The Official Madonna Thread//Fanclub - #SecretProject Out Now!

[Harry!]

Dont Madonna look fab in my banner

[Harry!]

Not long to her single is played

[Harry!]

It is called Celebrate

[Harry!]

And it is released in september

[Harry!]

hajacobo youtube account is now banned. You will have to find your madonna vids somewhere else.

[Harry!]

MadonnaTribe has just heard and can report an exciting and thrilling World Exclusive News.

"Celebrate", the lead single from Madonna's upcoming Greatest Hits package "Celebration" is set to hit radio waves around the world on July 28th!

Following the exciting world exclusive news we reported yesterday here, MadonnaTribe has heard more details about the upcoming Madonna single and greatest hits album.

As all our readers know by now, "Celebrate" is set to hit radio waves around the world on July 28th, but those who attended the Sticky & Sweet Tour already managed to hear a glimpse of the lead single from the new Madonna collection titled "Celebration".

"Celebrate" can indeed be heard in the show during the "Holiday" number. As reported here first, bits of both the new single and Madonna's oldie "Everybody" are sampled in the song, although fans should not be confused by the vocals introducing the song (Celebration, Celebration) which are those from Holiday and only a hint to "Celebrate" which doesn't feature vocals borrowed from Madonna's 1983 megahit but it's a completely new, kick ass uptempo anthem in pure Madonna style.

Speaking of new songs, "Revolver" is now the only second new track to be part of the Greatest Hits package, while "Broken", the other track produced by Paul Oakenfold won't be released.

Last but not least, Madonna fans will be happy to know that "Celebration", the hits collection, is a double album!

[Harry!]

Madonna filming new video in Milan

Madonna has started filming her new music video in Milan last night at the dolce and gabbana party at the Gold restaurant.

She surprised guests by showing up at around one in the night with camera crew and she was filmed dancing with her tour dancers til four in the morning. Jesus Luz was there dj-ing.

More scenes are supposed to be filmed between Friday and Saturday also in Milan, at Dolce and Gabbana's Metropole, the former cinema venue now used for fashion shows and events.

[Harry!]

Madonna making her music video pictures are here
http://madonnargentinaenglish.blogspot.com/2009/07/madonna-is-making-new-video.html

[Harry!]

LEAKED deom of her new song!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXwl8yg6vAE

[Captain.Remy]

Madonna's gig in Marseille is cancelled on Sunday due to the stage falling off causing the death of 1 person and 6 people hurt.

[Ninastar]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Madonna's gig in Marseille is cancelled on Sunday due to the stage falling off causing the death of 1 person and 6 people hurt.

pomfg really??? if its true than she muct feel horrible

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Ninastar
Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Madonna's gig in Marseille is cancelled on Sunday due to the stage falling off causing the death of 1 person and 6 people hurt.

pomfg really??? if its true than she muct feel horrible

Yes it is. It's not her fault, it was a big technical problem. The stage of the stadium is now broken.

[Harry!]

Further details on stage collapse in Marseille

More details are emerging about the collapse of the stage during construction for the Marseille concert - this report is from BBC News:
A stage being constructed for a concert by pop star Madonna in France has collapsed, killing one person and injuring six, police say.
Technicians were setting up the stage at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille when the accident occurred at around 1715 (1515 GMT).
The concert, planned for Sunday, 19 July, has now been cancelled, officials announced.
The cause of the accident was not clear.
The frame 'started shaking and collapsing', said Marseille city councillor Maurice Di Nocera.
'Fortunately, it didn't collapse too quickly, as there would have been quite a few victims,' he said, according to AFP news agency.
Two of the injuries were serious, Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux said.

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/further-details-on-stage-collapse-in-marseille.html

Posted a hour ago

[Captain.Remy]

It's weird to see a news about my city on TIBB lmao

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
It's weird to see a news about my city on TIBB lmao

That was her last France date of her tour too.

[Captain.Remy]

Yep, Paris was her 1st on July 9th.

[bansheewails]

Harry, you really really like Madonna don't you! I used to wear those lacey gloves and my friend went to the school disco's dressed as her! The nuns nearly had a heart attack! But that could have been because of the improper use of rosary beads!

[Harry!]

Statement from Madonna about the Marseille incedent:

"I am devastated to have just received this tragic news. My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news."

http://www.madonnatribe.com/news/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4336

[Harry!]

A picture of the collapsed stage

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46071000/jpg/_46071444_007660722-1.jpg

[Vladimir]

Madonna is coming to Belgrade on August, 26... Cant wait!

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Vladimir
Madonna is coming to Belgrade on August, 26... Cant wait!

Are you seeing her?

[Harry!]

This is what the stadium should look like.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/07/16/article-1200191-05B78E88000005DC-334_468x309.jpg

This is it at Marcelle before it crashed.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/07/16/article-1200191-05BCA003000005DC-935_468x339.jpg

[Vladimir]

Originally posted by Harry.
Originally posted by Vladimir
Madonna is coming to Belgrade on August, 26... Cant wait!

Are you seeing her?

Yeees! :cheer2:

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Vladimir
Originally posted by Harry.
Originally posted by Vladimir
Madonna is coming to Belgrade on August, 26... Cant wait!

Are you seeing her?

Yeees! :cheer2:

Can I nick yout tickets :laugh:

[Vladimir]

Originally posted by Harry.
Originally posted by Vladimir
Originally posted by Harry.
Originally posted by Vladimir
Madonna is coming to Belgrade on August, 26... Cant wait!

Are you seeing her?

Yeees! :cheer2:

Can I nick yout tickets :laugh:


:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Vladimir
Originally posted by Harry.
Originally posted by Vladimir
Originally posted by Harry.
Originally posted by Vladimir
Madonna is coming to Belgrade on August, 26... Cant wait!

Are you seeing her?

Yeees! :cheer2:

Can I nick yout tickets :laugh:


:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Only a little one :hugesmile:

[Harry!]

A report from the news, It is in french but it contains loads of pictures.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQkzrxqiMyc

[Harry!]

Second person dies in stage collapse
A second person has died following the collapse of a stage being constructed for a Madonna concert in France.
Charles Prow, a 23-year-old from Headingley in Leeds, died overnight at a hospital in Marseilles.
Technicians had been setting up the stage at the city's Velodrome stadium when the partially-built roof fell in on Thursday, bringing down a crane.
Madonna said she was 'devastated' by the news. Her concert, planned for Sunday, has been cancelled.
Charles Criscenzo, a 53-year-old French worker, was killed outright in the accident, which took place at around 1715 (1615 BST).
Eight other people were seriously hurt, including an American who was hospitalised in a life-threatening condition.
More than 30 people suffered minor injuries and shock, according to authorities.
The 60,000-seater Velodrome is France's second-biggest sports arena and home to the Olympique de Marseille football club.
Fire-fighters said the accident occurred when the roof of the stage became unbalanced as it was being lifted by four cranes, toppling one of them.
About 50 people from a range of nationalities were working to set up the structure, city sports official Richard Miron said.
The roof 'started shaking and collapsing' gradually, said Marseilles city councillor Maurice Di Nocera. 'Since it did not collapse right away that allowed several people to get out,' he said.
Madonna, who is performing on her Sticky and Sweet tour, was in Udine, Italy, when she was told of the incident.
'I am devastated to have just received this tragic news,' she said in a statement released by Live Nation, the organisers of the concert.
'My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families, along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news.'
Mr Prow's family have contacted the BBC, saying he was 'a much-loved son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend'.
'Charles was a happy-go-lucky guy with a big personality and he will be deeply missed,' said a representative.

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/second-person-dies-in-stage-collapse.html

[Harry!]

Milan pictures here:

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/sticky-sweet-tour-milan-fan-pictures---part-1.html

[Harry!]

Tearful Madonna pays tribute

A tearful Madonna took time during her show in Udine last night to pay tribute to the two people who died yesterday in the stage collapse in Marseille:

'I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and pay tribute to two people who lost their lives today,' she told fans at the Fruili Stadium in Udine.

'It's a great tragedy to me. I feel so devastated to be in any way associated with anyone's suffering.'
'Let's all just take a moment to say a prayer for Charles Criscenzo and Charlie Prow. Our hearts go out to their family and loved ones.'


http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/tearful-madonna-pays-tribute.html

[Harry!]

OFFICIAL REMIX HERE woop!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JkQ-R4VbKI

[Harry!]

At the video shoot in Milan... some fans will be in this video... and many fans will be in the video in Barcelona...

Guy Oseary, on Twitter.

WOOP!!!

[Harry!]

Madonna stage collapse police launch manslaughter

inquiryOfficers examining 60 tonnes of collapsed girders and cables hope to interview more than 50 witnesses

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2009/7/18/1247928614430/The-collapsed-stage-that--001.jpg


Police in Marseille have launched a manslaughter investigation into the collapse of a stage roof this week that killed two people during preparations for a Madonna concert.

Detectives hope to interview more than 50 witnesses to the accident, in which two technicians – a 23-year-old Briton and a 53-year-old Frenchmen – died and up to 30 others were injured.

Doctors at Marseille's main hospital were unable to save Charles Prow, from Headingley, Leeds, medical sources said. One other casualty remained in intensive care.

Police are conducting a detailed examination of the 60 tonnes of collapsed girders and cables that is all that remains of the "giant Meccano" stage set that was being prepared at the south French city's 60,000-seat Vélodrome stadium, which is home to Olympique Marseille.

Video footage being studied by investigators apparently shows the roof "oscillating" before part of it collapsed on to a crane, which then fell on the main stage. The roof, which was two-thirds complete, "started shaking and collapsing" gradually, a Marseille city councillor, Maurice Di Nocera, told French radio.

The concert was cancelled and Madonna, who was performing in Udine, Italy, when she heard the news, issued a statement saying she was "devastated". The concert was part of a second European leg of Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour aimed, the star's website said, at "hitting the cities she didn't get a chance to in 2008".

Madonna concluded the South American leg of her world tour in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in December. Even before this summer's European dates, Sticky and Sweet had become the biggest-selling tour by a solo artist – taking £193m worldwide by the end of last year, according to the music trade publication Pollstar.

The tour has sparked controversy in Poland because its Warsaw stage is on 15 August, the Catholic holiday celebrating the heavenly assumption of the Virgin Mary. Poland's ombudsman, Janusz Kochanowski, has asked city officials to explain why Madonna would be allowed to perform on a date "bound to provoke and offend".

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jul/18/madonna-stage-collapse-manslaughter-inquiry

[Harry!]

Exclusive Reports: Latest report from the location of Madonna's new video

Last wednesday M-Tribe reported first about the shooting at the Metropol club in Milano and today our long time community member Lombo1983 reports for Tribe from the location of the Celebrate video at Metropol:
"Last night I was at the Metropol, every fan came up with a madonna look. The fashion stylist there was looking at the fans' various outfits, looks and memorabilia and in case they were not what they wanted they helped with extra clothes and stuff they had ready there.

They used a total of 25 fans and among the look that were chosed there were Like a virgin, Cowgirl, Gheisha, Hung up, 1987 look, DWT look and more. Reportedly director Jonas Akerlund stood there on the set for the all time and apparently Madonna tried on several wigs. Madonna did some rehearsals for the video on friday but her bits were filmed yesterday. They apparently filmed for 8 hours just the same part of the song over and over and they never played the full song. These footage will be edited with the parts filmed last week at the Gold restaurant and the fans.

The fans taking part to the video first danced to the new dancey song all together, then they were filmed separately while dancing on his/her own in front a white screen.

The final editing will probably happen in New York and security there revealed that Milan was the location chosen since the start since Dolce & Gabbana offered their Metropol space reportedly for free."

Thanks to Lombo1983 for his report
http://www.madonnatribe.com/news/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4352

[Harry!]

UK Magazines: Grazia

The 20 July issue of UK magazine Grazia featured this small picture article about Madonna and Mercy in Paris (and Angelina Jolie and her children)

http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2009/grazia_200709_news.jpg

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/uk-magazines-grazia.html

[Harry!]

