Madonna agreed to a signing at Selfridges in London to promote her new children’s book “The Adventures of Abdi” 20 years ago today.
Like a Virgin is almost celebrating its 40th anniversary and to kick off the celebrations, we have added even more promo adverts for the album and its singles!
Madonna photographed in New York in 1979 with choreographer Frans Vervenne and producers Jean Vanloo and Jean-Claude Pellerin.
Check out these original Madonna promo adverts for the official doorposters in 3 different variations.
New photo book publication by NJG Studio. The complete Andrew Caulfield on set Borderline video shoot.
Madonna’s name was probably mentioned for the first time ever on this issue of Dance Music Report (November 13-26, 1982).
Madonna released Like a Virgin 40 years ago today! Madonna premiered the song live at the MTV Awards in 1984, descending from a giant wedding cake.
Human Nature was the final single to be taken from Madonna’s Bedtime Stories album. The video was directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino and shot in May of 1995 in Los Angeles.
Madonna is grieving her brother, but is thankfully well surrounded by family and friends.
Madonna poses with Tom Jones and former manager Caresse Henry (who is sadly no longer with us) backstage at Wetten Das (1995).
Happy 30th Anniversary, Bedtime Stories! Yes, “we’ve got a secret”…. Check back soon to find out and in the meantime, play the album out loud: https://bit.ly/mbedtimestories
Bedtime Stories was released 30 years ago today! To dive back into Madonna’s 1994 album that features collaborations with Babyface and Nellee Hooper, visit our Bedtime Stories page filled with hundreds of promo adverts, press articles and merchandise!
A masterful reinvention, the ‘Bedtime Stories’ album saw Madonna reposition herself as an R&B-pop act across 11 unforgettable songs…
Dropping in the first week of November is a brand new Madonna photobook by NJG Studio, featuring photographs by Andrew Caulfield on the set of “Borderline”.
Madonna released Confessions on a Dance Floor in November, 2005. Can you believe it’s been (almost) 19 years ago?
Madonna performed The Celebration Tour at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp one year ago today!
Madonna released Erotica 32 years ago! To look back we have updated our dedicated EROTICA page with even more original press articles from the UK media.
A fully comprehensive, English language book, on the immaculate collection of Madonna’s songs. Forty-five years of songwriting and recording recounted, analyzed and – for the first time – presented in a book that will leave no detail untold on the origins and consequences of over 500 songs.
Madonna covers South African YOU magazine (October 24).
Grammy-winning singer Kylie Minogue sits down with TODAY to talk about her new album, her experience sharing the stage with Madonna, and advice she would give to the current women of pop who are dominating the music scene: “Remember there’s only one you.”
Follow MadonnaUnderground on Tiktok! check out our first post highlighting The Celebration Tour opening night in London here.
The Celebration Tour opened in the O2 in London one year ago today!! Madonna performed a fantastic show celebrating her entire career spanning four decades.
Warner Records invested a lot of time and money in the promotional campaign for Madonna’s GHV2 release in November, 2001.
MUSIKEXPRESS are publishing another very special extra with their December issue. With MUSIKEXPRESS 12/24, they are releasing a song on vinyl that changed the world 40 years ago: “Like A Virgin” by none other than the Queen of Pop, Madonna.
Madonna released GHV2, the follow-up to The Immaculate Collection nearing the end of 2001 right after finishing the Drowned World Tour.
My brother Christopher is gone. He was the closest human to me for so long Its hard to explain our bond But it grew out of an understanding that we were different and society was going to give us a hard time for not following the status quo.
We are so sad to learn that Christopher Ciccone has passed on. Our thoughts are with his loved ones. Christopher Ciccone has always been a huge part of Madonna’s career as a dancer, designer, director, advisor but most importantly as her brother.
Madonna is a big fan of Emilia Pérez. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the music icon, 66, attended a special screening of the movie at New York Film Festival, where the filmmaking team received another standing ovation.
Madonna’s “MUSIC” album was promoted in the year 2000 with various promotional items.
Madonna confirmed through one of her Instagram posts, that she is back in the studio with Stuart Price.
Do you remember Madonna’s Tears of a Clown? An evening of music, art, mischief & live performance with Madonna!
This oversized T-shirt with Madonna newspaper print by Noisy May is available to order through asos now
True Blue – EP, a 4 track digital single is now available on all streaming platforms.
Madonna released “SECRET” the debut single from “Bedtime Stories” on this day 30 years ago! We have added two very rare promo cassettes of the track to the website to continue the Bedtime Stories Anniversary Celebration.
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Joan Clare Ciccone, Madonna’s stepmother has sadly passed away on September 24th after a brief battle with cancer.
We have added over 70 original articles on Madonna’s MUSIC era back in 2000 and 2001. Check out the various magazine covers, the album and single reviews and articles on the “MUSIC” promo tour.
Madonna, shrouded in black lace, exchanged hugs and kisses with designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana as they closed their spring 2025 show. The global star had posed as one of the points of inspiration for the range and sat front row for the presentation during Milan Fashion Week on Saturday.
Traffic came to a standstill on Saturday afternoon in Milan as Madonna arrived at Dolce & Gabbana fashion week show. Widely rumoured to be a front-row guest, the singer was the last to arrive at the brand’s HQ, prompting a spontaneous standing ovation from the 1,000-strong crowd.
Madonna’s “MUSIC” album was released 24 years ago today, can you believe it? To look back we have added 36 promotional adverts for the album and its singles!
Madonna’s single “Like a Prayer” enjoyed a massive global resurgence this summer, though it’s not as if the world forgot about the tune. The track was featured in the biggest movie of the season, Deadpool & Wolverine, and that sync turned it into a smash all over again.
We have added a few rare promo only cassettes from the Something To Remember era. These promo cassettes are very hard to find and sometimes include remixes that aren’t available commercially.
Check out various (promo) items related to the release of “Something To Remember” (Madonna’s greatest hit ballads) in 1995.
To promote Something To Remember (1995) Madonna was featured in various magazines and graced the cover of many.
Shortly before Luar’s spring/summer 2025 presentation began during New York Fashion Week, well-clad guests bottlenecked at the base of 30 Rockefeller Center, where designer Raul Lopez’s show was being held on the plaza that is famously the site of the world’s best known Christmas tree.
Maripol randomly asked Madonna to take her top off while partying at NYC’s the Roxy in 1983. It’s how they met.
Madonna, the Chelsea Hotel, Basquiat and Bob Dylan… Phew, what an auction!
Madonna released Something To Remember late 1995, a collection of Madonna’s most unforgettable hit ballads. Something To Remember included three brand new tracks (“You’ll See”, “I Want You” and “One More Chance”).
Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon has walked the runway for labels including Versace, Marine Serre and Luis De Javier — now the pop star’s son, David Banda, has made his fashion show debut, appearing in Off-White’s spring 2025 presentation at New York Fashion Week on Sunday.
RuPaul’s Drag Race and We’re Here alum Bob the Drag Queen spent the better part of last year with pop icon Madonna. Now, the drag star is ready to tell fans what the singer is like behind the scenes.
Madonna performed the Re-Invention Tour at the Gelredome in Arnhem on this day exactly 20 years ago! It was the very first time for Madonna to perform in The Netherlands again since the Blond Ambition Tour in Rotterdam in 1990.
Madonna is featured in a previously unseen photograph taken by Dustin Pittman at Danceteria in his upcoming book “New York After Dark”.
MTV has uploaded Madonna’s iconic performance of “Like a Virgin” in 1984 on their YouTube channel.
By 1987, Madonna was already a household name all around the world. She’d spent years churning out some of the biggest smashes in pop music history, and she was looking for new projects. That year, the superstar dropped her first soundtrack that accompanied a movie she was in, which produced a number of hit singles.
Bedtime Stories merchandise from Madonna’s 1994 album is now online for you to view! We are close to the celebration of the 30th anniversary of this stunning album and with it came lots of promotional goodies for us Madonna fans to collect.
Jerrod Blandino has been in the beauty business since 1998. Bill Clinton was president. Michael Jordan played his last game as a Bull. And the iconic makeup line Too Faced was born. After selling to Estée Lauder, Blandino never sat on his laurels, jumping back into the industry with Polite Society—a brand based in clean, non-toxic formulas with…
What would you say is the most iconic performance in the history of the VMAs? Was it Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” from the very first show in 1984, where she wore a combination bustier/wedding gown and rolled around on the floor?
The photoshoot Herb Ritts did with Madonna in 1990 was used for The Immaculate Collection as well as included in the Blond Ambition Tour Program. This is a original color photograph from that session, one that is rarely seen!
Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” has enjoyed the kind of comeback that any musician with a decades-old single hopes for. The tune was licensed for the new movie Deadpool & Wolverine, which quickly became the highest-grossing film globally at the box office. The title is immensely popular, and it has brought in more than $1 billion in…
On August 29, 2004, Madonna made her Irish debut at Slane Castle, as part of her major Re-Invention World Tour. To mark the occasion, here’s Colm O’Hare’s reflections on the night that Madonna, despite monsoon-like conditions, produced a pop masterclass…
Bedtime Stories Press coverage has been added! Madonna graced the cover of various magazines to promote her album Bedtime Stories in 1994 and 1995.
Bedtime Stories by Madonna was released (almost) 30 years ago! Can you believe it? Madonna released four hit singles from the album: “Secret”, “Take a Bow”, “Bedtime Story” and “Human Nature”, all in company of stunning music videos!
Causing a Commotion a 4-track Digital Single is available on all streaming platforms per August 23. Causing a Commotion was originally released in 1987 as a single from the Who’s That Girl soundtrack. The tracklist is as follows:
Madonna Erotica discography has been added with various pressings. We have added various cassettes, vinyl and compact discs of Madonna’s Erotica album. The discographies to the Erotica single, Bad Girl and Fever have also been updated with new items!
SEX is without doubt one of the most talked about books in our history. Madonna’s 1992 book was on everyone’s hands and lips, some say they disapproved but they all wanted a peak.
Rafe Gomez is the DJ/host of a Twich channel called Danceteria REWIND, a weekly replication of the sounds of Danceteria. The show streams on Thursdays from 8 to 10PM Est.
ROME – Madonna will fund an artistic project involving youths, she announced during her 66th birthday celebrations in Pompeii.
Madonna: A Rebel Life was released in October 2023, fans and critics loved and praised it! Mary Gabriel just answered a ton of questions from readers exclusively for Madonnaunderground!
Madonna posts set of stunning photographs on her Instagram account, wishes herself a happy birthday. Check them all out here
To kick off Madonna’s birthday celebrations, we are giving away a copy of Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour vinyl! The Rebel Heart Tour is pressed on purple galaxy swirl vinyl and comes with ‘Made in Czech Republic’ sticker on the back, sealed copy!
