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Harry!

21-05-2010, 08:17 PM

Madonna gets a Parking Ticket in London last night– Pictures

Madonna leaving the Aura nightclub in London and getting a parking ticket for parking on a double yellow line (May 20 2010)

http://allaboutmadonna.com/images/news/10-05-21-madonna-gets-a-parking-ticket-london-01.jpg

More:
http://allaboutmadonna.com/2010/05/madonna-gets-a-parking-ticket-in-london-last-night-pictures.php

Madonna Speaks Out In Support Of Jailed Gay Couple

Madonna is speaking out in support of two gay men who were handed a 14-year jail sentence in the African nation of Malawi, the same country where two of her children were born.

According to the Associated Press, two gay men, Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, were sentenced to 14 years in prison, including hard labor, simply because they are homosexual. The men were arrested in December after they celebrated their engagement with a party, the AP reports.

Madonna, whose two youngest children, David and Mercy, were adopted from Malawi, spoke out harshly against the Malawian court’s decision, saying, “I am shocked and saddened by the decision made today by the Malawian court, which sentenced two innocent men to prison. As a matter of principle, I believe in equal rights for all people, no matter what their gender, race, color, religion, or sexual orientation. Today, Malawi took a giant step backward. The world is filled with pain and suffering; therefore, we must support our basic human right to love and be loved. I call upon the progressive men and women of Malawi – and around the world – to challenge this decision in the name of human dignity and equal rights for all.”

Also Thursday, U.S. President Barack Obama’s Press Secretary released a statement, which read, “The United States strongly condemns the conviction and harsh sentencing of Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga in Malawi. The criminalization of sexual orientation and gender identity is unconscionable, and this case mars the human rights record of Malawi. We urge Malawi and all countries to stop using sexual orientation or gender identity as the basis for arrest, detention, or execution.”

Harry!

25-05-2010, 06:39 PM

Harry!

27-05-2010, 06:13 AM

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Harry!

31-05-2010, 12:48 PM

Letter from Madonna

I have always believed love conquers all – yesterday I got to see it in action.

In the last week over 30,000 of you added your name to mine calling for the release of Steven Monjeza, and Tiwonge Chimbalanga – the Malawi couple sentenced to 14 years hard labor for the “crime” of homosexuality.

With incredible joy I am writing to share with you that yesterday, Malawi President, Bingu wa Mutharika has ordered their release. Steven and Tiwonge were freed on Saturday night. They have won their freedom and you have been a part of it.

I would love to hear your reaction to this news. Share your thoughts now: http://www.raisingmalawi.org/lovewins

We celebrate this astounding turn of events with Steven, Tiwonge, and the countless Malawians fighting for their release. It is a historic day for Malawi.

Though they are free from prison, sadly their safety and future in Malawi is still unknown. I hope this is just the beginning of our work together.

Human rights injustices continue for so many Malawians facing poverty, disease, and a lack of critical resources. There are still over two million orphans and vulnerable children who need to experience love’s embrace.

It is going to take the love and creativity all of us to bring justice to the people of Malawi.

That’s why I would like to hear from you. Tell me your thoughts on this important day in Malawi: http://www.raisingmalawi.org/lovewins

Thank you for joining me in Raising Malawi.

With great love,

Madonna

Madonna.com

Braden

31-05-2010, 12:58 PM

I love that Twiggy is in the top ten as well <3

Harry!

03-06-2010, 08:40 AM

Guetta: 'I was unlucky with Madonna'

David Guetta has suggested that record label issues may prevent the release of his collaboration with Madonna.

The DJ and producer confirmed to The Guardian that he and Madonna recently wrote and recorded a track together.

Guetta said: 'It's a tricky situation, because she's now out of a record deal. We don't even know what's going to happen with it. It's a huge record, so it's really frustrating.'

'The track is part of the Warner deal, but it's not on the album, so why would they invest any money in it? I was really unlucky with that one.'

From Digital Spy

Harry!

08-06-2010, 03:42 PM

Official Madonna Calendar for 2011

http://allaboutmadonna.com/images/news/10-06-07-madonna-official-calendar-2011-01.jpg

http://allaboutmadonna.com/images/news/10-06-07-madonna-official-calendar-2011-02.jpg

Shaun

08-06-2010, 04:36 PM

Madonna tops World’s Top 10 Inspirational Women List

UK fashion magazine “Glamour” recently released a list of “Glamour’s inspirational women.”

1. Madonna:
Reason:- “Because she has inspired us to develop our sound as she herself has always developed as an artist — and for her never ending fabulousness of course!” Stine, lead singer of pop band Alphabeat.

2. Ophra Winfrey
3. Natalie Massenet
4. Sigourney Weaver
5. Coco Chanel
6. Anne Frank
7. Drew Barrymore
8. Twiggy
9. Dorothy Parker
10. Michelle Obama

What a very odd list. LOL @ Sigourney Weaver being above Anne Frank :\

Big respect for Madonna but wouldn't put her or Oprah that high. Where's the love for Pankhurst, Nightingale, Roosevelt, Curie, Aretha and even better actresses (Meryl Streep, Julie Andrews, Marilyn, Hepburns) than Drew and Sigourney :conf2:

[sorry i've gone off-topic LOL]

Harry!

12-06-2010, 06:08 PM

Madonna boost for Lawnfest event at Kent school

Madonna dropped in to a charity music event at a Kent school, organised by the daughter of Mohamed Al Fayed.

The Lawnfest fundraiser was held on Friday night in aid of The New School at West Heath, Sevenoaks, UK.

Pop star Lemar was the headline act at the event to boost the school's bursary fund, organised by Camilla Fayed.

Madonna's appearance was to help publicise the event, which also included an art exhibition, although she did not perform.

The New School aims to rebuild young damaged lives through education.
Principal Christina Wells said: 'This fundraiser will help grant a bursary for those young people whose lives have been damaged by abuse, bereavement, bullying or other trauma.'

From BBC News

Harry!

16-06-2010, 06:04 PM

New York Daily News’ Top 10 Pop Culture Icons of the Past 50 years

10. Paul Newman
9. Princess Diana
8. The Beatles
7. Oprah Winfrey
6. Muhammad Ali
5. Michael Jackson
4. Marilyn Monroe
3. Frank Sinatra

2. Madonna, the Material Girl who ruled the world

During an appearance on “American Bandstand” in 1983, Dick Clark asked an up-and-coming young singer what her career aspirations were. With a smile, she matter-of-factly said, “I want to rule the world.”
All hail Queen Madonna!
Twenty-five years, 12 Billboard No. 1 songs, worldwide album sales totaling hundreds of millions and a Golden Globe later, she has ruled with a velvet fist.
Besides her numerous accolades, Madonna has influenced fashion, dance and pop culture for an entire generation. Not bad for a girl from Bay City, Mich.

1. Elvis

Harry!

21-06-2010, 06:12 PM

Madonna for Dolce & Gabbana A/W 2010-2011 – First Picture

http://allaboutmadonna.com/images/news/10-06-19-madonna-for-dolce-and-gabbana-autumn-winter-2010-2011-l.jpg

from Swide:

For autumn winter 2010-2011, Dolce&Gabbana tells us a black and white story celebrating the power of charisma framed by the faces of a glorious Italian family.

Spring summer 2010 and now autumn winter 2010-2011, Madonna continues to enlighten some Dolce&Gabbana captured memories.

This winter’s Dolce&Gabbana womenswear advertising campaign is like a family photo album where dignity, beauty finds all their ways of expression: an impromptu tango in the living room, a heartfelt laughter luminescent in form, faces, serious, proud.

The first photo is here revealed, the full story will be released soon.

Harry!

30-06-2010, 06:06 PM

Madonna #10 on Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Celebrities list

Complete list at Forbes.com

#10 Madonna

The Material Girl isn’t quite ready to cede her spot in pop music’s hierarchy to Lady Gaga or Britney Spears just yet. The 52-year-old singer had the fourth highest-grossing tour of 2009, bringing in $6 million a night and $138 million overall. An episode of the Fox hit sitcom Glee, which featured cast members singing several of her songs, added to her already high profile and cushioned her significant earnings from publishing royalties.

Power Rank: 10
Pay: $58.0 mil
Category: Musicians
Pay Rank: 24
Web Rank: 4
Press Rank: 3
TV/Radio Rank: 16
Social Rank: 33

Madonna was at #3 in 2009, #21 in 2008, #3 in 2007…

Harry!

02-07-2010, 11:57 AM

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Harry!