UK Press: Metro

UK city newspaper the Metro also covered Madonna's visit to France yesterday to visit the families and victims of the stage collapse

http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2009/metro_200709_news.jpg

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/uk-press-metro-1.html

[Harry!]

Greatest Hits: Advert Teaser

madonnalicious can exclusively preview a very small snippet of part of the campaign for the September 2009 release of Madonna's Greatest Hits CD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYbgZBCRtEM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwYXbx-f58A

:dance:

[Harry!]

Madonna To Work On Top Secret Project

Madonna is planning to work with artist Marilyn Minter on a new project.

The Queen of Pop is a fan of the controversial artist's work and displays one of her photos (a pair of pink lips) on the stage set-up for her current Sticky + Sweet tour.

Now Minter has revealed Madonna has approached her for a collaboration, to which she has agreed - but Marilyn isn't sure what the singer has in mind.

Minter told the New York Daily News: "She wants to come by my studio, so I guess I will find out then. Maybe she wants me to photograph her, or to work on a video."

http://angryape.com/news/madonna-to-work-on-top-secret-project

[Harry!]

Get ready for a Celebration!

The release date in the UK for Madonna's new single is set for Monday 14 September - and despite the rumours that you have read elsewhere that the single is called Celebrate we at madonnalicious can now reveal that the single is actually called Celebration.

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/get-ready-for-a-celebration.html

[Harry!]

The THIRD teaser/snippet for her Greatest Hits album

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tXLgnZvFio

[Harry!]

Celebration: Denmark Promo CD

Here is a look at the promo CD issued today to DJs for the Oakenfold Dub Mix of Madonna's Celebration single - the CD has no catalogue number.

http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2009/celebration_denmark_oakenfold_news.jpg

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/celebration-denmark-promo-cd.html

[001steven]

Can't wait, celebration sounds really good and catchy glad she's gone back to pop, will there be a special eddition GH?

[Harry!]

Originally posted by 001steven
Can't wait, celebration sounds really good and catchy glad she's gone back to pop, will there be a special eddition GH?

Currently there is a 1 CD version and a 2 CD version. Will probs have some bonus tracks and probs would have some specail artwork knowing Madonna.

[Harry!]

US Press: Vogue (US Edition)

The August 2009 issue of US Vogue features a gorgeous three-page Louis Vuitton advert.

http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2009/vogue_0809_us_louisvuitton1news.jpg

http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2009/vogue_0809_us_louisvuitton2news.jpg

[Harry!]

GREATEST HITS INFO NOW LEAKED!!!


For Immediate Release (Burbank, California) - Madonna, who has racked up a record 37 top 10 hits as well as seven No. 1 albums (including her last four) on the Billboard Pop Charts, has given her fans yet another opportunity to “celebrate” her musical achievements. Today, Warner Bros. Records officially confirmed the September 28th release in the U.S. (September 29 outside U.S.) of “CELEBRATION” – the ultimate compilation of Madonna songs. The songs on “Celebration” have all been remastered and selected by Madonna and her fans. They cover the expanse of the Material Girl’s extraordinary career of hits including “Everybody,” “Express Yourself,” “Vogue” and “4 Minutes.” “Celebration” will be available in a two-CD set as well as a single CD. There will also be a “Celebration” DVD released simultaneously which includes the video visionary’s best videos including several that have never before been available on DVD.

“Celebration,” the CD will also include two new songs that were recently recorded in New York City. The first single, also titled, “Celebration,” co-produced by Madonna and Paul Oakenfold, will be released August 3rd. A video for the single, which will be included on the “Celebration” DVD was just filmed in Milan, Italy and was directed by long time Madonna collaborator Jonas (“Ray of Light”) Akerlund. Several dance club remixes of “Celebration” are already headed to the clubs. The song will also be available on CD and vinyl maxi. Radio will receive the “Celebration” single on August 3rd.

The cover for “Celebration” was created by street pop artist “Mr. Brainwash” who is best known for “throwing modern cultural icons into a blender and turning it up to eleven.” (A copy of the cover image of the “Celebration” CDs and DVDs is attached)

Madonna, a multi Grammy award winning singer, writer and producer has had over 12 No. 1 singles and has a record-smashing 39 No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs Chart – by far the most of any artist in the over 30 year history of the list.


ALBUM COVER LEAKED TOO

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cc/Madonnacelebrationcover.png

[Harry!]

Mr. Brainwash, the creator of Madonna's "Celebration" album cover, started his career in France as a documentary film maker to become later a popular street artist. He currently resides in L.A and where he is a well known graffiti artist.
His "Celebration" cover reprises the classic Madonna shot by Jean-Baptiste Mondino that premiered on "Bazaar" magazine in 1990 blended with another iconic 1987 portrait by Alberto Tolot.

http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_21/celebration_502.jpg

The images below are a few of his other Madonna-related creations, to check out more about him and his art please visit mrbrainwash.com.

http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_21/mrbrainwash_501.jpg

http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_21/mrbrainwash_502.jpg

http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_21/mrbrainwash_503.jpg

http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_21/mrbrainwash_504.jpg

[Hugo]

I despise it.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Hugo
I despise it.

How come Hugo?

[Harry!]

The following have been confirmed to be present on the album.

"Everybody"
"Express Yourself"
"Vogue"
"4 Minutes" (featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland)
"Celebration"
"Revolver" (featuring Lil' Wayne)

More rumoured track listings have appeared over the last days.

[Harry!]

Madonna 'grieved with stage hand's family'

http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/08/18/160x120_rex_762929al.jpg

The father of a man who died when a stage collapsed during construction of a Madonna concert has revealed that the singer cried with his family.

British technician Charles Prow, 23, was killed after a partially-built roof subsided at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseilles last Thursday, causing a supporting crane to topple over.

Speaking to The Mirror, dad Chris Prow said: "Madonna just said to [his mother Faith], 'I'm so sorry for your loss'. She gave her flowers and a spiritual health book. Madonna said how much she had been affected by the accident, and got very emotional."

He went on to say that Faith had met the singer at a hotel after receiving a letter saying that Madonna wanted to see her in person. Chris added that the family did not hold the star responsible for their son's death.

One other man was killed in the incident, while eight other people were seriously injured. Prosecutors in France have since opened a manslaughter investigation into the accident.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a166898/madonna-grieved-with-stage-hands-family.html

[001steven]

I quite like the artwork, it's got that True Blue Vibe to it, which makes sense as the true blue album really made madonna what she is today,

Hope true blues on the GH.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by 001steven
I quite like the artwork, it's got that True Blue Vibe to it, which makes sense as the true blue album really made madonna what she is today,

Hope true blues on the GH.

I hope it is, I dont know why dont she sings it anymore.

[Harry!]

Madonna's raunchy phone messages and faxes to be auctioned.

Intimate items from the Material Girl's past, including love letters and an 'amateur video', are reportedly up for auction.

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2009/3/17/1237285831307/Madonnas-Blonde-Ambition--001.jpg

Madonna's naughty sweet nothings are allegedly up for auction. "Erotic phone messages", "intimate amateur video" and lovey-dovey faxes by the singer are among the titillating items for sale in the New York-based Rock & Roll Pop Art Auction, according to the Toronto Star.

The sexy-talk starts at $3,000 (£1,800) for 21 letters reportedly faxed by Madonna to boyfriend James Albright between 1992 and 1994. The faxes were sent from hotels across the world, including Tokyo's Hotel Okura and London's Regency Club. Albright is reportedly referred to with names like "Caesar" and "Booty Man", whereas Madonna herself prefers "Lil Booty" or the pseudonym "Lola Montez". Montez was a famous courtesan of Ludwig I of Bavaria.

The letters from Albright to Madonna, handwritten on the back of one fax, paint a picture of a loving relationship.

According to the auction house, they met at the Limelight nightclub and Albright later became her bodyguard. However, it's not clear who the seller of the intimate items is and how they obtained the material.

The auction also includes "a very personal and intimate amateur video", featuring Madonna and some of the cast from the 1993 film Dangerous Game (also known as Snake Eyes). The 15-minute VHS tape features the provocative typed title: "1 SNAKE EYES WIFE SWAP FOOTAGE." The film starred Madonna, Harvey Keitel, James Russo and Nancy Ferrara. Bidding begins at $10,000 (£6,000).

But the most archaic of all the auction items – more than the faxes and the videotape – are a pair of microcassettes allegedly from Albright's answerphone. With a minimum bid of $25,000 (£15,000) – or $1,470 per minute – the messages had better justify the starting price. The auction doesn't even include a machine for playing them.


http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jul/24/madonna-phone-messages-faxes-auction

[MrGaryy]

i just LOVE the artwork, totally different to what I was expecting, its awesome.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by MrGaryy
i just LOVE the artwork, totally different to what I was expecting, its awesome.

I reackon this will be the best Madonna collection ever!

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by MrGaryy

i just LOVE the artwork, totally different to what I was expecting, its awesome.

The cover is very Warhol-esque.

[Harry!]

BMX bikers to pay tribute to Leeds Madonna stage set victim

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/BMX-bikers-to-pay-tribute.5492506.jp

[001steven]

I wondered why that to why she never performs True Blue on her past 2 tours :conf:

[Harry!]

Originally posted by 001steven
I wondered why that to why she never performs True Blue on her past 2 tours :conf:

She hasnt sung that since she broke up with Sean Penn in the 80's

[Harry!]

A cast recording of her new single!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMfOvfYCNuY

[Harry!]

Madonna enjoys a spot of culture in Spain - and Jesus and Lourdes comes too

Taking time out from writhing on stage in fishnets, Madonna drank in the culture of Spain today.

Joined by her toy-boy lover Jesus Luz and her 12-year-old daughter Lourdes, the trio took in the sights at Madrid’s Royal Palace and Prado Museum.

It looked like a welcome break for the singer, who performed at the city’s Vicente Calderon stadium two days ago.


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The singer wore a beige loose-fitting top and trousers and a tweed hat with her hair scraped back from her face.

A keen art collector herself, Madonna seemed to especially enjoy her tour of the Prado Museum, which features one of the world’s finest collections of European art dating from the 12th century to the 19th century.

The day trip marks a welcome break for the 50-year-old mother of four, who was devastated after a stage collapse claimed the lives of two technicians in France.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/07/25/article-1202131-05D71800000005DC-932_468x299.jpg

On hearing of the deaths, Madonna cancelled her forecast show in Marseille and instead spent the day meeting survivors and comforting the widow of one of the men who was killed.

British technician Charles Prow, 23, from Leeds, lost his life along with Frenchman Charles Criscenzo, 53, who were killed when a giant roof fell on top of them from 50ft.

Madonna said to fans in Italy, where she learned of the tragedy: 'Let's all just take a moment to say a prayer for Charles Criscenzo and Charlie Prow.

'Our hearts go out to their family and loved ones.'

The world Sticky & Sweet Tour is due to finish in September in Israel.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1202131/Madonna-enjoys-spot-culture-Spain--Jesus-Lourdes-come-too.html

[Harry!]

Madrid pictures here
http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/sticky-sweet-tour-madrid-fan-pictures---part-1.html

[Harry!]

Madonna ‘To Turn Jesus Into Pop Star’

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Madonna is planning to turn her former toyboy Jesus Luz into a pop star.

The Queen of Pop — who dumped Jesus to work on her Sticky And Sweet world tour — has reportedly promised the Brazilian model she’ll help him release a single.

“Madonna’s energy inspires many people,” Luz told UK tabloid the News of The World. “I want to make music which can be danced to.”

“They may not be lovers anymore but Madge has promised to help him because they are still very good friends,” a source added.

“She really wants him to succeed.”

It was recently claimed that Madonna, 50, had bribed her 12-year-old daughter Lourdes not to smoke.

“Madonna was horrified when Lourdes admitted it — and she offered her a huge cash incentive to stay away from cigarettes,” a source told a British magazine.

http://www.showbizspy.com/article/189715/madonna-to-turn-jesus-into-pop-star.html

[Harry!]

New Venue for Budapest Show

If you are to attend the ‘Sticky & Sweet’ show scheduled in Budapest on August 22, please note that the show moves from Kincsem Park to Puskas Ferenc Stadion.