Madonna just posted a new TikTok, wishing herself a happy birthday. Happy birthday Madonna! Click ‘read more’ to view TikTok.
One of Madonna’s earliest singles is back in a major way. “Like a Prayer” has become a global hit once more, as millions around the world stream and buy the memorable pop tune again.
Beastie Boys members Adam “Ad Rock” Horovitz and Michael “Mike D” Diamond have reflected upon their unique experience opening for Madonna.
Madonna is in the north of Italy ahead of her 66th birthday later this week. And while some might expect Lady M to dabble in typical “vacation” fashion, she opted for exactly the opposite yesterday: all-black, lace lingerie.
Deep dive into Madonna’s 1992 album EROTICA and book SEX by viewing a lot of the (promo) merchandise!
Deadpool & Wolverine: Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” 3-track Digital EP (including music video) now available on all digital platforms.
Madonna was without doubt the most talked about star of 1992. She released a new album titled EROTICA, launched a book titled SEX and starred in a movie with Willem Dafoe titled BODY OF EVIDENCE. Madonna dominated the media and she graced the cover of numerous magazines and newspapers.
Madonna has been a global superstar for more than 40 years. While she is one of the most successful names in pop music of all time, her track record on Billboard’s global rankings doesn’t reflect that popularity and power. She may never earn as many hits on the worldwide lists as some might assume she already has,…
Stunning Madonna headshot from the Gotham Archives. When Madonna was still with Camille Barbone and Gotham before she signed with Sire, they used to sent out a demo tape including a resume and headshot to record companies that might be interested in signing her.
Madonna is reissuing LIKE A PRAYER this summer to celebrate the acclaimed album’s 35th anniversary. Pressed on opaque silver vinyl, it will be the second release from the Silver Collection, a series of limited-edition vinyl reissues celebrating 40 years of Madonna’s illustrious career.
Madonna Erotica Promo Adverts! Let’s go back to 1992 and revisit Madonna’s Dita era. To start it off, we have just added 30 different promo music ads of the album and single releases.
The first monograph on the celebrated photographic duo Luigi & Iango, accompanying a major exhibition of their work. Book includes foreword by Madonna and features her on the cover as well as photographs inside.
In this podcast Isabelle Brinkman and Peter van de Vorst talk about speaking to Madonna in the past for a promotional interview. Very interesting, but unfortunately (and obviously) it’s only available in Dutch.
Cherish by Madonna is available as a 3-track Digital Single per August 1, the tracklist is as follows: 01. Cherish (7″ Version) 02. Cherish (Extended Version) 03. Supernatural
Madonna photographed by Herb Ritts in 1990 for The Immaculate Collection.
Jean-Paul Gaultier has unveiled first details and images for his upcoming debut animated fiction feature tapping into his collections and experiences in the Paris Fashion world. The images have not been made available to share publicly.
One of the earliest (if not THE earliest) promo advert for Madonna’s debut album simply titled “MADONNA” was published in Dutch OOR Magazine (August 27, 1983). Full advert translated below:
Celebrate 35 years of ‘Like A Prayer’ with this 100% cotton black tee featuring one of the iconic Madonna portraits created by Herb Ritts for the album.
Madonna is back on the Billboard charts in America this week. The pop superstar doesn’t have new music out, though. One of the Grammy winner’s oldest tracks has become a smash all over again on a ranking it’s never reached before, earning the singer another hit.
Madonna is reissuing her classic album Like A Prayer this summer to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Pressed on opaque silver vinyl, it will be the second release in the Silver Collection, a series of limited-edition vinyl reissues celebrating 40 years of Madonna’s illustrious career. The Silver Collection debuted last year with a reissue of True Blue and…
2024 Limited edition 11-track LP pressed on opaque silver vinyl* Originally released on March 21, 1989, LIKE A PRAYER was an instant classic, hailed by critics and adored by fans.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 22: (EXCLUSIVE CONTENT) (L-R) Estere, Ryan Reynolds, Madonna, Stella, and Hugh Jackman attend the Deadpool & Wolverine World Premiere at the David H. Koch Theater on July 22, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Mary Gabriel published Madonna: A Rebel Life last year, the detailed biography on Madonna is a true Celebration of a journey through Madonna’s remarkable story.
In a recent interview, Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy revealed how they got Madonna’s approval to use her song “Like a Prayer” in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
The Immaculate Collection Merchandise has just been added, including many rarities. One of the items in the merchandise section is this rare glimpse in the early stages of development of the final product.
While participating in Madonna Bootcamp is objectively the experience of a lifetime — one that many drag queens across the nation would kill to participate in — the winner never got her crown … until now.
Madonna is teasing she is back working on her biopic and is titling it Who’s That Girl. The singer shared a social media post where she is seen with a typewriter and making edits to a movie script.
Madonna covers Ekran magazine, July 12th 2024 edition (Croatia).
The Immaculate Collection was released by Madonna in 1990 and was her first ever Greatest Hits compilation. The album, originally titled “Ultra Madonna – The Immaculate Collection” included two brand new singles (“Justify My Love” and “Rescue Me”).
Who’s That Girl is now available as a digital 3-track single, check it out now on all streaming platforms! Who’s That Girl Who’s That Girl – Extended Version Who’s That Girl – Dub
The Bay County Historical Museum and Delta College Planetarium will host GREAT AFFECTION, an entertaining documentary that highlights Madonna’s connection to Bay City. There will be two showings at Delta College Planetarium on July 26 at 5:30 PM & 7 PM.
In a retrospective on Madonna’s acting career, Spike Lee defended his decision to cast the singer in Girl 6. Madonna and Spike Lee’s friendship spans decades; he was set to direct her biopic at one point. Madonna’s biopic, initially planned with Julia Garner and Julia Fox, was canceled but may still happen in the future.
LIKE A PRAYER will be released as a limited edition as part of The Silver Collection on August 9. True Blue was previously released in The Silver Collection. B0D8C3TVH1 Made in The Netherlands PRE-ORDER HERE
“No photography was permitted” during Madonna’s surprise appearance at Ladyland 2024’s Vogue House Ball in Brooklyn. That is, unless your name was Ricardo Gomes, the Queen of Pop’s go-to photographer and all-around creative confidant.
Susan Seidelman’s enduring breakout hit Desperately Seeking Susan turns 40 next year, and Rosanna Arquette, one of the film’s stars, has said she still has hypothetical dreams of revisiting the pic in a sequel.
Since its release in 1971, Don McLean’s epic, eight-and-a-half-minute song “American Pie” has become an enduring part of American culture.
Madonna Like A Fan Club was the original name of Madonna’s one and only official fanclub, later simply titled ICON (similar to the name of the fanzine).
I’M BREATHLESS page has been updated with 29 promo adverts from various countries. These include adverts to promote the singles Hanky Panky and VOGUE as well as the album that was inspired by Dick Tracy.
Madonna has a catalog filled with hit singles that the world seems to know every word to. It’s hard to pick which of her smashes might be her “biggest,” but now one track has emerged as her most successful, at least in the U.S.—and according to one metric.
Perhaps the most transformative chapter in Burton Ishmael’s career came with the opportunity to work alongside Madonna. A chance encounter at Madison Square Garden set the stage for a collaboration that would push him to new heights, both creatively and professionally.
On the final Saturday of June, nearly 20,000 gays pulled up under the Kosciuszko bridge in Brooklyn to celebrate Pride month’s biggest bash yet, LadyLand Festival, where despite the pouring rain, they screamed and revelled between three stages until the early morning.
Madonna was already a superstar after the success of her second album, Like a Virgin (1984). With third studio effort, True Blue, released June 30, 1986, she became a mega-star, elevating to one of the biggest and most popular artists in the world.
The “Vogue” singer, who is a mom-of-six, performed at LadyLand 2024 for Pride. Madonna kicked off Pride celebrations in New York City near the end of Pride month on June 29 by headlining LadyLand 2024, a music festival which took place at Under The ‘K’ Bridge Park.
This weekend in Brooklyn, as many Pride festivities kicked off around New York City, the 2024 LadyLand Festival brought out a fashionable crowd to a more unexpected venue—a stylish gathering held under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint.
Madonna is celebrating Pride Month in style. The “Material Girl” singer, 65, made an appearance on Saturday at New York’s LadyLand Festival, an outdoor queer music festival in Brooklyn.
Madonna showed off her incredible figure and toned legs in a plunging white minidress as she put on a head-turning display at LadyLand festival in New York
When she’s not checking off new career milestones, Madonna is very content to let others take the spotlight. On Saturday, the Queen of Pop turned heads with her surprise appearance at New York City’s LadyLand Festival in Brooklyn. But rather than taking the stage for a performance, Madonna served as a judge for the ballroom performers who participated…
Tokischa and Madonna host the Vogue Ball House Battle onstage during Ladyland 2024 at Under The K Bridge on June 29, 2024 in New York City. Embed from Getty Images
Since debuting in Brooklyn in 2018, LadyLand – a queer music festival organized by New York City nightlife force Ladyfag – has hosted performances by everyone from Eve to Kim Petras to Christina Aguilera to Honey Dijon to Gossip.
Madonna and Andy Warhol are two names that evoke similar visceral connotations. As pioneers in their respective spaces, both have crafted monumental reputations in the realm of visual art while enabling and nurturing a giant community.
I’m Breathless memorabilia has been added to the collector’s page. Mostly promo only stuff has been added including sales presenters for the album from The Netherlands and the UK, press photographs, promo posters, WEA Release Nieuws Bulletins and much more.
VOGUE RIAA-certified 3X Platinum! Celebrate Madonna’s 1990 hit single by spinning the record on all digital platforms.
“Popular” by The Weeknd, Madonna & Playboi Carti has now been released officially on a limited 7″ vinyl single. Revin Records have limited stock available, buy HERE
The Sticky & Sweet Tour was performed again in 2009 by Madonna. Kicking off the second leg of the tour at the O2 in London and ending in Tel Aviv Israel. Madonna added some changes to the setlist, costumes and the show with an homage to Michael Jackson who had recently passed.
The director behind ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ and ‘Smithereens’ discusses her new memoir, ‘Desperately Seeking Something,’ and 40 years of bringing complicated women to the screen
By the summer of 1987, Madonna was on top of the world. Her third album, True Blue, was a worldwide smash, clocked as the #1 selling album of 1986 around the globe, and the best-selling LP by a female artist over the entire ’80s decade.
One would be hard pressed to write a better, more dramatic narrative than that of Madonna’s “Celebration Tour,” which topped Pollstar’s 2024 Mid-Year Worldwide chart, The trek was initially postponed just weeks out from its original July start date after the iconic global superstar suffered a near death experience having contracted a bacterial infection that…
Madonna on her Instagram: “NYC Pride Weekend Coming Up….Are you Ready!’, is this the ‘secret’ Madonna was hinting about last week? Stay tuned to find out!
