Those more familiar with Madonna‘s heavily filtered Instagram account could be forgiven for doing a double take as the pop legend ventured out in Hollywood on Monday.

The usually reclusive singer enjoyed her second night out in as many days, this time at popular celebrity restaurant of choice Craig’s where she was joined by Hollywood Unlocked blogger and Kanye West’s media manager Jason Lee.

With her shoulder-length hair in plaits, Madonna, 63, caught the eye as she pulled into the Melrose Avenue diner’s parking lot.

Who’s that girl: Those more familiar with Madonna’s heavily filtered Instagram account could be forgiven for doing a double take as the pop legend ventured out in Hollywood on Monday

The singer wore trademark tined sunglasses – despite arriving late into the evening – and carried a statement leather handbag emblazoned with the words ‘loveable rebel’ as she made her way inside.

But it was her surprisingly taut complexion that once again commanded attention, with an expressionless Madonna greeting onlookers before making her way inside.

Earlier that day the pioneering pop legend shared a series of Instagram posts, notable for their heavy use of filters – an increasingly common feature on her social media platforms.

Frozen: Madonna’s surprisingly taut complexion commanded attention, with an expressionless Madonna greeting onlookers

Here she comes: The usually reclusive singer enjoyed her second night out in as many days, this time at popular celebrity restaurant of choice Craig’s

Pals: The singer was joined on her night out by Hollywood Unlocked blogger and Kanye West’s media manager Jason Lee, who was recently forced to apologise after falsely claiming that The Queen had died

Madonna was spotted partying with blogger Jason Lee, who recently hit the headlines when he was forced to apologise after his website Hollywood Unlocked falsely claimed that The Queen had died.

It has been reported that Lee has been hired by Madonna’s pal Kanye West as his new media manager.

According to sources, the rapper has sought help from the website’s frontman to manage his public image and broker deals, after a string of outbursts in the wake of his divorce from estranged wife Kim Kardashian.

Meanwhile the Queen of Pop remains hard at work as she prepares to direct her own biopic of her life – a project that has been the subject of industry chatter.

Earlier this month insiders close to the film revealed details about the ‘grueling’ audition process as Madonna as the search for the actress playing the icon continues.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, sources revealed auditions can sometimes involve 11 hour choreography sessions with Madonna’s choreographer, followed by a choreography session with the actual Material Girl singer.

Night out: The blogger and the Queen of Pop were in great spirits as they partied with pals

Night out: With her shoulder-length hair in plaits, Madonna, 63, caught the eye as she pulled into the Melrose Avenue diner’s parking lot

Here we go again: Earlier that day the pioneering pop legend shared a series of Instagram posts, notable for their heavy use of filters

During callbacks, actresses do readings with Madonna and singing auditions with her.

A representative with knowledge of the try-outs called them ‘grueling’, and some of the auditions have been going on for months.

‘You have to be able to do everything,’ a source told the publication.

Recurring theme: Filters have become an increasingly common feature on her social media platforms

Insiders say current drafts of the script culminate with her 1990 Blonde Ambition tour, however this storyline may change as developments to the plot continue.

The film will require the actress to partake in singing and dancing sequences, and whoever ends up landing the coveted role will need to undergo a month’s worth of rigorous training in preparation for filming.

Madonna is heavily involved in the biopic as director and producer – parted ways with original screenwriter Diablo Cody last year.