04-07-2010, 11:40 AM

From Guinness World Records 2011 (American edition, $28.95), Madonna is listed as “Top-Selling Female Recording Artist”
with 75 million albums sold in the U.S. and 125 million more sold abroad (for a total of 200 million) as of December of last year. She is also crowned as the woman with the most #1 albums in the U.K.

Source: http://boyculture.typepad.com/boy_culture/2010/07/the-musical-queen-of-all-she-purveys.html

Harry!

08-07-2010, 08:23 PM

W.E Press Release

Madonna’s directorial feature debut started principal photography on Monday 05 July.

Based on an original screenplay, 'W.E', a film written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian is set to begin shooting this summer in Europe (UK and France) and the US.

'W.E' tells two parallel love stories separated by more than six decades. Acclaimed actress Abbie Cornish (Sucker Punch, Bright Star, Elizabeth: The Golden Age) has been cast in the role of Wally Winthrop - a young married New Yorker in 1998 who is obsessed with what she perceives as the ultimate romantic love story, King Edward V111’s abdication for his love of Wallis Simpson. Andrea Riseborough has been cast in the role of Wallis Simpson.
Riseborough is best known for her outstanding Bafta Nominated performance of Margaret Thatcher in the acclaimed BBC drama 'The Long Walk to Finchley' and will soon be seen in Brighton Rock. British star James D’Arcy (Master and Commander, Secret Diary of a Call Girl) will play the part of Edward VIII. Wally Winthrop”s Russian love interest Evgeni will be played by rising star Oscar Isaac (Robin Hood, Sucker Punch) and her husband William will be played by Richard Coyle (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time).
Art imitates life as the revered British acting dynasty provides father and son, James Fox (Sherlock Holmes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Bafta nominated A Passage to India, Bafta winner The Servant) and Laurence Fox (Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Becoming Jane) in the roles of King George V and his son, Bertie.

1936 England - Wallis Simpson, an American woman, captured the heart of King Edward VIII. Already divorced and married to her second husband when she met Edward, then the Prince of Wales in London, the two fell in love. However, once crowned, Edward was told by the Church and the Prime Minister that he could not marry Wallis and remain King… He abdicated, giving up the throne to be with the woman he loved. Once married and known as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, they lived out what many considered to be the romance of the century.

1998 N.Y - Wally Winthrop has a troubled past and moves to New York from the South to work in Sotheby’s Estate department. She gives up her job to marry a successful psychiatrist but the marriage is unhappy and Wally finds herself bored, frustrated and often alone. She seeks refuge in her obsession with what she believes to be the ultimate romantic love story, King Edward VIII ‘s abdication for his love of Wallis Simpson.

When Wally discovers that there is going to be an auction of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s Estate at Sotheby’s, she takes the opportunity to return to her old hunting ground to try to understand the nature of the great love affair through the artifacts that once belonged to the couple. While at Sotheby’s, Wally meets Evgeni, a Russian security guard, with a mysterious past. As she immerses herself deeper into the love story of Wallis and Edward, while spending more time away from her marriage, she finds herself falling in love.

We travel back and forth in time with Wally and Wallis, two fragile but determined women whose lives become inextricably linked. However, as the story unravels it becomes apparent that Wallis Simpson’s life was not as perfect as Wally had thought.

The film will be produced by Colin Vaines (producer Coriolanus, exec producer London Boulevard, The Gangs of New York and The Young Victoria) with Executive Producers Kris Thykier (producer The Debt, Kick-Ass, Harry Brown, exec producer Stardust) and Nigel Wooll (exec producer Miss Potter, co-producer GI Jane, White Squall).

The production team include Production Designer Martin Childs (Oscar Winner Shakespeare in Love, Oscar Nominated Quills, The Boy in Striped Pyjamas), Director of Photography, Hagen Bogdanski (The Lives of Others, The Young Victoria), Costume Designer, Arianne Phillips (Oscar Nominated Walk the Line, Bafta Nominated A Single Man) and Hair and Make Up Designer - Jenny Shircore (Oscar Winner Elizabeth, Bafta Winner and Oscar Nominated The Young Victoria).

From Madonna.com

Harry!

12-07-2010, 04:28 PM

Madonna film seeks museum help for Wallis film

A wedding outfit on show at a Scottish museum is to take a starring role in a film being directed by Madonna.

She has asked for the dress for her directorial feature debut, W.E., about Edward VIII's wife Wallis Simpson.

The outfit is currently part of a Marriage in the Movies exhibition at the National Museum of Costume at Shambellie House near Dumfries.

The dress was worn by Joely Richardson, who starred in the 2005 television production Wallis and Edward.

The outfit was designed by Michael O'Connor and will be worn by actress Andrea Riseborough, who will play Wallis Simpson in the film co-written by Madonna.

National Museums Scotland has agreed to release the dress, which had been due to remain on display until October this year.

It will be sent to the film set on Monday.

National Museum of Costume general manager Margaret Roberts said they had been happy to send the dress to Madonna.

'Our Marriage in the Movies exhibition is packed with fabulous gowns that tell a story not only about the history of the period they represent, but also of Hollywood glamour and style,' she said.

'This is a dress that was made for the movies, so when we received the request from Madonna's production company, we were only too happy to oblige.'

Marriage in the Movies runs until 31 October.

From BBC News

Harry!

18-07-2010, 09:28 PM

Madonna on the set of W.E.

Madonna on the London set of her first ever feature-length film about the British royal family. The film, W.E, is a romantic drama about the affair between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII

http://allaboutmadonna.com/images/news/10-07-16-madonna-on-the-set-of-we-l.jpg

Harry!

25-07-2010, 05:20 PM

Joe Henry would be excited to produce Madonna's album

Joe Henry, the Grammy-winning producer and performer (and Madonna's brother-in-law) spoke to Jam! showbiz recently and was asked about collaborating with Madonna again:

What about producing an album for Madonna?

Don't think we haven't talked about it. When she's ready to make that shift, it's easily done. I think it's just a matter of her getting to the point creatively where she is completely at peace with swimming in different water. I believe we'll get there. And I'll be terribly excited about it when it happens.

Read the full interview at jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/H/Henry_Joe

Jessica.

29-07-2010, 05:18 PM

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Harry!

06-08-2010, 05:15 PM

Vote: Five Most Iconic Musicians

CNN's new arts and culture show 'icon,' in conjunction with music magazine 'Songlines,' has shortlisted 20 globally renowned musicians from the past 50 years. Vote for your favorite artists and we'll reveal the top five in 'icon's' interactive gallery at cnn.com/icon when our music show airs on August 25.

To vote for Madonna visit http://tinyurl.com/337lkd7

Harry!

23-08-2010, 03:47 PM

Late happy birthday to Madonna on 16 august!

Zippy

23-08-2010, 05:43 PM

I voted Madonna.

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Harry!

30-08-2010, 01:06 PM

LEAKED song called Broken (I'm Sorry) from Celebration album.

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Zippy

25-10-2010, 06:30 PM

Harry can we have an update on what our mighty Goddess and leader is up to?

Thanx :)

Harry!

25-10-2010, 06:41 PM

:spin:

Madonna To Open 'Hard Candy' Fitness Centers Around The World

Madonna in partnership with her manager Guy Oseary and New Evolution Ventures (NEV) announced the establishment of Hard Candy Fitness global gyms which will open in major cities around the world. The first Hard Candy Fitness is a beautiful and uniquely designed 30,000 square foot space which is scheduled to open in Mexico City mid November in the exclusive Bosques de las Lomas area. Madonna will be visiting the gym on the 29th of November for the official launch.

Throughout her career Madonna has been devoted to fitness and well being and has worked out in literally hundreds of gyms around the world. As a result, she has a strong vision on what the ideal exercise, dancing and work out environment should be. The direction for how to bring that vision to the fitness world began to take shape during an initial meeting between Mark Mastrov, the innovator behind 24 Hour Fitness and Guy Oseary early in 2008.
Mastrov has built a fitness empire of over 420 clubs in 16 countries. Mastrov, his partner Jim Rowley of NEV, Craig Pepin-Donat, the Vice President of Marketing and Development, along with Madonna and Oseary, are now in the planning stages of opening 10 more locations in Russia, Brazil, Argentina and throughout Europe and Asia. In addition, they are currently exploring opportunities and local partnerships around the globe for facilities where fitness, fashion and entertainment create a unique member experience.
'
Madonna’s world tours have taken us to many of our favorite cities around the world. We are looking forward to opening Hard Candy Fitness with NEV in many of these same places,' commented Oseary. 'Our goal is to create an environment inspired by Madonna’s vision and high standards of what the ideal gym would be. Hard Candy Fitness will be a reflection of Madonna's point of view and will reflect her input on every detail including music space, light and other design cues. Madonna’s touch will be everywhere.' stated NEV Chairman Mark Mastrov.