Over 65 Sticky & Sweet Tour merchandise items have been added to the Sticky & Sweet Tour page. From various tees, hoodies, posters, tickets, passes and a whole lot more. Click HERE to view!
Madonna has teased on Instagram that her baby’s got a secret….a direct reference to her 1994 hit single “Secret” but with a brand new photoshoot. Stay tuned for hopefully more info very soon.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that it will release on 4K Blu-ray A League of Their Own (1992). The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on September 3.
This Used To Be My Playground is now available as a 3-track digital single on all streaming platforms.
Papa Don’t Preach has been released on all streaming platforms as a 3-track single, including “Ain’t No Big Deal”.
More press articles on the Sticky & Sweet Tour have been added HERE. Various reports on the show from Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, London and Paris are now up for you to read. That’s it for now, more coming asap!
Check out this early Madonna advert as published in The Connection (dated April 14 / May 4, 1983) of a performance by DIVINE at Network. The advert also mentions a performance of a singer named MADONNA on April 30th. Check out more HERE
Press articles on the Sticky & Sweet Tour shows in Berlin and Amsterdam have just been added. Check out over 30 various original media articles HERE
High school wrestler Louden Swain is a man obsessed, trying to shed 23 pounds in a dangerously short time and take on Shute, the undefeated, tough-as-nails 168-pound champion who’s the best wrestler in the state. Matthew Modine stars as the mop-headed student undeterred in his Vision Quest…until the day a sexy drifter (Linda Fiorentino) threatens…
A Certain Sacrifice marked Madonna’s debut in a movie, albeit a low budget one. The movie wasn’t officially released on VHS until 1985, but it wasn’t until 1987 that the Benelux was treated too. The movie was distributed by CNR Video in The Netherlands and the artwork was designed by T&M Design in Loosdrecht (Netherlands). …
Sticky & Sweet Tour kicked off in Cardiff in August of 2008, we have uploaded a load of press articles on opening night. Check them out HERE More coming up
Check out this rare promotional advert plus teaser for You Can Dance as published in The Netherlands in 1987. For a lot more promotional adverts and You Can Dance memorabilia click HERE
The full Sticky & Sweet Tour Book from 2008 has been added to the page HERE Enjoy
We have updated The Confessions Tour page with a total of 89 merch items! From official tees to posters to shorts to tickets and a few rarities including a used setlist from the shows at Wembley Arena. Check the Confessions Tour merch (and a lot more) out HERE
Madonna covers the latest issue of IQ Magazine. Order your copy HERE
Over 40 media articles on The Confessions Tour in Paris and Amsterdam have been added. We now have a total of 108 original articles on The Confessions Tour online. View various adverts and read the original reviews HERE
Eighteen years ago, Madonna observed: “Once you pass 35, your age becomes part of the first sentence of anything written. It’s a form of limiting your options and almost putting you in your place. For women, naturally.” She was 47 when she said that and intent on challenging the cultural script that suggested women, especially female…
An estimated 1.6 million people attended Madonna’s final Celebration Tour show in Rio de Janeiro last night! Anitta joined Madonna on stage as the “Vogue” guest while Pablo Vittar danced along on stage to the inclusion of “Music”. Without having to cancel a single show, Madonna has performed every single show in the itinerary. Click…
Who’s That Girl will be released on blu ray on July 2, 2024. Loudon Trott (Griffin Dunne) is a straight-laced lawyer assigned by his boss and prospective father-in-law to pick up free-spirited parolee Nikki Finn (Madonna) from jail and make sure she gets on the first bus out of town. However, Nikki forces Loudon to…
Madonna’s Brazil concert airs Saturday, May 4 at 9:45 p.m. local Brazil time (8:45 p.m. ET). Brazilian fans can watch the show on Globo TV and through its streaming service, Globoplay. Want to watch Madonna’s Rio concert from the U.S.? Use a virtual private network (VPN) like ExpressVPN, which will let you set your IP address…
Brand new official Celebration Tour Rio de Janeiro merch has been added to Madonna’s official online store. Check it all out HERE
Madonna covers the Spring/Summer edition of Re-Edition Magazine
MADONNA ANNOUNCES HER BIGGEST SHOW YET AS THE FINAL STOP ON HER CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED “THE CELEBRATION TOUR”. THE CELEBRATION SPANNING FOUR DECADES OF MUSIC WILL CULMINATE WITH A FREE EVENT ON MAY 4TH AT COPACABANA BEACH AS A THANK YOU TO HER INCREDIBLE FANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
German articles on The Confessions Tour when performed in Germany back in August 2006, have been added to the website. Check out what the papers said on the shows in Dusseldorf and Hannover HERE
New York based filmmaker Eddie Israel (Harvey Keitel, Bad Lieutenant) is embarking on a new production titled Mother of Mirrors, being shot in Los Angeles. Joining Israel in Hollywood are his film’s lead actors, Sarah (Madonna, Desperately Seeking Susan) and Francis (James Russo, China Girl), playing an unhappily married couple coming to terms with matters…
After Emma Stone won Best Actress and Oppenheimer took Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards, Hollywood’s finest made for a notoriously exclusive after-party in the Hills. It was the 16th annual edition of what has become known simply as The Party, thrown by talent manager Guy Oseary at his home and supported by Gucci. This year, Lily Gladstone, Jennifer…
Madonna’s I’ll Remember is now available digitally as a 6-track Remix EP.
The first time Madonna ever graced the cover of a magazine was on ISLAND in October 1983, photographed by Curtis Knapp. We have the entire interview article for you up to read HERE
Brand new Madonna Celebration Tour Tees have been added to Madonna’s official online store. Check them all out HERE
Madonna’s “Celebration” 4LP set will be reissued on March 1st! Grab your copy through Rhino.com as it comes with exclusive lithograph. Madonna’s 2009 4LP hits collection featuring 36 hits from 1984 – 2009 Exclusive Embossed 12×12 Litho, While Supplies Last Stay tuned for more (international) pre-order links. HERE
We’re nearing the end of The Weeknd’s takeover in Fortnite Festival Season 1: Opening Night, but we’ve got one last surprise for you before the night’s over… The music video for the hit single “Popular” (by The Weeknd, Madonna & Playboi Carti) is debuting exclusively in Fortnite Festival! Read more at Fortnite
Madonna Merchandise feature in a magazine from Belgium published in 1987. A fantastic four-page spread on various Madonna merchandise as available in 1987. This has been added to the Who’s That Girl Tour page.
More clippings of The Confessions Tour opening the European leg in Cardiff have been added. Check them out HERE
Keep it Together has been released as a five-track single on all digital platforms.
Madonna: A Rebel Life by Mary Gabriel, the fantastic “Madonna Bible” that has been out since October, will be translated and released as per the following list Language Publisher Pub Date Swedish Atlas October 2023 Italian Rizzoli Lizard October 2023 Hungarian HVG November 2023 Portuguese BestSeller (Record) Brazil. March 2024 Polish Znak Summer 2024 (planned)…
“Popular” by The Weeknd Featuring Madonna & Playboi Carti will be released as a digital EP on January 26. Popular (with Playboi Carti & Madonna) Popular (with Playboi Carti & Madonna) – Sped Up Version Popular (with Playboi Carti & Madonna) – Slowed Popular (with Playboi Carti & Madonna) – Instrumental Popular (with Playboi Carti…
Madonna first visited Holland back in January, 1984. Madonna was here to promote her debut album and agreed to do a photoshoot with Kees Tabak. Madonna also exclusively agreed to do a radio interview with Radio Decibel on January 23, 1984 (40 years ago today!). Rene de Leeuw spoke to Madonna and the interview aired…
“Material Girl 2024 Remaster” digital single is out on January 23 Material Girl (2024 Remaster) Pretender (2024 Remaster) Material Girl (Extended Dance Remix) 2024 Remaster
The Confessions Tour opened in Los Angeles back in May 2006. We have added over 30 original newspaper and magazine articles on the opening night of the tour HERE. Stay tuned for more!
Ric’key Pageot has been Madonna’s go-to pianist for over a decade, playing for the singer on multiple world tours. On Thursday, he accompanied Madonna, or ‘M,’ as he often calls her, to an extra special place: his hometown of Montreal. “Being associated to the Queen of Pop when I come back home […] it’s pretty…
Presenting an exclusive T-shirt crafted through a collaborative effort between Jean Paul Gaultier and Madonna’s Studio. This design pays homage to the iconic corset created by Mr. Gaultier for Madonna’s legendary Blond Ambition Tour in 1990. Net proceeds from the sales will be contributed to @RaisingMalawi, a nonprofit organisation founded by Madonna and benefitting vulnerable…
Despite a rocky start where she mistakenly called the crowd Boston, the 65-year-old Queen of Pop still impressively served a lengthy set of crowd-pleasers. But this was more of a life retrospective than a greatest hits parade, writes Emilie Hanskamp. “Dear Lord, this is our last night in Toronto — the fascist state of Toronto.” Heads…
“Celebration” by Madonna will be released on a 4-LP vinyl set on March 1, 2024. “Celebration” was originally released in 2009 and the vinyl release has become very sought after. Stay tuned for pre-order links.
