Madonna calls on Boy Scouts to lift ban on gays

NEW YORK (AP) - Wearing a replica of one of the organisation's uniforms, Madonna called on the Boy Scouts to lift its ban on gays while also calling for a "revolution" to prevent discrimination and abuse of the gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual community.

Speaking on Saturday night at the GLAAD Media Awards, Madonna started off in a mischievous mood. She joked that she wanted to become a part of the Boy Scouts herself, but was turned down, even though she had the qualifications.

"I can build fire. I know how to pitch a tent," said Madonna, sporting a Boy Scouts troop leader hat and a blue shirt and shorts set that included replicas of Boy Scout badges.

"I can rescue kittens. Most importantly, I know how to scout for boys," she said, before adding, "I think they should change their stupid rules."

Madonna addresses the audience at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Marriott Marquis on Saturday March 16, 2013 in New York. Madonna presented CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper with the Vito Russo Award. -- FILE PHOTO: EVAN AGOSTINI/INVISION/AP