madonnalicious - tour spoiler free edition

Santiago Fans Needed Now!

Here is an update from Izzy with regards to the request for Buenos Aires fans to be filmed for Nathan Rissman's documentary - and a chance for Santiago fans to be filmed too:

First of all, a big thank you to all the Buenos Aires fans for their input. For those that were not chosen, they still have a chance with the cameras during the day of the shows along the line.
We now need special committed fans from Santiago Local Area who have impressive collections. Fans who work in voluntary community projects and charities, especially ones that involve children would be an added bonus.

Please email your details (including phone number) to Izzy at israelhenriques@gmail.com

Chilean Magazines: Rolling Stone

To coincide with the Sticky & Sweet Tour hitting Chile this month, Madonna graces the cover of the December issue of the Chilean version of Rolling Stone - click on the cover to enlarge.

Thanks to Eduardo

Behind the scenes at Louis Vuitton shoot

This exclusive picture of Madonna and Louis Vuitton creative director Marc Jacobs was featured online at www.guardian.co.uk today.

Thanks to Yella

Fan can vote for Madonna's 4 Minutes as the UK Record of the Year - at the moment Nickelback are winning!

To vote for Madonna visit www.roty.tv

Thanks to John

The 19 November issue of Argentinian magazine Cara featured this pictorial article looking at Madonna's various looks throughout the years - click on the images to enlarge.

Thanks to Mariela

Madonna fan Izzy has this urgent plea for super fans in Buenos Aires area:

I am in Argentina right now and Nathan Rissman has asked me to join him on a mission to find the 4 biggest Argentine fans for the Madonna documentary.
They have to speak Engligh well enough to carry out a conversation and it would be great if they had a big collection as we would go there to film the interview in order to include footage of their collection.
The filming has to be done tomorrow (Saturday 06 December) as this is the day off between the 4 shows here. They also have to live in Buenos Aires local area.

Please email Izzy at israelhenriques@gmail.com if you are interested and include your phone number.

UK newspaper the Daily Mirror published the brand new Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2009 campaign shot by Steven Meisel that was just released yesterday.

Madonna in provocative pose is to embody the latest collection designed by US stylist Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, the French luxury house said Thursday.
Dressed in little but mesh stockings and head-spinningly high stilettos in the first pictures released, the diva of pop represents the designer's 'vision of the quintessential Parisienne' embodied in his 2009 spring-summer ready-to-wear collection for Louis Vuitton unveiled in October.
'I wanted the campaign to be very bold, very sensual and very atmospheric,' Jacobs was quoted as saying in a statement.
'To carry this off,' he added, 'we needed the ultimate performer - and for me, that is Madonna.'
Photographed in a smoky Paris 1940s-style bar touting the latest Vuitton 'it' bags, the just-divorced 50-year-old is shown striking provocative poses in very very short skirts and ethnic-inspired footwear and jewels.
The advertising campaign is to launch next February worldwide.

From AFP Via Yahoo! News

The first two images - shot by Steven Meisel - from the campaign have been published on WWD.com and all madonnalicious can say is 'Ooh la la!'

Madonna sent a letter to her fans via the Argentinian press explaining how sad she was that she had to cancel her first concert in Buenos Aires:

Estoy muy decepcionada por haber tenido que cancelar mi concierto de anoche. Realmente estaba ansiosa por comenzar el primero de los cuatro conciertos en Argentina. Cuando me enteré que debido a demoras en los vuelos parte de mis equipos no llegarían a tiempo, lloré. Afortunadamente estoy en condiciones de reprogramar este concierto y pido disculpas por los inconvenientes que haya causado. Espero verlos a todos ustedes en el estadio de River Plate hoy a la noche y durante el fin de semana largo. Con amor Madonna.

madonnalicious reader Daniel has provided a translation of the letter:

I am very disappointed for my show cancellation last night. I was really anxious for this first of four shows in Argentina. When I knew that because of a flight delay part of my equipment would not arrive in time, I cried. Fortunately, I'm able to reschedule this show and I apologize for any inconvenience it may cause. I hope to see you all at the River Plate stadium tonight and during this long weekend. With love, Madonna.