The Re-Invention Tour played the final two shows in Lisbon but Madonna officially ended her tour by visiting Israel. We have added the press articles on the shows in Lisbon and Israel visit to the Re-Invention Tour page. We have a total of 146 original press clippings up on the tour, check it all out…
The Re-Invention Tour played Arnhem on September 8 and 9 back in 2004 at the Gelredome. We have added over 45 original media articles on the show to the Re-Invention Tour page HERE
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Madonna’s 1983 self-titled debut album ushered the singer’s arrival with the singles “Holiday,” “Borderline” and “Lucky Star.” But it was the follow-up, Like a Virgin, that blew the doors wide open and truly made her a superstar. Produced by Chic co-mastermind Nile Rodgers, Like a Virgin was a smash hit thanks to the controversial title song (which went…
The Confessions Tour Program has been added in full to the gallery. The entire Confessions Tour book can be viewed under the tab ‘tour program’ HERE
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The entire two-plus hours of Madonna’s “Celebration Tour” seemed to build to a singular ecstatic moment when the pop and queer icon glided above the packed floor of Capital One Arena in a lighted box belting out her 1998 hit “Ray of Light.” You could feel the arena move beneath your feet. It’s difficult to…
It’s “Show” time! Submit your favorite Madonna photo from the past four decades or your own Celebration live shot now: https://weloveyou.madonna.com
It’s 40 years since Madonna began scandalising and delighting fans and critics around the world. But is she still misunderstood? With Mary Gabriel. She’s an enduring global superstar, with 330m albums sold worldwide. And she has just begun the US leg of her first greatest hits tour, celebrating 40 years in the industry. It’s hard…
Her Celebration Tour is the pop superstar’s first retrospective, one which thematically explores her past and perhaps offers a glimpse of how she will chart her future. For 40 years, evolution, rebellion and resilience have been Madonna’s hallmarks, but forward momentum is her life force. She’s been pop music’s premier shark, operating in near perpetual motion:…
NEW YORK – “No one is more surprised that I have made it this far than me. I didn’t think I was gonna make it this summer, but … here I am.” With that address after the first three songs of her Celebration Tour, Madonna bridged 40 years of pop stardom with one very frightening health incident…
“It’s so great to be home… I mean that in a way that only New Yorkers know,” Madonna, who adopted New York as her hometown in 1978, told the Brooklyn audience present for the North American kickoff of her Celebration Tour on Wednesday. “New Yorkers can identify with just-not-giving-a-fuck motherfuckers. We do shit our way.…
I have been writing live reports ever since seeing the Drowned World Tour in 2001. I have just finished writing my very detailed and very long report on The Celebration Tour in Europe. Take a trip with me from opening night in London up until my final show in Amsterdam. Hope you enjoy! Click HERE…
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As Madonna brings “The Celebration Tour” to New York from Europe for the start of a 52-date North American journey next week, she leaves behind a trail of headlines as long as an asteroid’s tail. There are stories about her remarkable recovery from a life-threatening illness; stories about her fans’ delight that she has finally given them what…
The photo gallery of The Celebration Tour in Berlin (November 29) is now online! Madonna performed the second and final night in Berlin at the Mercedes Benz Arena before traveling to Amsterdam. Check out 69 photographs of the night HERE
“Love Profusion” a 10-track Remix EP has been released to streaming platforms.
Brand new merchandise for The Celebration Tour has been added to Madonna’s official store. SHOP NOW HERE
I read an advance copy of Madonna: A Rebel Life by Mary Gabriel throughout the Summer and it completely took me over. Being a fan of Madonna for 30+ years I had never read such a brilliant book on her before. Mary Gabriel has managed to do what no other biography has brought to the…
Mijn 4e Madonna show in 33 jaar. En wát een spektakel! Madonna is géén zangeres. Klopt! Madonna is namelijk een artiest, een kunstenares pur sang. Al zo lang ik haar volg. ‘Entertainment’ is her middle name. Haar hele 40-jarige carrière lang heeft ze het pad gevolgd zoals zij dat wil en nam ze afslagen die…
We have added original press articles on The Celebration Tour in Amsterdam from Dutch media to the press section HERE
Another 51 photographs of The Celebration Tour in the Ziggo Dome (December 1, 2023) have been added to the gallery. Check them all out HERE
Madonna performed the second and final show of The Celebration Tour at the Ziggo Dome last night, before heading back to the UK for the final shows in Europe! Check out the first batch of photographs from last night’s show HERE
Madonna performed The Celebration Tour last night at the Ziggo Dome! Relive the show by visiting our photo gallery to see over 80 exclusive photographs of last night’s show, much more to follow! CLICK HERE
Like a Virgin en Like a Prayer, wie kent deze nummers nou niet? Fans van muziekicoon Madonna zullen deze hits vrijdag- en zaterdagavond luidkeels meezingen tijdens de concerten van de zangeres in de Ziggo Dome. Superfan Kimberly van Pinxteren (42) is er beide avonden bij. In de golden circle hoopt zij een glimp op te…
Daar zit ze dan. In dezelfde puntbeha die begin jaren 90 met paar lapjes textiel de hele planeet met tumult stoffeerde. Tijdens de Blonde Ambition voegde ze bij de door Jean Paul Gaultier ontworpen garderobe ook een kruidige masturbatie-act. Gevolg: commotie in het kwadraat. Aan het einde van Erotica, deel van haar seksuele provocatieparade uit 1994,…
Madonna will perform the first of two nights at the Ziggo Dome this evening. Madonna has been starting the show throughout Europe around 10pm, so keep this in mind when coming to the venue. The Blond Ambition bomber jacket is back for sale at the merchandise booth inside and can be scooped up for a…
Shining out from the Instagram slag heap, amid the endless A.I. selfies and reaction reels, is an account so quiet in presence and noble in intention that it is sometimes hard to believe it exists. The account, The AIDS Memorial, is an evolving testament, told in photographs, videos and user stories, to lives lost to a…
Check out the photo gallery of The Celebration Tour in Berlin on November 28 now! We have added over 60 pictures of Madonna’s first night in Berlin for you to view HERE
Fans en nieuwsgierigen, wees gewaarschuwd: Madonna. A Rebel Life, de meest complete biografie die tot nu toe over het popidool werd geschreven, is geen vrolijk boek. Het is wel grondig, imponerend in z’n reikwijdte, en de toon is er een van waardering en respect: cultuurhistorica Mary Gabriel is op een missie om de nu 65-jarige Madonna…
It’s almost time for Madonna’s shows in Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam and you’re going to be there! We would like to inform you about the time schedules, door policy and important traffic information. Please read carefully and make sure you arrive at Ziggo Dome well-prepared. TIME SCHEDULE Madonna’s European tour is in full swing and the…
Madonna graces the cover of Veronica magazine (Nov 25 – Dec 1 edition) and includes an exceptionally badly written filled with errors 4-page article on Madonna and The Celebration Tour. The scans have been added to the press section of The Celebration Tour Dutch VOGUE has a multiple-page spread on Madonna and the tour as…
Global superstar Madonna has collaborated with up-and-coming artist and video game developer Gabriel Massan to create an immersive set for her Celebration tour. The two-hour spectacle sees Madonna recreate some of the most iconic moments from her career. For the song Bedtime Story, for example, she and Massan have built a multi-dimensional fantasy world inspired by the…
Madonna whose provocative style is just as iconic as her musical talent, has seduced audiences all over the world with her electric performances that have earned her many honors over the years including seven Grammy Awards, the title of best-selling female artist of all time, entry into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, 68 MTV…
With a slight delay, the photo gallery to the second Paris show of The Celebration Tour is now online. Check the pictures out in our Photo Gallery.
Get ready to Vogue and strike a pose because the Queen of Pop is gracing Amsterdam with her presence! So let’s celebrate Madonna’s unforgettable music career in style. This is sure to be a Like a Prayer come true! Line-up 40 years of Madonna: Valentijn de Hingh Aiscream Roy Bieze
Madonna performed the first of two nights at the Lanxess arena in Cologne Germany last night as part of her Celebration Tour. She delighted the fans by performing another outstanding show and even treated the audience to a bit of “Causing a Commotion” right before performing “Burning Up”. Check out over 100 stunning photographs of…
GDL has announced a train strike in Germany from November 15 22.00 until November 16 18.00, meaning a lot of people traveling to The Celebration Tour in Cologne will be affected. Please check your travel schedule on time!
Madonna performed the first of two nights of The Celebration Tour at the Accord Arena on November 12. Madonna was in great spirits and performed one of the best nights so far. Check out over 70 pictures of the first night in our photo gallery HERE
This special magazine “Numero Special” dedicated to Madonna and The Celebration Tour is available in France from today
Photographed by Andrew Caulfield Madonna ‘Test Polaroid 1’ 100 x Strictly Limited Edition Prints 254mm x 204mm Signed and numbered by photographer Andrew Caulfield – retail £225 (UK pounds) Available for the first time from NJG, an enlarged reproduction of a Type 665 B&W pulled Polaroid, printed as a Digital Silver gelatin art print. Recently…
The funny and insightful first-person story of the trailblazing movie director of the 80s and 90s whose fearless punk drama, “Smithereens” became the first American indie film to compete at Cannes, and smash hit “Desperately Seeking Susan” led to a four-decade career in film. Starting out in the mid-70s, a time when few women were…
More official The Celebration Tour merch has been added to our page, mainly items that were exclusively available through the pop up shop or at the merch stands at the shows. Find out HERE
Madonna’s 2012 MDNA LP Vinyl Album Reissue is now back in stock at Bol.com, order by clicking link below
Kimberly and Mary Conversation about the upcoming Madonna: A Rebel Life book, released in October 2023. Hi Mary, great to be talking to you once again as I have felt we have gone on a bit of a journey together for the past few months. I am really excited that Madonna: A Rebel Life will finally…
As I was bombarded with Madonna’s latest Celebration Tour posts on Insta, it struck me that amidst all the chatter about her fearless boundary-pushing at 65, what I was truly witnessing was a seismic shift in her brand—a fierce embrace of nostalgia. Madonna fearlessly catapulted back in time, owning her journey from penniless aspirant to…
“To age is a sin,” Madonna’s voice booms to the audience one night in London on her Celebration Tour, nearing the end of a two-hour retrospective show. “I think the most controversial thing I’ve done is to stick around.” A lot has happened in the performer’s 40-year-long career. Reinvention after reinvention, there’s been music, movies, books, theatre,…
Nothing Fails a 11-track digital single is now available to stream worldwide.
