Madonna’s Blond Ambition dancers: New film ‘Strike a Pose’ reveals what happened to them
The backing dancers Kevin Stea, Gabriel Trupin and Oliver Crumes by Lisa Guarnieri It’s 25 years since seven male dancers were picked out by Madonna for her Blond Ambition tour. They became gay role models and celebrities in their own right but inevitably the bubble burst, as a new film reveals. It’s just over 25 years…
EXCLUSIVE: THE DIRECTORS OF STRIKE A POSE (interview)
Last week we revealed how directors Ester Gould and Reijer Zwaan were preparing to premiere their new documentary, Strike A Pose, at the Berlin Film Festival. Featuring the dancers from Madonna’s iconic Blond Ambition tour and the Truth or Dare documentary aka In Bed With Madonna, they explain what life was like for them at…
Summer concert rumors: Beyoncé, Madonna, Britney?
must be mid-February if local promoters are talking summer concerts. Rumors started spreading last week about the possibility of a Bruce Springsteen concert in late July; now there’s talk of Madonna, Britney Spears and Beyoncé taking over Tel Aviv — separately — over the course of summer 2016. Springsteen may just be wishful thinking, but…
Madonna Plans Tokyo Ginza Appearance
Madonna is currently touring Asia but she has more than just concerts on her itinerary. The superstar is gearing up to make a special appearance at Tokyo’s Mitsukoshi Ginza store on Feb. 15 to promote her skincare line, MDNA Skin. A Hong Kong event is scheduled for Feb. 19 at The Ritz-Carlton, although it is…
Madonna In Taiwan-China Row After Wearing Flag
The singer’s decision to drape a flag around her shoulders divided fans as relations between the state and China deteriorate. Madonna has become embroiled in a war of words over Taiwanese identity after draping herself in the island’s flag during a concert in Taipei. Taiwanese newspapers published photos of the Queen of Pop with the…
Order the brand new Madonna studio albums Japanese re-issues at FAME in Amsterdam, but read conditions!
FAME in Amsterdam offers a chance for fans to order the brand new Japanese re-issue cd’s through their store. The brand new re-issues feature Madonna’s first album, Like a Virgin, True Blue, You Can Dance, Like a Prayer & The Immaculate Collection. They are all issued as they were as the original Japanese LP’s making…
Classic Madonna Song Backs Part of Pepsi’s Super Bowl Ad
Super Bowl 50 and its golden anniversary theme has apparently put some advertisers in a nostalgic mood. Ads released already include references to Marilyn Monroe and “The Jeffersons,” while classic tracks from Van Halen and David Bowie provide the soundtracks for other spots. Now you can add Pepsi to the list of marketers going retro.…
Pop icon Madonna rocks Taipei, shows ROC flag on stage (update)
Taipei, Feb. 5 (CNA) “Queen of Pop” Madonna on Thursday rocked fans in Taipei at a lavish concert in which the diva reeled out hits such as “Like a Virgin” and “Material Girl,” before ending the night on a high note draped in Taiwan’s national flag. The concert, Madonna’s first ever concert in Taiwan, opened…