The Grammy Award nominations have been announced and Madonna has been nominated for two awards:

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
(For a collaborative performance, with vocals, by artists who do not normally perform together. Singles or Tracks only.)

Lesson Learned - Alicia Keys & John Mayer
4 Minutes - Madonna, Justin Timberlake & Timbaland
Rich Woman - Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
If I Never See Your Face Again - Rihanna & Maroon 5
No Air - Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown

Best Dance Recording
(For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks only.)

Harder Better Faster Stronger - Daft Punk
Ready For The Floor - Hot Chip
Just Dance - Lady Gaga & Colby O'Donis
Give It 2 Me - Madonna
Disturbia - Rihanna
Black & Gold - Sam Sparro

In addition to these two nominations, Junkie XL has also been nominated for Best Remixed Recording:

Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical
(A Remixer's Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses for identification.) Singles or Tracks only.)

Closer (StoneBridge Radio Edit) - StoneBridge, remixer (Ne-Yo)
Electric Feel (Justice Remix) - Justice, remixers (MGMT)
4 Minutes (Junkie XL Remix) - Junkie XL, remixer (Madonna Featuring Justin Timberlake)
Just Fine (Moto Blanco Remix) - Moto Blanco, remixers (Mary J. Blige)
The Longest Road (Deadmau5 Remix) - Deadmau5, remixer (Morgan Page Featuring Lissie)

Thanks to Don and Lawrence

UK free newspaper the Metro published this article today about Madonna's meeting with the Argentinian President on Tuesday evening.

Here is the official news and update from Madonna.com about the cancellation of tonight's show in Buenos Aires, and the new date schedule.

T4F has announced that tonight's engagement of Madonna on December 3 at River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires has been postponed due to unforeseen technical difficulties. However, in order not to disappoint any of her fans, Madonna has moved around her schedule so that all four shows in Buenos Aires will be performed.

The new schedule will be as follows: Madonna will perform at River Plate Stadium on December 4, 5, 7 and 8. Please note that tickets for tonight's performance, December 3, will be honored on Friday, December 5. In addition, please note that tickets for Saturday, December 6 will be honored on Monday, December 8.

With this revised schedule, Madonna is happy to accommodate her many fans. The shows will continue to be filmed for later broadcast. The support and understanding of the many fans of Madonna is most greatly appreciated. She looks forward to performing all four shows on this historic run at the famous River Plate Stadium.

Thanks to Leonardo and Parri

Madonna's first show in Buenos Aires tonight has been cancelled due to 'technical problems'.

Argentinian news site Infobae.com are reporting that the plane carrying the tour costumes has been delayed and will not arrive in time for the show.

Thanks to Parri

Madonna met with a president and a former guerrilla-held hostage Tuesday at Argentina's presidential palace, where she filmed 'Evita' 12 years ago.
The pop star, in Buenos Aires on the Latin America leg of her 'Sticky & Sweet' world tour, showed up early for a visit Argentine President Cristina Fernandez - who was then meeting with one of the world's best-known ex-hostages.
Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt was freed in July after being held more than six years in jungle camps by leftist rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. She was visiting Argentina to thank its government for working to free hundreds of other hostages left behind.

From Associated Press / Infobae.com

Madonna was briefly featured on the recent Britney Spears TV interview. They were filmed meeting backstage at before the Los Angeles concert last month.

To view the short clip visit www.guardian.co.uk/global/video

The Estadio River venue is ready for Madonna's four dates in Buenos Aires. The tour will play there Wednesday 03, Thursday 04, Saturday 06 and Sunday 07 December!

Newspaper La Nacion stated that the local tour producer Time 4 Fun have confirmed that these Buenos Aires dates will be filmed for the DVD!