Queen of Pop Madonna seems to be unreachable when it comes to music sales. The iconic American singer, who is currently touring the world on her Celebration Tour, has renewed her record-breaking status as the biggest-selling female recording artist. Madonna, 65, said during an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last year that she had sold over…
Madonna is featured in the November edition of LINDA Magazine (Holland) with a 3-page spread. Available now! Full article has been added HERE
The Celebration Tour is featured in a 4-page article in the 19-25 October edition of Paris Match. The article has been added to the press section HERE
We have updated The Celebration Tour press section with original articles taken from newspapers based in the UK and Belgium. Check it out HERE
The Celebration Tour Antwerp photo gallery has been updated with over 50 photographs taken on the first night (October 21) Check them all out HERE
The full photo gallery of the second and final show in Antwerp of The Celebration Tour is now online! Check out over 100 photographs from multiple angles HERE
The photo gallery of The Celebration Tour in Antwerp on October 21 is now online! This is just the first batch of pictures from the first night, many more to come! Last night Madonna played the second and final night of the show in Antwerp and performend another breathtaking set. With a little a-cappella tease…
A 7-track digital single for “You’ll See” is now available on all streaming services
Madonna kicked off her first night at the Sportpaleis during her Celebration Tour last night. Unfortunately the organisation left a lot to be desired. Many fans with pre-sale fanclub tickets (through ICON) had issues when their tickets were scanned and were redirected to many different entrances, causing for a lot of chaos. Many fans that…
As Madonna’s The Celebration Tour launches at the O2 arena in London, guests are invited to travel through the artist’s 40-year-long career and experience her world through music and masterful stage design Madonna’s The Celebration Tour offers fans the chance to immerse themselves into the artist’s world, watching the Queen of Pop perform some of her…
A few days after Madonna’s The Celebration Tour kicked off at London’s O2 Arena to a sold-out crowd and rave reviews, the tour’s music producer Stuart Price – previously a part of the pop icon’s orbit as the co-producer on her high-BPM classic Confessions on a Dance Floor – welcomed Billboard into his London studio. The English producer/DJ’s flat is…
At Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, you wear silver, as decreed by the queen. At the Eras tour, you don an outfit that corresponds to your favorite chapter of Taylor Swift’s career. At Madonna’s Celebration tour, which opened in London last weekend, the crowd’s costumes were decidedly more muted, but no less devotional. A quick scan revealed that a good…
New (old) stock has been added to the official The Celebration Tour pop up shop at the O2 in London. As stock for The Celebration Tour merch was running low, older items have been added to meet the demand. Among these are the Everybody, American Life and Like a Prayer Anniversary tees, Madame X mask…
Come on, Vogue! This weekend, Madonna kicked off her global Celebration World Tour in London, where she treated fans with a career-spanning performance of some of her greatest hits. Almost better than the setlist, however, was the Queen of Pop’s epic new outfits for the stage—well, new in a sense. All of them riff off of her most iconic looks over…
Madonna has addressed the Israel-Hamas war in a long statement during a concert at London’s O2 Arena. At the third date of her Celebration tour, she lamented the deaths of children in the conflict as well as alleged hate crimes related to it, expanding on comments she had made about the war at earlier concerts. She called…
In November 2022, my photographic partner Iango Henzi and I were preparing a special piece on Madonna for Vanity Fair Europe. She had a world tour coming up and we wanted to do something artistic and interesting, something with meaning. Originally we considered a re-imagining of The Last Supper but with just Madonna all alone. We wanted…
The Celebration Tour Opening night. OMG I still can’t believe I witnessed the opening night of The Celebration Tour. Calling the tour a greatest hits tour would be a real understatement. It’s way more than that. The Celebration Tour makes you timetravel through 40 years of Madonna. Music, Costumes, Stories and a Madonna who looked…
The Celebration Tour London opening night exclusive photo gallery is online now! Over 70 photographs taken during the show are here for you to view, click HERE to enjoy
So what did the media have to say on the opening night of The Celebration Tour? Check out our press section HERE to view original articles as published in today’s newspapers.
Madonna finished the opening night of her Celebration Tour at the O2 tonight. She started around the clock of 8:45pm and Bob the Drag Queen opened the show dressed as Marie Antoinette “MTV Awards 1990” performance. Then Madonna performed the very first track “Nothing Really Matters” and started to tell her life story trough music.…
Today the official Madonna The Celebration Tour pop up shop opened inside the O2, the store opened its doors at 11am and the fans quickly rushed in to grab the merch. The Blond Ambition bomber seemed to be the most popular item by far, but also the limited (to 500) lithographs and official shirts were…
THe O2 is getting ready for The Celebration Tour tomorrow evening! Billboards, a (closed) merch booth and a (closed) pop-up shop are there. The pop-up shop will open tomorrow! Check out our Instagram for more pictures
Brand new Celebration Tour merch has been added to the official store, check it out HERE
Madonna and upcoming The Celebration Tour featured in today’s edition of Het Laatste Nieuws Thanks to Jochen!
Madonna’s Celebration Tour will be a “documentary” through her career. The 65-year-old star is set to embark on her first-ever greatest hits tour, and Stuart Price – her musical director – has revealed that it will lean on four decades of archive footage and recordings to tell the story of Madonna’s record-breaking career. He told…
Madonna’s first ever greatest hits tour will be “a documentary through her vast career” that includes more than 40 songs, her musical director says. In an exclusive interview, Stuart Price told the BBC the show draws on four decades of archive footage and studio recordings to tell the star’s story. “A greatest hit doesn’t have…
Madonna has been given a very royal welcome to London. The Queen of Pop kicks off her Celebration tour at the 02 on Saturday and to mark the 65-year-old’s arrival in the capital the world-famous venue has created a Madonna-themed flag much like the Royal Standard flag. The Royal Standard flag is flown at full mast whenever King Charles III…
Madonna: A Rebel Life by Mary Gabriel is out today! Are you ready to dive into Madonna’s history and go on an unforgettable journey? You will end up admiring Madonna even more after reading this incredible work by Mary Gabriel! The perfect read during the upcoming Celebration Tour! What are you waiting for? Order now!…
For forty years, her quest for freedom through reinvention has resembled our own. It was a more physical world, though we thought it quite advanced. There seemed nothing “terrestrial” about twisting a radio knob to some eccentric decimal point, dialling static into song. In the summer of 1985, we all knew someone, usually an older…
Kimberly and Mary Conversation about the upcoming Madonna: A Rebel Life book. Hi Mary, great to be talking to you once again as I have felt we have gone on a bit of a journey together for the past few months. I am really excited that Madonna: A Rebel Life will finally be hitting stores…
A conversation with the biographer Mary Gabriel, whose substantial new book offers a comprehensive and surprising look at the pop star’s life and career. Listen HERE
Journalist and author Mary Gabriel joins Eric and Medaya to talk about her latest book, Madonna: A Rebel Life. The massive, richly researched biography follows every detail of the superstar’s life: her Michigan roots, her debut amid New York’s heady underground scene, her film career, her London era, finally catching up with Madge in 2020. The…
Madonna’s divorce from Sean Penn was finalized on January 25, 1989, the same day Pepsi announced an unprecedented agreement with her. She would release her new single, “Like a Prayer,” during a Pepsi commercial in exchange for $5 million and Pepsi’s sponsorship of her next tour. The ad marked the first time a record would…
When Madonna Louise Ciccone arrived in New York from Michigan aged 19 in 1978, she had a small suitcase, a winter coat and $35 in her pocket. In an interview with the broadcaster Howard Stern years later, she would admit that she was frightened: “The massive scale of New York took my breath away … I was…
Madonna graces the cover of VSD Magazine (France) this months’ edition.
In this excerpt from her new book, Madonna: A Rebel Life, author Mary Gabriel looks back on the icon’s appearance at the first MTV Video Music Awards, which one observer called “the award-show equivalent of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address — the ideal against which all successors would be measured.” ONE WRITER COMPARED Madonna’s performance at the MTV Video Music Awards in…
The Girlie Show celebrates its 30th anniversary today! Celebrate by looking at the following The Girlie Show archive – press articles, merchandise, video, itinerary and much more The Girlie Show photo gallery – exclusive pictures taken on opening night The Girlie Show Live Report – full live report on the opening stop of the tour…
We have added more articles on the Re-Invention Tour, specifically from the tour stops in Manchester, London and Paris. Click HERE to check them all out.
The Power of Good-Bye (Remixes) a 5-track EP has been released digitally today.
The first batch of official The Celebration Tour merchandising is online now at shop.madonna.com
Madame X: Music From The Theater Experience 3LP set. Pre-order now!
Amazon Exclusive Silver Vinyl! In 1986, Madonna co-wrote and co-produced True Blue, which topped the album charts in 28 countries, including the U.S. A critical and commercial success, the album was not only the best-selling album of 1986, but also the best-selling album of the 1980s by a female artist. It has sold more than…
Madge disciple Mel Ottenberg calls up Mary Gabriel, esteemed biographer and the author of Madonna: A Rebel Life, a new 800-page tome on the queen of pop, to talk album art, tabloid drama, and the revolutionary power of Sex. ——— MARY GABRIEL: Hi, Mel. How are you? MEL OTTENBERG: I’m great and psyched to talk to you. So…
Madonna is “in great health” ahead of The Celebration Tour next month, her friend and support act Bob the Drag Queen has told Attitude. Speaking to us in an exclusive interview to discuss her Woke Man In A Dress standup show, the RuPaul’s Drag Race season 8 winner added: “I think everyone’s going to be very impressed with her.” Read full article…
The first batch of press articles on the Re-Invention World Tour announcement and opening night in in LA are now online for you to view. Stay tuned for a whole lot more coming soon!
We’re celebrating Madonna being a pop culture maverick, both on and off the #VMAs stage, all year long ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TCUWwQTf0U — MTV (@MTV) September 13, 2023
The full Re-Invention World Tour program is online and available for you to view, right HERE
“She’s so happy to be back onstage,” a source tells PEOPLE exclusively of the superstar, who was hospitalized in June for a bacterial infection The Queen of Pop is ready to reign again. After being hospitalized in late June for a “serious bacterial infection,” Madonna is back at work and gearing up for the launch of her Celebration Tour, a…
The entire Drowned World Tour Program has been added to the site for you to view. Check it out HERE
A range of original The Girlie Show merchandising has been added to the dedicated page. You can spot various official tour shirts, tour posters, tour tickets and other memorabilia. Check it all out HERE
The Girlie Show toured the world in 1993 and we are almost celebrating its 30th anniversary! We have collected over 70 original magazine and newspaper articles on the tour for you to enjoy. These include brand new articles that we haven’t published on madonnaunderground before! Check them all out HERE
Tune in for a Madonna night on BBC2 tomorrow! BBC2 treats you to: -Madonna at the BBC -Truth or Dare -Rebel Heart Tour Enjoy!
Drowned World / Substitute for Love (Remixes) a 5-track digital maxi is available to stream digitally everywhere now.
Desperately Seeking Susan outdoor screening at EYE in Amsterdam. This year, Sunsets’ outdoor screenings are dedicated to female makers. Madonna sings ‘Into the Groove’ in Susan Seidelman’s comedy about a yuppy housewife from New York who becomes obsessed by the contact ads in the paper. Businessman’s wife Roberta Glass (Rosanna Arquette) is bored. She reads…
Can you believe it’s been almost 30 years since Madonna’s Girlie Show toured the world? Leading up to its 30th anniversary we are sharing the full tour program on the dedicated tour page HERE.