Chris Dedicik, Hard Candy’s Managing Director commented, 'Hard Candy Fitness is a one of a kind experience merging fitness with entertainment. We are dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our members.' Hard Candy Fitness members will experience the very best in innovative training methods including private, group and dynamic training including traditional classes such as Zumba, Latin Moves and Cardio Kickboxing as well as new programming designed specifically for Hard Candy Fitness.

The fitness center will also include a Bike Studio, a Mind Body Studio featuring The Great Wall, where members can practice BarWorks, Sculpting, Capoeria and the newest trends in Yoga. It will also house a healthy alternative Juice Bar/Cafe. The lavish locker rooms built with the finest materials will be a sanctuary for members who will be able to relax in sauna and steam rooms.

Members will also benefit from state of the art cardiovascular equipment with personal viewing screens, more than 60 pieces of strength equipment / free weights and the best group fitness, functional training accessories and brands including PreCor, Hoist, Free Motion, Nautilus, Hammer Strength, StarTrac, AbCoaster, and TRX suspension training. For membership information, visit the enrollment center at Bosque de Duraznos 47, Bosques de las Lomas or call +52 55 5245 7550.

From Madonna.com

If one was opened in the UK I would defo have a look!

Ithinkiloveyoutoo

25-10-2010, 11:54 PM

Love Madonna. I view as the other big icon I grew up with. MJ was the other one. The whole world knows her. I hate it when she gets disrespect from the new generation who don't know her whole catalogue. You don't have to like her music, just don't disrespect.

Zippy

26-10-2010, 07:23 PM

I hate it when she gets disrespect from the new generation who don't know her whole catalogue. You don't have to like her music, just don't disrespect.

I agree.

Madonna paved the way for many artists over the past 20 years. She wasnt the first feisty female popstar but she's certainly the first to become a global megastar and huge business empire.

Still nobody has achieved what she has and done it in such a dramatic and controversial way. She's never towed the line and in America that can kill your career stone dead at any point.

Gaga isn't remotely controversial compared to what Madonna has done. Ironically, because Madonna paved the way for her. Her shock tactics are not shocking now...because Madonna was doing it long ago and people are now immune.

Harry!

18-02-2011, 03:54 PM

IDK about this thread anymore but here are some updates.

On February 16th, Madonna's manager, Guy Oseary, announced on Twitterduring a question and answers session on the social network that Madonna will be releasing her 12th studio album by the end of 2011 and has described the it as Dance genre album. Oseary also confirmed that Madonna will be working with unknown producers and has already began listening to demo tracks. Futhermore he confirmed that Australia is already promised for Madonna's next tour and that he and Madonna are in the early discussions with Warner Bros. Music to release a DVD box set edition of all of Madonna's concert tours, however nothing was confirmed.

Madonna's song "Revolver" featuring Lil Wayne, remixed by David Guetta won an award at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards for "Best Remixed Recording".

:dance:

Zippy

18-02-2011, 06:28 PM

:dance::dance::dance:

this deserves a Madonna classic to celebrate...

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Zippy

18-02-2011, 06:42 PM

I absolutely love this video. So cute and pervy...

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Harry!

18-02-2011, 06:49 PM

I absolutely love this video. So cute and pervy...

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One of my fave M songs/MV's. Wouldnt you just love to be the boy in the video lol.

Zippy

18-02-2011, 06:54 PM

One of my fave M songs/MV's. Wouldnt you just love to be the boy in the video lol.

he is actually English so if you were born in an earlier time it could've been you, Harry!

Harry!

18-02-2011, 06:57 PM

he is actually English so if you were born in an earlier time it could've been you, Harry!

That boy wasnt allowed on tour (The Who's That Girl Tour) because he countnt get a permit. :( Another boy was used in his place.

Zippy

18-02-2011, 08:15 PM

That boy wasnt allowed on tour (The Who's That Girl Tour) because he countnt get a permit. :( Another boy was used in his place.

bet he's still pissed about that.

poor kid. At least he's part of the greatest female entertainer evers video history. Thats so cool.

Callum

25-05-2011, 11:29 AM

Very nice speech from Madonna at Oprah's final show

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Zippy

25-05-2011, 10:33 PM

she looks fantastic too

Oprahs audiences always scare me. Its like some hysterical Stepford wives convention.

Harry!

26-05-2011, 08:05 PM

I have to admit that speach was very touching and she looked beautiful.

I am only posting things that I/you might find interesting/useful in this thread (from now).

Callum

27-05-2011, 01:39 AM

Been listening to Confessions non stop for the past 2 days. Such a good album :love:

Harry!

28-05-2011, 07:18 PM

Confessions :love:

If you want to join in with Madonna's play day you can by joining this link http://www.last.fm/group/Madonna%3A+Play+Day

It starts TOMORROW!

Callum

30-05-2011, 06:02 PM

Hard Candy is such an inconsistent album, it starts off well but the whole middle half is full of filler material. Devil Wouldn't Recognize You makes up for them tracks though, should have been a single. :love:

Zippy

30-05-2011, 06:08 PM

Niall

30-05-2011, 06:09 PM

Just popping in to say that Confessions is a fantastic album. :lovedup:

Callum

30-05-2011, 06:10 PM

beat goes on>>>

I actually loved the demo version of Beat Goes On, the album version is bland.

Ithinkiloveyoutoo

30-05-2011, 06:11 PM

Madonna is the queen of everything. wonderful, timeless, one of our true last remaining legends :spin:

Zippy

30-05-2011, 06:15 PM

I actually loved the demo version of Beat Goes On, the album version is bland.

well I love it in spite of Kanyes flat dull rap. Ive actually edited him out of my version.

Callum

31-05-2011, 04:38 PM

The "If you do your homework..." line in Spanish Lesson is so bad. It makes me cringe when I hear it, I don't know why that song made the album. :nono:

Harry!

31-05-2011, 07:53 PM

Some of the songs left of Hard Candy was better then a few of the album tracks (Animal, Across The Sky, Latte) to be fair. Spanish Lesson is better live then it is on the album.

Niall

01-06-2011, 09:15 PM

I love COADF now. :lovedup: The way all the songs blend into one another is Genius. When Forbidden Love ended and Jump started I didn't even notice the transition. It gives the album such a integrated and cohesive feel. dlaskjfh its amazing. :colour:

Niall

09-06-2011, 04:28 PM

I love Ray Of Light now too. lakshjdflahs :lovedup: Thanks for the recommendation Harry! :hug:

Harry!

09-06-2011, 05:10 PM

Your welcome :) There is more where they came from :)

Niall

09-06-2011, 05:56 PM

I'm sure there is! :hugesmile:

Niall

21-06-2011, 01:48 PM

Madonna has confirmed that she will begin work on her next album this summer.

Her longtime manager, Guy Oseary, took to Twitter to share the news that Madge will hit the studio in July. "Madonna goes into the recording studio next month to begin work on new album ...," he wrote, sharing little else about what the Material Girl has up her sleeve. But Oseary did have a few little nuggets of information for Madge's most devoted, writing, "She has a good idea of which producers she will be working with ... lots of questions about what kind of music it will be ... stay tuned."

This announcement comes six months after Madonna teased her fans with the prospect of beginning work on her next album on her Facebook page. In December, she wrote, "Its official! I need to move. I need to sweat. I need to make new music! Music I can dance to. I'm on the lookout for the maddest, sickest, most badass people to collaborate with. I'm just saying ..." Since releasing Hard Candy back in 2008, Madonna has been keeping busy doing everything but recording new music. OK, she did release a greatest hits album, Celebration, in 2009, but it seems her focus has been on anything but music.

She wrapped up work on her movie "W.E.," which was just picked up by the Weinstein Company. She also launched a clothing line with her daughter, Lourdes, aptly titled Material Girl, and even found time to open up her own line of gyms around the world called Hard Candy.

:amazed:

Niall

21-06-2011, 05:57 PM

*Is surprised Harry/Zippy isn't amazed at the above news*

Harry!

21-06-2011, 06:01 PM

I am excited about it but just want it now tbh :(. She hasn't recored a studio album since 2007 (Hard Candy work started then) and just want some new Madonna music. I just hope that she does not go down what is popular in the charts and do her own thing.

Niall

21-06-2011, 06:06 PM

I want her to incorporate proper dubstep in her new album, not the type of dubstep she's used before. Thats the one thing I'd love. I just don't know what to expect form her though, I'm excited to see what she'll come out with! :amazed:

Harry!

