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Sticky & Sweet Tour: More US Dates

Tickets for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour dates in Oakland, San Diego and Los Angeles all go on sale tomorrow morning (Sunday 01 June).

For details of on sale times, prices and seating charts visit www.livenation.com or www.ticketmaster.com

UK Magazines: Now

The last four Nancy finalists for UK TV talent show I'd Do Anything have been made up like Madonna for UK magazine Now (02 June issue).

Sticky & Sweet Tour: US Dates

Just a reminder for US fans that tickets for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour dates in Las Vegas, Denver, Houston, Atlanta and Miami all go on sale tomorrow morning (Saturday 31 May).

For details of on sale times, prices and seating charts visit www.livenation.com or www.ticketmaster.com

German Magazines: Bunte, Gala and In

Madonna's appearance at the Cannes Film Festival is featured in this weeks German celebrity magazines Bunte, Gala and In (29 May issues) - click to enlarge.

Thanks to Kirsten

Madonna and Gwyneth's girls night out

Madonna and pal Gwyneth Paltrow enjoyed a night out together in London last night. The friends had a late night dinner at the Nobu Berkeley restaurant.

Visit www.celebrity-gossip.net to view pictures of them out on the town.

Thanks to Jonathan

Japanese Magazines: Elle

Madonna graces the cover of the July 2008 issue of Japanese Elle magazine that was released in stores this week.

Thanks to Ben-San

Possible Sticky & Sweet Tour dates in Brazil?

Although Live Nation have yet to officially announce tour dates in Brazil, the official site of the Rio de Janeiro Maracanã Stadium is stating that there are two dates booked for an 'International Show' on Saturday 13 December and Sunday 14 December.
Fans can see online at www.suderj.rj.gov.br/cultural (at the bottom of the page on 'Dezembro')- however fans should remember this is just speculation at this moment and nothing is official until announced by Madonna.com/Live Nation.

Thanks to Marcelo

Attend boot-camp with Madonna's trainer!

What: Reebok Sports Club/NY invites you to train like Madonna and experience THE METHOD with creator, Tracy Anderson.
When: June 16th – 27th Monday – Friday 6:30 – 9:30pm (two week boot camp)
Details: To look like Madonna you have to train like a Madonna! Exclusive to Reebok Sports Club/NY, Tracy Anderson, personal trainer to Madonna and Gwyneth and creator of The Method, will lead this intense and specialized two-week boot camp.
We invite you to shed the pounds and tone the body with this intimate class! A full commitment to Tracy’s nutritional strategies and her 3-hour per night, two week workout series is key to seeing results. Space is limited for this 30-hour workshop – a one-time offering only at Reebok Sports Club/NY.
Cost: Members: $2,500; non-members: $3,000
Register: Please contact Diane Gausepohl, Group Exercise Manager, at dgausepohl@reeboksportsclubny.com or 212.501.1429 to register.

Pictured below is Madonna and their trainer Tracy in London.

Madonna continues to shine on Billboard

4 Minutes drops 1 place to #8 on this weeks Billboard Hot 100 - however Madonna is still performing well on other Billboard charts:

#1 - Billboard Canadian Hot 100
#1 - Billboard European Hot 100
#1 - Billboard Hot Dance Airplay
#1 - Billboard Hot Dance Single Sales
#4 - Billboard Single Sales
#5 - Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play
#5 - Top Internet Album 'Hard Candy'
#6 - Billboard Pop 100 Airplay
#7 - Billboard Pop 100
#8 - Billboard Hot Digital Songs
#8 - Billboard Hot Digital Tracks
#9 - Billboard Comprehensive Albums 'Hard Candy'
#12 - Billboard Hot 100 Airplay

Thanks to Micheal

Events: Dial M for Madonna Artshow

This cuff that was worn by Madonna during the Drowned World Tour is being exhibited at the Dial M for Madonna artshow in Los Angeles - see this story for details on the exhibition.

Thanks to Jerry

Sticky & Sweet: Lisbon and Canada Pre/Post-Sales

Here is the latest news about pre and post sales from Madonna's official fanclub:

A show at Lisbon's Parque Bela Vista on September 14 was just added to the 'Sticky & Sweet' Tour itinerary. The Icon presale for this show will begin Thursday, May 29. Tickets will go on sale to Legacy Platinum Icon members only at 10 AM LOCAL TIME. Platinum Icon members will be able to access the presale at Noon LOCAL TIME.
Also, a second Montreal (October 23, 2008) date and a Toronto (October 19, 2008) date were added to the tour itinerary yesterday. Icon has secured a small amount tickets for those shows, which will be available through a devoted Icon post sale starting May 29 at 10 AM LOCAL TIME for legacy members and at Noon LOCAL TIME for Platinum members.
100 tickets for each show will be made available to Icon members and we expect them to sell out quickly.
The Icon postsale will start on Thursday, May 29 at 10 AM LOCAL TIME for Legacy Platinum members and at Noon LOCAL TIME for Platinum members.
Visit the Madonna.com tickets page to buy tickets!

Lisbon tour stop officially confirmed

Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour will stop in Lisbon, Portugal on Sunday 14 September Madonna.com confirmed today.

The concert will take place in the Parque Da Bela Vista and the 75,000 tickets are expected to go on sale this Saturday 31 May for 60 Euros.

The news was also published in today's edition of Portugese newspaper, DESTAK.

Thanks to Marco

Philadelphia tour date moved

Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour date in Philadelphia on Wednesday 19 November has been moved to Thursday 20 November according to www.madonna.com

Sticky & Sweet Tour: Houston Billboard

Here is a look at a large billboard advertising the Houston stop on Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour.