All tickets remain valid in the new venue!

GOLD and SILVER tickets remain in the same location in front of the stage. The ticket-holders should follow the signs “GOLD” and “SILVER” at the stadium.

The allocation for the BRONZE ticket owners will be on the grandstands, therefore closer to the stage and with a much better view. They should follow the signs „BRONZE” at the stadium.

The VIP ticket service remains exactly the same. The ticket-holders will receive a personal note about their exact seating location and parking place directly to their mailboxes.

All other seated ticket holders – as originally planned at Kincsem Park – will be on the tribunes facing the stage. They can get their new seat numbers at the Ticketpro central office (Budapest, VII. Károly krt. 9.) from July 31th until August 19th, or at the venue on the show day.

With the change of venue to the Puskas Ferenc Stadium tickets additional tickets are now available in the Ticketpro network, including new seated tickets. The new seated tickets can be purchased in all TicketPro outlets from July 31st.

For more info and maps, please visit www.livenation.hu.

http://www.madonna.com/news/title/new-venue-for-budapest-show

[Harry!]

UK Magazines: OK!

The 28 July edition of UK magazine OK! (issue number 684) features a one-page article about Madonna's night out in Milan at the Dolce & Gabbana hosted party and taking David and Mercy out in Paris

http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2009/ok_280709_news.jpg

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/uk-magazines-ok.html

[Harry!]

Dresscode and song request for Madonna concert in Russia

http://www.sofiaecho.com/shimg/zx500y290_762816.jpg

An organisation called St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region Communists had demanded that Madonna dress "decently" and possibly sing a few revolutionary songs during her August 2 concert in the city, Russian news aggregator lenta.ru said, as quoted by Bulgarian daily Dnevnik.

"In the city where the great socialist October revolution of 1917 was the beginning of a new era for the entire world, you should not be dressed lightly or with passionate dances attract lesbians," a letter from the organisation was quoted as saying.

"We ask you, Madonna, please include in your repertoire for the concert at the Palace Square some revolutionary song, in honour of those who stormed the Winter Palace," the letter said.

The communist organisation said Смело товарищи в ногу (With Courage Comrades We March Forward), The Internationale or Вы жертвою пали в борьбе роковой (You Fell a Victim in Ill-fated Struggle) would be most appropriate, although it said the Marseillaise would do as well.

No reaction from Madonna or her staff had been received yet, Dnevnik said.

Recently, Mikhail Piotrovskiy, director of the Hermitage museum in the city, had also expressed his concern about the concert, fearing that the gig would have an adverse effect on the paintings in the museum, Dnevnik said. Additionally, a scene in the show where Madonna was crucified was considered blasphemous.

http://www.sofiaecho.com/2009/07/29/762810_dresscode-and-song-request-for-madonna-concert-in-russia

[Harry!]

Madonna’s Makeup Artist’s Secret Weapon: Diamond Dust

In the ’80s she had a hit singing 'Material Girl,' and now the singer’s making good on the nickname with a beauty routine that takes luxe to fierce new levels.

For her Sticky & Sweet 2009 tour, Madonna’s long-time makeup artist, Shu Uemura Artistic Director Gina Brooke, is giving Madonna a true high-wattage sparkle by dusting her eyelids with a mixture of white shadow and flawless, crushed rose-cut diamonds - and accenting the look with another two carats of small diamond pieces affixed to her brow bones, all inspired by the singer’s hit 'Ray of Light.'

And while diamond dust might seem over-the-top - even for Madonna - the effect is worth it, explains Gina. 'The resulting brightness and glow from Madonna’s eyes captivate the audience and reinforces the fact that there are always new possibilities with makeup - and no rules,' she says.
Even if you don’t have a few spare carats of diamonds lying around, you can still recreate Madonna’s tour look using slightly less precious commodities, Gina says. Using Kolinsky brush in #15, apply Pressed Eye Shadow ME White 906, blending softly from lash line to brow bone. Using a liner brush, apply Painting Liner in M Black from corner to corner of lash line, sweeping up at the edge. Next, apply a thick false lashes, like Farfallina Lash. Balance the look with a neutral lip using Rouge Unlimited Lipstick in 945 Beige.

http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2009/diamonddust_news.jpg

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/madonnas-makeup-artists-secret-weapon-diamond-dust.html

[Harry!]

Sticky & Sweet Tour: Zaragoza Fan Pictures

Now avalible to look at here

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/sticky-sweet-tour-zaragoza-fan-pictures---part-1.html

[Firewire]

Celebration has leaked and it's really good.

YouTube has blocked it in the UK.

Listen and download HERE (http://www.zshare.net/audio/633768731891eeed/)

[Harry!]

I have managed to find it on YouTube unblocked!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxKRGxsE5kM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxKRGxsE5kM

Woop.

[Firewire]

So what do you think of it Harry?

[Harry!]

It is a amazing track! Sure to get to number 1 in the charts.

[Harry!]

Singer Madonna’s publicist has slammed recent “muscly” pictures of the Queen of Pop, insisting the photographs appear to be digitally edited. The ‘Material Girl’ hitmaker was said to have sparked health fears after she was snapped in an unflattering light that showed veins running along her sinewy muscular arms.

But a spokesperson for the superstar said the snaps were far from the real picture, saying the star "does not look like that in real life." "Madonna’s arms in the most recent photos have absolutely been altered by Photoshop or some other means,” Contactmusic quoted the rep as telling GossipCop.com.


Madonna’s personal trainer, Tracy Anderson, also slammed the photos, insisting the musician was perfectly healthy. She added, "She's strong, healthy, and gorgeous. She looks like she's 18."

http://entertainment.oneindia.in/music/international/2009/madonna-muscly-pictures-300709.html

[Harry!]

The single cover for Celebration is now here!

http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2009/celebration_single_mrbrainwash_news.jpg

[Zac]

I love the song! I'm sure it'll do very well in the charts.

[Firewire]

The cover is fugly.

[Zac]

Originally posted by Firewire
The cover is fugly.

Urgh IKR. I f'ing detest it.

[Harry!]

I love the cover work, It is very original design and the other Madonna work was great too.

[MrGaryy]

Originally posted by Firewire
The cover is fugly.

yet another thing you have in common with madge then. the saggy vag is another one.

[geoking66]

I love Celebration; it'll definitely do well, it's quite catchy. Not sure about the single cover, but I adore the album cover.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by geoking66
I love Celebration; it'll definitely do well, it's quite catchy. Not sure about the single cover, but I adore the album cover.

I must admit the album cover is better then the single cover but the single cover matches the video ideas.

[Harry!]

Madonna: 'I found an answer'

Madonna writes about her journey into world of Kabbalah for Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth today:
There is an old cliché: When the student is ready the teacher appears.
I had traveled the world many times over, performed in soccer stadiums, appeared in films, dined with state leaders, collaborated with great artists and achieved what most people would view as a high level of success but I still felt something was missing in my life.
I was pregnant with my daughter, almost 14 years ago and I had just finished the film Evita and realized I had spent my whole life worrying but myself, and that I would soon be responsible for someone else's life.
I was raised a catholic and my father was very religious but none of my questions ever really got answered when it came to trying to understand why people suffered in the world or what the meaning of life was all about.
And suddenly I thought, 'What will I teach my child about the important things in life?'
I was practicing Yoga for years and studying Sanskrit. I had read many books by the great Yogi Masters and Indian Avatars. I studied Buddhism and the teachings of the Dali Lama. I studied Taoism and the Art of War.
I read about the Gnostics and the early Christians. I learned a lot and I was very inspired but I still could not connect the dots and find a way to take this knowledge and apply it to my daily life.
I was looking for an answer.
I went to a dinner party in L.A.
A woman sitting next to me was telling me about a class she was taking from a Rabbi.
She said it was so inspiring and that I should come along. I asked her what it was about.
She said 'Life.'
I asked her what it was called.
She said 'Kabbalah.'
I told her I wasn't Jewish and she said: 'What difference does it make what it's called and what religious upbringing you have had if you are inspired?'
She had a point.
So I went to the class and sat in the back and I listened to a man named Eitan teach the class.
I heard what he had to say and I knew at this moment my life would never be the same.

To read the rest of the article by Madonna visit www.ynetnews.com/articles

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/07/madonna-i-found-an-answer.html

[Harry!]

Celebration Album Advert Online

A full length advert for Madonna's Celebration album is available to stream online. The advert confirms that there are 34 tracks on the album due for release in September.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUtxsX9nYP8

Screenshots here : http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/08/celebration-album-advert-online.html

[Harry!]

Madonna.com updated with Celebration

Madonna's official website www.madonna.com have updated their site with a brand new entrance page advertising the release of Celebration.

http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2009/celebration_madonnacom_entrance_news.jpg

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/08/madonnacom-updated-with-celebration.html

[Harry!]

Madonna's arrival in St. Petersberg

Madonna arrived in St. Petersberg yesterday evening ahead of her concert in the city tomorrow.

madonnalicious reader Alex took these exclusive pictures of her arrival at the airport.

http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2009/stpetersberg_310709_alex1news.jpg

http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2009/stpetersberg_310709_alex2news.jpg

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/08/madonnas-arrival-in-st-petersberg.html

[M X]

This is not hate because I like Madonna but WTF is up with her arm in this pic,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:StickySweet_Vogue.jpg

:conf:

[Harry!]

Originally posted by MichaelSpears
This is not hate because I like Madonna but WTF is up with her arm in this pic,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:StickySweet_Vogue.jpg

:conf:

Has arista sent you here :laugh:. Seriosly her arm looks like a funny angle as her arm is out in a funny direction. She does them poses in Vogue of her tour.

[Firewire]

Originally posted by MrGaryy
Originally posted by Firewire
The cover is fugly.

yet another thing you have in common with madge then. the saggy vag is another one.

What the actual ****?

[Harry!]

Cowell wants Madonna for X Factor

Simon Cowell is reportedly hoping to sign Madonna up for The X Factor.

The acerbic TV judge wants the Queen of Pop to be one of the guest mentors on the reality singing competition, and has apparently asked show bosses to organise it, reports OK!

"Simon is the most powerful man in TV these days and he's in a position to call the shots - ITV are happy to back him, and he's determined to repay their faith by getting the biggest names in the world, including Madonna," a source said.

Madonna - who is currently touring and plans to release a greatest hits compilation at the end of August - would follow in the footsteps of Beyonce, Take That, Britney Spears and Westlife if she did appear on the show.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5jRQiA1W6DtHf4Ienry0fh0f1fk9g

[Harry!]

I would be so happy if she was on the X Factor!

[Harry!]

A few more songs have been comfurmed to be on the album

"Music"
"Like A Prayer"
"Human Nature"
"Die Another Day"
"Frozen"
"Live to Tell"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebration_(Madonna_album)

As long as American Life is on there I will be happy.

[001steven]

He will be great on xfactor, but can't really see it happening cause she won't have no song to promote, as celebration is out in September and xfactor live stages don't start untill November time, unless she just mentors them but I would prefer a performance aswell

[Harry!]

Originally posted by 001steven
He will be great on xfactor, but can't really see it happening cause she won't have no song to promote, as celebration is out in September and xfactor live stages don't start untill November time, unless she just mentors them but I would prefer a performance aswell

Her other new song Revolver which will be in the Greatest Hits album will be released near when the live shows are on.

[Harry!]

Oslo pictures here
http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/08/sticky-sweet-tour-oslo-fan-pictures---part-1.html
St Petersberg pictures here
http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/08/sticky-sweet-tour-st-petersberg-fan-pictures---part-1.html

[Harry!]

Celebration: iTunes Worldwide Chart Positions

Here is how Madonna's Celebration is doing on iTunes around the world today Tuesday 04 August:
#1 - Finland
#1 - Italy
#1 - Netherlands
#1 - Spain
#1 - Sweden
#2 - Belgium
#2 - Norway
#3 - Greece
#4 - Canada
#6 - France
#6 - Switzerland
#7 - Portugal
#29 - Australia
#49 - Luxembourg
#55 - USA

Not avalible on Itunes UK yet :sad:

[Harry!]