21-06-2011, 06:16 PM

-Wants a rock influenced album-

Zippy

21-06-2011, 07:12 PM

-Wants a rock influenced album-

hell no!!!!

Harry!

21-06-2011, 08:23 PM

hell no!!!!

Not like hard rock but give Madonna a chance to use her gutair on a track. Would be quite good :) I wouldn't mind a dance album but it would HAVE to be different to Confesssions.

Niall

21-06-2011, 08:30 PM

Not like hard rock but give Madonna a chance to use her gutair on a track. Would be quite good :) I wouldn't mind a dance album but it would HAVE to be different to Confesssions.

How about a dubstep sequel to Confessions?! Madonna is usually innovative and stuff right? Dubstep is the new big thing in music atm so she must be thinking of incorporating it. :amazed:

Zippy

21-06-2011, 08:43 PM

Dubstep is the new big thing in music atm....

:laugh3:

if it were 2006...

cub

21-06-2011, 08:46 PM

Lady Gaga will be taking notes ....

Niall

21-06-2011, 09:10 PM

:laugh3:

if it were 2006...

Not really cause all the major artists are only now starting to incorporate it. :nono:

Niall

21-06-2011, 09:12 PM

Lady Gaga will be taking notes ....

I reckon it'll be the other way around this time.

Harry!

21-06-2011, 09:30 PM

How about a dubstep sequel to Confessions?! Madonna is usually innovative and stuff right? Dubstep is the new big thing in music atm so she must be thinking of incorporating it. :amazed:

Madonna creates, premotes or reinfines trends and puts them on the map. So anything is possible, Though personally I would prefer that she did not go down the 'big and popular' route. I want her to produce one of her best albums she has done, She is under a bit of pressure to show that she is still the Queen of Pop (she is anyway <3).

Niall

21-06-2011, 10:39 PM

Madonna creates, premotes or reinfines trends and puts them on the map. So anything is possible, Though personally I would prefer that she did not go down the 'big and popular' route. I want her to produce one of her best albums she has done, She is under a bit of pressure to show that she is still the Queen of Pop (she is anyway <3).

I guess she does but I'd love to see her make an amazing dubstep infused record. I can see her embracing and adapting the genre. :lovedup:

And she certainly is, all the new popstars that have appeared in her abscence *Cough* GODGA *Couch cough* have proved amazing. Interesting to see how she will stand in the musical world now up against such strong competitors.

Harry!

28-06-2011, 10:34 PM

Radio programmers talk about Madonna album collaborators

Peter Buchanan published this blog recently at Examiner.com:

At the gathering of program director’s meeting in Chicago this weekend, the hot topic was Madonna. My June 9th column was the very first to reveal that The Weinstein Company picked up distribution rights to Madonna’s eagerly anticipated film W.E. I have a lot more information on that, but will keep quiet for now. After all, Madonna is primarily a recording artist, right?

The big talk at the meeting was Madonna’s upcoming album and the possibility of Jim Steinman (hello, Bonnie Tyler, Meat Loaf, and Celine Dion) as a collaborator. Apparently, Madonna wrote some songs with melody ideas and sent them to Mr. Steinman, who was very impressed. Madonna, despite what some say, does write her own lyrics and melodies, but relies on producers to come up with the music.

Some of the program directors thought the idea was interesting, while others thought that Jim Steinman would be cheapening himself. Even if Mr. Steinman doesn’t come through, one of the definite collaborators for Madonna’s next album is going to be Joe Henry, who co-wrote two of Madonna’s most loved songs: 'Don’t Tell Me' and 'Jump.'

Harry!

04-07-2011, 09:01 PM

Behold she is coming soon....

Here is the news fans have been waiting for! Guy Oseary tweeted this news
today:

It's official.. Madonna's 1st day in the recording studio for the new album... Very exciting.. Happy 4th of july...

:dance:

Callum

04-07-2011, 10:29 PM

Great news!

Niall

05-07-2011, 04:09 PM

This is brilliant!!!!!!1!!!!1one!!!!! :amazed:

I hope Joe Henry does work with her. I actually love Don't Tell Me & Jump. Two of my fave ever Madonna songs right there. :lovedup:

Harry!

06-07-2011, 05:33 PM

The most detailed report of the album so far, sounds great!

Madonna has allegedly refused to work with Lady GaGa producer RedOne on tracks for her new album.

The 52-year-old pop icon started work on her 12th studio album on Monday, which was confirmed by her long-time manager Guy Oseary on Twitter.

However, Madonna has reportedly ruled out collaborating with producer RedOne after her record company suggested that she do so.

According to her fan site Queen Madonna, the performer refused to work with established producers, opting for up-and-coming music-makers instead.

"Madonna is working on an ambitious project. She has listened to the demo recordings which were submitted to her in the last few years, and some of them have already been completely upset by her," the site claims.

"She's the writer of almost all of the new lyrics. Producer Joe Henry is involved in two songs so far. Most of the other producers are not so famous. Her record company wanted her to work with renowned producers such as RedOne, which she refused to do."

The site's studio insider also suggested that one track has already been recorded, as well as listing a number of musical influences.

"One of the demo tracks that have already been recorded in the last few days starts off with some piano and violins then turning into a dance track," they said. "Its title may be 'Way Back Home', which is a demo tape from Diagram Of The Heart.

"Aside from Diagram Of The Heart, musical inspirations for this album include Jessica 6, Beth Ditto and The Sound Of Arrows."

The fan site concluded with the prediction that the album could hit shelves in time for the Christmas shopping season in November.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a328487/madonna-refuses-to-work-with-lady-gaga-producer-redone.html

Niall

06-07-2011, 06:01 PM

Sounds awesome! :D

Zippy

06-07-2011, 06:06 PM

Woo-Hooooooo!

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmislif6U11qafrh6.gif

Harry!

08-07-2011, 10:13 PM

More news from MTV about new album producer

A few weeks ago, Madonna’s manager Guy Oseary took to Twitter to announce that the Queen of Pop was about to hit the studio to begin work on her twelfth studio album – her first since 2008’s Hard Candy. At the time, we had a few suggestions for Madge. We recommended she A.) stay away from 'hot' producers like RedOne or Dr. Luke, B.) make some real dance music, and C.) use the ups and downs of the last few years to write about something substantial.

And guess what? She’s taking our advice!

Oseary tweeted that Her Madgesty began work on the untitled album on the Fourth of July. Now the first producer has been named and he’s someone to get excited about: Martin Solveig. Solveig is a French electronic music DJ and producer best known for work with Canadian electropop group Dragonette and the song 'Hello,' which became a hit in the U.S. after being featured in commercials for Trident.

Remember what happened the last time Madonna worked with a lesser-known French DJ? Music happened.

'David Guetta, Joachim Garaud, Martin Solveig, Bob Sinclair - these dudes are all part of the French guard of house music coming onto the scene in the early 2000s,' MTV News' resident dance music expert Akshay Bhansali tells us. 'He's [Solveig] always been well respected, but this year, singles-wise, he's probably made more commercially on music than Guetta.'

Solveig's good rep and ear for commercially viable dance music will be important, because this is an especially important album for Madonna. As silly as it may sound, it’s her first post-Gaga record and because of that, it will be viewed and critiqued through that lens. Earlier this year, Gaga was slapped on the wrist by music critics who felt her smash 'Born This Way' sounded a little too close for comfort to Madonna’s 1989 hit 'Express Yourself.' Gaga’s aesthetic is also often compared to Madonna’s.

So anyone who thinks Madonna won’t experience this same scrutiny in reverse as soon as she produces something new is naïve. Critics’ first question won’t be, 'What does it sound like?' Instead they’ll ask, 'Does it sound like Gaga?' And the answer needs to be no (or at least 'not really').

That’s why we recommended she avoid in-demand producers. If a producer is famous enough for the mainstream public to have some idea of who they are, then people will be able to spot their sound immediately - think RedOne’s bombastic beats for Gaga or the slick thump Dr. Luke puts together for Britney Spears and Katy Perry. Madonna at her best is forward-thinking and ahead of the musical curve; she doesn’t want to sound derivative (like she did working with 'hot' producers Pharrell Williams, Nate Hills and Timbaland on Hard Candy).

'He's a very capable producer, and maybe the fact that he’s an electronic dance music producer that has made two huge songs that don't sound too clubby is something that drew Madonna,' Bhansali says of Solveig. '‘Hello’ doesn't feel like your average fist pump song. It feels more cultured than that - and perhaps that's what she's after.'