Don't forget to email us all your Buenos Aires (and other tour dates) pictures and reports. Please email them to us at madonnalicious@gmail.com

Thanks to Martin and Natalia

The annual Bid 2 Beat AIDS auction launched Monday 01 December (World AIDS Day) on eBay, benefiting LIFEbeat - The Music Industry Fights AIDS. Last year's auction brought the tally raised to over $250,000. You can check out the auction at stores.ebay.com/Bid2BeatAIDS

In the auction is a signed copy of Madonna's book LOTSA DA CASHA. A framed Evita movie poster and a limited Edition Hard Candy Deluxe Edition are also in the auction.

Bid 2 Beat AIDS offers items in all price ranges, from signed CDs and photos to Celebrity Experiences, VIP tickets and personal meet and greets that this year include the Jonas Brothers, Michael Phelps, Harry Connick Jr., Estelle, Jewel, Aimee Mann, Tony Hawk, Harvey Fierstein, Michael Feinstein, Phoebe Snow, Paul Shaffer, and more.

Madonna's signed book is at ebay.com/BID-2-BEAT-AIDS-Madonna-Signed-Childrens-Book

Today (Tuesday 02 December) is the final day for US fans to have the chance to win an autographed Madonna tour program from official online tour merchandiser Fanfire.com

US fans who spend $50 or more in the official store will be automatically entered into the draw for that fantastic prize! To visit the store click on the banner below:

The 28 dates on Madonna's just-concluded North American jaunt grossed about $91.5 million and moved about 550,000 tickets, according to tour producer Arthur Fogel, chairman of global music for Live Nation.
The venerable performer wrapped the North American leg of her Sticky & Sweet tour Wednesday in front of 50,000 people at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. She then headed to Mexico City for shows Saturday and Sunday.
Counting her European run, Madonna is at about $207.5 million in ticket sales and on a pace to hit about $282 million when the Mexico / South America leg of the tour wraps. That would make Sticky & Sweet the top-grossing tour ever by a female artist or solo artist.
The tour, supporting her album 'Hard Candy,' concludes with three nights December 18-21 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

From Reuters/Billboard

The current edition of UK magazine heat featured this cheeky article on just what Rihanna may have been thinking about Madonna's outfit at the Gucci Gala.

Vote: Record of the Year

Fan can vote for Madonna's 4 Minutes as the UK Record of the Year - at the moment Nickelback are winning!

To vote for Madonna visit www.roty.tv

Thanks to John

Argentinian Magazines: Caras

The 19 November issue of Argentinian magazine Cara featured this pictorial article looking at Madonna's various looks throughout the years - click on the images to enlarge.

Thanks to Mariela

Urgent: Buenos Aires Fans Needed Now!

Madonna fan Izzy has this urgent plea for super fans in Buenos Aires area:

I am in Argentina right now and Nathan Rissman has asked me to join him on a mission to find the 4 biggest Argentine fans for the Madonna documentary.
They have to speak Engligh well enough to carry out a conversation and it would be great if they had a big collection as we would go there to film the interview in order to include footage of their collection.
The filming has to be done tomorrow (Saturday 06 December) as this is the day off between the 4 shows here. They also have to live in Buenos Aires local area.

Please email Izzy at israelhenriques@gmail.com if you are interested and include your phone number.

UK Press: Daily Mirror

UK newspaper the Daily Mirror published the brand new Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2009 campaign shot by Steven Meisel that was just released yesterday.

Madonna is new face for Marc Jacobs at Vuitton

Madonna in provocative pose is to embody the latest collection designed by US stylist Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, the French luxury house said Thursday.
Dressed in little but mesh stockings and head-spinningly high stilettos in the first pictures released, the diva of pop represents the designer's 'vision of the quintessential Parisienne' embodied in his 2009 spring-summer ready-to-wear collection for Louis Vuitton unveiled in October.
'I wanted the campaign to be very bold, very sensual and very atmospheric,' Jacobs was quoted as saying in a statement.
'To carry this off,' he added, 'we needed the ultimate performer - and for me, that is Madonna.'
Photographed in a smoky Paris 1940s-style bar touting the latest Vuitton 'it' bags, the just-divorced 50-year-old is shown striking provocative poses in very very short skirts and ethnic-inspired footwear and jewels.
The advertising campaign is to launch next February worldwide.