In honor of the icon’s 65th birthday, HELLO! spoke with Mary Gabriel, author of upcoming ‘Madonna: A Rebel Life’ about her incredible strength, legacy, and family It’s a big holiday for Madonna, her family, friends, and millions of fans around the world. The icon turns 65 on Wednesday, August 16, and the occasion is momentous…
MADAME X: MUSIC FROM THE THEATER XPERIENCE is available to pre-order now: 3LP Black Vinyl Picture Disc
3-LP Set Showcases Live Versions Of 22 Songs From Different Eras Of Madonna’s Iconic Career Vinyl Offering Includes Two Previously Unreleased Performances, “Sodade” and “Crave” (featuring Swae Lee) Madonna’s all-theater Madame X Tour captivated sold-out audiences worldwide with its unparalleled intimacy. This rare and unforgettable experience was beautifully documented in Madame X, her 2021 concept…
Excitement has been mounting with Madonna’s post that the North America rescheduled dates would be announced shortly. Today, Live Nation is pleased to confirm that most of the North America dates of Madonna’s Celebration Tour have been rescheduled and will take place immediately following the originally announced UK and Europe dates. Updated itinerary below. Tickets…
If you asked nearly anyone in 1981 what they imagined when they heard the word “Madonna,” they would have answered the Virgin Mary or another idealized woman cloaked in modesty — submissive, gentle, embracing, calm. If you asked the same question a decade later, the answer would have been radically different. By then, the world…
Check out updated images of the original program of The Virgin Tour, Madonna’s first ever live show from 1985. You can check out the full tour program HERE
Palazzo Reale is pleased to announce “Unveiled”, the first solo exhibition of the artistic duo formed by the Italian Luigi Murenu and the Swiss Iango Henzi. Luigi&Iango establishing itself in the fashion world with over three hundred covers for prestigious magazines such as Vanity Fair and Vogue, they are known for having immortalized icons of…
Our team member Dave takes you on a tour along some of the locations used for the Batuka and Dark Ballet music videos in Portugal as well as where they shot the World of Madame X film. View the stunning photographs in our photo gallery HERE
Viktor&Rolf Fashion Artists 25 Years was an exhibition at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam back in May, 2018. The stunning creations by the Dutch duo were on display including the outfits created for Madonna’s Tears of a Clown event at Art Basel in Miami. The exhibition, which was curated by Thierry-Maxime Loriot (responsible for designing the…
To celebrate the release of Finally Enough Love (Rainbow Edition) 6LP box set, Pride and Madonna’s 40th anniversary of the release of her debut album, Concerto has some amazing free Madonna goodies! You will receive a free “Finally Enough Love” merch item when purchasing the Finally Enough Love 6LP box set at Concerto. There’s a…
New photo galleries added of the MADAME X era! First up we have the brand new photo gallery to MTV Presents Medellin World Video Premiere Live & Exclusive, that was recorded in April in London. This gallery features pictures of the waiting area before the recording. Second there’s the photo gallery of Madonna’s performance at…
Win tickets to see Madonna’s “Celebration Tour” in Amsterdam by entering HERE. The contest will run for two weeks only. Good luck!
Record Collector Presents… Madonna The magazine’s editor, John Earls, said: “Record Collector is very excited to bring Madonna fans an in-depth magazine that focuses on her incredible artistry, rather than any details of her as a celebrity or her personal life. Madonna is long overdue a magazine celebrating her incredible 40 years in music, and…
Celebrate the start of the 40th anniversary of Madonna’s debut album by streaming Lucky Star (Remixes) now on all digital platforms HERE
The once sold out limited edition V133 cover featuring Madonna photographed by Steven Klein is available for a limited time! ORDER HERE
….Madonna also drew the ire of conservative groups — always a good sign — who balked at her exposed navel and cheeky sexuality. Critics dismissed her chirpy voice. But it didn’t matter. Madonna was here to stay. “Every song on that debut album is delivered. She owns that album like she had been a professional recording…
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Madonna’s debut album by browsing our special page with over 150+ scans and photographs of original articles, interviews, reviews and rare original memorabilia. Lots of incredibly rare stuff! Check it out HERE
Madonna’s “Lucky Star” is availble as a digital single per July 27, tracklist is as follows Lucky Star Lucky Star – 7″ Edit Lucky Star – U.S. Remix
Madonna The Queen of Pop in 130+ photo’s! Pre-order the Special MADONNA Edition to celebrate Madonna’s 40 years as an artist now HERE.
Many fans have reported on receiving email confirmations by Viagogo regarding their booked Madonna event, stating the booked show has been postponed. If changes were to happen, a devoted statement would be issued by Madonna’s team and Live Nation first. We will keep you posted if official changes occur.
In September of 2016 the Kunsthal in Rotterdam hosted the official launch of “Peter Lindbergh A Different Vision in Fashion Photography”. The exposition of the legendary photographer’s work was attended by the man himself, curator Thierry-Maxime Loriot and various supermodels such as Cindy Crawford. On display were the stunning photographs Peter Lindbergh took of Madonna…
A total of 170 magazine and newspaper clippings on the Blond Ambition Tour have been added to the website! All of the articles are original and have all been scanned and enhanced with precision to make for a better reading experience. The articles cover the entire tour from Japan up to wrapping it up in…
MDNA re-issue vinyl has arrived! Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken Een bericht gedeeld door Revin Records | Music on Vinyl & more! 🎵 (@revinrecords)
“Hollywood” (Remixes) a 7-track EP is now available to stream.
You’re watching the official music video for “Hollywood” from Madonna’s album ‘American Life’ released on Warner Bros. in 2003. Buy/Stream the ‘American Life’ album here: https://Madonna.lnk.to/AmericanLife Listen to Madonna’s latest release here: https://Madonna.lnk.to/latest
Record Collector Presents… Madonna In Shops: 7 September Pre-Orders Dispatch: 4 September The magazine’s editor, John Earls, said: “Record Collector is very excited to bring Madonna fans an in-depth magazine that focuses on her incredible artistry, rather than any details of her as a celebrity or her personal life. Madonna is long overdue a magazine…
We have just added 40+ (!) original articles on the Blond Ambition Tour in Rotterdam on July 24, 1990. Various clippings from newspapers and magazines all reporting on the show in Rotterdam have been collected for you to read. Step back in time HERE
This stunningly rare promotional advert for “True Blue” was published in Music Week which is a trade publication for the UK record industry. The advert breaks down Television Campaign Phase 1 and Phase 2. This has been added to the True Blue album collection.
THE CELEBRATION TOUR CONFIRMS POSTPONEMENT OF NORTH AMERICA LEG Live Nation has confirmed that the first leg of The Celebration Tour in North America is unfortunately postponed. Rescheduled dates will be announced as soon as possible. Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets as they will be valid for the new dates once announced.
Madonna posted the following statement on her Instagram today
On May 23, 2016 the official premiere for “STRIKE A POSE” was celebrated at EYE Museum in Amsterdam. All of the stars of the empowering film by Reijer Zwaan and Ester Gould were present to attend the special evening. After screening the film, Oliver, Gabriel, Jose, Luis, Kevin and the directors answered questions from the…
Over 50 original magazine and newspaper articles on the Blond Ambition Tour have been added to the website. Original articles on the Blond Ambition Tour in Sweden, Paris, Italy, Germany and London are available for you to read. Stay tuned for a lot more to come!
Madonna performed the final show of the 2015-leg of the Rebel Heart Tour in Glasgow. There were some technical issues during “Burning Up”, making her miss her ‘walk’ for “Holy Water”. She also rose from the stage too late for “Living For Love” making her almost run the entire catwalk to reach the stage in…
Madonna’s “Celebration Tour” is currently on pause as stated by her longtime manager Guy Oseary. There is no need to speculate about new ‘dates’ posted on Wikipedia or other pages as they are rumors only. Everyone please stick to the original statement and when there’s new info available a devoted statement will be posted.
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Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection on June 24, she was treated and is currently still under medical care but a full recovery is expected. All commitments including The Celebration Tour will be paused for the moment. Speedy recovery Madonna.
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Blond Ambition Tour press section has been updated with a ton of original magazine and newspaper articles from Sweden and France! Check them all out HERE
Brand new merchandise for “Finally Enough Love” inspired by the upcoming rainbow 6LP box set edition available at shop.madonna.com
More articles on the USA/Canadian leg of the Blond Ambition Tour have been added to the magazine and newspaper sections HERE Stay tuned for A LOT of European press on the tour!
In July 1986 Madonna and Sean Penn both played in a very limited run of “Goose and Tomtom” at the Lincoln Center Theater. We have added the original (and very rare) program of the play to the Goose and Tomtom page HERE.
Madonna performed the second night of the Rebel Heart Tour in Paris on December 10, 2015. David was present again to sing with Madonna, this time they performed “Like a Prayer” together. Check out the photo gallery of the night HERE
Madonna has consistently pushed boundaries throughout her career, and she has once again demonstrated that being unafraid to mix things up can lead to worthwhile results. Her latest single “Popular” a collaboration with The Weeknd and Playboi Carti, has catapulted her back onto the Billboard charts after a long time away. The tune showcases a new side…
Me crucé de casualidad a Madonna. Fue al colegio de les hijes que es al lado del hotel donde estoy parando. El universo está a mi favor ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BsqX2TrTLw — Nico Capeluto (@nicocapeluto) June 16, 2023
From discovering herself in Michigan to immersing herself in New York’s clubland, Madonna made waves from the very start, with a run of hit records that would go on to become classics of the decade. Since those early days, Madonna has become a master of reinvention to deliver a brilliant and diverse catalogue that has…
The first batch of “Blond Ambition Tour” press articles have been added to the magazines and newspaper sections HERE. The first 30 articles are on the “Blond Ambition Tour” opening in Japan. Stay tuned for A LOT more coming your way!
In the middle of Pride Month, Sam Smith and Madonna‘s “Vulgar” tops this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (June 9) on Billboard, choosing the pop pair’s new song as their favorite new music release of the past week. “Vulgar” brought in more than 45% of the vote, beating out new music from…
Madonna, still widely regarded as the Queen of Pop, has been a mainstay on the Billboard charts for decades, consistently delivering hit after hit. Sadly though, in recent years, many of her promotional singles have failed to make a commercial impact. Now, the iconic chart-topper is back with a new collaborative track that showcases her talent and…
Vulgar, the collaboration between Madonna and Sam Smith has arrived and it’s a queer culture celebration. Drawing on the sounds of ballroom classics, it’s got a driving beat and fierce verses from each of the stars. The song was written by Smith and Madonna alongside Ilya Salmanzadeh (ILYA), Ryan Tedder, Omer Fedi, Henry Walter (Cirkut) and…
The man known formerly as The Weeknd, Abel Tesfaye, is apparently a huge Madonna fan. So much so that he wants to create a “classic Madonna album.” During an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe over the weekend, the 33-year-old discussed his recent drama The Idol and his dream project with the pop icon. “I’ve always wanted…
“Madonna, omnipresent as ever, joins Chris as the Big Eye on the terrific “I met an angel”, where he tackles with overwhelming sorrow. “Terrestrial food is of no importance now,” she coaxes him, destruction kicking under, ready to wreck his soul. His longing is immense, and he finds transient solace in believing that his mother…
In organizing the show, Loyer came to appreciate that Haring worked with the “confident line” as his primary medium. “If you look closely, you can see it change over time, from the earliest spray-painted works to intricate compositions filling massive unstretched tarpaulins,” she said. Though “Art Is for Everybody” offers universal delights, like a crown…
Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (June 2) on Billboard, choosing the pop singer’s star-studded collaboration as their favorite new music release of the past week. “Popular” earned 52% of the vote, narrowly beating out Stray Kids’ latest album 5-Star, while also triumphing over the Foo Fighters (But Here We Are), Metro Boomin’ (the soundtrack for Spider-Man: Across…
“Popular” was just played on Dutch Radio 10. The new track by The Weeknd, Madonna and Playboi Carti was taken from The Idol Vol.1 soundtrack.