Madonna attacked by Polish Catholics for feast day Sticky and Sweet concert

Madonna has been attacked by Roman Catholics in Poland for a decision to stage her Sticky and Sweet concert on an important feast day.

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01453/madonna3_1453704a.jpg

Religious leaders have said that the decision to hold the concert, at an old Warsaw airfield, on August 15 is "blasphemous" since it coincides with the Feast of the Assumption, the day Roman Catholics believe that the Virgin Mary was taken to Heaven.

August 15 is also the Armed Forces Day, a combination of a religious and patriotic festival, since the Virgin Mary is believed to have defended Poland first from invading Swedes in 1655 and then against the Soviet Army's cavalry in 1920.

In August, Poland, which is generally considered to be the centre of European Catholicism, is awash with pilgrims.

But this year, the faithful are flocking to the centre of Warsaw to pray for God to prevent Madonna's concert, and open-air masses are being planned to mobilise support for the campaign against her.

They are also considering whether to take legal action against the organisers of the concert.

The Polis Solidarity founder Lech Walesa, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for establishing the first free trade union movement in the communist world, is among those preaching against the Material Girl.

“It’s a Satanic provocation,” Mr Walesa told The Times.

“I am a man of faith and ask for such events not to happen on such an important feast in my religion."

Father Stanislaw Malkowski, one of the protest leaders, said the concert was "a profanity and blasphemous".

“This is an attack by the devil on our immaculate Catholic nation, “said Father Malkowski.

It is not the first time the Material Girl has caused controversy in the Catholic world.

The video for her song, Like a Prayer, featured burning crosses and a kiss with a Christlike figure, while her Confessions tour three years ago saw the star crucified herself while wearing a crown of thorns.

At least one Cardinal has called for her to be excommunicated and German prosecutors considered, but later dismissed, charging her with deliberately offending religious communities.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/madonna/5975719/Madonna-attacked-by-Polish-Catholics-for-feast-day-Sticky-and-Sweet-concert.html

[Harry!]

Celebration single has now peaked no.3 in Finnish Singles Chart!

[Harry!]

Such a same I want it to chart in the UK.

[Harry!]

Celebration makes big move on US iTunes

America is really liking the new Madonna single. Celebration is now #22 on US iTunes today (Wednesday 05 August) - a big jump from #55 yesterday. If this momentum continues Madonna could make an impressive debut on Billboard HOT 100.

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/08/celebration-makes-big-move-on-us-itunes.html

Who cares about the US, I want it charting in the UK now.

[Harry!]

Estonia pictures here
http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/08/sticky-sweet-tour-tallinn-fan-pictures---part-1.html

[Harry!]

Number 56 in Canadian Hot 100 and Number 48 in Spain.

[Harry!]

Funeral for Madonna stage worker

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46078000/jpg/_46078450_madonna_170709_still.jpg

The funeral will take place later of a technician from Leeds who was killed while setting up the stage for a Madonna concert in France.

Charles Prow, 23, from Headingley, died from injuries he suffered when part of the stage roof collapsed at a stadium in Marseille on 16 July.

The funeral service will take place at Lawnswood Crematorium.

Mr Prow's family, who described him as "happy-go-lucky", have asked people to wear bright clothes for the service.

Technicians had been setting up the stage at the city's Stade Velodrome - home of the Olympique de Marseille football team - when the partially-built roof fell, bringing down a crane.

French worker Charles Criscenzo, 53, was killed outright while Mr Prow died later in hospital.

Madonna said she was "devastated" by the news and the concert was cancelled.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_yorkshire/8189043.stm

[MrGaryy]

im not being purposefully negative but I'm sorry, Celebration is ridiculously ****.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by MrGaryy
im not being purposefully negative but I'm sorry, Celebration is ridiculously ****.

Your opinion not mine.

Swedish Singles Chart at 31. Belgian Singles Chart's at 34 and 3.

[Harry!]

I was told somewhere the new single will be on itunes on the 14th.

[Harry!]

Madonna's Slovenian concert cancelled

Pop diva Madonna has cancelled her concert in the Slovenian capital Ljubljana on August 20, the organizer of the Sticky and Sweet tour said on Friday.
'Due to unexpected logistic difficulties, Madonna's concert scheduled for August 20 at the Ljubljana hypodrome has been cancelled,' Live Nation, the tour organizer for Eastern Europe, said in a statement.
It said that concerts in Munich and Budapest, scheduled for August 18 and 22, respectively, would run as planned.
Slovenian media reported earlier this week that the concert would be cancelled due to poor tickets sales.
News website 24ur reported Thursday that only 7,000 tickets out of 63,000 had been sold so far.
Slovenian music lovers often have to go to neighbouring Italy, Austria and Croatia to see their idols as large tours often skip the small country of two million people for fear of poor ticket sales.

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2009/08/madonnas-slovenian-concert-cancelled.html

[001steven]

I'm so addicted to Celebration, can't wait for the video, I personally think celebration is her best song since Hung Up.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by 001steven
I'm so addicted to Celebration, can't wait for the video, I personally think celebration is her best song since Hung Up.

I like Jump since Hung Up, or Give It To Me.

BTW Revolver is the next single after Celebration [I am more exited over that one!]

[001steven]

Revolver is gonna be wicked I loved the demo. That might be the song she performs on x-factor of she does go on there

[Harry!]

Originally posted by 001steven
Revolver is gonna be wicked I loved the demo. That might be the song she performs on x-factor of she does go on there

Lil Wayne who was also on the demo will also be on the track too!

[Harry!]

Sticky & Sweet Tour: Prague Advert

madonnalicious reader Ronald took this picture of a poster advertising Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour date in Prague. The posters can be seen all over the Czech Republic.

http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2009/stickyandsweet_advert_prague_news.jpg

[Harry!]

''Celebration'' video premiere on August 28!

The video for Madonna's new single "Celebration" has now a UK premiere date!

According to the listing on DigiGuide, Channel 4 will have an exclusive screening of the new Madonna video on Friday August 28 at 7:30 PM.
The time slot for the broadcast is 5 minute long. Please note that the listings on DigiGuide are always "subject to change", although they are usually correct.

http://www.madonnatribe.com/news/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4518

[Harry!]

I cant wait to the video comes out!

[Harry!]

Wiki say Hung Up will be in Celebration!

[Harry!]

Bare it in mind that I am on holiday next week, I wish Madonna a very Happy 51st Birthday to the Queen Of Pop MADONNA!

[Harry!]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f349/taciturnsally/Madonna-HappyBirthday.jpg

[001steven]

no no no, lil Wayne on revolver, can't stand him.

Revolver sounds alot like Britneys Radar though :banana::yuk:

[Mrluvaluva]

More than 100 Jews and Israeli Arabs are calling on Madonna to call off her Tel Aviv concerts, scheduled for September 1 and 2.

The group has formed an organization called Boycott! Support the Palestinian BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) Call from Within, and on Sunday sent a letter to Madonna asking her not to perform at the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds.

According to Tel Aviv University Prof. Rachel Giora, a member of the group, the organization is also encouraging Israelis to boycott Madonna’s performance, “to let Israel’s government know how they feel… thereby hoping to encourage the Israeli government to reconsider its policies.”

“A performance here would imply that Israel is behaving in an acceptable manner, and would be interpreted by Israelis as moral support for the illegal and inhumane policies, described by many as war crimes and crimes against humanity,” Giora said in the letter.

The letter refers to Madonna’s study of Kabbala and her understanding of the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, or healing the world. The group suggest that “Israel’s actions don’t reflect this [tikkun olam], as Palestinian dignity and life are being trampled upon.”

Although Madonna is not Jewish, she is known for her affection for Israel and the Jewish people, and her appreciation of Kabbala. It seems unlikely that she will comply with the boycott request.


Source (http://allaboutmadonna.com/)

[Mrluvaluva]

MADONNA Celebration: Definitive Greatest Hits Collection JAPAN 2CD
Release Date: September 30, 2009
[2009 Warner Bros. JAPAN WPCR-13680]

CD 1:
1. Vogue
2. Express Yourself
3. Into the Groove
4. Papa Don’t Preach
5. La Isla Bonita
6. Everybody
7. Lucky Star
8. Holiday
9. Like a Virgin
10. Borderline
11. Material Girl
12. Crazy For You
13. Open Your Heart
14. Cherish
15. Like a Prayer
16. Justify My Love
17. Deeper and Deeper
18. Erotica
19. Rain

CD 2:
1. Celebration
2. Music
3. Get Together
4. Frozen
5. Hung Up
6. Ray of Light
7. Beautiful Stranger
8. Don’t Tell Me
9. Hollywood
10. Human Nature
11. Secret
12. Take a Bow
13. American Life
14. Die Another Day
15. Sorry
16. 4 Minutes
17. Give It 2 Me
18. Revolver


Source (http://allaboutmadonna.com/)

[Mrluvaluva]

Madonna Official 2010 Calendar cover


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s233/BGRAYSHON/TT-3.jpg


Available for pre-order at Amazon now.


Is that it? I would have thought they would have come up with something better tbh?

[Brad.]

Bumped for harry lol

[001steven]

That's the calender??? That's pretty pathetic and the pics are old fro
hard candy.

Can't beleive True Blue and Use to be my playground are not on the Final cut:sad:

[Mrluvaluva]

Aug11
Celebration debuts on Europe Airplay list

1 I KNOW YOU WANT ME – PITBULL
2 WHEN LOVE TAKES OV – GUETTA, DAVID FE
3 I GOTTA FEELING – BLACK EYED PEAS
4 CELEBRATION – MADONNA
5 AYO TECHNOLOGY – MILOW

source: nielsenmusiccontrol

[Mrluvaluva]

Madonna and U2 For Michael Jackson Tribute Gig

Vienna in September




Madonna and U2 are two of the superstar names being lined up to perform at a special Michael Jackson tribute gig which will take place at Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna next month (September).

According to RTE, events organisers World Awards Media have billed it as a "'global’ farewell tribute to Michael Jackson next month" and have also said "For one incredible night Michael Jackson's unforgettable music will be brought to life again. Some of the world's leading artists will perform Michael's greatest hits live in Vienna in front of one of the most fascinating historical sites in Europe and celebrate the life of the 'King of Pop'"

Event organisers have yet to confirm the line-up but Associated Press reports U2 will perform alongside Madonna, Lionel Richie and Whitney Houston. U2 will be in Europe supporting their 'No Line on the Horizon' album and Madonna has a new greatest hits album called 'Celebration' due out around the same time

85,000 tickets for the show are expected to go on sale on the 20th August.


Source (http://www.albumvote.co.uk/news/madonna-and-u2-for-michael-jackson-tribute-gig-578.aspx)

[andyman]

Madonna... On the TELLY! BBC1.

[Mrluvaluva]

Madonna and Robbie Williams sign up for X Factor


Madonna and Robbie Williams will make appearances in the new season of The X Factor.

The choreographer for the television talent show has reportedly let slip that the singers will act as mentors to contestants during filming.

Brian Friedman also revealed that Simon Cowell, the founder of the reality TV contest, has hired Whitney Houston and Rihanna, the Umbrella singer.

A source told The Sun that the details had not yet been officially revealed but Mr Friedman, 32, could not resist "blabbing" about the signings.

"Brian is really excited about this year's show because there are some great artists involved. He is proud to be part of it and admires Simon's ability to attract A-listers."

Madonna, Williams, Houston and Rihanna will give personal masterclasses to some of the contestants during the finals of the show, which starts later this month.

Last year mentors included the boyband Westlife, Take That's Gary Barlow and Mark Owen and R'n'B singer Beyoncé.

The revelations show that ITV producers have decided to dig deep into their budget as they compete with other programmes for viewers.

But the programme will no longer have to compete with Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday evenings. The BBC is to abandon its Sunday night results show for an extended Saturday slot to avoid any clash with the X Factor.

Couples will compete, face the public vote and have the dance-off all in a single show as the corporation attempts to make Saturday night ''Strictly night''.

It is understood that part of the reason for the change is the desire to avoid a possible clash with the X Factor results show, which may be shown on Sundays this year.