Madonna was the primary songwriter on Music, Ray of Light and Confessions on a Dance Floor, and on all three she worked closely with little known European DJs/producers, Mirwais Ahmadzai, William Orbit and Stuart Price, respectively. It’s great that she seems to be reverting back to a formula that has worked well for her in the past.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

From MTV.com

Niall

09-07-2011, 09:12 PM

I'm very excited to see what will become of this, a hybrid of the style of Ray of Light/Music mixed with the dance music of COADF (but with more modern sounds) would be flat out brilliant.

Niall

09-07-2011, 09:14 PM

I love 'Hello' as well so I'm thrilled to find out she's working with Martin Solveig. :colour:

Harry!

11-07-2011, 01:17 PM

I'm very excited to see what will become of this, a hybrid of the style of Ray of Light/Music mixed with the dance music of COADF (but with more modern sounds) would be flat out brilliant.

It would be so amazing! I can't wait for the album now!

Niall

11-07-2011, 03:22 PM

It would be so amazing! I can't wait for the album now!

Neither can I!!! :amazed: I hope she finishes it by September or October at least. I'm rather desperate to hear it!!! :D

Smithy

11-07-2011, 04:38 PM

You expect her to write, record produce promote and release an album by october? :joker:

It'll be next year at least

Niall

11-07-2011, 04:42 PM

You expect her to write, record produce promote and release an album by october? :joker:

It'll be next year at least

Yes!! :amazed: Well I think she's written the main bulk of it anyways so she probably just has to record and produce it hopefully. :amazed:

I hope its out by years end at least anyways. :sad:

Harry!

12-07-2011, 02:37 PM

Niall

12-07-2011, 04:18 PM

Well Niall she also will have a movie to premote which is out in December. So it at a guess would be out early 2012. Don't forget some of her albums only took about a month to produce (American Life for example was recorded and produced after the Drownded World Tour/Swept Away).

Ugh why'd she make that silly film. :bored:

Yeah I thought that too. I knew that one of her albums didn't take very long for her to make I just didn't know which one. :laugh:

Harry!

12-07-2011, 04:46 PM

Ugh why'd she make that silly film. :bored:

Yeah I thought that too. I knew that one of her albums didn't take very long for her to make I just didn't know which one. :laugh:

Well there is a chance you might get a soundtrack to the film (Produced by William Orbit - Ray Of Light producer) and she could release a song from it, though that would be different style to her album :spin:.

And the last time she took this big a gap beween 2 studio albums was between Bedtime Stories and Ray Of Light which in the gap she released a greatest hits album (Ballads collection Something To Remember) did one of her best films ever and released one of her best albums ever (ROL) :hugesmile:

Niall

12-07-2011, 05:20 PM

Well there is a chance you might get a soundtrack to the film (Produced by William Orbit - Ray Of Light producer) and she could release a song from it, though that would be different style to her album :spin:.

And the last time she took this big a gap beween 2 studio albums was between Bedtime Stories and Ray Of Light which in the gap she released a greatest hits album (Ballads collection Something To Remember) did one of her best films ever and released one of her best albums ever (ROL) :hugesmile:

The soundtrack is being done by William?!?! I never knew this oh my Jesus. :amazed:

And yeah thats true. ROL, imo, is her best ever album. Its an amazing record. :lovedup:

Harry!

24-07-2011, 10:53 PM

Yes the music was composed by Orbit.

And...

http://i.imgur.com/3JQcF.png

:amazed:

Zippy

24-07-2011, 11:02 PM

:amazed::amazed::amazed:

Harry!

27-07-2011, 06:58 PM

28 years ago a star was born! Happy Birthday Madonna (album)!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0f/MadonnaTheFirstAlbum1983AlbumCover.jpg

Harry!

28-07-2011, 01:16 AM

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ei0kxUlIRwU/TjB7e70PANI/AAAAAAAADfM/eF5-jto7YSA/s1600/Sin%2Bt%25C3%25ADtulo.png

:spin:

Zippy

28-07-2011, 01:21 AM

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ei0kxUlIRwU/TjB7e70PANI/AAAAAAAADfM/eF5-jto7YSA/s1600/Sin%2Bt%25C3%25ADtulo.png

:spin:

Hmm not sure Im happy about that

she really doesn't need to bring in these current successes. She's good enough alone.

but we'll see..

Niall

28-07-2011, 02:23 AM

OH MY GOD RIHANNA AND MADONNA OMG OMG OMG. *Has heart failure*

Harry!

28-07-2011, 10:24 PM

It would be a very interesting duet but yet again there are many cons about it. Many Madonna fans do not want collabs nor popular artists or we would have Hard Candy v2 which we don't want. Personally I would like a duet but not neccaserry on the album.

Smithy

28-07-2011, 10:25 PM

It's been confirmed as fake

and btw, thats not how you spell rihanna :p

Niall

28-07-2011, 10:27 PM

It's been confirmed as fake

and btw, thats not how you spell rihanna :p

:bawling:

Harry!

28-07-2011, 10:28 PM

It's been confirmed as fake

and btw, thats not how you spell rihanna :p

Oh ok. And I can NEVER spell her name right, I always get it wrong when I Google her :laugh:.

Harry!

31-07-2011, 10:07 PM

Madonna crowned ARTE Queen of Pop

French/German TV channel ARTE broadcast live from Hamburg last night (Saturday 30 July) to announce the results of fans online voting to name the Queen of Pop, 70,000 votes were counted and (of course) Madonna was crowned Queen of Pop.
Here are the full breakdown of results:

1 - Madonna 24.2%
2 - Britney Spears 20.9%
3 - Lady Gaga 15.9%
4 - Aretha Franklin 9.7%
5 - Kate Bush 7.7%
6 - Beyoncé 5.5%
7 - Mariah Carey 4.5%
8 - Debbie Harry 4.4%
9 - Diana Ross 4.3%
10 - Donna Summer 2.9%

Doogle

31-07-2011, 10:13 PM

Britney 2nd? :bored:

Zippy

31-07-2011, 10:46 PM

1 - Madonna 24.2%
2 - Britney Spears 20.9%
3 - Lady Gaga 15.9%
4 - Aretha Franklin 9.7%
5 - Kate Bush 7.7%
6 - Beyoncé 5.5%
7 - Mariah Carey 4.5%
8 - Debbie Harry 4.4%
9 - Diana Ross 4.3%
10 - Donna Summer 2.9%

well of course she is Queen. She should be much further ahead than that though.

And nice to see Kate Bush up there even though she's not an obvious POP artist by any stretch.

Callum

31-07-2011, 10:54 PM

Britney 2nd? :bored:

Britney is the Princess of Pop! love her or hate you can't deny she's had a huge effect on the pop music genre.

Zippy

31-07-2011, 10:56 PM

Britney is the Princess of Pop! love her or hate you can't deny she's had a huge effect on the pop music genre.

she does look a bit lightweight compared to those others in the top 10 though.

Harry!

01-08-2011, 05:38 PM

Madonna will always be the queen! <3

http://i.imgur.com/UZ296.png

Does this suggest that Willaim Oribit is producing songs for her new album?

Callum

08-08-2011, 02:11 AM

Madonna is reportedly working with William Orbit for her upcoming twelfth studio album.

The 'Hung Up' singer is said to have reunited with her Ray of Light producer in a New York recording studio, according to the Sunday Mirror.

The tabloid also claims that the pop legend is planning a "huge" world tour to support the follow-up to 2008's Hard Candy.

Her manager Guy Oseary had previously confirmed that she had started work on the new release last month. At the time, he revealed: "She has a good idea on which producers she will be working with. There is nothing to report in regards to tour."

David Guetta has recently denied rumours that he will be working with Madonna on either his or her next album.

William Orbit was one of the main producers of Madonna's highly successful 1998 album Ray of Light. He also contributed to her 2000 release Music.

:amazed: About time the true Queen of Pop returned and showed everyone how it's done

Harry!

08-08-2011, 04:49 PM

I really can't wait for her new album! I really do think it is going to be a great one! And I really do want to see her on tour as well!

Harry!

15-08-2011, 02:47 PM

Tomorrow marks Madonna's 53rd Birthday! Lets Celebrate <3

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Callum

15-08-2011, 02:49 PM

^Love that song, the remix used in the video is horrible though.

Harry!

15-08-2011, 02:51 PM

^Love that song, the remix used in the video is horrible though.

I hope that if she sings this song on tour/anywhere she uses the album version. I don't like the video remix.

Callum

15-08-2011, 02:58 PM

I hope that if she sings this song on tour/anywhere she uses the album version. I don't like the video remix.