Thanks to BMMR

Madonna's adoption case approved

A court has approved pop star Madonna's application to adopt a three-year-old Malawian boy, her lawyer has said.
'We are very happy with what the judge has ruled,' Alan Chinula told reporters outside the courthouse in Malawi's capital Lilongwe.
The 49-year-old singer began adoption proceedings for David Banda back in October 2006.
She was granted a temporary custody order after choosing David from an orphanage when he was 13 months old.
'It is a positive and beautiful judgment that will have an impact on Malawi's adoption laws,' Chinula said.
'Finally the court has granted Madonna full adoption rights of the boy - it's a long judgement but I am quite happy with it.'
Madonna was not in court for the ruling.
David was put in the orphanage by his father, Yohane, after his mother died of an Aids-related illness when he was a month old.
His father said he believed he could not care for him alone, and that placing him in an orphanage was the best way to ensure his survival.
The adoption has been controversial, with critics accusing the government of skirting laws that ban non-residents from adopting children in Malawi, which has been badly hit by an Aids epidemic that has left more than 1 million orphans.
Chinula said he hoped the 'well-researched judgement' would help bring clarity in similar cases in the future.

From BBC News

Malaysian Magazines: Star Talk

Madonna is featured on the cover of Malaysian magazine Star Talk for it's June 2008 issue.

Thanks to Richard

Live Nation press release mentions 'special stage'

Ticket sales for Madonna's highly anticipated Sticky & Sweet Tour continued to explode throughout Europe and North America, it was confirmed by the tour's producer, Live Nation.
The demand for tickets in Paris for Madonna's scheduled September 20th performance was so staggering that a second and final performance has just been announced for September 21st.
The Sticky & Sweet Zurich show at the Military Airfield Dubendorf scheduled for August 30th has just glided past the 70,000 mark as Madonna fans buy tickets in record breaking numbers for that show as well as in Vancouver, where Madonna's October 30th performance sold 50,000 tickets in a record breaking 29 minutes.
In addition, due to instant sellouts in Toronto at Air Canada Centre on October 18th and Montreal at the Bell Centre on October 22nd, second shows in both markets have been added - October 19th in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre and October 23 at Montreal’s Bell Centre.
These new sellout performances add to a list of sellouts that already include three sold out Madison Square Garden shows in New York City on October 6, 7 and 11 and sellouts in Boston and Chicago where a second show October 27th at the United Center will go on sale on June 2nd.
Additional Madonna shows on sale this weekend include: Los Angeles, San Diego, Houston, Miami, Las Vegas, Denver, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Atlantic City.
The Sticky & Sweet Tour, where Madonna once again joins creative forces with director Jamie King, is expected to surpass her previous sold out Confessions Tour in terms of production, visual enhancement, technology, dancing, singing, costumes and nonstop entertainment. A special stage is being created to showcase Madonna, her band, and a stunning troop of dancers, all of which will give fans a breathtaking never before seen or heard once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The Sticky & Sweet Tour is being produced by Live Nation. For complete tour information, news, contests, and more, visit: www.madonna.com or www.livenation.com

Thanks to David

German Magazines: Amica

This six-page article is featured in the June 2008 issue of German magazine Amica - click to enlarge.

Thanks to Daniel

Second date in Chicago announced

Madonna.com have confirmed that Madonna will play a second night at the United Center in Chicago on Monday 27 October. These tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday 02 June with ICON presales starting today.

Events: Dial 'M' for Madonna

DIAL `M' FOR MADONNA is a witty, dazzling tribute to the button-pushing diva, with art as controversial and timely as the material girl herself.
The exhibition features over 40 artists' imagery of the songstress throughout her decades-long career, as well as some cheeky jabs at the Queen of Pop's scandalous reign. As Madge's legacy continues into the 21st century, the art show provides a platform for showcasing Madonna-inspired paintings, photography, sculptures and videos.

World of Wonder Storefront Gallery is located at 6650 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California 90028.

madonnalicious reader Jerry attended the opening gala on Friday 23 May and sent these pictures in from event. Included are pictures of copies of Madonna's costumes made entirely of candy!

Second date in Paris officially confirmed

NRJ have offically confirmed Madonna's second Sticky & Sweet Tour date at the Stade de France on Sunday 21 September. Tickets for this date will go on sale on Wednesday 04 June.

To read the original article in French visit www.nrj.fr/music/news

Croatian Magazines: Elle

Madonna is on the cover of the Croatian version of Elle (June 2008 issue) - along with the Tom Munro photographs and interview that were featured originally in the UK version of Elle.

Thanks to Hrvoje

Madonna 'to be given Malawi citzenship in thanks'

She has homes in the US and Britain and now it seems the Queen of Pop has a new land. Malawi is said to be making Madonna an honourary citizen in recognition of her work there.
As well as adopting her son David from the African country, the Four Minutes singer funds several orphanages in the land, feeding and educating thousands of youngsters. Caring Madonna is also setting up a girls' school near the capital to help the underprivileged.
'We are proud as a country to be associated with such a megastar,' Billy Kaunda, Malawi's deputy tourism and culture minister, was reported as saying.
'She will have freedom of all cities here. She won't be bothered with issues like visas and other limitations.'
Earlier this week, Madonna's documentary on Malawi, I Am Because We Are, premiered in Cannes to great acclaim.

From hellomagazine.com

Sticky & Sweet Tour: Los Angeles Advert

Here is an advert for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour date in Los Angeles that was published in the LA Times.

Thanks to Miros

Toronto sells out too!

Ticket sales in Canada have gone very well this weekend. The Toronto date on Saturday 18 October sold out in 9 minutes and a second date on Sunday 19 October was added and both shows were sold out in 34 minutes.

Thanks to Dave