The new series of Strictly will begin in September with two special Friday night launch shows, but will switch to Saturdays only from then on.


Source (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6020505/Madonna-and-Robbie-Williams-sign-up-for-X-Factor.html)

[Mrluvaluva]

Madonna sings Happy Birthday to Rocco




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR2SXW5GuSU


Madonna surprised her son Rocco as he turned nine years old on Tuesday - by urging the 50,000-strong crowd at her show in Denmark to sing Happy Birthday to him.

The Holiday hitmaker is currently taking her Sticky & Sweet tour around the globe and the star's clan was in the Scandinavian country when her eldest son, by director Guy Ritchie, celebrated his big day.

And during her concert in the capital city of Copenhagen, Madonna halted her set to announce Rocco's ninth birthday to gig-goers - and encouraged the crowd at the Parken Stadium to sing a chorus of Happy Birthday for the delighted youngster.

She shouted out, 'Happy Birthday to my son Rocco, who is watching the show right now and I just want to say that I love you very much. You are a number one son and maybe everyone would like to sing Happy Birthday to him.'

From contactmusic.com

[Mrluvaluva]

On Hot Dance Airplay, “Celebration”—the first single/title track from Madonna’s upcoming greatest-hits album (due Sept. 29)—starts the party at No. 7, the chart’s highest debut since Dec. 13, 2008, when Beyonce’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” also debuted at No. 7. Since the Dance Airplay chart launched Aug. 16, 2003, only two other singles have bowed higher: Ciara’s “1, 2 Step” (No. 5 on Jan. 20, 2005) and Madonna’s “4 Minutes” (No. 5 on April 5, 2008) … “Celebration” also enters the Hot Dance Club Songs chart at No. 29—the diva’s 56th Club hit. The entry extends her lead as the artist with the most hits on this chart.

source: billboard

[Mrluvaluva]

Madonna adoption saga on Fringe


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A musical about pop star Madonna's attempts to adopt a young African girl is being performed at the Edinburgh Fringe by a Malawian cast.

The 50-year-old star is portrayed in the play Mercy Madonna of Malawi by a black male actor in a blonde wig

One of the performers, Shombi Banda, 29, claims he was heckled by the star when he performed for her in Malawi.

He said she responded to a play about the African cultural identity by saying "money is the answer to everything."

The show looks at how Madonna was given *custody of four-year-old Mercy James.

It also attempts to depict how people in the African country viewed the case.

Madonna first spotted Mercy in an orphanage when she visited the African state in 2006.

After a long-running court battle, the nation's highest court ruled earlier this year that the star could adopt the youngster on a permanent basis.

While Madonna has come in for criticism in the Western press for using her wealth and influence to "buy" children, it has opened up a huge debate in the southern African country, with some feeling the youngster will have a better standard of life overseas.

Shombi Banda said he had performed for Madonna in Lilongwe earlier this year.

He said: "It was a very nice performance with the show talking about someone who went abroad for 20 years and then when he came back he was complaining life abroad was very tough and how he had lost his culture and his identity.

"Madonna interrupted and said: 'You know money is the answer to everything'."

Toby Gough, who created and directed the show, which is playing at St George's West in Edinburgh from 7 to 31 August, claimed Mr Banda was also sacked for revealing a few details about Madonna.

He told BBC Scotland: "Because he revealed a few secrets about Madonna's time in Malawi, just simple things like how many security guards she had, the fact she was heckling him during his performance, he was subsequently sacked because the owner felt he was putting his business in danger."

The play, which is already a hit in its home country, fuses traditional Malawian dance with western pop music as it weighs up the rights and wrongs of a contentious story.

Without taking sides, it asks whether it is right for a child to be taken away from her culture if it means enjoying a life of privilege.

Robert Magasa, dons a blonde wig and white face paint to play Madonna in the show.

The show describes itself as "knockabout" and "irreverent".

Mr Gough said: "Scotland has a great friendship with Malawi and the big story this year was Madonna adopting Mercy, so it's a perfect Festival show.

"It's outrageous, irreverent, it's full of music.

"We rewrite some of Madonna's songs to tell the story of how she ended up in Malawi, the problems she faced being stopped in the process and what Malawian's feel about it.

"It is due to poverty that they are forced to put their children in to orphanages. There are ways for children to be cared for in their own countries, not taken to other cultures."


Source and video (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8185988.stm)

[001steven]

Celebration ain't on iTunes yet:conf2:

[Mrluvaluva]

I thought it was out tonight?

[001steven]

Same but can't find it

[Mrluvaluva]

Madonna turns 51 on concert stop in Poland


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Polish fans joined together in song to wish Madonna a happy birthday at a concert in Warsaw Saturday evening – just hours before she turned 51, AP reported.

In a break between two songs, a fan held up a sign wishing her a happy birthday and audience members sang, “may you live a hundred years,” a traditional Polish birthday song.

“I feel your love!” Madonna told the crowd of tens of thousands gathered on a large green field for the latest stop in her Sticky & Sweet tour.

Many of the fans near the stage also held up paper hearts. One said: “Adopt Me.”

Her stop in Warsaw fell not only a day before her birthday, but also on the August 15, the Roman Catholic holiday celebrating the heavenly assumption of the Virgin Mary – timing that angered some Catholics.

Several people who objected to Madonna held up banners outside the concert venue, and a Catholic group tried to spearhead protests in past weeks hoping to force the Material Girl to change the date of the concert. It failed, however, to win support from the official church or the public. Though Poland, homeland of the late John Paul II, is mainly Catholic, young urban Poles have overwhelmingly embraced pop culture and mores.

During the concert, Madonna also paid tribute to Michael Jackson, who died in June.

A Jackson impersonator did the King of Pop’s signature moonwalk dance move while wearing a sequined jacket, white T-shirt, white glove and white socks, while a large photograph of him as a boy appeared on stage.

“Let’s give it up for one of the greatest artists the world has ever known,” Madonna shouted, and then segued into a performance of her old hit “Holiday.”

source: ap

[Brad.]

Yeah, bumping for harry

[001steven]

Where's celebration!!! Ain't on iTunes still!!!

[Mrluvaluva]

Oh just go here.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/633768731891eeed/

Sshhhh!

[001steven]

Nah I want it of iTunes last time used that the song cut up half way

[Mrluvaluva]

I don't know what is happening on itunes with it. :puzzled:

[MrGaryy]

all of the rumoured Celebration tracklistings look awful, all have neglected American Life, True Blue, Jump and Human Nature.

[Mrluvaluva]

American Life and Human Nature have been rumoured to be on it?

[MrGaryy]

There have been two major leaks within the past week, both have excluded them.

[Mrluvaluva]

Madonna’s greatest hits album, Celebration, hits shelves September 28th, but not surprisingly her album cover and track list have already hit the web.

Check out the track list for the album below:

CD1

01 - Vogue
02 - Express Yourself
03 - Into the Groove
04 - Papa Don’t Preach
05 - La Isla Bonita
06 - Everybody
07 - Lucky Star
08 - Holiday
09 - Like a Virgin
10 - Borderline
11 - Material Girl
12 - Crazy For You
13 - Open Your Heart
14 - Cherish
15 - Like a Prayer
16 - Justify My Love
17 - Deeper and Deeper
18 - Erotica
19 - Rain

CD2

01 - Celebration
02 - Music
03 - Get Together
04 - Frozen
05 - Hung Up
06 - Ray of Light
07 - Beautiful Stranger
08 - Don’t Tell Me
09 - Hollywood
10 - Human Nature
11 - Secret
12 - Take a Bow
13 - American Life
14 - Die Another Day
15 - Sorry
16 - 4 Minutes
17 - Give It 2 Me
18 - Revolver


What have you read?

[MrGaryy]

^thats most likely false as the official advert says '34 songs that changed thw world' and theres 37 on that.

Now I'm not a huge Madge fan but I've been given this from a few who are who say this site is very reliable so yah:

CD 1:

1. Hung Up
2. Music
3. Vogue
4. 4 Minutes
5. Holiday
6. Like A Virgin
7. Into The Groove
8. Everybody
9. Like A Prayer
10. Ray Of Light
11. Sorry
12. Express Yourself
13. Open Your Heart
14. Borderline
15. Secret
16. Erotica
17. Justify My Love
18. Celebration


CD 2:

1. Dress You Up
2. Material Girl
3. La Isla Bonita
4. Papa Don’t Preach
5. Lucky Star
6. Burning Up
7. Crazy For You
8. Who’s That Girl
9. Frozen
10. Miles Away
11. Take A Bow
12. Beautiful Stranger
13. Hollywood
14. Die Another Day
15. Don’t Tell Me
16. Live To Tell
17. Cherish
18. Revolver

[and before someone says how ****ing odd it is Miles Away is on there apparently its like her biggest hit ever in Japan :P]

[Mrluvaluva]

She turned 51 over the weekend, and Madonna enjoyed a romantic birthday in Portofino, Italy with her boytoy Jesus Luz.

The Material Girl was spotted with her Brazilian beau at the Splendido Hotel yesterday (August 16), chatting on the balcony and having a special birthday breakfast while a bouquet of flowers was delivered.

Later on Madge and Jesus joined up with the rest of the entourage to grab some dinner and celebrate some more with birthday cake.

The night before, Madonna played a concert in Warsaw, Poland where she was protested by a Catholic organization for her religious views, as it was also a church holiday celebrating the heavenly assumption of the Virgin Mary.


Source and photos (http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/madonnas-italian-birthday-216832/)

[Mrluvaluva]

Madonna taking a boat ride with Jesus and her family in Portofino, Italy (August 17 2009)


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[Mrluvaluva]

Madonna enjoys 51st birthday celebrations


Madonna enjoyed her 51st birthday in the Mediterranean with her boyfriend Jesus Luz and her children.

Celebrations began on a Sunday night when the singer hosted a dinner party in the Italian resort of Portofino, where she is staying with her boyfriend, daughter Lourdes and adopted children David Banda and Mercy James.

At the Splendido Hotel, she was joined by about 30 guests, including Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, where she was then presented with a cake, including sparklers on top.

The singer was then seen taking a private boat the following day with her children.

Dressed in a personalised basketball kit, which said "Madonna 1", she was pictured jumping into the sea and enjoying the company of friends and family.


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Earlier in the weekend, she celebrated in Warsaw when her Polish fans wished her happy birthday during a concert. They held up signs saying happy birthday and sand May You Live A Hundred Years, a traditional Polish birthday song.

The ex-wife of director Guy Ritchie, she has previously defended her lifestyle saying: "Once you reach a certain age you're not allowed to be adventurous, you're not allowed to be sexual. I mean, is there a rule? Are you supposed to just die? I've never been a conformist."


Source (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/madonna/6023635/Madonna-enjoys-51st-birthday-celebrations.html)

[Mrluvaluva]

Paul Oakenfold on Madonna: new material is 'the sound of tomorrow'


British DJ and remixer extraordinaire Paul Oakenfold would like to clear something up: He has never been naked in a recording studio with Madonna. “That was a joke,” he laughs, referring to Madonna’s April 23rd tweet via manager Guy Oseary’s account (@guyoseary): “paul oakenfold is running around the studio naked.. because i wont put the air on.. its hot in here.. but the music is hotter!!!! -M.”

But Oakenfold, who recently released Perfecto: Vegas, a two-disc set celebrating his popular residency at the Palms Casino, from which he recently took a break to join Her Madgesty’s Sticky and Sweet Tour in Europe, is dead serious about getting people on the dance floor with “Celebration.” The song, which he co-wrote with Madonna for her upcoming greatest hits package (in stores Sept. 29), is he says, “meant to be positive in the respect that you can do it, let’s have a good time, let’s enjoy ourselves.”

And while the song, which leaked online in July, has a party-time feel, Oakenfold tells us that he and “M,” as he calls her, were all business during their first in-studio collaboration. “It was very focused, very professional,” he recalls. “When you step up to this level, it’s an interesting process because you’re on someone else’s time, and you respect that. And that’s really what it’s about. So I was extremely organized when I went in there with the team that I had.” And he’s pretty proud of the result: “It’s definitely the sound of tomorrow. Which always becomes the sound of today.”


