He was in a prayer circle with Madonna and Britney Spears
While waiting backstage to meet Madonna, Mathews found himself smack dab in the middle of one of the singer's pre-show rituals.
"Everyone knows about Madonna's prayer circle, but hardly anyone's ever been in one," Mathews writes. "I opened my eyes and saw a blonde woman in white walking behind the circle, making her way toward Madonna. ... Madonna showed compassion. She stopped what she was saying, hugged the woman, invited her into the circle and continued, 'Everyone make room for Britney.' "
"Madonna continued: 'As you know, she's had a really hard time of late ... what with the press and the paparazzi and all ... she needs us now.' "
My parents asked me where I wanted to go for vacation this year and I said Las Vegas and they were pissed because we went a few years ago and they question why I want to go. Little do they know the only reason I suggested it is because I want to convince them once we're there to buy me tickets for Britney's show.