Check out a selection of original Blond Ambition Tour merchandise on the page of Madonna’s infamous 1990 world tour now. Check it all out HERE
Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye recruits the original pop idol Madonna and Playboi Carti for their new single “Popular,” which dropped Friday (June 2). The single arrives ahead of The Idol Vol. 1 soundtrack, which is now available for pre-order here, as well as the Sam Levinson-directed HBO series, which is set to premiere this Sunday, June 4. “Popular” joins the soundtrack’s Future-assisted lead single “Double…
On December 9, 2015 Madonna brought her son David on stage to perform “Redemption Song” during the Rebel Heart Tour in Paris. There had been a series of terrorist attacks in the city a month earlier, Madonna talked about it and said that we must now bow down to fear but only to love. Jean…
New single “Popular” taken from “The Idol” Vol. 1 Soundtrack with Abel (The Weeknd), Madonna and Playboi Carti will be available this Friday. Pre-save the album HERE
The brand new song “VULGAR” a collaboration between Madonna and Sam Smith will be released on June 9!
Introducing “Madonna – MDNA,” an electrifying music masterpiece that will ignite your senses and transport you into a realm of pulsating beats and irresistible melodies. This iconic album from the legendary Queen of Pop will mesmerize you from start to finish, showcasing Madonna’s unparalleled artistry and ability to reinvent herself with each musical endeavor. Within…
Who’s That Girl, the 1987 film starring Madonna and Griffin Dunne will finally be released on blu-ray in Spain on June 6. Original audio is available among dubbed versions. Pre-order through Amazon HERE
MDNA will be reissued on double vinyl on July 14th. Tracklisting Girl Gone Wild Gang Bang I’m Addicted Turn Up the Radio Give Me All Your Luvin’ -ft. Nicki Minaj & M.i.a. Some Girls Superstar I Don’t Give a -ft. Nicki Minaj I’m a Sinner Love Spent Masterpiece Falling Free Beautiful Killer I Fucked Up…
It looks like The Weeknd and Playboi Carti have some new music that fans will be able to enjoy soon. On Sunday (May 28), the duo took to social media to reveal a FaceTime exchange ahead of the forthcoming single “Popular,” a track that will also feature pop legend Madonna. The track was produced by The Weeknd,…
The entire program is now available for you to see HERE. While we are revamping the entire Blond Ambition Tour page, the newspaper/magazine and merchandise sections are currently unavailable.
Madonna performed the second and final show in Amsterdam during the Rebel Heart Tour on December 6, 2015. Madonna mentioned having dated a Dutch guy, without mentioning names and addressed the crowd about hurrying up with the show so that everyone was able to take their trains on time. Madonna was being sarcastic of course.…
In celebration of Pride, Apple Fitness+ is introducing new workouts and meditations that will shine a light on the LGBTQ+ community, as well as a new Artist Spotlight featuring music by longtime social activist and ally Madonna.
Madonna: A Rebel Life the upcoming book by Mary Gabriel, will be translated in a number of languages: UK GREEK HUNGARIAN ITALIAN POLISH PORTUGUESE (Brazil) RUSSIAN SWEDISH UKRAINIAN The book will be available worldwide from October, 2023. Pre-order HERE
This extremely rare (and totally official) 7″ vinyl of “Borderline” backed with Laura Branigan’s “Self Control” has been added to the “Borderline” discography. This is a genuine and officially released pressing from Suriname. Unfortunately back in the day it was quite common for the owner to write their name on the sleeve and the label,…
Madonna started her show on “Sinterklaasavond” in Amsterdam during the Rebel Heart Tour at 10pm. The floor at the Ziggo Dome was packed and Madonna treated everyone to a performance of “Secret” and “Don’t Tell Me” after the 80s medley. The night’s Unapologetic Bitch was a friend of a crew member…. Check out the updated…
“BEDTIME SAMPLER” promotional cassette as issued by Warner Music Malaysia ranks among the rarest Madonna collectible cassettes to date. Very rarely seen and only recently sold on eBay for a staggering USD999.99! The “BEDTIME SAMPLER” includes the brand new track “Secret” on Side A, but strangely on side B there’s “This Used To Be My…
Luigi & Iango Unveiled, edited by Thierry-Maxime Loriot, with a foreword by Madonna is available for pre-order and due for release on August 31.. The first monograph on the celebrated photographic duo Luigi & Iango, accompanying a major exhibition of their work
Madonna performed the first of two shows in Amsterdam on December 5, 2015 during her Rebel Heart Tour. Check out 54 exclusive pro-shot photographs taken during the first three songs HERE
This 2-track promo CD issued by Warner Music Belgium for “Give It 2 Me” has been added to the discography page HERE. This 100% official promo CDr was released by Warner Music in Belgium for radio promo and includes the Paul Oakenfold Remix and Paul Oakenfold Edit of the single.
Christie’s will participate in the anniversary celebration initiated by Madonna and Saint Laurent with the re-release of « SEX, » the 1992 photo book by Madonna and Steven Meisel. To mark this project, Christie’s will present Madonna x Meisel – The SEX Photographs, an auction of more than 40 unique works that will be sold live in…
Madonna knows how to cause a commotion. Her 1992 book SEX was banned in several countries (even the Vatican issued a statement) due to its sexually explicit nature. Despite efforts to quell the project’s contents—which featured photography from Steven Meisel and appearances from Naomi Campbell and Vanilla Ice—it became one of the most sought-after publications of all…
On May 9, 2003 Madonna shut down Oxford Street like only she could by performing an exclusive set at HMV to promote “American Life.” She performed a 7-song set to an audience of fans who all had queued outside to gain entrance. Check out 16 exclusive photographs of the event HERE taken by Floris van…
Madonna performed the final and second London show of the Rebel Heart Tour in the O2 on December 2, 2015. She surprised the audience by singing “Drowned World / Substitute For Love” and dedicated it to David Collins who co-wrote the song and had passed on. Madonna’s bestie Stella McCartney was the night’s Unapologetic Bitch.…
You’re listening to Madonna’s ‘The Immaculate Collection’ album released on Warner Bros. in 1990. Stream the full album in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music now: https://m.lnk.to/ICAtmos Tracklist: 0:00:00 Holiday (Atmos Mix) 0:04:05 Lucky Star (Atmos Mix) 0:11:20 Borderline (Atmos Mix) 0:16:37 Like A Virgin (Atmos Mix) 0:19:48 Material Girl (Atmos Mix) 0:23:41 Crazy For You…
Madonna’s acclaimed 1990 greatest hits album, The Immaculate Collection, can be heard for the first time in spatial audio thanks to a new Dolby Atmos mix available today HERE. Award-winning producer Mike Dean oversaw the new mix, using Dolby Atmos technology to immerse the listener in a dome of sound. The Immaculate Collection currently reigns as the…
Check out 100 stunning photographs of Madonna performing the Rebel Heart Tour in London on December 1, 2015 HERE. Graham Norton as the Unapologetic Bitch of the night!
On this day 20 years ago Madonna performed exclusively for CD:UK in front of an audience of 200. She performed both “American Life” and “Hollywood” and chatted to host Cat Deeley. Read all about the experience HERE
Absolut Madonna was a German special where Madonna appeared for an interview and performance on RTL 20 years ago today! She was there to promote “American Life” and sat down with host Oliver Geissen for an interview. Check out a full detailed live report on the event HERE Check out the photo gallery HERE
Celebrating 15 years of candy galore! 🍭 Stream the #HARDCANDY15 playlist: https://t.co/jUFRI6NBbI 🍬 Watch ‘4 Minutes’, now in 4K: https://t.co/D4EeDHhXqM pic.twitter.com/flWzbVDeTU — Madonna (@Madonna) April 29, 2023
On June 23, 2023, Madonna will release a new rainbow-vinyl version of her sold-out 6-LP collection, Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones. Like the original, FINALLY ENOUGH LOVE: THE RAINBOW EDITION spans Madonna’s entire dance club chart reign with dozens of remixes by the world’s top producers. Along with fan favorites, the set also features several…
Today was the first day of the Recordplanet mega record- and CD fair in Den Bosch in the Brabanthallen (not counting Friday; dealer day.) Tons and tons and tons of vinyl available, not much else. This edition of the record fair focused mostly on vinyl records, whereas there were little to no CD’s, cassettes or…
Madonna has confirmed a second date for the “Celebration Tour” in Mexico on January 27, 2024. Legacy members of ICON can get their tickets through a pre-sale on April 24 at 11am local time. Citibanamex pre-sale starts on April 26 through Ticketmaster.
Head over to shop.madonna.com for a special “American Life” holographic cover and a 20th anniversary tee now!
Happy 20th to the most underrated album of the past 20 years “American Life.” We are going to celebrate by looking back at the European promo tour and have collected over 100 original articles and merchandise for you to see HERE
“American Life” The Remixes an 8-track EP is now available on all digital platforms (April 21)
This early article on Madonna’s childhood was published in a local newspaper in the Dutch city of Eindhoven back in 1985. The article discusses the loss of her mother, not getting along with her stepmother and finding love in Sean Penn. The article has been added to the Like a Virgin page.
On November 28, 2015 Madonna performed her Rebel Heart Tour in Antwerp Belgium. Check out the full photo gallery HERE
Mexico will be the next country to join the celebration of the best-selling female artist of all time. Madonna has just confirmed that The Celebration Tour will stop in Mexico City on January 25, 2024. General tickets on sale this Friday, April 21st at 10am at madonna.com. Madonna, known for her groundbreaking concerts, announced that The Celebration Tour…
ON THE MORNING of September 11, 2001, Madonna was due to perform one of the final shows on her Drowned World Tour at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. By noon, the show had been rescheduled and the world had changed irrevocably. After completing the tour, she wasted little time before getting straight back in the studio with…
Led Zeppelin’s classic-rock standard “Stairway To Heaven,” John Lennon’s peace anthem “Imagine,” Madonna’s 1984 breakthrough album Like A Virgin and John Denver’s signature tune “Take Me Home, Country Roads” are among the works added today to the U.S. National Recording Registry. The Library of Congress announced the newcomers, a roster that also includes Mariah Carey’s modern holiday classic “All I Want For…
Imagine Madonna making an appearance at Vinyl Mania Records in Greenwich Village and only 75 people turn up? It happened in 1983 as written about in the September 10, 1983 issue of Cashbox. This has been added to The First Album page.