Source (http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/08/18/madonna-celebration-oakenfold/)

[Mrluvaluva]

The Remixes


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p5oMqLaYek

[Mrluvaluva]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9CJTi08QgA

[Mrluvaluva]

Is it feeding time at the zoo? No, it's Madonna and Jesus having a romantic dinner


As the reigning queen of pop, Madonna is accustomed to drawing a crowd to her performances.

But it seems she can't escape inquiring fans even away from the stage.

The pop star looked a little taken back as an army of passers-by stopped to peer at her through a restaurant window as she dined with her boyfriend Jesus Luz.

While the couple may have been hoping for an intimate dinner for two at The Chuflay Bar & Restaurant at Splendido Mare in Portofino, Italy, it turned into something of a spectacle as dozens of locals gathered to catch a glimpse of the super star.

The singer has been holidaying at the Italian Riviera resort of Portofino, where she celebrated her 51st birthday this week.

And it seems that the passers by were determined to join in on the celebrations as she wined and dined her Brazilian beau.

Jesus, 22, looked a bit stunned by the attention and Madonna seemed far from impressed by the peering crowd.

One onlooker said: 'Having a mob of people staring at you while you're trying to have dinner wouldn't be my idea of a romantic night out.

'But as soon as people heard she was in the restaurant, more and more of them rushed down to catch a glimpse of her.'

The mother-of-four has been staying in Portofino with Jesus, daughter Lourdes, 12, and adopted children Mercy, four, and David, three.

On Tuesday the family enjoyed a cruise around the chic resort. While Madonna is usually happy to cavort around stage in little more than a leotard, her choice of swimwear was surprisingly demure.

She wore basketball shorts and vest, emblazoned with her name across the front.

But it seems Madonna was just eager to protect her pale skin from the sun, and was later seen hiding under a frilly umbrella.

Earlier this week she kicked of her celebrations with around 30 guests, including Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.

They presented her with a huge cake with sparklers on top and a specially-designed lace dress.

The celebrations began on Sunday night when the singer hosted a sumptuous dinner party in the Italian resort of Portofino.

For the party she hired an entire floor of the exclusive Splendido Hotel where suites cost as much as £4,500 a night.

Throughout the meal, Madonna was seen kissing Jesus, whom she met in December last year shortly after splitting from Guy Ritchie.

He seems to have taken on the role of father figure to David, three, and Mercy, four, judging by the way he was carrying and playing with them during the days.



Source (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1207552/Madonna-Jesus-draw-crowd-share-romantic-dinner-Italy.html)

[Mrluvaluva]

Celebration Remixes EP now available on iTunes


1. Celebration (Benny Benassi Remix Edit) 3:58
2. Celebration (Benny Benassi Remix) 5:28
3. Celebration (Benny Benassi Dub) 6:00
4. Celebration (Oakenfold Remix Dub) 6:32
5. Celebration (Oakenfold Remix) 6:32
6. Celebration (Johnny Vicious Club Remix) 7:59

[Jayson]

Happy belated birthday Madge! :dazzler:

[Harry!]

Thank you so much Baz for doing this. Did you find the links useful I gave you?

By the way everyone who doesnt want American Life and Human Nature on it zipp it, They are my fave Madonna tracks!

[001steven]

When the hell is Celebration on iTunes?

[Harry!]

Originally posted by 001steven
When the hell is Celebration on iTunes?

Her record company needs shooting, every one of them.

[001steven]

Exactly, it was suppose to be on the 14th august,

[Jayson]

I think I heard Celebration, it's quite good :hello:

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Harry.

Thank you so much Baz for doing this. Did you find the links useful I gave you?

By the way everyone who doesnt want American Life and Human Nature on it zipp it, They are my fave Madonna tracks!


No problem. And yeah, I used the links you gave me.

[Harry!]

Baz I will give you some karma and extra things x. According to a story on this thread its ONE WEEK till her Celebration video is shown woop!

[Mrluvaluva]

Thanks Harry but it's fine. I didn't mind posting Madonna news at all. I have been looking out for the video but no luck as of yet. :shrug:

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Harry.
''Celebration'' video premiere on August 28!

The video for Madonna's new single "Celebration" has now a UK premiere date!

According to the listing on DigiGuide, Channel 4 will have an exclusive screening of the new Madonna video on Friday August 28 at 7:30 PM.
The time slot for the broadcast is 5 minute long. Please note that the listings on DigiGuide are always "subject to change", although they are usually correct.

http://www.madonnatribe.com/news/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4518

Baz it says here about it, Looks like we will wait another week.!

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Harry.

Baz it says here about it, Looks like we will wait another week.!


Yeah I know but I have been keeping an eye on the internet for any "leaks".

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
Originally posted by Harry.

Baz it says here about it, Looks like we will wait another week.!


Yeah I know but I have been keeping an eye on the internet for any "leaks".

Some info on the track

MadonnaTribe has heard more tidbits about the new Madonna video for Celebration.

Director Jonas Akerlund has been working on a couple of different edits of the music video and one is now using the fan loved poppy Album Version of the song. The video should be ready to be released in about ten days. As previously reported the video features several guest appearances from the likes of Jesus Luz as the DJ, Lourdes Leon as the MTV Like A Virgin bride and dancers from the Sticky & Sweet tour.

http://www.madonnatribe.com/news/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4563

[Harry!]

Gary's track listings are interesting. I have found this one with the edits included.

01) Hung Up - LP Version
02) Music - LP Version
03) Vogue - Immaculate Collection Version
04) 4 Minutes - LP Edit
05) Holiday - LP Version
06) Like A Virgin - Immaculate Collection Version
07) Into The Groove - LP Version
08) Everybody - LP Edit
09) Like A Prayer - LP Version
10) Ray Of Light - LP Version
11) Sorry - LP Edit
12) Express Yourself -Video Edit
13) Open Your Heart - Immaculate Collection Version
14) Borderline - Immaculate Collection Version
15) Secret - LP Edit
16) Erotica - LP Edit
17) Justify My Love - LP Version
18) Revolver

CD 2:
01) Dress You Up - LP Edit
02) Material Girl - LP Version
03) La Isla Bonita - LP Version
04) Papa Don't Preach - LP Version
05) Lucky Star - LP Edit
06) Burning Up - LP Version
07) Crazy For You - Immaculate Collection Version
08) Who's That Girl - LP Version
09) Frozen - LP Version
10) Miles Away - LP Edit
11) Take A Bow - LP Version
12) Beautiful Stranger - LP Version
13) Hollywood - LP Version
14) Die Another Day - LP Version
15) Don't Tell Me - LP Edit
16) Live To Tell - LP Version
17) Cherish - LP Edit
18) Celebration

Still no American Life or Human Nature :mad:

[Mrluvaluva]

Madonna 'to bring Bucharest to standstill'


Government authorities in Bucharest have ordered widespread transport infrastructure changes for when Madonna brings her 'Sticky & Sweet' tour to the Romanian capital on August 26.

Bucharest City Hall officials have decided to close roads, divert buses on different routes around the city and pedestrianise all streets leading to Izvor park, the venue which the 51-year-old singer is scheduled to perform at.

The concert takes place in the same park where the late Pope John Paull II addressed tens of thousands of supporters in 1999 and is just yards away from the giant palace built by dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, the second largest official building in the world - after the Pentagon.

Madonna is currently on the European leg of her world tour and will arrive in the country from neighbouring Serbia.

The star was brought to tears last week when crowds sang 'Happy Birthday' to her during a live show in Poland.


Digital Spy (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a173005/madonna-to-bring-bucharest-to-standstill.html)

[Harry!]

Awww that is so sweet of the crowd to sing happy birthday to her, Just reminds me when she sung happy birthday to her dad in the blonde ambition tour.

[MrGaryy]

I've also seen another tracklisting that has disc on in backwards chronoglogical order and disc to in chronological order. It had Human Nature but failed to include American Life.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by MrGaryy
I've also seen another tracklisting that has disc on in backwards chronoglogical order and disc to in chronological order. It had Human Nature but failed to include American Life.

I have also seen that one, I really want American Life in the CD. I will be sad if it isnt included. If that is not included in the CD my only hope is that the UNSENSORED version of the music video will be on the DVD.

[001steven]

I hope the video is like hung up, all danceing disco ect.

[Mrluvaluva]

Preview of Madonna's 'Celebration' Music Video


Madonnas' music video for her new single "Celebration" has got a sneak peek. Being attached to a promo ad of her upcoming greatest hits compilation "Celebration", the clip sees Madonna wearing a black and white mini dress and dancing to the song in high spirit.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKHyq-htiLc


Co-produced by Madonna and Paul Oakenfold, "Celebration" has hit the web since July 30 and was sent to radios across United States on August 3. Its music video is filmed in Milan, Italy and directed by Jonas Akerlund. The video is expected to be debuted at the end of August.

As for the album itself, it is scheduled to arrive in U.S. market on September 29. This album will be made available in a two-CD set as well as a single CD. There will also be a DVD release which includes Madonna's never-before-seen music videos in addition to "Celebration" video.

Beside including its title track, Madonna will also list old materials from her previous albums, including "Everybody", "Express Yourself", "Vogue" and "4 Minutes", all of which have been re-mastered. Another new single in the album reportedly is a song called "Revolver" which has been leaked earlier this year with rapper Lil Wayne singing on the hook.



Source (http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00026597.html)

[Mrluvaluva]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s233/BGRAYSHON/bloody-serial-killer-shower-curt-23.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s233/BGRAYSHON/celebration_leak_2__oPt.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s233/BGRAYSHON/celebration_leak_3__oPt.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s233/BGRAYSHON/celebration_leak_4jpg__oPt.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s233/BGRAYSHON/celebration_leak_5__oPt.jpg

[001steven]

Looking good

[Harry!]

I really want to see the music video, And the Revolver track.

[Harry!]

Single track listing

Release date: September 14

CD1:
1. Celebration

CD2:
1. Celebration – Album Version
2. Celebration – Paul Oakenfold Remix
3. Celebration – Benny Benassi Remix
4. Celebration – Paul Oakenfold Dub Mix
5. Celebration – Benny Benassi Remix Edit
6. Celebration – Johny Viscious Club Remix

12″ PICTURE DISC:
1. Celebration – Single Version
2. Celebration – Benny Benassi Remix
3. Celebration – Paul Oakenfold Remix
4. Celebration – Paul Oakenfold Dub Mix

[Harry!]

Stubbon Radio 1 will not play the single. And she is slated because of it in the Sun :sad:

[Mrluvaluva]

Why won't they play it?

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
Why won't they play it?

Extract from the Sun:

The powers that be at Radio 1 have snubbed Madge by failing to playlist her new single Celebration.

The track, which sees the pop-skeleton collaborate with dance legend PAUL OAKENFOLD, has not made the A, B or C list for the UK's most popular and influential station.

And after some digging through chart history, that's the first time one of her singles has not made the playlist.

Full story Here (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2601181/Radio-1-fails-to-playlist-Madonnas-new-single.html)

Just plain snobby and ageist.

[Mrluvaluva]

It may be put on the playlist in weeks to come though. Madonna is a hugely popular artist and it's a good track. I don't see any reason for them to snub it.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
It may be put on the playlist in weeks to come though. Madonna is a hugely popular artist and it's a good track. I don't see any reason for them to snub it.

With the music video out next week and the delaying of itunes release, It could do better then.

Also a Sun reader who commented on the story says 'Radio 1 have been woefully inconsistent with their playlist for ages now' so that may be to blame too.

Madonna's premotion of the album/single hasnt been good so far :sad:

[Mrluvaluva]

Minogue: 'I'm excited for Madonna'


Danni Minogue has revealed that she is excited for the special appearances on The X Factor.

The programme’s judge is hoping that Madonna will appear on the show.

Dannii told The Sun: "All of my gay friends are begging me for tickets to the Madonna night! It would be amazing to have her on.

She added: "I'm looking forward to Whitney, too. There was pressure on us after Britain's Got Talent to be as big and as good, and I think we will be."