From AFP Via Yahoo! News

The first two images - shot by Steven Meisel - from the campaign have been published on WWD.com and all madonnalicious can say is 'Ooh la la!'

Madonna's letter to Argentinian fans

Madonna sent a letter to her fans via the Argentinian press explaining how sad she was that she had to cancel her first concert in Buenos Aires:

Estoy muy decepcionada por haber tenido que cancelar mi concierto de anoche. Realmente estaba ansiosa por comenzar el primero de los cuatro conciertos en Argentina. Cuando me enteré que debido a demoras en los vuelos parte de mis equipos no llegarían a tiempo, lloré. Afortunadamente estoy en condiciones de reprogramar este concierto y pido disculpas por los inconvenientes que haya causado. Espero verlos a todos ustedes en el estadio de River Plate hoy a la noche y durante el fin de semana largo. Con amor Madonna.

madonnalicious reader Daniel has provided a translation of the letter:

I am very disappointed for my show cancellation last night. I was really anxious for this first of four shows in Argentina. When I knew that because of a flight delay part of my equipment would not arrive in time, I cried. Fortunately, I'm able to reschedule this show and I apologize for any inconvenience it may cause. I hope to see you all at the River Plate stadium tonight and during this long weekend. With love, Madonna.

Madonna nominated for two Grammy Awards

The Grammy Award nominations have been announced and Madonna has been nominated for two awards:

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
(For a collaborative performance, with vocals, by artists who do not normally perform together. Singles or Tracks only.)

Lesson Learned - Alicia Keys & John Mayer
4 Minutes - Madonna, Justin Timberlake & Timbaland
Rich Woman - Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
If I Never See Your Face Again - Rihanna & Maroon 5
No Air - Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown

Best Dance Recording
(For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks only.)

Harder Better Faster Stronger - Daft Punk
Ready For The Floor - Hot Chip
Just Dance - Lady Gaga & Colby O'Donis
Give It 2 Me - Madonna
Disturbia - Rihanna
Black & Gold - Sam Sparro

In addition to these two nominations, Junkie XL has also been nominated for Best Remixed Recording:

Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical
(A Remixer's Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses for identification.) Singles or Tracks only.)

Closer (StoneBridge Radio Edit) - StoneBridge, remixer (Ne-Yo)
Electric Feel (Justice Remix) - Justice, remixers (MGMT)
4 Minutes (Junkie XL Remix) - Junkie XL, remixer (Madonna Featuring Justin Timberlake)
Just Fine (Moto Blanco Remix) - Moto Blanco, remixers (Mary J. Blige)
The Longest Road (Deadmau5 Remix) - Deadmau5, remixer (Morgan Page Featuring Lissie)

Thanks to Don and Lawrence

UK Press: Metro

UK free newspaper the Metro published this article today about Madonna's meeting with the Argentinian President on Tuesday evening.

New Buenos Aires concert schedule

Here is the official news and update from Madonna.com about the cancellation of tonight's show in Buenos Aires, and the new date schedule.

T4F has announced that tonight's engagement of Madonna on December 3 at River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires has been postponed due to unforeseen technical difficulties. However, in order not to disappoint any of her fans, Madonna has moved around her schedule so that all four shows in Buenos Aires will be performed.

The new schedule will be as follows: Madonna will perform at River Plate Stadium on December 4, 5, 7 and 8. Please note that tickets for tonight's performance, December 3, will be honored on Friday, December 5. In addition, please note that tickets for Saturday, December 6 will be honored on Monday, December 8.

With this revised schedule, Madonna is happy to accommodate her many fans. The shows will continue to be filmed for later broadcast. The support and understanding of the many fans of Madonna is most greatly appreciated. She looks forward to performing all four shows on this historic run at the famous River Plate Stadium.

