Madonna covers Polo Lifestyles magazine (February 2021)
Madonna covers the February 2021 edition of ‘Polo Lifestyles’ magazine. You can view the digital magazine online and / or order a hard copy HERE
More ‘Holiday’ promo from 1983 (original article)
The promotion for Madonna’s third single ‘Holiday’ from her debut album continued as this article was published in R&R Magazine on September 23, 1983. They write about her music video directed by Steve Barron, which was ‘Burning Up’, however they refer to the ‘Holiday’ single. Who knows, maybe Steve Barron was planned to shoot the…
New doc reveals the stories behind the songs of the biggest music artists
The Story of The Songs is packed with fascinating anecdotes about some of the biggest hits of the 20th century. Director Oliver Wright tells us how his pandemic project came together. And really the unique thing about Madonna was how she rose to fame so rapidly and really tapped into culturally what was going on,…
Madonna ‘Holiday’ promo article from 1983 (R&R Magazine)
New (old) article added to The First Album page (press tab) Madonna’s first two singles (Everybody + Burning Up) had just been released and there was a lot of promo coming up for the album’s third single ‘Holiday’. The article is from R&R Magazine and was published on September 2, 1983. More coming up!
The Number Ones: Madonna’s “Open Your Heart”
People notice Madonna. This would’ve been the case whether or not she ever got famous. There are tons of stories about people meeting Madonna before she ascended to stardom, and that’s because people have always remembered her. Some people radiate self-assurance so powerfully that they change the chemistry of the air whenever they walk into…
Dance Music Report November 1982 Madonna’s first ever ‘magazine cover’
While ‘Island’ magazine (October 1983) is notorious for being Madonna’s first ever magazine cover, Madonna actually appeared on the cover of a magazine before. Though not a full feature cover, one of her press images appears on the November 27 1982 edition of Dance Music Report. Madonna’s debut single ‘Everybody’ was featured the Breakouts featurette…
Madonna debut album promotional press photo’s
Official and original promotional pictures for Madonna’s debut album are extremely hard to find. These were sent out by the record company to promote the artist. Various promotional shots were used to promote Madonna and her debut album and we have added a few of them to our ‘The First Album’ page HERE. Pictured here…
Madonna early Dutch article (Hitkrant April 1984) + English translation
This is one of the earliest articles on Madonna that appeared in the Dutch media. This article is from Hitkrant (April 7 1984) and has been added to ‘The First Album’ page HERE Translation: ‘I want to be a star’ says MADONNA. The singer is willing to give it her all. Because Madonna not only…
Seven music videos that take a cue from art history
With museums around the world closed and no opening date in sight for many, one silver lining – for film-makers at least – is their availability for shooting purposes. This week FKA Twigs released a video, co-directed with Emmanuel Adjei, to accompany her new single (a collaboration with the rapper Headie One). Making a notable…
Madonna’s ‘La Isla Bonita’ song turns into viral anti-China anthem in PH
A short music video barely two minutes in length is gaining traction among netizens as it skewers China’s alleged attempts at acquiring the Grande and Chiquita Islands in Zambales and Fuga Island in Aparri. The video shows the islands set to the music of Madonna’s “La Isla Bonita” with a woman singing Filipino lyrics that…