However, she admitted that she thinks that Robbie Williams should lose some weight before he appears on The X Factor.

She said: "Robbie will be great - if he gets himself in shape first!

"He is such a showman, he never fails to deliver.

"I think he'll come right out to the audience and the judges like Beyoncé did last year, and put on a really great performance."


Digital Spy (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a173155/minogue-im-excited-for-madonna.html)

[Harry!]

Dannii is exited as I am for her being on the show. I wish her sister and Madonna did a song together :lovedup:

[Harry!]

I have found 2 teasers which could be reliable clues to the music video.

The first is a teaster by Paul Oakenfold which looks like he is showing some moves from the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LANGHKPPr_Y

The second one is more promising with a few clips from the video but this is a video annoncing when it will be on a madonna fansite.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkIrjN6Q-7Y

What do you think?

[Mrluvaluva]

The second video is just using the clips from the album teaser video on the previous page.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
The second video is just using the clips from the album teaser video on the previous page.

Still good nethertheless. Just some news for itunes that it will be avalible to download on september 14th when the CD single comes out too.

Video out the 28th august so 6 days yipee!

[Mrluvaluva]

Celebration (the album) is set to become and be sold as the greatest-greatest hits compilation ever available…ever!

And is it? Of course it will be. Michael Jackson aside, Elvis Presley Aside, and Beatles aside (Come on! All of those artists have had greatest hits after greatest hits- Madge however, has not.) Madonna and Warner Bros. are including all of the songs for our listening pleasure (in different formats).

We had You Can Dance (the Remix album), The Immaculate Collection (the 80s album), Something to Remember (the Ballads album), GH2 (the selective 90s album) and Remixed and Revisited (the “You-didn’t-want-to-buy-American Life-so-now-seat-through-some-(awesome)remixes-from-it album).

But never have we heard “Everybody” alongside “Give It 2 Me”, or “Like a Prayer” alongside “Frozen”. But now, we can. The discs are going to be hardcore, all they can sell us, grandeoso.

Since this is the last Warner Bros. disc with Madge (her record company since the very beginning), this is going to be major! Think video-DVDs, every single you can think of, every format you can think of, iTunes deluxe downloads, CD booklets, the works.

So far the formats include: digital downloads, CD, double CD, DVD, double DVD, and you can imagine what else they’ll think of.

Madonna.com has confirmed the compilation will have 36 tracks proclaiming it as "The Ultimate Greatest Hits Collection: 34 Songs That Changed the World", plus two new tracks.

And we believe our Queen- we believe.

The album is set to drop on September 28th of this year.



Source (http://www.examiner.com/x-13907-DC-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Madonna-week-6)

[Harry!]

There better be some good videos on the DVD. I really want American Life (Uncut) on it.

[Harry!]

By the way Celebration was played on the X Factor!

[Mrluvaluva]

I heard it. I thought "Harry will be pleased". Lol

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
I heard it. I thought "Harry will be pleased". Lol

The only negative thing was afterwoods the fattys were on my TV grrrr

[Mrluvaluva]

Lol. Sisteract?

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
Lol. Sisteract?

Yes :sad:

[001steven]

Omg the Suns Showbiz editor is just being a hypercrite he's always slating madonna and britney, you can tell he's an indie kind of person, he's forgetting Madonnas one of tge best selling female artist of all time, and callng hard Candy rubbish oh please HC sold well and brought madonna some new fans. The Suns just being plain snobby and radio are stupid they think madonnas uncool whatever.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by 001steven
Omg the Suns Showbiz editor is just being a hypercrite he's always slating madonna and britney, you can tell he's an indie kind of person, he's forgetting Madonnas one of tge best selling female artist of all time, and callng hard Candy rubbish oh please HC sold well and brought madonna some new fans. The Suns just being plain snobby and radio are stupid they think madonnas uncool whatever.

Sun = Snobs

How come if Madonna is uncool why did she sell all them tickets over this summer? He comes across as a right idiot sometimes.

[001steven]

Exactly, I prefer tge daily Starr woman she's a big fan of madonna & britney

[MrGaryy]

regardless of sales Hard Candy was ridiculously bad. It may have introduced her to some other fans but it lost her a lot too.

[001steven]

I wouldn't think so, they long term fans ain't gonna stop buying her albums, Celebration is helping to bring them back.

[Harry!]

Hard Candy is my second best Madonna album (After Confessions). Even if it didnt sell well I will still buy her next one.

[Harry!]

More news on the video.

European Madonna fans, we’re happy to announce that ‘Celebration’ will be released as a digital single in Germany on September 11 and in the UK on Monday, September 14.

The ‘Celebration’ video will be available for download from iTunes in the USA, Canada and Mexico starting September 1st.

The video, which was directed by Jonas Akerlund, is also set to premiere on TV around the world that very same day!

source: madonna.com

Bugger. Why so dam long! Discrimination more like.

[Mrluvaluva]

I wish they would make their minds up. :rolleyes:

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
I wish they would make their minds up. :rolleyes:

WMG need shooting. Every one of them.

[Harry!]

The irony of Hung Up in the greatest hits CD

Time goes by so slowly....

[Harry!]

Who likes my new banner?

[Harry!]

Celebration in Germany

Due to great demand, Madonna’s ‘Celebration’ single has been added to the German iTunes store earlier than scheduled. Even better, the song hit the #1 spot a few hours after its release!

German fans, please note that ‘Celebration’ is now set to be released as a CD single in the country on September 4th.

Madonna.com

Why cant they release it ''early'' over here. Who cares about Germany?

[Harry!]

Heard Celebration on the radio in the hospital (Reason why U2U me or ask in the Lounge). First time I have heard it on the radio!

[Mrluvaluva]

Radio 2 are playing it according to that story you posted the other day.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
Radio 2 are playing it according to that story you posted the other day.

Yes its in there B list play list. Wish it was on Radio 1.

[Harry!]

Review of her concert in Usce.


The popular singer Madonna held a spectacular concert Usce last night and delighted over 30,000 fans. Once again her two-hour party in Belgrade justified her status of the pop-queen.

The concert was late for more than one hour. According to the concert organizers, the reason was that “Madonna wanted to additionally heat up the atmosphere and make the audience wait for her performance with even greater impatience.”
Exactly at 10.03 PM, the lights on the stage are on, thousands of mobile phones shine in the dark and Madonna appears on the stage on her throne and the concert starts with the song “Candy Shop”.
“All right Serbia, this is what I am talking about,” shouts the American singer and starts singing “Beat Goes On,” while the audience greets her with standing ovations as she appears in a white old-timer.
“Are you ready? I am asking you, are you ready?” she addressed the audience with the first lines of the song “Human Nature”. Her song “Vogue” ended the first segment of her concert, after which she went backstage to change her clothes to return dressed as a cheerleader. The audience quiet at the beginning started waking up with the song “Holyday”, while the atmosphere reached its peak with her song “She’s Not Me” and Madonna kissed one of the dancers.
The best description of the concert would be: perfectly practiced routine. However, when it comes to Madonna’s concert, everything is clear. We expected a visual spectacle, a great party with numerous dancers on the stage, the change of rhythm, new versions of old hits using different samples, from “Sex Pistols” to Michael Jackson, etc. We also expected Madonna’s moving around the stage, poll dancing and that is what we got. Of course we didn’t expect to hear her outstanding vocals, because it was never her strength. However, her show in Belgrade is worthy of praise and being at Usce last night was an amazing experience. This is the first time that the pop-queen visited Serbia, which seemed as a sheer fantasy several years ago.
“Let me see you… mother****er,” shouted Madonna and started singing her hit “Ray of Light“. She finished the concert with series of hits, such as “4 Minutes”, “Like a Prayer“, “Give it 2 me“. While music was slowly fading in the background, Madonna went off the stage, greeted the fans from the first rows and sang the final lines with them.
“Then you Belgrade, good night,” she greeted the audience at the end of the concert exactly at midnight.


http://www.blic.rs/culture.php?id=5055

[Harry!]

7 days to Celebration music video come out!

[MrGaryy]

I must say I'm impressed with Radio 1.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by MrGaryy
I must say I'm impressed with Radio 1.

Why is that , Just curious?

[Harry!]

Celebration on my local radio now!

[Harry!]

First Picture from Madonna’s Celebration Video!

http://allaboutmadonna.com/images/news/09-08-25-madonna-celebration-video-screen-cap-l.jpg

Woop!

Source - madonnafanzine

[Harry!]

Madonna's new single "Celebration" has reached number 1 this week in both the UK Upfront Club Chart and the UK Commercial Club Chart!

It seems that the release date of the new Madonna greatest hits will be brought forward in more markets, as following the news coming from the Netherlands today, also Warner Music Italy confirmed that "Celebration" will hit the stores on Friday, September 18 instead of the original planned date the following week. Also in Holland.

Madonnatribe.com

[Harry!]

Revolver is a registered Madonna song

Warner Chappell, the database of registered songs now lists new Madonna song Revolver. The songwriting credit is shared between six songwriters. Contrary to fan speculation, Madonna does get a writer credit, which means her version will not be identical to the leaked demo.
The writers are: Carlos Centel Battey, Steven Andre Battey, Dwayne Carter, Justin Scott Franks, Brandon Kitchen & Madonna. The song is produced by Madonna and Frank E and is featuring as a bonus track on the double disc version of Celebration.
We'd like to point out that Dwayne Carter is hip hop superstar Lil Wayne, which confirms his involvement in the track.
Moreover, the song Celebration is registered on the same site as well.

[Harry!]

Updated front page with track listing and advert. The track listing below.

Celebration track listing

2 CD Edition

Hung Up
Music
Vogue
4 Minutes
Holiday
Everybody
Like A Virgin
Into The Groove
Like A Prayer
Ray Of Light
Sorry
Express Yourself
Open Your Heart
Borderline
Secret
Erotica
Justify My Love
Revolver

Dress You Up
Material Girl
La Isla Bonita
Papa Don't Preach
Lucky Star
Burning Up
Crazy For You
Who's That Girl
Frozen
Miles Away
Take A Bow
Live To Tell
Beautiful Stranger
Hollywood
Die Another Day
Don't Tell Me
Cherish
Celebration

Single Disc Edition

Hung Up
Music
Vogue
4 Minutes
Holiday
Like A Virgin
Into The Groove
Like A Prayer
Ray Of Light
La Isla Bonita
Frozen
Material Girl
Papa Don't Preach
Lucky Star
Express Yourself
Open Your Heart
Dress You Up
Celebration

[Harry!]

No Human Nature or American Life :mad:

[MrGaryy]

Originally posted by Harry.
Originally posted by MrGaryy
I must say I'm impressed with Radio 1.

Why is that , Just curious?

usually they're the sort to support any old **** if it ha a popular name on it. I'm glad they aren't playing Celebration just due to her name when if we're honest, it's god awful.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by MrGaryy
Originally posted by Harry.
Originally posted by MrGaryy
I must say I'm impressed with Radio 1.

Why is that , Just curious?

usually they're the sort to support any old **** if it ha a popular name on it. I'm glad they aren't playing Celebration just due to her name when if we're honest, it's god awful.

Your opinion not mine. Glad Radio 2 and all other major radio stations are playing it. Already number 9 in the airplay chart in the UK.

[Harry!]

+August 25, 2009
'Celebration' - Track Listing for CD & DVD Announced
For Immediate Release - August 26, 2009 - (Burbank, California) - Warner Bros. Records has confirmed the final track listing for Madonna’s upcoming “Celebration” CD – The “Ultimate” Compilation - and “Celebration the Video Collection DVD” – both scheduled to be released on September 28/29th. The songs which were selected by Madonna and her fans have all been exquisitely remastered. “Celebration” will be available as a two-CD set as well as a single CD.

The “Celebration Video Collection DVD” will include unedited and never before seen footage of “Justify My Love” along with 27 Madonna videos to be released on a DVD compilation for “the very first time” including “Into The Groove” and “Give It To Me” as well as the just completed video of Madonna’s new single “Celebration.”