Same, the video remix is awful, I don't see why she couldn't keep the album version for the video. It's amazing, one of her best songs for me. :love:

Ammi

15-08-2011, 03:07 PM

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Zippy

15-08-2011, 09:48 PM

Happy birthday to the mighty Madonna!

you might wanna have a fire extinguisher on standby though with all those candles...

Harry!

16-08-2011, 04:14 PM

Happy Birthday my Lucky Star <3

Callum

16-08-2011, 04:38 PM

Happy Birthday Queen Madge

Harry!

16-08-2011, 04:42 PM

To celebrate I have been playing her music all day and still not finished <3

Joelle.

16-08-2011, 05:05 PM

Happy Birthday Madge :love:

Zippy

02-09-2011, 04:16 PM

Mixed reviews for her film it seems.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/madonna-film-divides-critics-venice-125109159.html

Harry!

02-09-2011, 11:22 PM

I can't wait for her film <3

Smithy

03-09-2011, 02:58 PM

HKAKvivxu6A

album spring single feb/march

Callum

03-09-2011, 03:11 PM

About time!!! Really excited for it :amazed:

Harry!

03-09-2011, 07:34 PM

Her only British interview about W.E.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-14765547

I can't wat for her new album! I have been waiting too long now! And yes I am looking forward to the film too.

Callum

04-09-2011, 10:42 AM

I'm so glad she's working with William Orbit again. I hope the first single is uptempo.

Pathetic, the comments on DS saying things like this:

"too late Lady gaga is now Queen." :rolleyes:

Niall

04-09-2011, 02:33 PM

:amazed: About time the true Queen of Pop returned and showed everyone how it's done

Oh my Holy God. I hope its like Ray of Light. If it is I might explode of something lmfao.

Harry!

04-09-2011, 03:15 PM

Somebody posted on her last fm page said (Along the lines of):

The music industry is crap when Madonna is absent

And I thoughly agree.

This is what you get when Gaga uses her propoganda to brainwash the young people. Gaga really is a nasty piece of work when you think about it.

I have very good feelings about Madonna's next album. I KNOW it will be a succcess, even show who is the real Queen around here. It comes to pure ageism.

cub

04-09-2011, 03:28 PM

I feel very sorry for those that have been swept away on this 'Gaga is the new Queen of Pop'. To be duped so easily by a thieving pop magpie who already seems to be on the wane.

Madonna will never have the success she had in the 80s/90s but I doubt the likes of Rihanna and Gaga will be making music twenty years from now.

Madonna is an icon. Up there with Elvis, Michael Jackson and Sinatra.

Zippy

05-09-2011, 01:18 AM

This is what you get when Gaga uses her propoganda to brainwash the young people. Gaga really is a nasty piece of work when you think about it.

:joker:

she's evil, Harry.

never play her music again.

Harry!

05-09-2011, 06:51 PM

Some pictures of the W.E. Venice Premiere can be found here: http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2011/09/fan-pictures-we-venice-premiere.html

Smithy

05-09-2011, 10:10 PM

This is what you get when Gaga uses her propoganda to brainwash the young people. Gaga really is a nasty piece of work when you think about it.

:laugh3:

HOW DARE SHE PROMOTE EQUAL RIGHTS, WHAT A SADISTIC BITCH l

Harry!

05-09-2011, 11:24 PM

:laugh3:

HOW DARE SHE PROMOTE EQUAL RIGHTS, WHAT A SADISTIC BITCH l

I was not refering (directly) to Born This Way. The image of Gaga was more what I was refering to.

Smithy

06-09-2011, 11:38 AM

right then, well you need to go look up the proper definition of propaganda then

Harry!

06-09-2011, 09:31 PM

Also in general the music industry has been poor since she has been absent anyway. I know what I am talking about.

Smithy

06-09-2011, 09:34 PM

Yeah, Hard Candy was such a masterpiece :idc:

Zippy

06-09-2011, 09:38 PM

Smithy you get pissy when people go on the Gaga thread with negativity but you think its ok to do the same on Madonna and Leonas threads?

Smithy

06-09-2011, 09:41 PM

I don't get pissy when people are negative i get pissy when people start trolling it, and I didn't do it to either of these threads i was responding to harrys comment :idc:

talk about being a hypocrite zippy :rolleyes:

MTVN

06-09-2011, 10:28 PM

Just a reminder; negative/slanderous comments are not allowed in fan appreciation threads, this isn't just a BB rule

Callum

06-09-2011, 10:31 PM

Just a reminder; negative/slanderous comments are not allowed in fan appreciation threads, this isn't just a BB rule

Tell letmein that, he does it constantly in the Britney thread.

MTVN

06-09-2011, 10:32 PM

Ok report the post when he does do it, I don't check that thread :tongue:

Marsh.

06-09-2011, 10:33 PM

Haha, slanderous...

Harry!

19-09-2011, 09:41 PM

http://i.imgur.com/KdAQa.png

Whoo!

Niall

20-09-2011, 05:07 PM

:amazed:

Niall

20-09-2011, 05:07 PM

:amazed:

Callum

23-09-2011, 02:00 PM

How's the album coming along?

Harry!

02-10-2011, 07:26 PM

http://i.imgur.com/kYqCC.png

http://www.facebook.com/WilliamOrbit

Looks like her new album is going to be very experiental!

Callum

02-10-2011, 07:41 PM

Can't wait for it.

Niall

03-10-2011, 08:38 PM

Harry he's defo joking there. :laugh:

Harry!

12-10-2011, 09:38 PM

Tour dates?

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsyyhpBkCp1qbnppyo1_500.jpg

Smithy

12-10-2011, 09:40 PM

faker than katie price's tit's :joker:

Harry!

12-10-2011, 09:46 PM

It's almost certain tht she will tour next year, there is auditions (Or so they say for the 100th time) at the moment endorsed by Smirdof (Her tour sponser) which say there will be a tour next year. We can hope for this though particularly fans down under who have been waiting for her to tour since The Girlie Show. I hope to see her - That will be my dream <3

Harry!

14-10-2011, 07:36 PM

That list has now been proven fake.

Also Happy 15th Birthday Lourdes x

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/308330_260441470658277_103264623042630_614066_3482 04933_n.jpg

Niall

14-10-2011, 07:56 PM

Happy Birthday Lola C:

The only reason I say that is cause you inspired Ray of Light tho lol~

Niall

14-10-2011, 07:57 PM

Happy Birthday Lola C:

The only reason I say that is cause you inspired Madonna to make Ray of Light tho lol~

Harry!

14-10-2011, 08:36 PM

The song Little Star on Ray of Light is about Lola, Niall :)

5ppsiKl6udI

Her birthday cake made by The Material Girl fashion line! So nice!

http://s1.proxy03.twitpic.com/photos/large/423715629.jpg

Callum

17-10-2011, 06:21 AM

Dear Madonna's loyal fanatics, I am very much glad to start my collaboration with DrownedMadonna.com. I am an insider, working in the industry, but require anonymity, so just call me MITK aka Man in the Know. I decided to collaborate with this website because of their past exclusives on previous albums and tours, and also due to the new layout which is absolutely fresh, professional and cutting-edge, the perfect format for a leading, modern devoted fansite.

To launch my collaboration with DM I have some interesting news to share on Madonna's upcoming album. You've already heard some information, mainly the involvement of such names as William Orbit and Jean Baptiste Kouame - Madonnarama.com broke the news. You may even have heard some fake rumors too! Here are a few of the facts which I can share at the moment.

William Orbit is the 'wizard', the brain behind the new album, while the Free School, a collective of co-writers and co-producers, with Jean Baptiste Kouame as the primary songwriter, are the "tailors." Jean Baptiste was introduced to Madonna by Benny Benassi.

The new album will see extraordinary beats and sounds. The production is going to be rich, innovative, sophistacated and elaborated, in much the same way as "Ray of Light" previously. Besides amazing samples, the songs will see also live instruments, mainly guitars.

The lyrics are going to be deeper and elaborated. There are some Kabbalistic and spiritual topics, but I defy anyone to find them all! It's funny that after 13 years from the release of "Ray of Light," Madonna and William Orbit are working on a track, whose title reminds of the universe and the sky.

Madonna's album will incorporate a variety of styles including pop, dance-pop, hip-hop and electronic music with some rock guitair riffs. The tracks will mainly consist of up-tempo and dance. Some bits have echoes of Kelis' "Acapella" and Chris Brown's "Beautiful People" in my opinion.

Some vocal effects are added to her voice, but this remains subtle and well styled, the end result won't see an excessive use of vocal editing.

They are TESTING on single tracks, the collaboration of artists like KiD CuDi, Annie Erin Clark known under the moniker St. Vincent, Nervo and others.

