Madonna’s Hard Candy (almost) celebrates its 10th anniversary
It has almost been exactly ten years ago that Madonna’s Hard Candy was released in stores! The official release date of the album was April 25, 2008. The world premiere of the release was in Amsterdam on April 24, 2008 in record store FAME at 21.30. The party was a huge hit and probably our…
Madonna An Intimate Biography of an Icon at Sixty by J. Randy Taraborrelli – pre-order link available
For more than three decades, Madonna has been generating headlines and topping charts. Now J. Randy Taraborrelli has written the definitive biography of one of the richest and most successful pop stars in the world, whose music has constantly evolved and who has remained relevant even as she hits her sixtieth year. From the driven,…
The Madonna of Bolton – pre-order link available
Charlie Matthews’ love story begins in a pebble-dashed house in suburban Bolton, at a time when most little boys want to grow up to be Michael Jackson, and girls want to be Princess Di. Remembering the Green Cross Code and getting out of football are the most important things in his life, until Auntie Jan…
I’ll Remember and Burning Up music video’s added to Madonna’s YouTube channel
The official music video’s to Burning Up and I’ll Remember have finally been added to Madonna’s YouTube channel
Madonna’s ‘Hard Candy’ Turns 10: A Look Back at Madge’s Midlife Meditation
Hard Candy, Madonna’s 11th studio album and her final under her longtime contract with Warner Brothers, celebrates its 10th anniversary April 19. The record marks her first collaboration with several superstar producers and preceded a major change in the pop star’s personal life. To commemorate the milestone, here’s a look back at the album Rolling Stone…
Madonna new album 2018: Star drops BIG hint on new music – collaborating with THIS star?
The iconic star is expected to launch her new era soon, and confirmed on Twitter that she is in the studio. But it’s her mention of writer and producer Mirwais that has really got tongues wagging. The hitmaker, real name Mirwais Ahmadzaï, is behind some of Madge’s biggest works, including material for her studio albums…
Madonna and Mirwais collaborating in the studio?
So Madonna just shared this little video on her Instagram, saying she’s having fun in between takes (so she’s back in the studio) and she hashtagged no one other than Mirwais! Madonna and Mirwais started following each other some time ago. Not only that but Mirwais and Madonna’s vocal producer have started to follow each…
Madonna Discography – various items added
The following items have been added to the discography Like a Virgin – Holland 3LP compilation set Live To Tell – 12″ Australia True Blue – Japan Collector’s Series CD single Like a Prayer – Brazil Promo 12″ vinyl single Like a Prayer – Japan Collector’s Series CD single Justify My Love – Brazil Promo…
This Week in Billboard Chart History: In 1989, Madonna’s ‘Like a Prayer’ Led the Billboard 200
April 22, 1989 Madonna‘s Like a Prayer ascended to the top of the Billboard 200. The set spawned smashes in the title cut, “Express Yourself,” “Cherish” (both reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100), “Oh Father” (No. 20) and “Keep It Together” (No. 8). More at Billboard
49th Mega Record and CD Fair Utrecht – report
There were enough Madonna goodies to find at the 49th edition of the Mega Record and CD Fair in Utrecht this weekend. For collectors searching for specific pressings from South Africa, Japan, Czech Republic, Mexico, Brazil, Hungary…..there was more than enough to buy. This time we couldn’t spot any particular rarities, just a whole lot…