost 60 and I’m proud to say that. Although I shouldn’t have said that, I should have said ‘I’m grateful’, because I’m healthy and when you get to this stage in life, every day is a health miracle.”

Annie has previously been outspoken about modern pop stars who rely on their sexuality to sell their music, describing their behaviour as “self-molestation” and a “devaluation of women”.