Thanks to Leonardo and Parri

Tonight's Buenos Aires concert postponed

Madonna's first show in Buenos Aires tonight has been cancelled due to 'technical problems'.

Argentinian news site Infobae.com are reporting that the plane carrying the tour costumes has been delayed and will not arrive in time for the show.

Thanks to Parri

Madonna, a president and ex-hostage meet

Madonna met with a president and a former guerrilla-held hostage Tuesday at Argentina's presidential palace, where she filmed 'Evita' 12 years ago.
The pop star, in Buenos Aires on the Latin America leg of her 'Sticky & Sweet' world tour, showed up early for a visit Argentine President Cristina Fernandez - who was then meeting with one of the world's best-known ex-hostages.
Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt was freed in July after being held more than six years in jungle camps by leftist rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. She was visiting Argentina to thank its government for working to free hundreds of other hostages left behind.

From Associated Press / Infobae.com

Madonna talks about Britney Spears

Madonna was briefly featured on the recent Britney Spears TV interview. They were filmed meeting backstage at before the Los Angeles concert last month.

To view the short clip visit www.guardian.co.uk/global/video

Buenos Aires is ready for it's close up!

The Estadio River venue is ready for Madonna's four dates in Buenos Aires. The tour will play there Wednesday 03, Thursday 04, Saturday 06 and Sunday 07 December!

Newspaper La Nacion stated that the local tour producer Time 4 Fun have confirmed that these Buenos Aires dates will be filmed for the DVD!

Don't forget to email us all your Buenos Aires (and other tour dates) pictures and reports. Please email them to us at madonnalicious@gmail.com

Thanks to Martin and Natalia

Beat 2 Bid Auction Launches

The annual Bid 2 Beat AIDS auction launched Monday 01 December (World AIDS Day) on eBay, benefiting LIFEbeat - The Music Industry Fights AIDS. Last year's auction brought the tally raised to over $250,000. You can check out the auction at stores.ebay.com/Bid2BeatAIDS

In the auction is a signed copy of Madonna's book LOTSA DA CASHA. A framed Evita movie poster and a limited Edition Hard Candy Deluxe Edition are also in the auction.

Bid 2 Beat AIDS offers items in all price ranges, from signed CDs and photos to Celebrity Experiences, VIP tickets and personal meet and greets that this year include the Jonas Brothers, Michael Phelps, Harry Connick Jr., Estelle, Jewel, Aimee Mann, Tony Hawk, Harvey Fierstein, Michael Feinstein, Phoebe Snow, Paul Shaffer, and more.

Madonna's signed book is at ebay.com/BID-2-BEAT-AIDS-Madonna-Signed-Childrens-Book

Final day to win autographed tour program

Today (Tuesday 02 December) is the final day for US fans to have the chance to win an autographed Madonna tour program from official online tour merchandiser Fanfire.com

US fans who spend $50 or more in the official store will be automatically entered into the draw for that fantastic prize! To visit the store click on the banner below:

Tour grosses for North America announced

The 28 dates on Madonna's just-concluded North American jaunt grossed about $91.5 million and moved about 550,000 tickets, according to tour producer Arthur Fogel, chairman of global music for Live Nation.
The venerable performer wrapped the North American leg of her Sticky & Sweet tour Wednesday in front of 50,000 people at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. She then headed to Mexico City for shows Saturday and Sunday.
Counting her European run, Madonna is at about $207.5 million in ticket sales and on a pace to hit about $282 million when the Mexico / South America leg of the tour wraps. That would make Sticky & Sweet the top-grossing tour ever by a female artist or solo artist.
The tour, supporting her album 'Hard Candy,' concludes with three nights December 18-21 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

From Reuters/Billboard

UK Magazines: heat

The current edition of UK magazine heat featured this cheeky article on just what Rihanna may have been thinking about Madonna's outfit at the Gucci Gala.