X-STaTIC PRO=CeSS, 2003 This hand bound production features 260 pages of stunning 4 color images printed on customized delicate tissue-like textured paper (Onion Skin) and presented in a unique flock effect brushed cotton paper slipcase. A limited edition run of only 1000 copies each with individual numbers and signature on the outer slipcase. Published: 2003 as part of the…
Madonna’s first ever appearance on the cover of a magazine was on NYC’s Island magazine in October, 1983. This particular invite was sent to celebrate the launch of Island Magazine’s new issue and Madonna making an appearance. This has been added to The First Album
Madonna withdrew the original music video for American Life 20 years ago, causing for quite a few headlines. Check out a lot of original press clippings on the era now HERE
This is a very rare WEA promo only hits compilation cassette tape titled “Some Things To Remember”, a clear nod to Madonna’s “Something To Remember.” The cassette includes a rare fade-out edit of “One More Chance” with a duration of precisely 03:00. This promo only cassette has been added to the One More Chance discography
Seymour Stein, whose Sire Records launched Madonna’s career and signed such early punk rock and new wave icons as the Ramones and Talking Heads, died Sunday morning in Los Angeles after a long battle with cancer, his daughter Mandy confirms to Variety. He was 80. Though Stein’s imprint, which he co-founded in New York in 1966, enjoyed major-label distribution, he approached the…
Every month Dutch photographer William Rutten (also known due Dutch TV Show “Het Perfecte Plaatje”) offers a picture of the month, a limited edition of 99 in passe-partout numbered and signed by him. William Rutten usually offers these through his Instagram page and the prints always sell out within 30 minutes. This month he finally…
Elke maand heeft fotograaf William Rutten (ook bekend van “Het Perfecte Plaatje”) een foto van de maand, een limited edition museum print in passe-partout gesigneerd en genummerd in een oplage van slechts 99 stuks. William Rutten bied deze aan via zijn Instagram pagina en de prints verkopen altijd uit binnen 30 minuten. Deze maand is…
With anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passing in Tennessee and other states, longtime social activist Madonna announced an additional stop on her The Celebration Tour in Nashville on December 22nd. A portion of proceeds from the show will go to trans rights organizations. In regard to the over 100 anti-LGBTQ+ bills currently before state legislatures, Madonna says “the oppression…
Madonna is adding eight extra dates to the second leg of her U.S. tour this coming winter. The additional shows were revealed in an announcement that put a special emphasis on a show she’s added for Nashville on Dec. 22, where she plans to put the spotlight on the state of Tennessee’s recent wave of LGBTQ+-targeted…
Chris went on to say how he was put in touch with Madonna by ‘PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE’s producer Mike Dean after he posed the question “What is the most emblematic female voice we have in the pop landscape?” “She has such an imprint on everybody’s subconscious,” continued Chris. “She did a very risky FaceTime…
Listen to a preview of “Lick the Light Out” by Christine & The Queens (1:16) featuring Madonna on Radio 6 Music Festival HERE
MADONNA BAR Melbourne Dance to Madonna Music All Night Long at Madonna Bar – Melbourne Saturday April 1st Drag Shows and Giveaways through the night. Buy Tickets – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/madonna-bar-melbourne-tickets-565703563587 The RAY ISAAC remake of Crazy For You (MadonnaBar Remix) is out April 1st also. PreSave Song – https://noisehive.ffm.to/crazyforyou
The new updated and improved photo gallery of the Rebel Heart Tour second night in Barcelona on November 25, 2015 is now online! Check out 36 pictures of the night HERE
Jean Paul Gaultier revealed in an interview with French Gala that he will be dressing Madonna for her upcoming Celebration Tour. Read the (French) interview HERE
Madonna performed the first of two nights in Barcelona of the Rebel Heart Tour on November 24, 2015. The night’s unapologetic bitch was Jon Kortajarena who previously starred in Madonna’s Girl Gone Wild and Bitch I’m Madonna music videos. Check out the full gallery HERE
When wearing a Madonna Virgin Tour shirt gets you suspended from school “When Rachel, the shirt on her back, walked into the office of Harrison school principal Gary Friedland to ask him a question “he told her she would be suspended; that’s the word he used, ” said Mrs. Dior. “She was hysterical when I…
Madonna performed the second and final show in Berlin of the Rebel Heart Tour on November 11, 2015. Starting the show late at 10.20pm she did not perform the 80s medley but a fantastic “Like a Prayer” instead. Rita Ora was the Unapologetic Bitch wearing a skirt with a split to which Madonna asked “what’s…
Take a trip down memory lane with 77 newly added magazine and newspaper articles on the Rebel Heart Tour. These have all been added with publication date and source in chronological order. Check them out in the press section HERE
Before Madonna released her debut album with Sire Records she was with Gotham Sound. Her first manager Camille Barbone sent out various variations of a headshot and resume along with Madonna’s demo tape to record companies. Pictured here is one of those stunning headshots, this has been added to The First Album (merchandise.)
Madonna played the first of two nights of her Rebel Heart Tour in Berlin on November 10, 2015 at the Mercedes Benz Arena. Right before the show Madonna’s son Rocco was hanging around on the floor with friends, talking to girls in the audience. Whenever a Madonna fan approached him, he turned his back and…
We will be adding a whole lot of original articles on Madonna’s Virgin Tour (1985) from American newspapers in the following weeks. Starting off with this report on Madonna’s opening night in Seattle. “Madonna looked grim, but the fans were delighted when the rock star made her first major concert appearance to kick off her…
Stream “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” now on all digital platforms 01. Love Don’t Live Here Anymore (Remix Edit) 4:03 02. Love Don’t Live Here Anymore (Soulpower Radio Remix Edit) 4:04 03. Love Don’t Live Here Anymore (Hot Mix Radio Edit) 4:51 04. Love Don’t Live Here Anymore (Soulpower Radio Remix Version) 4:45 05. Love…
Madonna performed the second and final night in Cologne during her Rebel Heart Tour on November 5, 2015. There was no 80s medley but Madonna surprised the audience by singing “Fever” instead! Check out the newly updated photo gallery of the night HERE
Check out this vintage promotional advert for “MADONNA” in the March 1984 edition of Australian magazine Rip it Up. This has been added to our collection of adverts of The First Album HERE
On November 4, 2015 Madonna kicked off the European leg of the Rebel Heart Tour in Cologne Germany. We have just added 51 photographs of the first night in Cologne, check out our new updated and improved photo gallery HERE
At the start of the next theatrical season, the Alhambra is hosting the musical show “Holidays”. An original creation, with songs by Madonna, on view from September 29 to November 26, 2023. If her name is not written anywhere, it is Madonna in question in the musical show Holidays. This new creation arrives at the…
Madonna ‘1984’ LAST CHANCE The complete Andrew Caulfield shoot. Introduction by Mary Lambert. 100 “Strictly Limited Edition” SOLD OUT 700 “Limited Edition” signed and numbered books by photographer Andrew Caulfield. – retail £130 (UK pounds) VERTICAL POCKET. Published for the first time 1984 brings together the entire sitting of three themes: Hard, Soft and Gloss. Bound in an…
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To celebrate “Burning Up” turning 40, check out this early review of the single from a (unknown) German magazine. This has been added to The First Album page. Translation: “Madonna is a girl from Detroit who prefers to hang around in the New York rap/break/disco scene, her “Everybody” was one of my most played singles…
Pre-order all formats of Paranoia, Angels, True Love by “Christine & The Queens” now HERE The collection due for release on June 9, includes 3 collaborations with Madonna.
Check out the brand new photo gallery for the Dutch “Rebel Heart” release party that took place at FAME in Amsterdam on March 5, 2015. For this party we collaborated with Universal Music on an exclusive giveaway for the first 200 buyers, an official “Living For Love” promo DVD single! Check out the pictures HERE
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Burning Up” by streaming the 5-track remix EP on all digital platforms from March 9. 01 Burning Up 02 Burning Up (7″ Edit) 03 Burning Up (12″ Mix) 04 Physical Attraction (7″ Edit) 05 Physical Attraction
The new album Paranoïa, Angels, True love by Christine & The Queens will feature Madonna on three tracks Angels crying in my bed (feat. Madonna) I met an angel (feat. Madonna) Lick the light out (feat. Madonna) The album is due for release on June 9, 2023.
In honour of Ray of Light celebrating its 25th anniversary we have added 43 interesting memorabilia (promo) items from this era for you to view. Check them all out HERE
Shop official Ray of Light merchandise now to celebrate its 25th anniversary in the official store HERE
What was it like walking into that rehearsal room? It must have been intimidating. It wasn’t intimidating for me. I guess it’s just part of the world I grew up in. I walk in with these heels on and I own it. But she carried this really heavy, strong — as tiny as she is,…
Who’s That Girl, True Blue, Papa Don’t Preach… Zeg je 80’s Maand op Radio 10, dan kan Queen of Pop Madonna uiteraard niet ontbreken! En naast dat ze óngetwijfeld meerdere keren in de 80’s Top 1500 voorbij zal komen, hebben we nog beter nieuws voor je: op 10 win je namelijk tickets voor Madonna op vrijdag 1 december in…
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of “Ray of Light” a 9-track remix EP of the album’s title track is available on all digital platforms per March 3. Fans will be happy to know that the EP also includes the digitally previously unreleased “Has to Be” 01 Ray of Light 02 Ray of Light (William…
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ray of Light we have uploaded 44 brand new scans of original magazine and newspaper articles on the album…with a lot more to come! Check them out HERE
VJ Isabelle Brinkman from The Music Factory was in Los Angeles for an exclusive interview with Madonna in 1998. The interview was about Madonna’s latest album, which had just been released. Isabelle asked Madonna about her creative process, the inspiration behind the album, and her thoughts on the music industry.
As an example of the definitive Madonna album, Ray of Light will permanently impact how her discography and career will be assessed. Though she made great music before and after, this 1998 release would be a critical point in her life that would neatly cleave her career into two: pre-Ray of Light and post-Ray of Light. Longtime fans – those…
This rare photo shows Madonna on the set of the “La Isla Bonita” music video in 1987, this picture belonged to Madonna’s former assistant Melissa Crowe. It has been added to the True Blue page (merchandise tab.) Happy 36th to one of Madonna’s most popular releases!
Madonna covers Gloss Magazine (Feb 24 – March 9 issue) with an article on why Madonna matters.