Madonna clearly continues to rule the dance floor with her latest single. Her “Celebration” Remix EP is #1 on iTunes Dance Album chart as well as #1 on the Masterbeat overall chart. The song is #*5 on Billboard’s Club Singles Chart and the Greatest Gainer for the second week in a row. If “Celebration” reaches #1 on Billboard’s Club Single Chart, it would be Madonna’s 40th!!!! #1 Club single – the most of any artist in the history of the Billboard Club Singles Chart.

On the international front so far, the “Celebration” single is already #1 in Italy and Holland, #2 in Japan and is Top 5 airplay in every other major market.

Another newly recorded song, “Revolver” featuring Lil Wayne is also included on the “Celebration” CD. Artwork for the packaging of the CD and DVD was designed by renowned street pop artist “Mr. Brainwash.”

Currently on tour in Europe with her sold out “Sticky & Sweet” Tour, the multi-Grammy winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with the highest grossing tour in history for a Female Artist, is scheduled to end her tour with her final show in Israel on September 2nd.

Madonna Celebration CD Track Listing:

CD 1:
01) Hung Up
02) Music
03) Vogue
04) 4 Minutes
05) Holiday
06) Everybody
07) Like A Virgin
08) Into The Groove
09) Like A Prayer
10) Ray Of Light
11) Sorry
12) Express Yourself
13) Open Your Heart
14) Borderline
15) Secret
16) Erotica
17) Justify My Love
18) Revolver

CD 2:
01) Dress You Up
02) Material Girl
03) La Isla Bonita
04) Papa Don't Preach
05) Lucky Star
06) Burning Up
07) Crazy For You
08) Who's That Girl
09) Frozen
10) Miles Away
11) Take A Bow
12) Live To Tell
13) Beautiful Stranger
14) Hollywood
15) Die Another Day
16) Don’t Tell Me
17) Cherish
18) Celebration

Madonna Celebration DVD Track Listing:

1) Burning Up
2) Lucky Star
3) Borderline
4) Like A Virgin
5) Material Girl
6) Crazy For You
7) Into The Groove
8) Live To Tell
9) Paper Don’t Preach
10) True Blue
11) Open Your Heart
12) La Isla Bonita
13) Who’s That Girl
14) Like A Prayer
15) Express Yourself
16) Cherish
17) Vogue
18) Justify My Love
19) Erotica
20) Deeper and Deeper
21) Rain
22) I’ll Remember
23) Secret
24) Take A Bow
25) Bedtime Story
26) Human Nature
27) I Want You
28) You’ll See
29) Frozen
30) Ray Of Light
31) The Power Of Good-Bye
32) Beautiful Stranger
33) American Pie
34) Music
35) Don’t Tell Me
36) What It Feels Like For A Girl
37) Die Another Day
38) Hollywood
39) Love Profusion
40) Hung Up
41) Sorry
42) Get Together
43) Jump
44) 4 Minutes
45) Give It 2 Me
46) Miles Away
47) Celebration

[Harry!]

FFS NO ****ing American Life on the DVD. Life sucks.

[/wrists]

[Harry!]

No American Life , Can only give it 4/5. Only 4.5 if I LOVE Celebration music video and only that.

[Harry!]

Another teaser for the Celebration music video featuring the dancers from her tour.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QiBt-sYK7Y

[Mrluvaluva]

The DVD does look quite good though Harry.

[Harry!]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
The DVD does look quite good though Harry.

Majority of the tracks on there are good but there is no American Life AT ALL [Not even on the CD]. I really hope it is a extra of somesorts and missed out by a typing error [They need to learn how to spell Papa - they wrote Paper].

How did Miles Away get on there, It charted rubbishly. Get rid of that on the DVD and put American Life in its place.

[Mrluvaluva]

Madonna fans are being urged to stay away from her forthcoming Sticky and Sweet tour date in Bulgaria by the country's Orthodox Church.

Church of Bulgaria officials have accused the star of showing a "lack of respect" for church rituals.

They expressed their "disapproval and disagreement" with her planned show this Saturday in the Bulgarian capital.

The concert, at Sofia's Vasil Levski Stadium, is expected to be attended by about 50,000 people.

Saturday is also a day of lent for Orthodox Christians marking the beheading of John the Baptist.

A statement from the Church accused Madonna of displaying "a disrespectful and intolerant attitude" to the religious feelings of Christians on her ongoing tour.

"We express our Christian support and approval for the art of singing, which influences the moral development of people and promotes universal moral values," it said.

"In some of her choreography and stage scenarios, this singer sends impressive messages which, however, run contrary to Christian morality."

Madonna will arrive in Sofia following a concert in neighbouring Romania, on Wednesday.

Almost all tickets - costing up to 150 leva (£67) - have already been sold, organisers said.

It will be one of the largest gigs ever organised in Sofia.


BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8221936.stm)

[Harry!]

Ergh I hate other countrys protesting about her gigs.

[Harry!]

The official 2010 calander has now been shown. pics and info below.

In 2010 the Official Madonna Calendar by Danilo will be celebrating 25 years of Madonna tours. Classic images from classic shows such as The Virgin Tour and the Blond Ambition Tour will adorn the fans' bedrooms walls.

Great classic shots from Sticky and Sweet, re-Invention, Girlie Show, Who's That Girl, Confessions and Drowned World Tours are also included. And here's a look at front and back cover courtesy of Danilo

http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_22/danilo_2010_401.jpg

http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_22/danilo_2010_402.jpg

[Harry!]

Warner Bros. announcing ''Revolver''

In today's press release Warner Bros. Records has confirmed the final track listing for Madonna's upcoming "Celebration" CD scheduled to be released on September 28/29th. The new press release adds a few tidbits and expalins how the songs on the album - which were selected by Madonna and her fans - have all been exquisitely remastered.

It also mentions for the first time in an official publicity release the other newly recorded song, "Revolver" featuring Lil Wayne.
"Revolver", now listed on the Warner Chappell online catalogue, writing credits are shared by Carlos Centel Battey, Steven Andre Battel (The Jackie Boyz), Dwayne Carter (Lil Wayne), Justin Scott Franks, Brandon Kitchen, and Madonna.

Madonna clearly continues to rule the dance floor with her latest single, the press release also comments. Her "Celebration" Remix EP is #1 on iTunes Dance Album chart as well as #1 on the Masterbeat overall chart. The song is #5 on Billboard’s Club Singles Chart and the Greatest Gainer for the second week in a row.

On the international front so far, the "Celebration" single is already #1 in Italy and Holland, #2 in Japan and is Top 5 airplay in every other major market.

[Harry!]

Front page updated with tracklisting!

[Harry!]

The last video teaser featuring the fans in the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmGjVZzFjnU

[Harry!]

Another teaster featuring Paul Oakenfold and boyfriend Jesus!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS0wXNj1X68

Still hoping American Life is added onto the DVD :-(

[Novo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbqsTuOyZNA&feature=related

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Novo]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa8/donetodeath_photos/madonna2pac3.jpg

[Harry!]

Originally posted by .Andy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbqsTuOyZNA&feature=related

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Thanks Andy. Will you be buying her greatets hits?

[Harry!]

Originally posted by .Andy.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa8/donetodeath_photos/madonna2pac3.jpg

I didnt see that pic before. Looks early/mid 90's

[Harry!]

Heard somewhere Celebration is in the top 10 UK airplay chart this week. Well done M for that!

[Harry!]

Madonna in training yesterday. Could be a good video in the debate over her bingo wings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smkix-HP9oU

[Shaun]

I see the OP has a fanclub. Add me :) I'm in love with Celebration.

[Harry!]

Added Shaun! Celebration is a very good song, One of my fave Madonna songs ever! Video out tuesday woop!

[Harry!]

First teaster featuring MADONNA!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajmeqW83PS4

Amazing and in HQ!

[Harry!]

Amazon US and UK adding Celebration Singles

http://allaboutmadonna.com/2009/08/amazon-us-and-uk-adding-celebration-singles.php

[Harry!]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejSIh1vijbc

New Celebration teaser featuring Madonna!

[Harry!]

Woop!

[Harry!]

Celebration on US Billboard

Here is how Madonna's Celebration single is performing on Billboard:

#5 - Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play
#13 - Billboard Global Dance Tracks (New)
#19 - Billboard Euro Digital Tracks (Album version)
#36 - Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 (New)

[Harry!]

Fans wondering about where and when the "Celebration" videoclip will premiere on UK television will be happy to learn that GMTV's Carla Romano will be live from LA with the Queen of Pop's new video on Tuesday, September 1st during GMTV Today between 7.30 and 8.30 AM.

Thanks to MJ.

Woop

[Harry!]

24, 26 & 29 August - Belgrade, Bucharest & Sofia

The last 3 shows on the European continent were all in brand new countries for Madonna. Naturally she got a lot of attention in Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria with her fantastic show, showed top form and pleased legions of fans. Unfortunately not everything went perfect, since it already made rounds in the worldwide press that Madonna spoke up against Gypsy-discrimination at the Bucharest show which divided the audience and a considerable amount of attenders did not share Madonna's enthusiasm. Since then both Madonna and her Gypsy band reaffirmed their point of view and condemned the people booing her. In Sofia, a fan outside the stadium posted offensive transparents about Madonna's adoption and he immediately got banned from attending the concert. Thankfully this incident did not escalate, neither Madonna repeated her Gypsy speech in Bulgaria, so the sold out crowd of the Levski Stadium did not get affected and got a top-notch performance. The Michael Jackson tribute during Holiday also felt more special for both the fans and the performers, as MJ would have turned 51 on August 29th (for more on the Bucharest show, check out SPIN's review).
Contrary to previous reports, Madonna did not stay in Vienna during the Eastern European leg, she divided her time between Budapest and Bucharest, even got spotted relaxing a bit with her dancers in the hotel pool in Romania. After the Sofia show Madonna immediately flew to Israel, where the tour is sadly coming to an end. The last 2 shows in Tel Aviv are immensely hyped up and there are several rumours circulating. At the very least, Madonna will definitely give her all to honor the tour finale double-date in a place that's very special for her.
Last, but not least, according to several reports across the online Madonna community, it seems Madonna's manager Guy Oseary has been giving out some hints to fans at the front rows about Madonna's future projects: not surprisingly, she's aiming to release a new album in the fall of 2010 (which fits her usual 2 and a half year gap between records) and then of course she would tour to promote it, might be at the end of 2010 already, or early 2011, not clear as of yet. Of course these plans are tentative, but keep in mind her current show is built around the concept of not wasting time... ;-)

[Harry!]

Madonna arrives in Israel ahead of Tel Aviv concerts

Jerusalem – Ma’an – Pop queen Madonna landed her private jet in Israel on Sunday ahead of two concerts in Tel Aviv.

The concerts, in Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park, on Tuesday and Wednesday, are a part of the last leg of Madonna’s global Sticky and Sweet Tour, which she launched in August of last year to promote her most recent album, Hard Candy, which received a mixed reception.

Arriving from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, Madonna planned an afternoon tour of holy sites in Jerusalem. She was accompanied by 250-stong entourage.

Unconfirmed reports suggested that efforts were underway to arrange meetings between the pop star and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Tzipi Livni.

Madonna was last in Israel in 2006 when she marked the holy day of Yom Kippur with other students of the Jewish mystic tradition Kabbalah.

http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=222495

[Harry!]

All in the title woop!

[Harry!]

Madonna tours Jewish holy sites in Jerusalem

The Material Girl has opened a visit to the Holy Land with a spiritual touch.
Madonna headed to Jerusalem's Old City late Sunday where she toured an ancient tunnel near the Western Wall — the holiest site where Jews can pray.
The 51-year-old pop star arrived in a black Mercedes van and was escorted into the tunnel by police. She made no comment to reporters and was whisked away about a half hour later.
Madonna isn't Jewish, but she's a follower of Jewish mysticism and has even taken the Hebrew name Esther.
She arrived early Sunday for a pair of concerts this week. It will be her first performance in Israel since 1993, though she came on private pilgrimages in 2004 and 2007.
Madonna is also set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday.

[Harry!]

1000 posts woop!