The new album is tentatively seeing the collaboration of producer and hip-hop beat-maker Emile Haynie, known to have previously worked with sucessful big-name artists such as Eminem, Kanye West and KiD CuDi.

Madonna has adapted finally finding a fresh and edgy sound. This album will be, once again, a new change of direction. But if with "Hard Candy," to wink at the American audience, the result was not so convincing and 100% Madonna, this time we are going to have an extraordinary Madonna-brand sound which will definately be a commercial success.

William Orbit flew to New York to work on some tracks with Madonna, he then moved on to Los Angeles to work in the studio with the Free School whilst Madonna kept on working in her New York studio. Collectively they've already finished a lot of songs, about 8, but…not enough for the album. Also some of the songs that Jean Baptiste wrote for the Free School's next album have been reworked for Madonna. Now Jean Baptiste and his group flew to New York to work with Madonna in the recording studio and finish the tracks whilst Orbit is currently working in London.The album will be finally mixed between the end of the year and the new year, in Oakland or Las Vegas. William Orbit is expected to fly to the US.

Prepare yourselves for a masterpiece, the album of the decade... something that will go down not only in Madonna's history but also in the history of music.
:elephant:

Harry!

18-10-2011, 08:14 PM

That sounds brillant - Working with William Orbit again will be fantastic. And maybe Madonna playing her gutair. Her using '' Kabbalistic and spiritual topics'' will be just like Ray Of Light again. Can't wait!

Callum

21-10-2011, 12:24 PM

http://i51.tinypic.com/oid6p0.gif

Such a diva :worship:

Harry!

23-10-2011, 08:05 PM

Madonna looking stunning at the W.E. Premier in London, which I was there :(

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltj80eGCis1qhn2m2o1_r1_500.png

Somebody in the crowd shouted ''Who Needs Lady Gaga?" and Madonna replied ''Lady Who?" Madonna is so fierce <3

Callum

23-10-2011, 08:10 PM

Harry!

23-10-2011, 08:22 PM

There is loads of talk on Twitter/Tumblr about it. Many people saw it. I wanted to go to the premiere but was short of money :(. Please get #LadyWho trending on Twitter!

Harry!

25-10-2011, 07:03 PM

#LadyWho was real - go to 5:50 onwards in this video.

EWWvdbLAPNE

An interview about the film, she says her album is "top secret"

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Harry!

25-10-2011, 07:03 PM

#LadyWho was real - go to 5:50 onwards in this video.

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An interview about the film, she says her album is "top secret"

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Niall

25-10-2011, 07:21 PM

askljdhgre I just wanna know something, anything about the new album now omg.

Smithy

27-10-2011, 10:13 PM

Sources have exclusively confirmed to Madonna Tribe that confirmed producers of the new album are William Orbit, Martin Solveig and Benny Benassi adding that the sound of the record is definitely pop dance and that at this very moment Nine Tracks of the album are ready.

Further more, as already reported today by Madonna Tribe the first single has already been choosen. It reminds of a cheerleader song featuring two vocal guests: M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj and will also be presented during the SuperBowl appearance.

According Madonnarama, she will be singing the very first single – a never-heard-before song co-produced by Martin Solveig – from her forthcoming album. The track is called "Give Me All Your Love" and it’s a very catchy tune.

Photographers Mert and Marcus have been chosen to shoot the new album cover. The photoshoot is happening towards the end of the year but they have already done the campaign forher coming fragrance called Truth or Dare

Glad to see Madonna's able to still sell singles all by herself http://wedogsinc.org/forum/images/smilies/emoticon-0136-giggle.gif

Harry!

27-10-2011, 10:21 PM

I am against collaborations for her new album so I am dissapointed, but I know that it will be a great song as she has put a great deal into the album. Nor am I 100% for a dance record but we will see with the final results. And below:

In more music news, Madonna is going to put in her WE movie a brand new ballad she has penned and that she performs, but we have been told that at this stage it has not yet been decided if it will also be put on the new record or will remain a WE exclusive.

So not fully relyinng on other artists for help. I hope the ballad will be great and I am looking forward to the movie. Celebration charted at no 3 in the UK despite lack of promo and no collabs.

At present time Madonna is set to perform five songs and among them the first single from the new album that has already been chosen and we’ve been told it’s perfect for the event.

Sounds promising! #2012TheYearOfMadonna

Callum

27-10-2011, 10:27 PM

Eugh, I didn't want any collabs for this album. :bored: I can't see M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj blending well with Madonna's voice either.

Smithy

27-10-2011, 10:27 PM

Sounds promising! #2012TheYearOfMadonna

It's also rumored to be the year the world ends, I'm seeing a bit of a link

Harry!

27-10-2011, 10:34 PM

Eugh, I didn't want any collabs for this album. :bored: I can't see M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj blending well with Madonna's voice either.

I don't want collabs but it could work...? Remember her collab with Missy Elliot? That was okay.

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It's also rumored to be the year the world ends, I'm seeing a bit of a link

1. World ending theories are rubbish
2. :bored:

Niall

27-10-2011, 11:33 PM

M.I.A :amazed: but Nicki tho. D; Don't get me wrong, I love that bitch but Nicki's potty mouth mixed with Madonna and M.I.A?! I'm not all that enticed. :suspect:

Harry!

29-10-2011, 10:36 PM

We will see when it is out haha!

@WilliamOrbitWilliam Orbit

Working with Madonna is a treat. Fantastic tracks and vibes. Going deep. She's ON IT !!! This is THE album!

18 hours agovia web

Harry!

01-11-2011, 07:11 PM

Reports have come through that the album version of Give Me All Your Love will NOT contain Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. Also the leaked lyrics from a demo version have apperaed online:

L-U-V Madonna

Y-O-U You wanna
I see you coming and I don’t wanna know your name
L-U-V Madonna
I see you coming and you’re gonna have to change the game
Y-O-U You wanna
Would you like to try?
Give me a reason why
Give me all that you got
Maybe you’ll do fine
As long as you don’t lie to me
And pretend to be what you’re not

(Chorus)
Don’t play the stupid game
Cause I’m a different kind of girl
Every record sounds the same
You’ve got to step into my world
Give me all your love and give me your love
Give me all your love today
Give me all your love and give me your love
Let’s forget about time
And dance our lives away

L-U-V Madonna
Y-O-U You wanna
Keep trying don’t give up, it’s if you want it bad enough
L-U-V Madonna
It’s right in front of you, now tell me what you’re thinking of
Y-O-U You wanna
In another place, at a different time
You can be my lucky star
We can drink some wine
Burgundy is fine
Let’s drink the bottle every drop

(Chorus)
Don’t play the stupid game
Cause I’m a different kind of girl
Every record sounds the same
You’ve got to step into my world
Give me all your love and give me your love
Give me all your love today
Give me all your love and give me your love
Let’s forget about time
And dance our lives away

(Bridge)
You have all the L-U-V
I gave you everything you need
Now it’s up to Y-O-U
Are you the one, shall we proceed?
M-A-D Don’t make me
L-U-V It’s time for
Y-O-U It’s up to
L-U-V I want your

(Chorus)
Don’t play the stupid game
Cause I’m a different kind of girl
Every record sounds the same
You’ve got to step into my world
Give me all your love and give me your love
Give me all your love today
Give me all your love and give me your love
Let’s forget about time
And dance our lives away

Smithy

01-11-2011, 10:08 PM

sounds like a cher lloyd song from the lyrics

Smithy

08-11-2011, 02:31 PM

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http://www.spillitnow.com/images/smiles/stretcher.gif

this isn't meant to be released until februrary? and it's leaking now, not looking good

Callum

08-11-2011, 02:36 PM

Sounds really weak for a lead single D:

Smithy

08-11-2011, 02:37 PM

ik :joker:

Then again, it is a demo and it's supposed to have to featured artists, but still... :joker:

Harry!

08-11-2011, 07:35 PM

The FULL version has leaked!

Again don't forget this is a (rather Low HQ) demo and it will change over time. It sounds promising I love the organic feel to it, a return to her 80's vibe with some modern vibes too. I like it <3

Harry!

08-11-2011, 07:35 PM

Smithy

08-11-2011, 07:47 PM

this is horrible

Harry!

08-11-2011, 07:48 PM

Smithy it is demo without it being edited beautifuly and sounds Low HQ. It may be better on the album.

Niall

08-11-2011, 07:51 PM

oMG I MISSED IT FFS

Smithy

08-11-2011, 07:54 PM

Smithy it is demo without it being edited beautifuly and sounds Low HQ. It may be better on the album.

It's more the lyrical content, this isn't the sort of thing you'd expect from a 50 year old, it's what you'd expect from cher lloyd

niall you can download here; http://t.co/ewPLbBA7

Niall

08-11-2011, 07:55 PM

aslkdjghljkehr Thankyou :love:

Niall

08-11-2011, 08:00 PM

Is it bad that I really really like it or

Harry!

08-11-2011, 08:02 PM

I think the lyrics are a throwback to her first 80's songs like Burning Up and Lucky Star. Even Into The Groove. That is why I feel it has it's organic sound. Again it is a demo so things could change.

Niall

08-11-2011, 08:04 PM

I just love it. Its so bouncy. :dance2:

Niall

08-11-2011, 08:04 PM

Omg the dubstep-ish breakdown :love:

Smithy

08-11-2011, 08:07 PM

Harry!

08-11-2011, 08:07 PM

I also think it reminds me of her American Life era (Particuarly the Re-Invention Tour) This song would of fitted perfectly into the Millitary segment. Mother And Father or Nothing Fails spring to mind.

Harry!

08-11-2011, 08:10 PM

Omg the dubstep-ish breakdown :love:

Something tells me that if the Nicki Minaj rumor was true she would sing in that part.

When she was 20 and it was appropriate D:

And? Madonne should do what she wants to do, There might be serious songs on the album. Don't expect an album full of ballads if that is what you want (She may pen the title song to W.E.).

Smithy

08-11-2011, 08:16 PM

well, she's doing what she wants and she's coming out with an incredibly disappointing, inappropriate lead single :idc:

'Conor

08-11-2011, 08:19 PM

i must hear this :amazed:

the Queen of pop is back :)

Harry!

08-11-2011, 08:41 PM

well, she's doing what she wants and she's coming out with an incredibly disappointing, inappropriate lead single :idc:

Well just wait to you listen to the whole album, it may be apt (But I hope for more mature songs). And again it is not finished.

Give Me All Your Love was/is trending worldwide on Twitter <3

'Conor

08-11-2011, 08:45 PM

just listened, its very cheesy pop but quite catchy

Harry!

08-11-2011, 08:52 PM

@kylieminoguekylie minogue

YAY MADGE!!!! RT @PerezHilton LUV #MADONNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<3

Smithy

08-11-2011, 08:55 PM

just listened, its very cheesy pop but quite catchy

so's HIV hun :idc:

'Conor

08-11-2011, 08:55 PM

lmao i take it Smithers is not a fan

Niall

08-11-2011, 10:01 PM

I saw a theory on Tumblr that she might've leaked it on purpose to create buzz for the album. She apparently did it with Candy Shop when Hard Candy came out so who knows. No doubt she'll have stronger stuff up her sleeve.

Ima just keep in mind that this is only a demo so it can only get better. :love:

Niall

08-11-2011, 10:01 PM

Harry!

08-11-2011, 10:12 PM

And also doesn't nobdy remember when the early Beat Goes On demo was leaked, that was different to the album version. (below) and the song Infinity was a demo of Give It 2 Me leaked in 2010.

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Callum

09-11-2011, 03:38 AM

Just listened to the full demo, I quite like it now. The Martin Solveig beat is really rather good and infectious, especially in the verses. The chorus and the "L-U-V Madonna" parts need working on though, I don't like either. I can't see this being a hit in America.

'Conor

09-11-2011, 01:46 PM

she sounds weird in the L U V MADONNA bit :suspect:

Harry!

09-11-2011, 07:37 PM

Guy Oserary has been answering fan questions on Twitter! Here is a round up of them.

@guyoseary SORRY ….but we’re just excited! The new song is AMAZING. @REBELHOODNY thank you.. we are happy with the positive reaction.. but there is a process.. new music in the new year.. and lots of it..

@guyoseary Whats the name of the new album?? no name for new album yet.. the album is not finished.. it should be done in the next month or so…

@guyoseary How many tracks are likely to be on M’s album? @BrilliantlyEvil not sure how many tracks yet..

@guyoseary When are we going to know the things about the 2012 tour? @rodrigopalota no answers on tour yet…… sorry..

@guyoseary Are Dirty Liar and Love On Fire real or is it all fake ? isnt it like with Revolver ? i think it fits to M n i like those demos! @MichaelaCiccone I’ve never heard of those 2 songs

@guyoseary Hi Guy,any ballads in the album? I love M’s ballads most.Love from Italy,I can’t wait to see what M has for us. @Gone_Girl there is beautiful ballad she wrote for the movie…

@guyoseary Do you know what will be the cover of the album ? Have M already took pictures ????? LOVE FROM FRANCE ! Meghann, xxxx @MadonnaGaynor we have not done photos yet.. just working on finishing the album.. almost done..

@guyoseary Will you be shaking your booty at the @Smirnoff event on Saturday? Think M will hit the floor? :) @keith_caulfield @Smirnoff we will be there…

Harry!

10-11-2011, 07:48 PM

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luem9huHwj1qzwglbo1_r1_250.jpg

Madonna and Andrea Riseborough’s December/January Harper’s Bazaar cover! I must get this!

Callum

11-11-2011, 04:28 AM

The airbrushing is disturbing, she looks younger than the other girl.

Harry!

26-11-2011, 09:27 PM

It looks like for definate Give Me All Your Love will feature M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj.

A Tweet posted on M.I.A.'s Twitter:

summond to NYC by bitchesses > MADONNA and @NICKIMINAJ > cofffffiiiiiiieeeeeeeeee it iz a good day to get me tho trustttt bitches

10 hours agovia web

https://twitter.com/#!/_m_i_a_

Doogle

26-11-2011, 09:30 PM

:joker::joker::joker::joker::joker::joker::joker:

Niall

26-11-2011, 09:56 PM

I'm not sure MIA + Madonna + Nicki is gonna work but we'll see. :suspect:

Callum

02-12-2011, 07:34 AM

Madonna has been confirmed to appear on The Graham Norton Show in the new year.

The singer will join Andrea Riseborough and James D'Arcy to discuss her film directing debut W.E on Friday, January 13.

Norton said of Madonna's appearance: "I couldn't be more excited! This is my real Christmas present. I may have to retire, but that's not a promise!"

The broadcaster has previously described Madonna as the "holy grail" of chatshow guests, saying that he would be prepared to devote an entire show to her.

The US release of W.E, a historical drama on the relationship between British monarch Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, has been pushed back. Originally due to open on December 9, the film will now premiere in US cinemas on February 3, 2012.

The film is still due to open in the UK on January 20, 2012.

:amazed:

'Conor

02-12-2011, 05:03 PM

that should be good!

-still praying for Britney on Alan Carr/GrahamNorton-

Niall

02-12-2011, 05:07 PM

I can't wait to see that! :amazed:

Harry!

04-12-2011, 06:40 PM

The ballad that she recorded for W.E. demo called Masterpiece leaked online today. Check it out - it is simply beautiful.

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I can find a mp3 link on request. Note this demo is fairly LQ

Harry!

08-12-2011, 06:59 PM

Madonna is currently filming the video to her brand new single with M.I.A & Nicki Minaj, which is directed by Megaforce.

Later this week, she will create her new album's photoshoot with Mert & Marcus!

http://www.madonna.com/news/title/fresh-news-from-the-madonna-team

:amazed:

Callum

08-12-2011, 07:17 PM

Madonna kissed Nicki Minaj :love:

Harry!

16-12-2011, 11:10 PM

Three Album Licensing Deal with Interscope Records Confirmed

Madonna will have a new album out in late March; it was officially confirmed today by Interscope Records. In one component of a very broad plan developed by long time manager Guy Oseary and Live Nation Entertainment, the Material Girl has signed a three album deal with Interscope Records.

The new album, her first in five years, has been completed. 'Gimme All Your Luvin,' the first single from the album, will be released the last week in January prior to her upcoming Bridgestone Halftime Superbowl appearance on February 5th.

In 2007, Madonna signed a multi-faceted deal with Live Nation that includes new studio albums, touring, merchandising, fan club/website, DVDs, music-related television and film projects and associated sponsorship agreements. 'We look forward to a great partnership,' commented Live Nation Entertainment's Chairman of Global Music & CEO, Global Touring Arthur Fogel.

Oseary was equally enthusiastic: 'We couldn't be happier to work with Jimmy Iovine , Lucian Grainge (Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group) and the entire Interscope team. We anticipate a very bright future at our new home,' added Jimmy Iovine , Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M. 'Very rarely does an opportunity like this come around. We would like to thank Madonna, Guy and Live Nation for their belief in us.'

From PRNewswire Press Release

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2011/12/three-album-licensing-deal-with-interscope-records-confirmed.html